coils

[cte72]

I have a sub tank mini, using 1.2 stock coil in it running at 22 watts let's say using a tank -to a tank and a half a day of 80 vg /20 pg up to 100 % vg. My question is how often should I change out my coil ,because I just don't have a clue do to sometimes I do back to back hits and the second one taste kind of dry,burnt-out kind of tasting, and other times it's taste fine. And I've noticed that some last longer than others. Does anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Eitje]

Well you answered your own question. By the time they are starting to taste funny or performance is less, change your coil.
All depends on your vape style, liquid, settings,etc. There is no rule of thumb on changing coils. Keep vaping for a while and you'll know when to change.

 

[Rixsta]

As above, I find the vertical ones last longer and perform better (you may already be using one)

 

[dbrandt01]

Exactly like Eijtle said. This varies on person. When vapor production decreases, when it starts tasting bad is when I change them. I've had coils last 4 weeks, I'd had them last 3 days depending on the e-liquid in it with stock coils.

 

[sc12]

You mention back to back hits with the 2nd hit sometimes tasting burnt...e-liquid hasn't had time to re-saturate your wick. 80 vg /20 pg will do that to you...slow down just a bit. It'll become second nature.

 

[SpaceApe]

Typically I recommend a coil change whenever flavor or vapor production starts to lessen. When using high VG liquids in tanks sometimes a dry burnt tasting hit is the result of the juice not wicking effectively enough to keep the wicks saturated. You can vape less or try taking a pin or piece of wire and poke a small hole through the cotton wicks to let more liquid to the coil. Be forewarned though, if you over do it you can flood the coil with too much liquid so do so at your own risk.