If you’ve ever taken out your pod
cartridge only to find what appears to be rust around the coil,
you’ve probably felt a sense of panic.
After all, rust can be dangerous to inhale, right? Besides, a rusty pod coil probably means that
you won’t have a very satisfying vape experience.
So, can a pod coil rust, or are your eyes deceiving
you? We’ll be talking about what causes
a pod coil to rust, and what you can do about it.
Do
Pod Coils Rust?
Yes, pod coils can rust. Every vape coil contains a metal wire in its
center, and that metal, like any metal, is prone to getting rusty. The problem with pod coils is that the wire
isn’t nearly as exposed as it is on, say, a traditional sub-ohm coil. So, that means that you have to pay careful
attention while examining your pod coil to make sure that the appearance of
rust hasn’t taken hold.
They
Aren’t Necessarily Highly Prone to Rusting, But…
There are certain conditions that will speed up the
rusting process. We know that rust
occurs when oxygen interacts with the metal, and also when liquid is exposed to
it. So, the longer your pod coil has
been sitting saturated with juice, the more likely it is that you’ll start to
see rust. Also, the more exposed to
oxygen it’s been, the more likely rust is to occur.
Now, let’s talk about the differences between open and
closed pod systems in terms of rust.
With closed pod systems, that salt
nic e-liquid has likely been sitting on that coil long
before you purchased your pack. So, rust
is more likely to occur. With open pod
systems, you’re filling the pod with juice yourself, so you have a little more
control over the situation.
How
to Tell if Your Pod Coil is Rusting
You’ll know that your pod coil is rusting when you can
clearly see rust. You may want to scrape
the coil gently to make sure that it’s not just built up juice residue,
however.
Preventing
Your Pod Coil from Rusting
The best way to prevent your pod coil from rusting is
never letting it sit too long with e-liquid saturating it. This means that when you’re not using your
pod mod, pour the remaining liquid back into its bottle.
Is
it Dangerous to Vape with a Rusty Pod Coil?
It’s not necessarily dangerous to vape when your pod
coil is rusty; however, it will probably interfere with your vaping
experience. Rust interferes with the
coil’s ability to do its job, and it will likely interfere with the taste of
your juice as well. Besides, when it
comes to inhaling rust, you should follow the “better safe than sorry”
approach. As soon as you see rust, try
to rinse it off or gently scrape it off with a sharp object. If it doesn’t come off, toss it in the
garbage and grab a new one.
Try
to Avoid Pod Coil Rust if Possible
While pod coils can indeed become rusty over time,
there are some easy ways to avoid this from occurring. And, always remember that once that pod coil
is rusting, it’s time to get rid of it.
While it probably won’t hurt you, it still won’t produce a very pleasant
vaping experience.
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