{"id":486,"date":"2020-03-24T07:00:53","date_gmt":"2020-03-24T07:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=486"},"modified":"2024-01-24T19:36:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T19:36:33","slug":"why-does-my-vape-taste-burnt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electrictobacconist.co.uk\/blog\/why-does-my-vape-taste-burnt","title":{"rendered":"Why Does My Vape Taste Burnt? 5 Fixes to Prevent Burnt Hits"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vape tasting burnt? Find out why and the easy fixes you can make to get vaping again.<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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If you\u2019re new to vaping, there\u2019ll inevitably come a time when you\u2019ll go to vape and get a horrible burnt, dry taste. Fortunately, it doesn\u2019t mean your vape\u2019s on the way out and that you need a new one, and sometimes, the fix is super simple. We\u2019ve listed the top reasons your vape is tasting burnt along with why and how you can fix it. You\u2019ll be back to enjoying your nicotine fix and flavours in no time.
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1. You Haven\u2019t Let Your E-Juice Sit<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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\r\nWhy the burnt taste?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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Before we talk about why not letting your e-liquid<\/a> sit can cause your vape to taste burnt, we first need to look at how e-cigs work.
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Every e-cigarette has an atomiser, whether you vape a cigalike<\/a>, a vape pen starter kit or a flashy box mod with temperature control, adjustable wattage and all the bells and whistles. This plays a vital function \u2014 when you fire the device, it\u2019s the atomiser that gently heats the liquid to create vapour and the great taste you\u2019re used to. Every atomiser has some sort of wicking material, usually cotton, that soaks up the liquid. If you use a vape that takes replaceable coils<\/strong><\/a>, you\u2019ll see the cotton poking out from the holes that surround the coil and allow the juice to soak in.
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When you fill-up your vape with liquid and fire straight away, there\u2019s a chance that instead of heating the liquid, your vape will vaporise the wicking material instead. Because the liquid hasn\u2019t soaked into the cotton, it\u2019ll burn the cotton instead, leaving a harsh, burnt taste in your mouth. This can especially be the case when you\u2019re using a new coil, as it\u2019ll be completely dry.
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So what\u2019s the fix?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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If you\u2019re getting a burnt taste immediately after filling your tank, chances are that it\u2019s because you haven\u2019t let your juice sit. Leave the juice to soak in for at least 5-10 minutes before vaping again and you\u2019ll probably find that the burnt taste disappears. However, if you\u2019re still getting a burnt taste, you\u2019ve probably damaged the coil and will need to swap it out for a new one.<\/p>\r\n

If your vape uses replaceable coils, all you need to do is dismantle your tank, unscrew the burnt coil and swap it out for a new one. If you use a cig-a-like or pen-style vape<\/a> and are getting a burnt taste, you\u2019ll need to swap out either the cartomiser (for cig-a-likes) or clearomiser (the clear tank that screws onto your battery).
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Pro tip<\/strong>: If you use a tank with replaceable coils, you can prime your coil before screwing it into your vape. This can help prolong the life of your coil and prevent burnt hits. Jump to our section on preventing burnt hits and learn how to prime your coil<\/strong><\/a>.
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2. You Need to Change Your Coil<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Why the burnt taste?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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Coils have a life, and once they\u2019re on their way out, you\u2019ll start to experience a dry, burnt hit more often. If you\u2019re experiencing more burnt hits than not, it\u2019s a sign that you need to replace your coil. Prolonged vaping using the same coil will eventually wear out the wick, which evaporates your e-liquid to create vapour, causing that nasty burnt taste.
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So what\u2019s the fix?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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This is a simple fix: all you need to do is remove your worn-out coil, dispose of it, and put in a new one. How you do this will depend on your tank, but you usually need to unscrew either the top or bottom of your tank to access the coil, and either unscrew or pull it out before slotting in a new one.
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Before you replace your coil, though, you might be able to fix it by giving it a good clean<\/strong><\/a>.
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\r\nIf your vape uses a cartomiser or a clearomiser, you won\u2019t be able to replace the coil, so you\u2019ll need to simply screw on a new one.
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3. You Need to Top Up Your Tank<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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\r\nWhy the burnt taste?<\/strong>
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We\u2019re all guilty of getting carried away occasionally without keeping an eye on the tank. Before you know it, you go to draw on your vape kit<\/a> and get a nasty burnt taste, and when you check it, you\u2019re running on empty. Vaping without liquid causes a burnt hit simply because there\u2019s no liquid left for your device to heat.
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So what\u2019s the fix?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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Top up your tank! Try to keep an eye on your tank as you\u2019re vaping and top up when you\u2019re running low. If you vape a cigalike<\/a>, you\u2019ll know when you\u2019re running out of juice because the hit and flavour you get won\u2019t be as intense. Again, the fix is easy: just swap it out for a new one. <\/p>\r\n
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4. You\u2019re Using the Wrong Juice<\/strong>
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Why the burnt taste?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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Not all vapes are made the same, and there\u2019s a chance you might be vaping the wrong type of juice. Whether you\u2019re new to vaping or have been vaping for a while, you\u2019ve probably come across the following terms: VG, PG, sub-ohm, 50\/50 \u2014 but what do they mean?
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VG: <\/strong>Vegetable Glycerin, commonly abbreviated as VG, is an ingredient in every type of e-liquid. They\u2019re commonly mixed with PG and nicotine (and sometimes just PG, if you vape nicotine-free juice<\/strong><\/a>). When you vape high-VG juice<\/a>, you\u2019ll get a smooth throat hit and plumes of vapour.
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PG: <\/strong>Propylene Glycol, or PG, is where all the flavour lies. If you vape high-PG liquids<\/a>, you won\u2019t get as much vapour, but the flavour from your vapes will more than make up for it.
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Sub-ohm vaping: Sub-ohm vaping<\/a><\/strong> is a catch-all term for vaping low-resistance coils. All coils have a resistance, with higher resistances more suited to mouth-to-lung vaping (just like how you\u2019d inhale when smoking), and lower resistances suited to direct-to-lung vaping (where you inhale as you vape, rather than taking it into your mouth and then<\/em> inhaling).
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50\/50: <\/strong>This is simply the mix of PG and VG in your liquid. 50\/50 liquid<\/a> signals equal parts VG and PG, making them suited for use with most devices and high-resistance coils. You\u2019ll also encounter ratios of 70\/30 and 80\/20, indicating that there\u2019s more of one ingredient than another.
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So why the mini vaping lesson?<\/em>
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Because using the wrong type of liquid in your device can cause your vape to taste burnt. If you\u2019re using high-PG, high-nicotine liquid in your sub-ohm tank, your device is unlikely to function properly.
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Likewise, sub-ohm vaping typically relies on higher-VG liquids, as VG is thicker. Even if you don\u2019t get a burnt hit using 50\/50 e-liquid<\/a> in a sub-ohm tank, you\u2019re likely to get a harsh, dry hit, which isn\u2019t too pleasant either!
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So what\u2019s the fix?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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The easy fix is to make sure you\u2019re using the right e-liquid for your vape. On our store, you can quickly see at a glance whether your chosen vape juice is suitable for your device, but a general rule of thumb is if you\u2019re using a vape pen or a high-resistance coil (1ohm+), opt for 50\/50 e-liquid or nicotine salts<\/strong><\/a>. If you\u2019re using a box mod with a low-resistance coil, you can vape sub-ohm liquids high in VG and shortfills<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n
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You\u2019re Vaping at High Power<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Why the burnt taste?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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This is a common problem with vapes with variable wattage. Some vape kits have either a fixed wattage, so they\u2019ll pump out the same power (give or take a few watts) every time you vape, while some devices can intelligently adjust the wattage automatically by sensing the resistance of the coil installed. Other devices, though, like box mods, let you manually adjust the wattage.
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This is great for intermediate or advanced vapers looking for more control over their vape, as you can tweak the settings to find the \u201csweet spot\u201d. But there\u2019s also a downside to this: you can burn your e-liquid by vaping at high power.
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If you set your wattage sky-high, you can strain your coils, which can lead to more frequent burnt hits.
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So what\u2019s the fix?<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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If you\u2019re getting burnt hits from your variable wattage device, consider knocking down your wattage a notch or two. Always refer to the instructions that came with your vape or coils, as these will tell you the recommended wattage. If in doubt, it\u2019s always better to start off in the lower range and gradually increase your wattage until you get your desired flavour and vapour.
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Don\u2019t forget that if you\u2019re swapping between coils of different resistances, you\u2019ll need to adjust your wattage to match. Vaping at 70 watts on a sub-ohm coil might hit the sweet spot, but if you jump up to a mouth-to-lung coil, you can quickly damage your coil by forgetting to knock it down.
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How You Can Prevent Burnt Hits<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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Sooner or later, you\u2019ll get a burnt hit and need to either top up, replace your coil, cartomiser or clearomiser, or turn down the power, but there are measures you can take to prolong the life of your coil and prevent frequent burnt hits.<\/p>\r\n
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Don\u2019t chain vape<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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With your vape permanently in your hand, it can be tempting to use it often, but constantly vaping, or chain vaping, can heat your device quickly and put pressure on your coils.
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Try to minimise chain vaping by leaving your device for at least 15 seconds before firing it again. Putting it in your pocket or locking your device can help with this<\/a>.
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Prime your coil<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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Priming your coil is a quick, easy and effective way of prolonging the life of your coil. By doing this, you help your coil soak up the e-liquid, preventing the wick from burning when you use your device.
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Before installing a new coil, prime it by dropping a few drops of your e-liquid directly into the hole at the top of the coil. Just two or three drops will do, as you don\u2019t want to flood your coil, which can cause spitback when you vape. Also add a single drop of liquid on each of the juice holes around the coil, where you\u2019ll usually see the wicking material behind it or sticking through. This will help saturate the wick with e-liquid, preventing your vape from burning the cotton.
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Then, once you\u2019ve installed your coil and topped up your tank with liquid, take a couple of dry hits by drawing on your vape without hitting the fire button. This suction will draw the liquid into the coil. Try not to do this more than five times; otherwise, you risk sucking e-liquid into your mouth (equally as unpleasant as a burnt hit!).
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Refill regularly<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
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It goes without saying that if you keep your tank topped up with e-liquid, you\u2019ll be able to minimise burnt hits from there being no liquid. When you vape, take a quick glance at your tank \u2014 or quickly pop out your pod if you use a refillable kit<\/a> \u2014 to gauge your e-liquid level. If you have less than half left, it\u2019s worth topping up soon before you vape away the rest of the liquid. <\/p>\r\n
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Now you know why your vape tastes burnt and how to fix it. If you\u2019re looking for new coils for your device, fancy upgrading to a new vape kit<\/a> or just want to switch to a disposable<\/a> to minimise hassle, the Electric Tobacconist store has everything you need, with free delivery on all orders over \u00a320!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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