The last thing you want to happen when you take a puff on your vape is to get nasty, burnt tasting clouds due to a burnt coil. If the coil in a disposable vape has burnt out, there’s not much you can do due to the self-contained design of disposables.

However, we can help you if a coil inside your traditional vape has burned out. Burned out coils can happen from time to time, but with better vaping practices and proper care you can prevent your coils from burning out and destroying the flavour of your vapour.

What Causes Burnt Vape Coils?

Within your vape coil is a wicking material, usually cotton, that absorbs the e-liquid in your tank. If the wicking in your coil hasn’t been thoroughly saturated, the heat will end up causing bad tasting vapour known as a “dry hit.” A dry hit can also cause e-liquid to congeal inside the coil which further impacts coil function and vapour quality.

One of the best ways to prevent a burnt out coil is to prime it before you use it. Before installing a new coil into your tank, drip a few drops of your e-liquid onto the exposed cotton in your coil. Leave the coil for a few minutes before putting it into your tank. Leave it for a further few minutes in the tank to let it soak up more e-liquid.

You should also ensure that your tank is always filled with enough e-liquid to prevent dry hits. Avoid chain vaping, especially with disposable vapes.

How to Fix a Burnt-Out Coil

The easiest fix is to simply replace the burnt-out coil with a new one since coils have limited lifespans. However, you may be able to get a little more life out of your coil by cleaning it with vinegar.

To clean your coil, you should:

• Remove the coil from your vape.
• Place it in a small bowl with vinegar and let it soak for a few hours or overnight.
• Take the coil out of the vinegar and thoroughly rinse it under running water.
• Leave the coil to air dry on some kitchen roll before using it again.

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