For vapers everywhere, dry hit has been a recurring problem. Due to their metallic taste and sizzling exhale, a dry hit can be unpleasant.
The main problem is that they’re hard to get rid of, even if you have the most TPD-compatible e-cigarette on the market, and no matter what device you’re using.
A dry hit will always surprise you. While there is no foolproof way to get rid of them forever, you can minimize your chances of experiencing dry hits. Sourcingvape will introduce few tips for you to avoid dry hits:
What is Dry Vaping?
When you buy e-liquid, you want to make sure that the wick and coil are soaked before vaping. This is when a dry hit occurs: when you vape with little to no liquid in the device, you will notice that you feel a dry and metallic taste.
#Tip 1 Make Sure Your Coils Are Always Wet
As mentioned above, the best way to avoid dry hits is to make sure your coils are in good condition. If not replaced, the coils can get clumped with e-liquid and even rust. Coils should be replaced at least every month or so and kept wet with e-liquid. If you are filling your tank, make sure you let the juice flow through it before you fill it up.
#Tip 2 Reduce Chain Vaping
Another way to minimize the risk of dry hit is to reduce chain vaping. Chain vaping is a surefire way to cause dry vaping, and the constant pressure on the coils puts them at risk for faster degradation.
In addition, overcharging your device can cause your atomizer and coils to overheat.
#Tip 3 Take Longer, Slower Draws
Many dry hits are done with short, sharp draws, which prevents your wick from absorbing and heating e-liquid. To reduce the chance of dry hit, try taking longer, slower draws to give your device a chance to fully absorb the e-liquid. Also, try priming your vape device before first use. This will allow your device to absorb quality e-liquid.
#Tip 4 Adjust Your PG/VG Ratio
Vegetable glycerin is an ingredient of e-liquid and provides its thickness. This is great if you are looking for thicker vapor clouds, but with the wrong voltage or wattage settings you could end up with caked on e-liquid in the coils.
This will eventually degrade the e-liquid and cause a dry hit. If this happens all the time, try switching your e-liquid to a higher PG content, which will make it more viscous and reduce the risk of dry hit.
#Tip 5 Adjusting Your Voltage or Wattage
Last but not least, if you are using an adjustable voltage or wattage device, turning down your wattage is a good way to protect yourself from dry hit. You may be tempted to increase the wattage as higher voltages lead to larger vape clouds, but to be on the safe side, reduce the wattage and give your coils a break.
FAQ
1. Is a dry hit bad for you?
Are dry bits bad for you? Yes, they are if you don’t act upon it. Dry hits are a result of burnt cotton around the vape coil. Instead of the ejuice vaporizing, the cotton is instead being heated up and the fumes are going into your lungs.
2. Why does my vape take so long to hit?
Check that your tank contains enough e-liquid
It’s possible that you’re taking too many puffs in quick succession which means that the coil doesn’t have enough time to wick new liquid through before you take the next hit. Consider giving your e-cig a rest between puffs.
3. Why does vape taste disgusting?
The wick is the part of your device that soaks up the e-liquid, which is then turned into vapour when the coil heats up. Without any liquid to vaporise, the coil starts burning the wick, which is what causes the unpleasant burnt taste in.
