Noon coil question

[Foggin Munky]

How do you know when a coil is done? Does it actually stop working? Or does it just start tasting burnt? Is it possible to get a one nasty burnt hit out of a coil that still has life left in it?

Ok, I guess that wasn't A question

Thanks!

 

[MoDmAnDaN]

I've had coils i my drippers last me two months before re-doing them. Yes, it's all about taste. Burnt taste is usually because of your wicking material more than the coil itself, unless the coil is so coated with junk, that's all you get.

 

[K_Tech]

How do you know when a coil is done?

Taste and performance are both indicative that a coil is gunking up.

Does it actually stop working?

Only if the coil "burns out" or "pops". Generally they just start to slowly suck, lol.

Or does it just start tasting burnt?

The taste will definitely change, and yes, tasting burnt is an indicator, depending on a few different factors.

Is it possible to get a one nasty burnt hit out of a coil that still has life left in it?

Absolutely. Again, depending on what you're vaping on, a dry/burnt hit doesn't necessarily mean that the coil is toast, it means that it wasn't wet enough for one reason or another. Hard to say without knowing the device and your settings.

Ok, I guess that wasn't A question

Thanks!

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[JRohrer]

I find that it's time to change when you aren't getting the amount of vapor production you were before.

 

[Skullsdust]

Your coils done when you think it is. When I find vapor production, flavor, hot spots (burnt taste here and there), or it starts dry hitting because its so full of gunk. If the coil affects my vape in anyway I just change it. I do find it important on the other hand to work a coil in before lung hitting the hell out of it. If your a lung hitter or just take big long draws. Be sure that you give your wick time to reabsorb juice and you'll find your coils last longer.

 

[Hannypoo]

I know my coils are toast when changing the wick and cleaning no longer keeps the burnt taste away.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Most of the above are clear signs. Since you just joined, I am assuming you are using factory coils. Lack of flavor and vapor. Also realize that high VG juice is a touch thicker and will gunk the coil/wick faster.

As a generality, when I used factory coils, they were good for 20-25ml.