{"id":245,"date":"2018-10-22T17:16:33","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T17:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atmosrx.com\/blog\/?p=245"},"modified":"2019-10-30T03:44:51","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T03:44:51","slug":"4-tell-tale-signs-need-change-vape-coil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atmosrx.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/4-tell-tale-signs-need-change-vape-coil\/","title":{"rendered":"When and How to Change Your Vape Coil: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Changing out coils is an essential part of owning a vape. It\u2019s the price we pay for the convenience and effectiveness of vape mods. Replacing worn-out coils is part of your mod\u2019s basic maintenance, and keeping up with it will extend your device\u2019s lifespan. Neglect to change your coil and you\u2019ll find yourself buying a new vape mod<\/a> sooner than you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a seasoned vaper, then you\u2019re probably all too familiar with the consequences of trying to use a coil beyond the end of its lifespan. Burnt out coils make vaping an unpleasant experience, so you should always be prepared to change one out. Vapers go through a lot of coils each year, so don\u2019t be shy about stocking up.<\/p>\n

In this post, we\u2019ll detail the reasons why your coil may have worn out sooner than usual, how to immediately tell if your coil is dead, and how to replace it with a new one.<\/p>\n

All about vape coils<\/h2>\n

The coil is the key to a smooth-tasting vape experience. Many new vapers are turned off of vaping all together because they\u2019ve inadvertently used a coil for too long and don\u2019t realize the terrible taste they\u2019re experiencing can be avoided.<\/p>\n

Coils consist of a wire and a wick and are housed within your mod\u2019s cartridge. Coils are typically made of resistance wire and covered by cotton in fiberglass or synthetic foam. The wick soaks up e-Juice and the coil then heats the wick.<\/p>\n

Vape coil versus atomizer<\/h2>\n

You may have heard the terms coil and atomizer used interchangeably. They\u2019re not exactly the same thing, but many people don\u2019t bother to differentiate between them. Put simply, an atomizer is anything that creates a mist from a liquid. In the world of vaping, an atomizer can refer to the coil that holds your e-Juice while it vaporizes or the entire device that contains the coil. So when you\u2019re looking for replacement coils, don\u2019t be surprised if the products you find are labeled as atomizers.<\/p>\n

Vape coil longevity: how vape coils break down over time<\/h2>\n

Coils just aren\u2019t meant to last forever. They suffer repeated re-heating and cool downs, meaning they\u2019ll eventually burn out. Sometimes, the way you use your vape device can cause them to burn out even faster than normal.<\/p>\n

Chain vaping (taking multiple hits within a short period of time) is often responsible for the quick degradation of coils. Taking multiple draws from your device within a few seconds can also dry out your wick because you\u2019re not giving it enough time to soak up the proper amount of e-Juice.<\/p>\n

Give your device a good 30 seconds between hits to help slow down the death of your coil and wick.<\/p>\n

How often do I need to change my vape coil?<\/h2>\n

Your coil will need to be replaced fairly frequently. Depending on how much you vape, it may need changed as often as once a week or as infrequently as once a month. Using your vape more frequently means you\u2019ll need to change the coil more often, but even if you rarely vape, your coil will still need to be replaced at least once a month.<\/p>\n

Signs it\u2019s time to change your vape coil<\/h2>\n

To make sure you\u2019re not vaping with a damaged coil (or changing out a perfectly good one), keep an eye out for these four signs that your coil has reached the end of its life.<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    A burning taste<\/h3>\n

    Vaping a dead coil will eventually result in an acrid, burning taste. Usually, this taste is so unpleasant that it completely ruins your hit. Never try to continue vaping if you\u2019re getting a foul taste. It\u2019s not worth it. While an accidental hit off a worn-out coil won\u2019t do lasting harm, it\u2019s something you want to avoid doing repeatedly. If you push a coil past its lifespan and the vape begins to burn the coil, you may be exposing yourself to heavy metals.
    \nWant to make your coil last longer?<\/strong> Sometimes, when your vape starts to taste a little off, you can salvage the coil by cleaning it. Not all coils can be cleaned, so check which device you have. Cleaning your coil may buy you a few extra days or a week, but you will still have to replace the coil eventually.<\/em><\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Gurgling sounds<\/h3>\n

    Vapes shouldn\u2019t gurgle. Gurgling sounds are always a bad sign and require a prompt investigation. Changing out your coil is the easiest solution to gurgling noises, but it may not always be the correct one. If your device continues to produce gurgling noises even after you\u2019ve replaced the coil, it\u2019s a sign that something more serious is wrong with your vape.<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Weak or \u201coff\u201d e-Juice flavor<\/h3>\n

    This often precedes a burnt taste. Sometimes a worn coil can make your flavored e-Liquid seem just a little bit off. You\u2019re most likely to notice this with flavors you\u2019re familiar with. If your favorite lemonade-flavored e-Juice just suddenly tastes \u201coff\u201d, then it could be a sign that you\u2019re coil is dying.<\/p>\n

    There is always the possibility that you got a bad bottle of e-Juice, but a dead coil is much more likely. Sometimes a burnt-out coil can also weaken your e-Juice flavor. Normally, the last hit you take should be just as flavorful as the first, so a weak flavor is also a sign of a dead coil.<\/p>\n

    Finally, worn-out coils can cause flavors to mix. If you\u2019ve switched from lemonade e-Juice to mint and now you\u2019re getting a hideous combination of the two, your coil may also be to blame. Many vapers change coils each time they switch flavors to completely avoid this problem.<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    Low vapor production<\/h3>\n

    The vapor produced by your coil will gradually lessen with time. By the end of your coil\u2019s lifespan, you\u2019ll be seeing a much lower vapor output than usual. So, if your cloud chasing seems to be going much worse than usual, you may be vaping with an old coil. Whether you choose to change the coil immediately when you notice a lower vapor output or continue using it until other symptoms appear is up to you.<\/p>\n

    It is possible that low vapor production may also be the result of a dying battery. Be sure to check your device\u2019s charge to make sure the battery isn\u2019t running out of power before you commit to replacing your entire coil. (Device no longer holding a charge? It may be time to upgrade your mod\u2019s battery.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to change a coil on a vape: 5 quick steps to change your own coil<\/h2>\n

    If you\u2019re just coming over to mods after a lifetime of disposable cig-a-likes, then you may not be familiar with changing a coil. Fortunately, it\u2019s a simple and painless process that you\u2019ll soon be very good at.<\/p>\n

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    1. \n

      Disassemble your vape<\/h3>\n

      To change out your coils, you\u2019ll need to fully disassemble your vape. Don\u2019t worry, this isn\u2019t as complicated as it sounds. Every vape is a little bit different, so check your manual, but typically all you have to do is unscrew the tank from the bottom of your vape. You may want to wrap your device in a paper towel to keep your hands from getting e-Juice on them. Next, simply flip your tank upside down and twist counterclockwise to remove your tank.<\/li>\n

    2. \n

      Empty your tank<\/h3>\n

      You want to replace your coil while there\u2019s little to no vape juice left in your device, so go ahead and empty your tank out now. You can pour the vape juice into a trash can. If you want to be extra careful, pour it into a small bag of something super absorbent, like cat litter, and then throw the bag away.<\/li>\n

    3. \n

      Pre-soak your new coil\u2019s wicking material<\/h3>\n

      You don\u2019t want to put a new coil straight into your vape device because the dry wick will burn. Instead, pre-saturated your new wick using 5-10 drops of e-Liquid, depending on the size of your coil. Obviously, you\u2019ll be using the e-Juice you plan to refill your tank with to avoid mixing flavors.<\/li>\n

    4. \n

      Swap the coils<\/h3>\n

      Your coil will easily unscrew from the bottom of your device. Now you\u2019re free to replace it with the new, pre-soaked coil. Feel free to continue using the paper towel to keep your hands clean.<\/li>\n

    5. \n

      Replace and refill your tank<\/h3>\n

      Once your new coil is in place, you\u2019ll be able to reassemble your vape by screwing the tank back on. Next, fill your tank with your preferred e-Liquid. Now that you\u2019re ready to rock with a new coil and fresh e-Juice, feel free to vape away!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Prebuilt coils versus making your own<\/h2>\n

      Pre-made coil replacements are often called coil heads. The ease and convenience of prebuilt coils make them the preferred method of coil replacement. However, for the adventurous out there, you can also build your own coils. Doing so gives you a greater degree of control over your vaping experience, especially the ability to produce extremely high levels of vapor. So for all, you cloud chasers out there, building your own coil might be worth it. For those who are just looking for a good hit, there\u2019s no reason not to stick with pre-made coils.<\/p>\n

      Never be left without a coil<\/h2>\n

      Replacing coils is something you\u2019ll quickly grow accustomed to as you continue to vape. Don\u2019t wait until your vape tastes like a burnt newspaper to order more coils. Stock up ahead of time so you\u2019ll never be caught short.<\/p>\n

      Pieces of your vaping rig will need replacing from time to time. Sometimes parts wear out, and other times you may just be looking to upgrade. Whatever the reason, AtmosRx has you covered with all the vape replacement parts you need. Check out our wide selection here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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