Why does my coil get flooded with juice?
The same effect happens when your wick has gotten gunked up from using coil-killing e-juices (usually dark-colored juices and dessert flavors). The wick loses its ability to soak up new e-juice and this leads to your coil getting flooded.
Why do vape coils burn out?
The final reason a coil can burn out applies to MODs, portable vaporizers, and e-cigarettes alike, as it has to do with the vape juice you choose to use. E-liquids range in sugar content and VG/PG ratio. High sugar content e-liquids can present a problem when it comes to long vaping sessions.
Why does my atomizer coil keep getting flooded?
The wick loses its ability to soak up new e-juice and this leads to your coil getting flooded. The simplest solution to this issue is to change your atomizer head (which contains the coil and wick) for a new one, or just change the wick if you’re using an RTA (rebuildable tank atomizer).
How do you break in a new vape coil?
After the coil/wick is primed, simply start vaping with a lower wattage. This will help break in the coil. You should always start at the lowest voltage necessary and slowly ramp it up over about an hour. Solution: Keep wattage low when breaking in new coils/wicks.
Why is my e-liquid flooding?
Most problems are caused by user errors (such as not priming the coil, or using the wrong e-liquid or wattage settings). But faulty coils can still occur, and these can cause flooding. If you’ve followed all the steps correctly and still get flooding, this is a good sign that you have a faulty coil.
How long do coils last?
Solution: Coils vary significantly in how long they last. This depends on things like the wattage and e-liquid you use, as well as the coil design and resistance. For example, some low resistance coils, used at high wattages, may only last a few days.
What happens when you draw e-liquid?
When you draw, the airflow brings up e-liquid leading to that bubbling and gurgling sound. Some e-liquid may be vaporized, but this will leave you with a wispy, unsatisfying vape.
What happens if you don't tighten your tank?
If you fail to tighten it enough, it can cause flooding. Solution: Ensure that tanks are closed finger tight – but don’t over do it. 9. Air-pressure change. When you fly, the change in the air pressure can cause your tank to leak, leading to flooding issues. Solution: Empty your tank before boarding a plane.
Can you use a removable coil on a pod?
If you have a removable coil with your pod, the steps are exactly the same as for a tank. Some pods come with fixed coils, though. With these devices, you can still try flicking them to remove the excess e-liquid. If that doesn‘t work, it’s worth emptying the e-liquid and allowing the pod to drain.
Can you fill a vape tank with e-liquid?
Filling your tank incorrectly. Vape tanks and pods usually have a centre tube. Getting e-liquid in these can cause the device to flood. Solution: When filling a tank with an open center tube, ensure that the e-liquid goes down the side of the tank, and not down the centre tube. Also, be sure not to overfill the device.
Can you draw too hard on a vape?
Incorrect draw. Drawing too hard on some devices can lead to flooding, as the coil becomes over saturated. Solution: Depending on the device you use, you may need to adjust your inhaling technique. Vaping requires a longer, slower draw than a cigarette. See our guide to inhaling for more info.
Not Drawing Correctly
Adjusting to vaping after being a smoker can be challenging since you may need to change your drawing habit to suit your specific device. Sometimes, depending on the device you have, drawing too hard can lead to flooding because the coil is exposed to too much e-liquid.
Not Replacing Your Coils Often Enough
It can be tempting to replace your coils as infrequently as possible to save money. However, using an old coil has many drawbacks, including reduced absorbency that leads to flooding. Aside from flooding, you may notice a burnt taste with an old coil, leaking in your device, strange-tasting e-liquid, and poor vape production.
The Tank is Loose
Some vape products have so many components that you don’t always rebuild them perfectly. For example, it’s entirely possible not to tighten your tank enough sometimes. Tanks need to be completely sealed to prevent a mess and to stop your coil from flooding.
How to Fix a Flooded Coil
There is no single way to fix a flooded coil. Instead, several potential ways might work for you. If you don’t have any luck or you keep experiencing this problem time and time again, you can always contact the experts for advice.
Flick the Device
Perhaps one of the messiest ways to clear a flooded coil is by flicking the device. However, this method may allow you to remove excess e-liquid. Just make sure you have paper towels nearby to help clean up the mess.
Blow the Tank
If you can, blow through the tank to remove excess e-liquid. Some people also find it easier to remove the tank and coil, then blow through the coil to remove the e-liquid.
Remove the Tank
Depending on the tank you have, you may be able to remove the tank and leave the coil attached to the battery. You can then absorb some of the e-liquid on the coil without worrying about a full tank.
When & How to Fix a Flooded Atomizer
Vapers know the feeling when taking a drag, and something starts gurgling, your vapour is weak, the flavour is non-existent, and leaks suddenly occur.
The Causes of a flooded atomizer
There are two basic types of atomizers, the dripping atomizer and the tank.
Atomizers
When it comes to dripping atomizers, the most probable cause of the flooding is over-dripping.
Tank Atomizers
Then there are tank atomizers. When a tank is overflooded, check first if you overfilled it.
Wick Problems
Let’s talk about wicks. Wicks are designed to hold the e-juice for vaporizing by the coil. If your wick doesn’t hold e-juice properly, this can result in dry hits and flooded atomizers since we tend to refill once we get dry hits.
Bad Coils
Coils can go bad over time. Whether it becomes too oxidized or doesn’t heat up properly, this can result in dry hits.
Disposable Coils
Checking for hot spots, wick problems, and what-not can be a lot of work if you don’t know what you are doing. This is why many vapers, both advanced and newbies, choose disposable coils to ensure a perfect vape without the hassle.
Why does my vape coil burn out?
Chain vaping is when a vaper takes multiple draws within a small time frame. Taking multiple draws over a few seconds will dry out the wick faster than it can soak up e-juice.
Why is my vape juice sitting on my coils?
Vape juice that's been sitting on your coils is exposed to dust and bacteria. This applies especially to rebuildable atomizers. Dust is inevitable. The longer e-juice has been out of it's sealed bottle, the more prone it is to acquire dust and any other floating particles in the air over time.
Why does my new coil pop out?
Running high wattage through a brand new replacement coil will cause it to pop and immediately burn out, since the coil goes from having no current and heat to having extreme amounts of both.
How to fix a vape that tastes burnt?
So the best way to fix the burnt taste is by changing the coil, priming it properly, vaping at a lower wattage, or vaping lower VG juice.
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Why does sugar caramelize on vape coils?
High sugar content e-liquids can present a problem when it comes to long vaping sessions. When sugar is exposed to high heat, it'll instantly caramelize. Since e-liquid is only exposed to high heat on the coil, this means that some sugar will caramelize on the wick.
Why does my new coil taste burnt?
The most common reason why a new coil taste burnt is because it was not primed for enough time. Remember to prime the coil for at least 10 minutes and avoid high power vaping for the first puff. After it is primed and ready, set up your device at a low wattage range.
