Serpent SMM - How long do coils last ?

[RocketRonnieRadox]

hi all,

Just got the SMM AND LEARNING FAST.

had it running on the coils that come with it and after a day I’m getting dry ish hits.

Checked the coil and it’s not mucky and the wick is clean so maybe a wicking issue but wanted to ask how long the coils it comes with last for and can you dry burn to get more life ?

Tia

Rake

 

[Baditude]

I'm not familiar with that RTA. Looked it up. It comes with prebuilt Clapton coils (? resistance).

A coil should last 3 - 4 weeks, if not longer, in a RTA. How long the wick lasts depends upon the flavors you use.

You're issue is probably your wicking. FYI, thick, dark, or sweet flavors will quickly gunk up your wick and coils, if that is what you are using. This video has some tips:

 

[RocketRonnieRadox]

Thanks Baditide.

I used to use a kayfun v5 and came over to this mod recently.

On the kayfun I used to change coils daily due to fouling.

I vape element e liquids KLC and Pink Leminade so definitely sweet.

 

[Baditude]

I vape element e liquids KLC and Pink Leminade so definitely sweet.

I think I've used Element's Simply Orange flavor? Not necessarily in my KFL; I don't remember what flavor I used in the KFL, its been a few years ago.

 

[stols001]

Coil changes and wick changes are two different things. You can replace your wick more frequently and then dry burn or clean your coils, (depending on coil material) and you should have a perfectly good vaping experience, provided your coils are well cleaned and etc. There is no necessity to change coils with every wick, although certainly there are those vapers who prefer to, and may find it easier to just recoil than to dry burn or clean a coil. But, usually you can get more life out of coils than the wicking material itself.

Anna

 

[RocketRonnieRadox]

Hey Anna thanks for the reply.

I used to recoil with every wick when using a 7 turn 3mm 32ga 316 coil.

With the SMM the coils supplied look like beasts by comparison being multi core flat wrapped coils it’s a new thing to me

 

[RocketRonnieRadox]

Well I have wicked according to matts guides and a few other builds and with 50/59 pg vg I’m only getting harsh vapes.

As if a could and wick need changing. Kind of dry but also harsh on the throat causing me to cough.

I’ll try a few more builds and different coils but so far not getting on with this atty

 

[RocketRonnieRadox]

Swapped back to my V5 and it’s nice and smooth and good flavour

 

[RocketRonnieRadox]

My build

 

[Letitia]

With the SMM you'll need higher vg to smooth out your hit. 70-80vg will work well. Good rta but maybe just not your cup of tea. I'd give it another go with higher vg juice before benching it.

 

[QcVaper]

I used to recoil with every wick when using a 7 turn 3mm 32ga 316 coil.

coils are good for months at a time, making coils everytime you change wicks is a waste and not necessary with any rebuildable.

50/59 pg vg I’m only getting harsh vapes.

the smm is made for more dtl inhales or direct lung (some prefer straight to lung aswell)
it's not made for the same type of vape as the kayfun is, so using anything like 50/50 or similar higher pg liquids you'll mostly get harsh hits because of the higher pg content.


TLDR: stop changing your coils like a maniac,adjust to a lower power on the serpent and use higher vg liquids.
if you want a recent dtl rta, i'd suggest something like the kensei, i've found it easy to build and much more flavorfull than the serpent imo though it is dual coil unlike the serpent.

 

[RocketRonnieRadox]

Thanks for the replies.

I have a stash of 80/20 vg pg juice here so will try that first.

I’ll report back with any result.

I do prefer most to lung hits for sure.

 

[RocketRonnieRadox]

Well I just checked my 10ml eliquid bottle and it’s actually dripper series so 80/20 already.

I opened up the airflow a bit more and it’s now giving acceptable results but nothing special.

At least it’s no longer making me cough and flavour is better but not as tasty as the KF.

 

[QcVaper]

Well I just checked my 10ml eliquid bottle and it’s actually dripper series so 80/20 already.

I opened up the airflow a bit more and it’s now giving acceptable results but nothing special.

At least it’s no longer making me cough and flavour is better but not as tasty as the KF.

Yeah unfortunately i wasen't too impressed with the serpent myself, lots of people seem to like it but i didn't.
My first real rebuildable i'm still using is my peerless rda though, but tank wise atm i'm using the Kensei Rta which suits me more as it's dual coil.

 

[RocketRonnieRadox]

Well at least it works to allow my to get my stash of 80/20 used up as the kayfun doesn’t wick that stuff so well