Why Does My New Vape Coil Taste Burnt?
Imagine having the urge to vape, firing up your favourite vape device and taking a puff, only to taste a burnt flavour. An unpleasant burnt taste can ruin your vaping experience quite quickly, but what is it that causes it? If you're an experienced vaper, it's likely that you've had this experience before.
However, if you're new to vaping, there's no doubt this taste can put you off. While there are many reasons your vape could be tasting burnt, the good news is that there's probably nothing seriously wrong with your device.
A burnt taste is often an issue with the most delicate part of a vape, which is the wick. Figuring out exactly what is causing this burnt taste in your new coil is usually quite straightforward, and fixing each issue can be just as easy. With that in mind, continue reading to find out more.
Why Does Your Vape Taste Burnt?
Does your refillable or disposable vape taste burnt? The most common reason for this nasty taste to occur is due to the wick that you've installed. Understanding what the wick is and how your device works is key, especially for someone who vapes.
The Wick
Most of the time, your vape will taste burned because of problems with the wick. To fully understand this, we'll need to know a little about how your device works. The wick is the part inside your atomiser that soaks up the vape juice stored in the tank.
The wick heats up when a current is passed through the coil, evaporating e-liquid and producing vapour. It's that particular vapour that gives you those delicious flavours and big clouds that we all love.
If the wick isn't sufficiently soaked, parts of it will burn. This results in those burnt hits that you've recently experienced, which are also commonly referred to as dry hits. Unfortunately, when this happens, you’ll likely need to replace your coil.
This is because the wick within your coil will of been irreversibly damaged. While replacing a burnt coil is something you should do periodically, knowing why it burned in the first place will dramatically improve the lifespan of your new one, preventing you from having to purchase more vape coils in the near future.
What Causes Your Wick To Burn?
So, what is it that causes the wick to burn? There are numerous reasons why the wick is unable to do its job, even when your vape coil is new. Let's take a look at some of the key reasons why the wick could burn.
Chain Vaping
If your new coil tastes roasted, one of the primary culprits could be chain vaping. If you're new to vaping but have some experience smoking, you might be tempted to treat your vape like a cigarette and continually puff on it till it's completely empty.
Over-using a vape will dry up the wick, leaving it to burn. The habit of following each puff in quick succession should be avoided if you don't want to taste burnt puffs.
We advise giving your coil a few seconds to absorb the e-liquid properly before giving your vape another hit. An additional alternative is to invest in rebuildable dripping atomisers (RDAs).
These allow you to customise the set-up to fit a chain-smoking habit. Although this option is popular among experienced vapers, you might want to hold off on RDAs if you're a newbie.
Vaping at High Wattages
Each coil has its own recommended power limits. When you use a high-wattage, low-power coil, the juice in the wick will vaporise too fast, leaving behind a dry piece of cotton ready to be burned. Variable wattages also put undue pressure on your coil, exposing it to similar consequences.
The solution to this is simple. You'll need to lower the output settings to meet the recommended power limit. Setting a limit on the output will allow for a more gradual evaporation process.
As the wattage output of your device will affect the coil temperature, setting a lower temperature limit will also work. Each vaping device contains a temperature limit to meet safety regulations, but more advanced devices allow you to set the maximum temperature for your coil.
When the temperature reaches this limit, it cuts off. So, even if you get carried away, it won't let you burn your coil. If you feel this is slowing you down, consider upgrading to a rebuildable atomiser or a device with a higher output limit.
Forgetting to Refill Your Vape Tank
The e-liquid supply is what keeps the vaping process going. With an empty tank, your new coil will burn, ultimately giving you that awful taste. Ensure to make a habit of refilling your juice tank and confirming it has enough e-liquid before you begin vaping.
Some vape users let the e-liquid levels get too low, attempting to make the most out of a single refill. Doing this can dry up the vape tank and expose the coil to a dry hit.
Instead of doing this, ensure the tank is full or at a reasonable level. Thankfully, most vape models come with transparent tanks or windows, which allow you to keep track of the e-liquid level.
Not Priming the Coil
It's important not to skip the process of priming a new coil. Essentially, priming your coil means ensuring it's saturated with e-liquid before you start using your vape device. You'll need to prime any new coil before setting it up for the first time, but how do you do this? You’ll need to follow these steps:
- Drip e-liquid through the ends of your coil before using it
- Observe the wick soak until you see a pool of liquid at the tip of the coil
- Let the juice absorb into the cotton for a few minutes
- Install the new coil into your device
- Finally, use the vape mouthpiece to puff in a few times without firing it
E-Liquid Issues
Sugary e-liquids can clog vape coils and prevent the smooth flow of juice through the wick, causing a nasty burnt taste.
If you suspect your e-liquid is the cause of the problem, we suggest purchasing a lower-VG e-liquid. Alternatively, you can change the coil to one with a wick designed for high-VG e-liquid contents.
Nicotine-Free CBD Vapes
Hopefully, we've been able to help you decipher why your vape tastes burnt even after installing a new coil. Losing one coil to burn out is disappointing enough, but losing a few to the same problem can be frustrating. Every coil will burn out eventually; after all, they're just cotton and wire.
However, by up-keeping and treating your coils effectively, you should be able to get the most out of them for as long as possible. If you're interested in trying nicotine-free CBD vapes, you'll be glad to know that we can help.
At Orange County CBD, we want customers to get the most out of their vaping experience. We have a wide range of vapes available to consider, with a diverse selection of flavours to choose from.
Although our vape products, including our broad variety of tasty juices, have proven a popular choice for customers, we understand that vaping isn't for everyone.
This is why we offer oils, topicals, and gummies. Gummies offer a simple way to consume CBD, giving you the most control over your dose. If you're new to the world of CBD, reach out for any additional information.