Most of us vapers know how it goes – we load in a
fresh coil,
anticipating hours upon hours of smooth, flavorful vaping, only to find that
our coil dies way sooner than it’s supposed to.
Of course, there are a number of reasons why our coils can die out
prematurely – cheap materials, incompatible output levels, failure to prime
properly and so on. Sometimes, however, you
need to consider that it is actually the e-liquid
you are vaping that is the culprit. Yes,
this can potentially play a significant role in the longevity of your coils.
Ways in Which Your E-Juice May Be Sabotaging Your Coils
So, what qualities in an e-juice can actually damage
the coils? Well, before listing those
qualities, let’s quickly explain the relationship between your e-liquids and
the health of your coils.
A coil has a few components: the outer shell, the wire
inside, which is actually the “coil” part of the coil, and the wick. The job of the coil is to absorb the right
amount of e-liquid into the wick, with that e-juice reserve then being heated
by the actual coil wire. This evaporates
the e-liquid in a controlled manner.
Therefore, you can understand why an e-juice has the
potential to interfere with the coil. If
the juice has the wrong consistency or ingredients, the coil can have to work
harder to evaporate it, or the e-liquid can actually gunk up the coil and
prevent it from doing its job.
Now, let’s get into the specific factors of a vape
juice that can be damaging to a coil.
Factor #1: Too Much Sweetener
Easily, the biggest reason why your e-juice is causing
you to burn through your coils is because of the sweetness factor. Most of the e-liquids that we enjoy are sweet
– flavors inspired by candies, desserts and so on. Yes, they taste delicious, but that may come
at a cost. Sweeteners used in vape juice
are high in sugar, unsurprisingly, and we know that when sugar is heated, it
becomes extremely sticky and even resinous at extremely high temperatures. The higher your vape output level, the more
that sugar will burn. And, this can
cause residue to build up on the coil that causes the coil to burn as well.
Factor #2: Too Much VG
A lot of vapers enjoy max VG e-liquids, but this type
of e-juice isn’t appropriate for all coil types. Too much VG combined with a higher resistance
level can cause a coil to work too hard to properly vaporize the e-juice,
meaning that it dies out sooner. This is
because VG, short for vegetable glycerin, is a thick and viscous ingredient
that does not evaporate as easily as PG (propylene glycol). Therefore, higher VG levels take more work on
the coil’s part to convert into vapor.
Factor #3: Too Much PG
Similarly, vaping a high-PG e-liquid at a high wattage
or temperature can also damage your coil.
Propylene glycol thins out an e-juice and if too thin, the coil can
essentially burn out because it’s evaporating the e-liquid too quickly, thus
creating dry hits.
Factor #4: Low-Quality Ingredients
Some e-liquids are simply made with low-quality
ingredients, such as specific types of flavoring agents that really are not
intended to withstand the heat that coils can reach. Other ingredients can gunk up your coil in the
way that excessive sugar does. This
means that your coil can die out quickly if your e-liquid’s ingredients are not
high enough in quality.
How to Choose an E-Juice to Extend the Life of Your Coils
Coil life is important but the e-juice you select can also
make all the difference. So, consider the following as part of your e-liquid
purchasing decision.
#1: Consider the VG/PG Ratio
When choosing a VG/PG ratio, consider the output level
that you’ll be vaping at, to ensure that it’s compatible with your coil.
#2: Choose Only Premium E-Liquid Companies
Make sure to only get your vape juices from premium
e-liquid companies known for using high-quality ingredients.
#3: Be Mindful of the Flavor
While sweet flavors are very
tempting, consider avoiding a flavor that’s too full of sugar, especially if
you vape at high output levels that could potentially burn the sugar compounds.
Overall, a Coil’s Lifespan Relies Heavily on the E-Juice Being Vaped
With
We know how frustrating it is to feel like you’re burning
through coils and wasting money in the process.
The next time you notice your coils are not lasting long enough,
consider the e-juice that you are vaping.
As you can see, a lot of times, the e-liquid is actually responsible for
your weak coil performance, and some minor adjustments to the vape juices you
choose can make a huge difference.
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