You did sorta jump into the deep end. But, it does work if you're patient. If you've scorched the cotton it's no big deal. Unlike a drop in coil you put in some fresh cotton and you're not out $3 for a drop in. Your coil should be cleaned off each time you wick. Simple way us rinse off any excess juice junk, dry burn, rerinse to get rid of any ash that may have been formed when dry burning, shake out and pat dry,, and put in fresh wick.
Honest, after doing that for a few weeks it'll be second nature and take no more than a few minutes. If you decide to use your other tank too that's fine. I usually rotate through a few tanks every day anyway, including one with a drop in mesh coil (which performs great). This is one of those patience is a virtue things. It's like riding a bike. But with metal and cotton. And prayers to the vaping fairy. The vaping fairy IS real. I don't care what others think. Works for me and that's what counts.
Honest, after doing that for a few weeks it'll be second nature and take no more than a few minutes. If you decide to use your other tank too that's fine. I usually rotate through a few tanks every day anyway, including one with a drop in mesh coil (which performs great). This is one of those patience is a virtue things. It's like riding a bike. But with metal and cotton. And prayers to the vaping fairy. The vaping fairy IS real. I don't care what others think. Works for me and that's what counts.