When we talk about finding our vape sweet spot, we
usually speak in concrete terms regarding the wattage level, the type of coil
we use and even the flavor of the e-liquid. But there is an especially important factor
that is commonly overlooked, and a bit more complex, which is airflow.
Airflow is the key to
finding success with vaping. If the
improper amount of air is flowing through a vape tank and coil,
our vapes can be anywhere from disappointing to almost catastrophic, with leaks
occurring and coils burning out way faster than they should.
The most common airflow issue is restricted airflow,
which means that the airflow is so low that it is hard to pull in any vapor at
all.
Problems Caused by Restricted Airflow
Restricted airflow implies that the airflow has been
inhibited in some way, therefore preventing enough air from flowing through the
tank and coil of your vaping setup. This
can lead to a variety of issues, which we will cover now. If any of these issues are occurring, you can
consider that restricted airflow is the culprit.
Issue #1: Coil Flooding
Coil flooding refers to a coil that contains more
e-liquid than its wick can absorb at any given time. The coil will appear to be soaking wet, while
the wick is far more saturated than it should be in order to properly vaporize
each hit.
Issue #2: Coil Burnout
Restricted airflow can even burn out your coil
prematurely because the lack of airflow is causing the coil to work overtime to
compensate. Therefore, the coil dies
because it’s doing twice the amount of work that it should.
Issue #3: Leaking E-Liquid
Leaking e-liquid is a common symptom of restricted
airflow because the coil is flooding to the point that liquid is seeping out of
the tank and making its way into the connection between your tank and vaping
device.
Issue #4: Poor Flavor and Vapor Production
While lower airflow is associated with fuller flavor,
airflow that is too restricted will have the opposite effect, coupled with weak
vapor production. Without the right
airflow, you are just not getting enough vapor to have a satisfying flavor
experience or cloud-chasing experience.
What Causes Restricted Airflow (and What to Do About it)
Now, let’s cover the common culprits behind
ultra-restricted airflow in order to then figure out how to solve that
particular problem.
#1: Too High of a Coil Resistance Level
The most common cause behind restricted airflow is a
coil with a resistance level that’s too high.
Each coil comes with a compatible wattage range, which you should
follow. If you’re using too high of a
resistance level for the wattage that you vape at, then you will experience
poor airflow.
#2: Juice Gunk
Sometimes, the airflow is interrupted by the
accumulation of juice gunk within the tank or on the coil, which acts as a clog
that keeps air from flowing properly.
Clean your tank regularly to get rid of juice gunk and avoid vaping very
sugary e-liquids at high output levels, as this can clog your tank.
#3: Wrong Airflow Setting on the Dial
Many beginner vapers underestimate the impact of the
settings of the airflow dial on the bottom of the tank. Or, they may adjust it by accident, and
suddenly experience super restricted airflow.
That airflow dial does, in fact, have a big impact on the airflow of
your tank, so consider adjusting it to see if that’s the sole culprit behind
your airflow issues.
#4: Low-Quality Coils
Low-quality coils will never give you the ideal airflow
experience because they’re made with cheap materials that just can’t handle the
demands of your vaping setup for very long, or their configurations are not
what they claim to be due to a lack of care on the part of the manufacturer. Therefore, only use high-quality coils made
by a trusted hardware brand.
Proper Airflow Means Satisfying Vapes
Airflow is a crucial component to the quality of your
vaping experience, and highly restricted airflow will leave you feeling
disappointed in many ways. So, always
consider the airflow of your setup if you’re not enjoying the flavor or vapor
production you’re experiencing, or if your coils are not functioning
properly. Usually, only a minor
adjustment needs to be made to get the airflow to where it needs to be.
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