Smok AL85 problems

[JenJen101]

I just got this a couple of weeks ago & I've read the owners manual & luckily got some quick help last time to why after I turn it off, or refill it, something is making it not turn back on. Then I started noticing yesterday that it was beginning to taste burnt. But after only 2 weeks?!? I've had coils in my Aspire nautilus, Cleito, etc that have lasted way over a month before they started tasting funky/burnt. Thankfully this new smok kit came with a spare as I had no idea it would croak out that quickly. Is this normal? Thanks!

 

[Who_Dey_1991]

Depends on your wattage and liquid. In my experience, aspire coils last a lot longer than Smok coils. That's why I switched to the RBA decks.

I'm a man, and I can change, if I have to, I guess.

 

[BrotherBob]

I started noticing yesterday that it was beginning to taste burnt. But after only 2 weeks

Could be ok regarding length of service, I use RDA's and build my own coil. If you can bend a paperclip, you can build a coil. You Tube has some building tips.
Might like to read:
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Wrapping Building Coils 101 For Beginners

 

[CoreyDog]

2 weeks is about right.

If you run minimum wattage with clear coloured liquids, can extend that to a month or even more.

If you use darker liquids and/or run it over 35w, 2 weeks is right.

This is reason why in all my Smok tanks I use the RBA, coils are expensive and life span isn't that great.

 

[Eskie]

It is all a matter of your own comfort level when it comes to coils. I found I preferred to build my own on dedicated RTAs rather than keep buying factory coils. That being said, I still use several modes with factory coils for convenience sake such as travel or I'm just too lazy to rewick a tank at that moment (pretty disgraceful, I know). When I do use factory coils my experience is pretty much that which Corey described. A long time with lightly flavored juices (I've never really vaped much unflavored long enough to judge) and a few weeks or even less with a very sweet juice.

Two weks on a Smok coil with a sweet juice is not bad at all. Unfortunately, Smok coils tend to be expensive, although the Beast series seems to be a bit more affordable than the bigger regular TVF8 and TVF12 or whatever they're called that can run $5 a coil.

 

[SnapDragon NY]

Hi and Welcome- I usually use You Tube for all of the tutorials and reviews- very nice to see the ins and outs of your new gear! I do not own your set up, so I always suggest You Tube as it is easier to see someone using it than having to read about it!

 

[Akij987]

I got around 2-3 weeks per coil on mine with clear liquid and at about 45watts, but I do use multiple devices every day. I ended up switching to the rba deck on mine and have had pretty good luck with that.