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<<<Chapter 4: How to Vape Chapter 6: Troubleshooting >>><\/a><\/p>\n Quick Links to sections in this Chapter:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This is a step-by-step guide to changing your coil.<\/span><\/p>\n It is for beginners or those who are not confident doing it.\u00a0 It might be that you\u2019ve been vaping for a while but you\u2019ve been using cigalikes or pod systems so you\u2019ve never needed to change one before.<\/span><\/p>\n Read on for simple, clear instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n This is not an in-depth guide to changing every single coil compatible with every single device but rather a general guide.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019s a fact of vaping that, sooner or later, you\u2019ll need to change the coil.<\/span><\/p>\n A lot of new vapers want to know how long their coil will last and the infuriating answer is: you need to change them when the wire has worn out or (more likely) the wick has burned, which varies according to the device and the vaper (if you want to know more about how different vaporisers work, go to Different devices and how they vary<\/a><\/span>).<\/span><\/p>\n Most vapers need to change their coil between every one and two weeks but this varies hugely based on your individual vaping habits.\u00a0 Those who vape a lot will need to change it much sooner than those who don\u2019t vape much.<\/span><\/p>\n If you don\u2019t change it when it needs it, your vape juice will start to taste burnt.\u00a0 Also, if it wears out, it will start to leak \u2013 you\u2019ll usually have changed it long before then.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n There should be instructions in your manufacturer\u2019s manual.<\/span><\/p>\n As a general rule, it\u2019s really simple.<\/span><\/p>\n It should only take a couple of minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have a top-fill or bottom-fill tank (or clearomizer), the coil will be attached to the tank, which will be screwed into the battery.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For a top-fill tank:<\/span><\/p>\n For pod systems:<\/span><\/p>\n With these, you\u2019ll buy a liquid pod that has a coil in it, which means you won\u2019t need to change it separately, you just change the pod and get a new coil each time.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n There are a few things you can do to get it to last longer.\u00a0 Even though they\u2019re simple steps, they\u2019re effective.<\/span><\/p>\n However, they won\u2019t stop you having to change it sooner or later.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 It\u2019s really important to use the right coil for your device (or the settings on your device), not only to preserve the coil but to keep you safe. \u00a0 To ensure they\u2019ll last as long as possible, buy good quality. \u00a0 If you want your coil to last for as long as possible, stay away from thick and sweet e-liquids. \u00a0 A lot of people put in a new coil and then forget about it. \u00a0 If you find you\u2019re getting a lot of these, go to How to stop dry hits<\/a> \u2013 you\u2019ll be able to keep your coil longer and you won\u2019t get the horrible taste and sensation of the dry hit any more. \u00a0 This stops your wick burning out too quickly, which will prolong its life. \u00a0<\/p>\n Next steps<\/b><\/p>\n As mentioned above, you can prolong the life of your coil by cleaning it.\u00a0 If you want to find out how to clean it, go to Cleaning your coil<\/a><\/span> for a practical guide.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve changed your coil and want to clean your tank so you can change the flavour of your e-liquid, then go to Cleaning your tank<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Coils need replacing.<\/span><\/p>\n They are largely responsible for the quality of the flavour you get, so don\u2019t try to keep a coil once it is past its best.\u00a0 That\u2019s not to say you can\u2019t get some more out of them, though.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n E-liquid leaves a residue.\u00a0 It will taint the flavour of your new e-liquid when you add it in.\u00a0 This is especially noticeable if you have been using strong flavours like coffee, menthol or plant.<\/span><\/p>\n VG and sweet flavour concentrates are particularly well-known for gunking up coils, which will stop the e-liquid saturating your wicking material and will affect flavour and vapour production.\u00a0 If you leave this too long, your wicking material will stop absorbing the vape juice, creating a burnt taste.<\/span><\/p>\n There are many different types of coil but replaceable ones (the ones you\u2019ll want to clean) fall into two categories: coil heads for tanks and coils for rebuildable atomisers.\u00a0 The way you\u2019ll clean each type is very different.<\/span><\/p>\n These were designed to be cleaned and have parts replaced as they get past their best.<\/span><\/p>\n The first thing to do is to take the wicking material out.<\/span><\/p>\n There are a few things you can do to clean your coils.<\/span><\/p>\n This can only be done once or twice as a quick clean before you need to clean them properly.\u00a0 First, take the cotton out of the coil and then press the fire button a few times until you burn off the residual e-liquid.\u00a0 Don\u2019t let them glow too much \u2013 you only need a light dry burn. Let them cool down and then re-wick them.<\/span><\/p>\n Remove the coil from your mod and remove the wicks.\u00a0 Run it under the tap to wash all the remaining vape juice off your coil.\u00a0 Leave it to dry on a paper towel.<\/span><\/p>\n If the e-liquid is sticky or gunky then you might want to brush it lightly with a toothbrush to clean all of it away.\u00a0 Rinse it under the tap \u2013 to do that, remove the coil from your mod and take the wicking out of the coil and then run it under warm water, gently brushing the build-up away.\u00a0 Leave it to dry on a paper towel and then re-wick it.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n These coils heads are designed to be replaced when they have worn out.\u00a0 They can be cleaned but not perfectly. They have the wicking material inside them already and this makes it impossible to clean thoroughly.<\/span><\/p>\n If you clean them, you\u2019ll get a few more days to a week out of them (depending on how much you vape), so it can be worth it.\u00a0 However, drying them is simply a case of giving them time to dry naturally so it\u2019ll take a while.<\/span><\/p>\n To clean replaceable coil heads, soak them in water, vinegar or cheap vodka for two to three hours.\u00a0 Take them out and rinse them under warm water. Rinse them thoroughly as the cleaning fluid will have soaked into the cotton and you\u2019ll need to ensure it\u2019s all washed out.\u00a0 Rinse once more with distilled water and then leave them on a paper towel to dry.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Next steps<\/b><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve already cleaned your coil once, you may find that you have to bite the bullet and just replace it.\u00a0 If you\u2019re not sure how to do that, go to Changing your coil<\/a><\/span> for full instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n As well as cleaning your coil, you might want to clean your tank at the same time.\u00a0 Go to our guide Cleaning your tank<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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How to get your coil to last longer<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Always read the manufacturer\u2019s manual and follow the guidelines given.\u00a0
You need to consider what ohm-rating the coil has, what wattage your device is using and what e-liquid you\u2019re using (the PG\/VG ratio).\u00a0
You can go to \u2018Choosing e-liquid compatible with your device\u2019 for more information about that.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
At Make My Vape we stock a wide range of quality coils so we can help you no matter what type of vaping device you use.
Check out some of our best ones <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
They will gum up the wick after a while by leaving residue and eventually the wick will not absorb any more vape juice.
However, if you love sugary flavour vape juice like chocolate or cake, you might decide that changing your coil a little bit more often is something you\u2019re willing to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
It\u2019s really easy to clean it out, though, and it doesn\u2019t take long.
For a step-by-step guide which is easy to follow, go to Cleaning your coil<\/a>
This won\u2019t stop you needing a new one \u2013 you\u2019ll need to change it eventually \u2013 but it will prolong its life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
It\u2019s worth reading just to avoid that.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n
For full instructions on how to do this, go to Priming your coil<\/a>
There are several techniques for doing this so you can find the one that works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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Replaceable coil heads for tanks<\/b><\/h3>\n
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