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A burnt vape can happen in seconds and can ruin your vape experience. It can taste bitter, feel harsh, or cause a dryness in the throat. Most of the time a vape burnt taste will be due to an overpowered coil, an old or overly dried out coil. However, there are often ways to solve this issue relatively quickly.
What is vape bränd smak?
Vape burnt taste may occur due to insufficient e-liquid on the wick within the coil to create vapor. This can result in the cotton overheating and burning producing a burnt taste. It can also be caused by a used coil which has build upon the wick.
After cotton has burned to a bad degree it is unlikely that adding more liquid will improve the taste. Replacement of a pod or coil is often the safest option.
Types and available options
Depending on the type of vape you have, follow one of these solutions for a burnt flavour:
- Disposable vape: If the vape liquid is depleted or the burnt flavour remains, cease using the vape.
- Refillable pod system: Refill the pod and allow the wick to absorb the liquid. Replace the coil ot pod as required.
- Vape tanks: Inspect the coil age, airflow, wattage range, and liquid level.
- Replaceable coils: Replace the coil if the old coil gives weak flavour or a burnt taste.
- Adjustable vape: Try reducing the wattage if you are operating above the advised wattage for the coil.
Advantages
Why fix a burnt vape flavor? Because you can:
- Achieve a stronger and more consistent flavour and cleaner vapour.
- Prevent expensive e-liquid being wasted on a burnt coil.
- Decrease unpleasant and harsh puffs.
- Increase the lifespan of your vape due to incorrect settings or e-liquid levels.
Disadvantages
Issues that can occur due to a dry wick or burnt coil include:
- Bitter and undesirable tastes may occur.
- Coils may need to be replaced more frequently.
- Throat irritation can occur from excessive dry burns.
- Wasting liquid when testing a burnt coil can occur.
- A badly burnt wick is not reparable.
How to choose the most suitable option for you
Try the most basic solution first. Try to check the amount of e-liquid in the device. If your pod or tank is almost dry, fill it up and allow a few minutes before using again. This allows time for the wick to soak up the liquid.
Try checking the power level. On some coils there will be suggested wattage levels listed on the coil or on the manufacturer’s product page. Attempting to use power levels within this range will reduce the chance of overheating.
If you are still detecting a vape burnt taste after adjusting the power and filling the device, try replacing the pod or coil. If the wick has burned then a new coil is generally the preferred replacement.
Practical tips
A burnt flavour in vape can be caused for the following 6 reasons:
- Insufficient e-liquid: When there is little liquid in the vape the wick will fail to remain wet.
- Chain vaping: When vaping in this manner, the wick does not have sufficient time to take up additional liquid after each draw.
- Excessive wattage: Excessive wattage can cause overheating of the coil and subsequently burn the wick.
- Age of coil: Coils degrade with use and also start to build up residue.
- Poor coil priming: New coils require priminh before first use in order for the wick to take up sufficient liquid.
- High viscosity e-liquids: Some e-liquids with a high concentration of VG can flow at a relatively low rate through a small coil and may not take up sufficient liquid by the wick in time.
Avoiding a vape burnt taste requires using the correct wattage, allowing time between puffs, priming new coils and ensuring that there is sufficient liquid within the vape. Damaged coils should be replaced rather than attempted to be used beyond their functionality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a burnt vape coil fix itself?
Not really. A partially dry wick may be able to be fixed by soaking it, but a burnt wick will most likely retain the taste of being burnt.
How long should I wait after filling a new coil?
Wait between 5-10 minutes for the wick to soak up the e-liquid.
Is a burnt taste always from the coil?
Not necessarily. Using the wrong power settings, using thick liquid, chaining or using low volumes of e-liquid can also cause a burnt taste.
Summary
A vape burnt taste can be used by a dry wick, used coil, low vape liquid or too much power. Ensure you have enough vape liquid and allow time for the wick to absorb the liquid. Try lowering the wattage and replace the coil if a burnt taste persists. Do not continue to use a severely burnt coil. With some basic maintenance, vape device function and taste can be improved.