Vapers often face the bad taste of burnt cotton and no vapour, which means a dry hit. This guide explains why dry hits happen, how to spot them, and how to avoid them. Learn key tips for a smooth vape, like checking e-liquid levels and wattage settings.

If you wonder ‘Why do I keep getting dry hits?’ or ‘How do you fix dry hit vaping?’, you’re in the right place. We will answer your questions.

What is a Dry Hit When Vaping?

A dry hit in vaping means inhaling vapour that tastes bad, often like something burnt. You might also feel a dry, scratchy throat. Dry hits taste unpleasant and you usually get little or no vapour. But don’t worry, you can avoid dry hits.

What Does a Dry Vape Hit Taste Like?

You will know a dry hit immediately. Instead of your e-liquid flavour, it tastes like burnt cotton from the coil. It feels warm and scratchy in your mouth and throat.

How Do You Know If You Have a Dry Hit?

A dry hit gives you a strong bad taste that overpowers your e-liquid flavour and produces little or no vapour. This happens when there’s not enough e-liquid in your tank or pod to soak the coil’s wick.

Why Does My Vape Taste Burnt?

A burnt taste or dry hit usually means not enough e-liquid is reaching the coil. Vaping when levels are too low burns the cotton inside the coil. This can ruin the coil and the leftover e-liquid. The coil heats the liquid, and the wick brings liquid to it. Without enough liquid, the coil overheats and burns, causing the bad taste.

Is It Bad to Hit a Burnt Vape?

A burnt taste and harsh hit mean something is wrong. Stop vaping right away and find the cause. Continuing to vape like this could expose you to harmful chemicals. An occasional dry hit probably won’t cause serious harm, but the bad taste is a sign. Vaping with no liquid makes the coil overheat, creating a burnt taste instead of vapour. Doing this damages your coil, spoils your e-liquid flavour, and creates harmful chemicals. Avoid vaping with a burnt taste.

What is the Difference Between Dry Hit and Throat Hit?

• Dry hit: An unwanted result of the coil heating without e-liquid. You inhale fumes from burnt cotton.

• Throat hit: The feeling in your throat when you inhale vapour. Nicotine and PG create this sensation. A weak throat hit is smooth, while a strong one feels harsher, like a cigarette. To adjust it, try different nicotine strengths or PG/VG ratios.

Why Am I Getting a Dry Hit on My Vape?

You get a dry hit mainly because there isn’t enough e-liquid, your juice is too thick, the coil is damaged, the wattage is too high, or you didn’t wait for the coil to soak after filling.

What Causes Dry Hits When Vaping?

Several things cause dry hits, but you can fix them:

1. Not enough e-liquid: Dry hits happen when the wick isn’t soaked. Keep your tank or pod filled. The coil’s side holes must be covered in liquid. If not, the coil burns the wick. Tanks hold 2ml maximum, so top them up. Burning the cotton ruins the coil early. Tilting the device might help briefly if juice is low, but refilling is best.

2. Not priming your vape coil: Always soak a new coil for a few minutes before vaping. You can speed this up by adding drops directly to the coil’s cotton or by taking unpowered puffs after filling. Give the wick time to soak fully.

3. Wrong e-liquid type: Using the wrong juice thickness causes dry hits. High VG liquid is thick, high PG is thin. Sub-ohm (DTL) coils need high VG; their wicks and holes are bigger. MTL coils work better with high PG or 50/50; their wicks and holes are smaller. Match your coil to the liquid thickness to prevent dry hits.

4. Chain vaping: Vaping too often doesn’t give the coil time to soak between puffs. This causes dry hits even with enough liquid. Overheating can also thin the juice too much. Space out your puffs to let the wick resoak.

5. Wattage too high: Setting wattage above the coil’s recommended range causes dry hits. Check the coil for its best wattage range. Staying too high prevents proper wicking. Try lowering the wattage or changing your e-liquid if problems continue within the range.

6. Try meshed coils: Mesh coils heat evenly and fast. Their design covers more wick area, reducing dry hits. They often last longer and give better flavour and vapour than regular coils.

7. Try a bottom coil atomiser (BVC): These sit at the tank’s bottom. Gravity helps pull liquid into the wick constantly, which can prevent dry hits.

8. Coil needs replacing: Over time, sweeteners in juice gunk up the coil. The liquid darkens, flavour fades, vapour decreases, and you might get dry hits. Replace old coils.

9. Clean your vape: Clean your tank or pod with warm water when changing coils. Use cotton buds or a toothbrush for hard spots. This helps coils last longer.

10. Avoid very sweet flavours: Sweet juices can thicken and clog coils when heated. This stops the wick working well. If you get frequent dry hits, try a different flavour or brand.

11. Get a new disposable vape: A burnt taste in a disposable usually means it’s empty. Most UK disposables give about 600 puffs. Switching to refillable vapes gives a better experience.

Does a Dry Hit Ruin a Coil?

Yes, a dry hit can ruin a coil. Heating without enough liquid burns the wick, causing a bad taste and often permanent damage. Repeated dry hits shorten the coil’s life. Keep the wick soaked to avoid this.

Vaping doesn’t have to be hard with the right knowledge. Learn how to avoid dry hits and fix common problems for a better experience. Our blog has the latest UK vaping tips and advice. Remember, knowing more makes vaping better!

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