100W Eleaf iStick

[SteveF90]

So I just got my new 100W iStick today, I've been vaping at around 40-45W and I noticed the juice tastes burnt. It can't be the coil as its a .5ohm vertical coil which can take up to 60W. Could it be the juice? I'm vaping Fuzion Vapor Prime Valhalla. So nice. But that burnt taste is there. I haven't really had much flavour off this juice for a while regardless of what coil I'm using. Anyone have any ideas? Pics for reference

P.S thanks SusanS for the info on the 100W iStick

 

[erikbal]

Different juices can taste bad at different temps/power levels. Is it a new coil by chance? Did you prime it good?

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[SteveF90]

The coil is just over a week old. Might need a new one. Strange if that's the case since, well, as I said, it's barley a week old

Edit* I've been using the juice for just over a month now. Went into a local vape shop to confirm its not just me loosing it. The burnt taste is random. Sometimes it's there sometimes it's not :/

 

[Boden]

Sweet eliquids can gunk up a coil really fast.

 

[SteveF90]

It's a vanilla flavour

 

[Boden]

Look down in the coil. Is it covered in gack?

 

[SteveF90]

Looks silver and healthy. I'll take a good look when I get back. I'm out atm.

Also, I read somewhere that it could be a wicking problem since my juice is quite thick

 

[Boden]

Could be a couple things. The fusion web page does not say what the PG/VG ratio is. It might be too thick for the airflow setting (close it down a bit and see if it wicks better) or that eliquid may be made for lower temps.

 

[SteveF90]

I see. I'll give the airflow a go. I like it on maximum for a cool vape. And an easier draw. Thanks for advice so far

 

[SteveF90]

Update, closing the air holes killed the flavour. I believe it's most likely around the 70-80%VG mark since there's no throat hit. So there must hardly be any PG at all

I'm back now so I'll be check the coil now.

 

[SteveF90]

Ok here is the coil. Looks fine to me but I'm a newb hahaha

 

[erikbal]

I would just try running that certain flavor at a lower wattage. The best way to know for sure is try a different juice and see if you have the same issue.

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[SteveF90]

Yep, running at 20W produces same burnt taste. Might try changing the coil even though it looks fine to me

 

[Daisychainvaper]

that coil looks done for me sorry. Maybe it is the picture but thats not how it should look like? Isn't that completely burnt in the middle of the coil? Top part looks good, but there is a really burnt mark in there.

Just a tiny bit burnt cotton will kill all flavor

These "up to 60W" is depending on your VG/PG ratio. High VG can't go that high. I am fine with 45W for an 70VG juice though.

 

[SteveF90]

that coil looks done for me sorry. Maybe it is the picture but thats not how it should look like? Isn't that completely burnt in the middle of the coil? Top part looks good, but there is a really burnt mark in there.

Just a tiny bit burnt cotton will kill all flavor

These "up to 60W" is depending on your VG/PG ratio? High VG can't go that high. I am fine with 45W for an 70VG juice though.

Oh .... yeah your right. How did I miss that?!?!? Thank you!! I'm guessing my juice is probably around the 70-80% mark. Thanks again!

 

[Daisychainvaper]

No problem. Then stick to 35-40 for now. And start low when using a new coil! Go to around 25W for the first half tank and then rise the wattage. New coils wick bad (and taste bad). They need to break in a while until you can go full speed.

My TVF coil needs to go a full tank at 50W, then I can go to 90 and then to 120W (in theory.. I keep it at around 95...)

Oh, btw, thanks for the picture of the iStick... I think this is the first real life pic of the black one I saw. Mine is on the way too.

 

[JimDrock]

No problem. Then stick to 35-40 for now. And start low when using a new coil! Go to around 25W for the first half tank and then rise the wattage. New coils wick bad (and taste bad). They need to break in a while until you can go full speed.

My TVF coil needs to go a full tank at 50W, then I can go to 90 and then to 120W (in theory.. I keep it at around 95...)

Oh, btw, thanks for the picture of the iStick... I think this is the first real life pic of the black one I saw. Mine is on the way too.

Daisy you said that your burnt taste is random, I have also had a similar issue with my subtank nano and the cause, in my case, was air bubbles were sticking just inside of the wicking hole on the OCC (vaping a 70/30 VG/PG juice).

The bubbles would block juice from getting to the wick, causing a partial dry/burn hit. This may be what is causing your burnt taste, you'll be able to see the air bubble if that is the case. Hope that helps.

 

[SteveF90]

Oh, btw, thanks for the picture of the iStick... I think this is the first real life pic of the black one I saw. Mine is on the way too.

The black one? You mean my 30W? Lol it feels tiny now that I've been using the 100W.