The harsh taste of a burnt coil is a familiar frustration, wrecking flavor and demanding a replacement. Prevent this common issue with a few key tips to keep your vape smooth and flavorful. For those seeking a guaranteed perfect draw every time, the Geekbar disposable vape offers a smooth alternative.
Prime your coil properly:
A new, dry coil is the most vulnerable. Before you install it and take a first puff, it should be saturated. Apply e-liquid directly to the exposed cotton wicking ports on the sides of the coil. Let it soak in, then add some more. After installing the coil into your tank, fill the reservoir and allow the device to sit for a full ten minutes. This waiting period lets the wick become completely saturated, preventing an immediate dry burn.
Choose the right e-liquid:
The type of e-liquid you use has a direct effect on coil longevity. Sweet, dark liquids often contain a lot of sweetener. When heated, these sweeteners caramelize and gunk up the coil’s surface, leading to a burnt taste. Lighter-colored e-liquids with less sweetener are gentler on your coils and will help them last.
Maintain proper tank levels:
A simple but critical rule: never let your e-liquid level fall below the coil’s wicking ports. When the tank is low, the wick cannot draw in enough liquid to stay saturated. This causes the cotton to singe against the heated coil. Keeping your tank above the halfway mark is a good practice to ensure the wick stays wet.
Find your optimal wattage:
Every coil has a recommended wattage range printed on its side. Starting at the low end of this spectrum is always best. Powering a coil at a setting too high for its design will heat it faster than the wick can supply liquid, resulting in a dry hit and a burnt coil. Find a wattage within the range that delivers good flavor without any harshness.
Avoid chain vaping:
Taking repeated puffs in quick succession, known as chain vaping, doesn’t give the wick enough time to re-saturate between draws. This can create a dry spot in the cotton that will quickly burn. Pace your draws. Giving your device a few seconds to recover between puffs allows the wick to pull in fresh e-liquid, protecting the coil.
