What causes a burnt or dry hit?

Defining a dry hit

If your vaping juice isn’t igniting correctly, dry hits occur. The coil in your device might be igniting e-liquid too rapidly, leading to a mouthful of hot air with an unpleasant taste.

Distinguishing a dry hit taste

You’ll recognize a dry hit by a rancid flavor upon inhalation, hitting you suddenly with intense heat at the back of the throat causing throat strain.

Tips to prevent dry hits

Simple solutions include adjusting the VG/PG ratio of your e-liquid and ensuring proper coil priming to prevent premature coil burnout.

Contrasting a dry hit against a burnt hit

Compared to a dry hit, a burnt hit features less flavor, less vapor, but with a sharp, unpleasant taste and coughing. It’s advisable to address a dry hit promptly to avoid a burnt hit.

Understanding a burnt hit scenario

Burnt hits may result from excessive device wattage, insufficient e-liquid, or inadequate e-liquid saturation in the coil. Quick evaporation can cause wick burning, leading to a repulsive taste.

Identifying a burnt hit taste

A burnt hit tastes foul due to the burning of coil residue, causing a gag reflex and possible vomiting. Take a break from vaping, drink water, and replace the coil if this occurs.

Assessing the risks of burnt hits

Burnt hits are distasteful but pose minimal health risks and may only result in headaches. It’s crucial to stop vaping and replace burnt coils promptly.

Recognizing burnt coils and knowing when to replace them

There are five indicators to identify burnt coils, detailed here.