How to Start the E-cigarette Coil?

Due to the internal design of some newer coils (coil head, atomizer head, wick, burner - all the same word), e-liquids may take longer to be absorbed. Some coils don't take time at all, you can set them aside for a few minutes and they'll be ready, while others may take longer.

To minimize the risk of experiencing a burnt smell and damaging the coil, follow these simple steps to "start" or "plug-in" your e-cigarette coil.

Install the new coil to the bottom of the tank.

For standard ecig coils, drop a few drops of e-liquid directly into the hole on top of the coil to help with saturation.

If you're using a larger coil, you can also put a few drops on the bare cotton through the holes around the coil.

You will usually need to top up the tank to the maximum level, but keep in mind that the manufacturer recommends leaving a small air pocket in some tanks. It's assumed to be full unless you specify otherwise (but not above the center airflow duct if you're filling from the bottom).

Fully filling the tank will ensure that when liquid enters the wicking area of the coil (where the cotton or absorbent material is), the proper level will be maintained during start-up and the resulting vacuum will also work. 

Screw everything together securely, but don't over-tighten and risk damaging the seals, and always make sure the seals are properly seated to avoid damaging them.

Let your tank full of water wait a while - it may take a few minutes for the liquid to absorb and fully soak the inside of the new coil you just installed.

The liquid needs to fully saturate the coil before heating - there shouldn't be any dry cotton or wicking areas inside the coil until the ignition button is pressed.

Thinner fluids may take less time to prime, while thicker, more viscous fluids and those with higher levels of VG (vegetable glycerin) and larger coils may take longer to prime.

You can speed up the process by drawing your e-cig without pressing the ignition button, as this will help pull the liquid into the coil.

The suction created when pumping will help pull the liquid into the absorbent material inside the coil, fully saturating it.

If you reduce the incoming airflow at startup, and if it still feels airy, you can do the same with the contact pins.

It's never a bad idea to let your device sit for a while after filling until you're very familiar with the coils.

This could be anywhere from 5 minutes to half an hour before you try vaping - longer is better if you want to be safe, but it doesn't need to be hours.

It's a good general rule to install new coils and fill up the tank when you're not in a hurry.

It's super easy to burn a coil and get that horrible taste, so take your time.

Patience and knowledge are the keys to not wasting coils and not wasting money.

After following the above guidelines, the coil should be ready to go, however, a "quick strike" is good practice, so be careful not to apply too much power to the coil immediately after firing. Kind of like a car, just driving gently while warming up.

A variable voltage device may facilitate starting. Take 5 watts in one puff, then increase the wattage in small increments, one puff at a time, and repeat until you reach the generally recommended wattage.

If you can't change your voltage then don't worry.

Then do it with quick hits - quick hits mean very fast draw from the mouthpiece without inhaling steam (quick hits, blow out).

If you do this about 5 times, it will usually be smooth sailing afterward, however, the details will vary on any one product, especially cotton laps. The viscosity of e-liquid also plays a role. Get the gist of "startup" and note that it may require more persistence than detailed here.

When you use cotton coils, it is very important to make sure the coil is fully saturated in the e-liquid to avoid dry shock (avoid burning the cotton inside the coil).

Burning cotton releases unhealthy chemicals, kind of like toast, which are bad and shouldn't be inhaled.

If you burn cotton, the steam will smell especially bad and the liquid may turn black.

Cotton generally enhances flavor and retains your fluids better than traditional silica wicks.

Cotton also tends to perform better in thicker liquids.

The above describes in detail how to start the e-cigarette coil. If you want to know more or want to buy e-cigarettes, please contact us.

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