Nothing spoils the vaping experience faster than a sudden one, Cozy taste – the infamous “dry hit”. It's particularly frustrating, if the e-cigarette tastes burnt, even though you just got the evaporator head (Coil) have changed.
A burnt taste can have many causes. In this expert guide from Myvapesite we explain to you, why your vape tastes burnt and how you can fix this problem immediately and avoid it in the future.
Quick help: What to do if you have a burnt taste?
If it tastes burnt: Stop pulling immediately! Each additional pull permanently damages the cotton inside the coil. Check the liquid level and reduce the wattage as a test.
Die 8 most common reasons for burnt taste
1. The coil is used up (wear and tear)
An evaporator head is a wearing part. After one to two weeks (depending on usage) Burnt liquid is deposited on the heating coil.
- Solution: If the coil is old, only an exchange helps. A regular change guarantees a clean taste.
2. Lack of “priming” (Preparing the coil)
One of the most common mistakes: A new coil is installed and fired immediately. The dry cotton burns immediately.
- Solution: Before installation, apply 3-5 drops of liquid directly to the visible cotton of the coil. After filling the tank you should at least 5 bis 10 Wait minutes, so that the cotton can be completely soaked.
3. Wattage too high
Each coil has a printed power range (z. B. 40–60 Watt). If these limits are exceeded, the liquid evaporates faster, than the cotton can supply.
- Solution: Check the recommendation on your coil. Start at the lower end of the watt range and slowly work your way up.
4. Hotspots (Uneven heating)
A metallic, burnt taste often indicates “hotspots”.. These are places on the winding, they glow, without having contact with damp cotton wool.
- Solution: In the case of ready-made coils, this indicates a production error - replace the coil. Do-it-yourself winders should check the winding for an even glow pattern before fitting it with cotton wool.
5. E-liquids that are too sweet or dark
Liquids with lots of sweeteners (Sucralose) or very dark flavors tend to “crust”. This sugar caramelizes on the heating coil and leaves a black layer, that tastes burnt.
- Solution: If you love sweet liquids, you have to change the coil more often. Alternatively, you can click on clearer ones, Switch to less sweet liquids.
6. Chain-Vaping (Continuous vaping)
When you make many moves in a very short time in a row (Chain-Vaping), The flow of liquid cannot keep up. The cotton wool becomes dry and begins to simmer.
- Solution: Allow 15-30 seconds between puffs, to saturate yourself with liquid again.
7. Wicking issues (Wicking)
Sometimes the cotton in the coil is pressed too tightly (Production defect) or the liquid is too thick (high VG content in winter).
- Solution: If there are problems with flow, you can carefully poke a tiny hole into the cotton openings on the side of the coil with a fine needle. This improves the liquid flow (Caution: Don't pierce too deeply, otherwise there is a risk of leakage!).
8. Dirty tank
If you have changed a burnt coil, but the taste remains, There are often residues in the tank or in the chimney of the evaporator.
- Solution: Clean the tank thoroughly with warm water (without the coil!), Dry everything and then insert the new coil.
Professional tip: This means your coil will last significantly longer
Always pay attention, that your tank at least a third full is. As soon as the liquid holes in the coil are no longer completely covered, The risk of a dry hit increases dramatically.
A burnt taste is usually a sign of a lack of liquid flow or a worn-out evaporator head. With the right preparation (Priming) This problem can almost always be avoided with an adapted pulling technique.
Have you tried everything and it still tastes burnt? Visit us at Myvapesite or contact our support – our experts will be happy to help you, to regain the perfect vaping experience!
