5 Signs You Need Replacement Coils for Your Vape System
Introduction
Replacing the vape coil is an essential maintenance task for any vaping device that uses a coil or atomizer. Over time, the coil in your vape device will wear out, affecting the flavor and vapor production.
Vaping is very popular in the UK, especially among former smokers. However, when you're first getting started, mistakes often happen. One of the most common mistakes that people make is using a coil long after it's gone bad.
The vape coil is a crucial part of your vape. It soaks up the liquid and heats it, which produces those delicious clouds that we know and love. Knowing when to install replacement coils is incredibly important!
In this guide, we'll show you when to change a vape coil so you never have to put up with substandard tasting vapour. Read on and learn more!
1. Your Vape Tastes Burnt
The most obvious warning sign of a coil gone bad is a burnt taste. A coil creates vapour when it's been soaked in e-liquid and an electric current heats it up and vaporizes the liquid.
The problem is that over time, the coils can dry up and when they're heated, they'll burn. This tends to happen from time to time - you've probably experienced a dry hit, that unpleasant taste you get when you take a pull on your vape and there's no liquid inside.
Over time, these dry hits will turn the once flavoursome coil bad, which means your hits will taste consistently burnt.
2. Your Coil Isn't Producing as Much Vapour
When you started vaping, you were probably blowing pretty big clouds. Then a couple of weeks later, you notice that your clouds are consistently smaller and smaller. This comes down to the coil.
If you notice that you're having to take more hits to satisfy your cravings, or are disappointed by how much vapour you're producing, then don't worry. There's not anything wrong with your vape, the coil simply isn't as effective as it was, and you should change it out.
3. Your Vape Juice Doesn't Taste Quite Right
Sometimes coils mean that your vape juice tastes burnt but other times, a bad coil just means that your juice tastes slightly off. Maybe the flavours are a bit muted, maybe certain parts of the flavour aren't coming through.
This tends to happen when your coil is getting old as it's just worn out.
4. You Still Taste Your Last Flavour
If you've been vaping a strong flavour for a while, you may notice that when you change liquids, you can still taste the old one. Sometimes this results in a disgusting mix and is very hard to get rid of, especially with strong flavours.
While it may go away over time, it's easier and faster to change the coil.
5. You're Getting Gurgling or Spit-back
The last thing you want to happen, when you're vaping, is for the vape to spit liquid into your mouth. If this happens or if it's making a gurgling sound, it's a sign that your coil's seals are broken, and you should replace it right away.
Fitting replacement coils can fix many issues.
Replacement coils are the solution to many different problems that you can have with a vape. If you're experiencing flavour problems or spit-back, changing your coil should be your first port of call.
Conclusion
Regularly replacing your vape coil is essential to maintain a consistently satisfying vaping experience. The frequency of coil replacement varies depending on usage and the specific coil type, but a general guideline is to replace it every 1-3 weeks or when you experience a noticeable decline in performance or flavor. Here at TMB Notes we stock a large variety of different coils. If you can't find what you want on our store, get in contact with us!
