How to Fix a Burnt Coil in a Disposable Vape?

Taking a draw from your disposable vape with much anticipation only to experience a burnt hit can ruin your vaping experience. Most times, it happens when taking a puff from an empty disposable you should have disposed of. But what about a device that still packs enough e-juice to last through the week? We explain why a disposable vape tastes burnt and outline ways to fix it.

Identify the Problem First

You can only apply appropriate fixes when you know the problem. Experiencing a burnt hit is not the problem but a symptom of the problem.

Every disposable device contains vape juice, a coil, and a battery. If it has e-juice but gives a burnt or dry hit, these may be the potential reasons causing it:

• Inadequate e-juice passing through to the heating coil or not reaching the coil quickly enough (the reason may be low e-juice content.)
• Excessive coil heating (the battery voltage is at its highest when you take the device off the charger, which could make it too hot. Taking too many puffs rapidly also causes it.)
• Faulty product (the device produces a burnt taste since opening the package. It should not have passed quality control.)

Steps to Fix a Burnt Disposable Vape

The reasons for you to experience a burnt taste from your disposable vape are many. While the main reason may be the e-juice being too low, a different problem like those we mentioned above can be behind it. This tried and tested approach should help. We recommend using a clean rag or paper towel and latex gloves.

Step 1: Clean the Mouthpiece

Since disposable vapes are designed for portability, they constantly jump from pockets to purses and backpacks. It can put dirt and debris into the mouthpiece, resulting in a burnt taste or a harsh hit. Cleaning the mouthpiece is easy. Roll a napkin or tissue into a thin swab, and insert it through the chimney to remove the debris.

Step 2: Disassemble the Components

Adept hands can disassemble a disposable vape pen. Use elbow pressure and meticulously pull out the top with your fingers. It may feel a little tricky, which it is; you do not want to break the device. Pull gently using your nails. Remember the assembly so you can put everything back together later. Pry out the components together and avoid detaching the wires. Lay it on a clean rag or paper towel.

Step 3: Check the E-liquid Levels

Use your finger to tap the cotton to see if it is wet. A dry cotton wick could be causing the dry hit. If you do not want to dump the device, drip some juice into the polyfill and let it soak for a few minutes.

If you own a modern disposable offering thousands of puffs, it should have abundant capacity to soak plenty of e-juice. So give it some time.

Step 4: Reassemble the Vape

Once the wick has soaked the juice, reassemble the device by appropriately placing components where they belong and locking the mouthpiece back in place. Take primer puffs to ensure everything is how you want them to be. Start with slow draws and take it easy. If the flavor and hits are right, you are ready to vape.

How to Avoid Burnt Hits?

You can try a few ways to prevent burnt hits in the first place. Here are some tips to help you get going.

• Many vapers vape fast and vape plenty. Take slow and short puffs and wait a while before the next. 
• A device sporting 7000 puffs may not deliver the same because the count usually depends on short draws. Preventing coil burnout requires taking short drags because the number of draws you get also depends on how many times the coil has fired.
• A high-powered battery can supply excessive voltage and produce a burnt taste. If you charge your device and start vaping only to get burnt puffs, do not inhale. Take short draws and exhale without taking the clouds into the lungs to reduce the battery output to normal before enjoying your sessions again.
• If you do not want to follow the above steps to repair your device, you can change the device or buy from a different brand.

Final Words

Disposable vapes are an ideal choice for many. It offers various benefits like ease of use, portability, and flavor choices. Get yourself one and enjoy vaping on the go. Remember the above preventive measures and follow the steps to fix the burnt taste of a vape.