Coil dead after one week? What's happening?

[Senator42]

I purchased a Kanger Geni & istick @ my local vape shop. The vapor has a chemical metal taste. Do the coils need replaced? Why so soon?

Is it safe to vape even if it tastes a little yucky?

 

[Xaiver]

Not really enough information here to make a good call. Could it be that you got some juice that's got something that you think tastes funky? Have you tried different juices?

I use Kayfuns and ProTanks on my setups...my Kayfun coils -rarely- last more than a week before they start scratching my throat. The Protank heads are about the same. I almost never make it more than a week with one.

Next time you change coils, open the old coil up and look at it. Odds are good that you've got a big black ball of gunk there.

 

[retired1]

Coils need to be cleaned on a fairly regular basis. I rarely got more than 4-5 days on my Protank coils, and depending on the juice, less than that.

 

[DavidOck]

Did you dis-assemble and wash the topper before first use? There's often manufacturing gunk that will affect the taste, in addition to the above tips.

I equate what you're experiencing with a "hot" or "burned" taste. Perhaps you're running at too high a power level, which can cause that.