Review of Uwell Kalmia Pod Kit

There are several important milestones in the history of vaping that have significantly influenced it: the emergence of functional chipsets, the introduction of a new battery format that can make devices autonomous, and the invention of salt nicotine. Salt nicotine allowed vapers to quickly satisfy their nicotine cravings without getting a harsh TC and enjoying the original flavor. It is not recommended to use traditional tanks and drips to vaporize the salt nicotine-based liquids, but the closed type systems or POD-systems were developed especially for them. The devices of such format are regularly produced by many manufacturers, and Uwell Company is not an exception, it presented POD-systems which became the hits of sales more than once. Uwell Kalmia has once again reminded about itself and released the most simple device – Uwell Kalmia Pod Kit, which is sure to find its buyers.

General Data

Uwell Kalmia Pod Kit is a compact POD system, not the most powerful built-in battery, as simple as possible, designed to use removable cartridges with built-in vaporizers for vaping liquids based on saline nicotine. The device is made in the most traditional form factor for such devices stick with rounded edges and corners, as well as with a slightly stretched flattened mouthpiece. The device cannot be called very autonomous, but the built-in battery will be enough for one or two days of use. The POD system is as simple as possible activated by puffing. The device uses removable cartridges with a built-in vaporizer on the grid, made by a patented technology, resistance of 1.2 ohms. Uwell Kalmia Pod Kit is available in six colors – Innoc White, Calm Cyan, Gentle Pink, Youthful Green, Mysti Black and Serene Blue.

Kit

Given the fact that this device belongs to the category of the simplest, it is equipped with the appropriate simplicity and brevity. In the box the vaper will find:

Kalmia Battery pack;

FeCrAl UN2 Meshed-H 1.2ohm cartridge;

USB Type-C cable;

User’s Manual.

Kalmia Battery Pack

We cannot say that the Chinese company Uwell is one of the leaders in vape industry, but it does not belong to the outsiders, as it regularly releases new devices that are almost immediately find their customers. For quite a long time the company has been producing traditional box mods and tanks, and after the POD-systems became popular, it began to specialize in their production. At the moment the company produces a lot of devices of this format, and the model lineup is complemented by newer and newer devices, one of which is Uwell Kalmia Pod Kit – a simple, clear and inexpensive device.

Designers of Uwell Company in the development of Kalmia Pod Kit did not play around with the wisecracks and decided to use a proven form factor stick with rounded corners and edges, making the device as convenient to use as possible. The device has a fairly modest size 109*20*10,8 mm, and the minimum weight of 24,5 grams, and the body is made of plastic of various kinds and aluminum alloy.

The device is designed to work with 13 watts of power, provided by a 400 mAh battery, which is not the highest capacity, which will be enough to work autonomously for one or two days. The battery is charged using the USB Type-C connector located on the bottom end of the device with 1A current.

Uwell Kalmia Pod Kit is a fairly simple device, so it is activated by puffing and is devoid of any controls. Rather original in a device realized battery indicator he is made in the form of a star of small dots on the side of the device.

Kalmia POD cartridge

The important feature of Uwell Kalmia Pod Kit is that it uses a cartridge developed by a special patented technology. The cartridge is held in the battery pack by fairly strong magnets.

The cartridge uses FeCrAl UN2 Meshed-H built-in vaporizer with 1,2 Ohm resistance. The vaporizer is made by Pro-FOCS technology, already known to vapers, thanks to which you can get a saturated dense steam. There is no blowing adjustment, but the device is designed for a tight cigarette puff.

The filling of the cartridge is standard and very simple: you take it out of the battery box, open the silicone cap on the side and pour 1.6 ml of liquid. It is important to remember that the filling hole is small, so you should use bottles with a thin metal spout.

Conclusions and impressions

Uwell Kalmia Pod Kit is the most traditional POD-system, which is simpler than a disposable. But at the same time this device is quite interesting, stylish and easy to use. Naturally it may not appeal to some vapers, but those who vapor salt nicotine based liquids and don’t want to spend too much time setting it up will definitely like it.

Advantages and disadvantages

Disadvantages

Small volume of the cartridge;

Weak charging current;

For charging you need to remove the cartridge from the battery pack.

Advantages

Compact size;

The original colors;

Minimal weight;

Activation by puffing;

The original cartridge on the grid;

Stable tight puff.