Introduction
Virtually every vapers has burnt hits in their history. You take a draw expecting a pleasant, flavorful hit, when in reality you are hit with a burnt, hot and harsh pull. This is one of the trends causing vapers to ask why my vape is burnt.
The answer tends to be the same: the coil has overheated. The wick in the coil needs a sufficient amount of e-liquid to vaporize the liquid, and when it runs out, you end up burning the cotton instead of vaporizing a sufficient amount of liquid.
At SurgePuffs Vapes, we strive to maximize the overall experience of our customers by helping to assist burnt coils and providing knowledge across disposable vapes, pod systems, and advanced vape kits.
What Causes a Burnt Vape Taste?
Dry or burnt wicks are a primary cause of burnt hits from a vape. When the tank runs low, the wick cannot absorb sufficient liquid and begins to scorch. A new coil can also burn if not properly primed, as the wick remains under-saturated.
Additionally, your vaping habits and settings play a part, too. If you take rapid hits or use wattage above the recommended range, the wick may not have enough time to saturate, leading to a burn. Thick e-liquids or unbalanced PG/VG ratios can also strain the wick, leading to burning.
Eventually, all coils wear out, too. Even with good liquid and the correct settings, an old, heavily used coil can develop a burnt taste. If it seems like your coil is burning out faster than usual, it's probably time to replace it.
How Do Burnt Hits Happen?
Vapes heat and vaporize a liquid contained in a small tank. Vapor is produced when liquid in the tank is heated by the coil and vaporizes.
When the wick gets too dry, the exposed cotton can burn from the heat. This leads to a burnt taste and can happen when the coil is heated too rapidly.
Burnt wick harshness is a pain to deal with and is difficult when you can only easily replace the coil when this happens. If you catch it early enough, you can add more e-liquid to let it soak.
Key Signs-the coil is burnt out and needs to be replaced:
- Unpleasant Dark Flavor
- Old burning dry
- Fewer vapors are produced.
- Brown or darkened cotton inside the coil
- Burnt smells without even using it.
How to Fix a Burnt Vape Taste:
- Refill your tank: Want to cover the cotton intake holes to saturate the cotton fully.
- Lower wattage: To the correct coil range printed
- Break down your tank and clean it out: Old residue can make a burning taste more pronounced due to a buildup of heat.
- If it’s the end of the line, replace the coil: If you want to prevent it from happening a second time, make sure you regularly follow the prevention tips!
When to Replace a Coil:
Coils can last anywhere from 5-14 days, depending on various factors like:
- How sweet the e-liquid is
- How often is the vape device used?
- The wattage level being used
- What type of coil is being used?
If your vape hits taste burnt right after changing to a new coil, the reason is likely due to improper priming of the coil.
Introducing Surge Puff Coil & Kit Options:
SurgePuffs Vapes has a variety of coils and vape kits to help eliminate the chance of burnt hits. You can choose your preferred vaping style with our available mesh and MTL pod coils.
Tip
To get the best vaping experience, always prime a new coil before using it, avoid pushing your device past the recommended wattage, keep your tank topped up, use e-liquids that match your coil, take slow and steady puffs rather than quick ones, and change your coils regularly to keep the vape smooth and flavorful.
Final Summary
Burnt hits are relatively common, and they happen when the coil is not properly filled with e-liquid or when the coil is being used at a wattage that is too high. Hopefully, with the tips mentioned above, the chance of them occurring will be diminished. With the appropriate care at a reasonable wattage and regular coil changes, vaping can be a much more enjoyable experience.
Having a burnt taste is a sign of something going wrong with your device. Replace your coil, change your vaping habits, and maintain your device. JZ Vapes has everything you need, from a new coil to a complete vaping kit, if you are worried about your burning taste issue.
