Help with Ohm reading

[jasonpaul613]

So I have a MVP 2.0 with an Aspire Nautilus Mini. The BVC coils that come with the tank are supposed to be 1.8 Ohm. It's reading 2.1 now. Its been about 2 weeks and I'm rotating the 2 coils that come with it. How can I tell when the coils are done?

 

[Blackboar]

You can tell a coil is done when it starts to taste funny. Depending on how much you vape, a typical coil may last you 1-2 weeks of continuous use. The resistance of premade coils can change a bit over use, but that doesn't necessarily mean the coil is bad. In fact, when your coil (the wound kanthal wire inside) can probably last a couple months of use before the end of its life, but what goes bad is the wick or filler material. That is where the funky taste will come from.

 

[DingerCPA]

I generally consider them "done" when I'm not getting the flavor as I had early on. I just tossed a couple last evening - although the vapor production was still good, the taste was a little burnt. Also, have you noticed the ohms creep in the last couple of days? I've basically gotten about a week per coil on mine.

 

[realsis]

You will be able to tell when a coil is done by first the quality of your vape. If it starts tasting burned or flat or may not right it's time to change the coil. I make my own coils and can always tell from vape quality. This will apply to all coils, premade or handmade. Second by appearance. If they looked junked up and nasty. I hope this helps you out. Best wishes

 

[Katya]

Hi Jason and welcome!

Technically, the coil is done when it pops or when it's really old and worn out. I highly recommend that you keep your coils clean all the time--don't wait til they accumulate so much gunk that they begin to taste nasty. I clean my coils often--a quick soak in PGA or cheap strong vodka is good for everyday maintenance. Once a week (more often if you vape dark, sweet juices) do a dry burn. It's ridiculously easy. First, remove the post covering the coil so you can keep an eye on the process. I use low/medium wattage to dry burn, around 6 watts or so. Do several quick, short pulses--you don't want to pop the coil. Once it glows orange and you can see all the coils, let it cool off and rinse to remove any ash. Put the post back on the base and you're done. Torch or replace the flavor wick. You have a new coil.

 

[jasonpaul613]

Thanks everyone. The vapor production is still there but not getting as much flavor. Just having a really hard time distinguishing if it's done or not. I have more coils but at 20 bucks for a 5 pack for BVC's, don't want to switch it out unless I really have to.