Why Does the RELX Pod Make a Gurgling Sound? Is the Gurgling Noise a Sign of Damage?

Why does a RELX pod make a gurgling sound? If you hear a gurgling noise while puffing on the pod, do you think it’s broken? Actually, it usually isn’t. The reason a pod makes a gurgling sound is determined by how it works. Let’s take a closer look below.

1. Condensation often gets mistaken for pod leakage
[Condensation] is a result of how e-cigarettes work, while [leakage] is caused by pod quality issues or installation problems. The two are fundamentally different.
What is condensation, and how is it produced?
After the e-liquid is atomized, some of it is not inhaled. The PG (a blending solvent) in the e-liquid then condenses in the air and forms liquid containing a small amount of e-liquid. When inhaled, it can taste sweet and feel slightly irritating, leading people to mistake it for leakage.
Effects of condensation on the device:
If condensation is not cleaned for a long time, it can affect the heating of the device and cause the vape device to become hot.
A quick look at the difference between condensation and pod leakage:
These two situations may look similar in appearance, but they are actually very easy to tell apart. The main differences are as follows:
Below is a detailed list of how to distinguish them:

You can distinguish condensation buildup from pod leakage using the following simple methods:
Atomization sound: If you hear a “gurgling” sound during the heating and atomization process, it is caused by condensation buildup;
Liquid color: Wipe the connection point between the pod and the device with a tissue. E-liquid is light yellow, while condensation is dark brown;
Location: Condensation generally accumulates at the pod mouthpiece and at the connection between the pod and the device.
How do you solve usage issues caused by condensation?
Handling condensation is part of routine device maintenance and can be addressed in the following ways:
Use a tissue to wipe the connection between the “device” and the “pod” (while also confirming whether it is condensation buildup);
Shake the mouthpiece downward to fling out some of the accumulated condensation;

(Illustration of shaking the mouthpiece downward to remove accumulated condensation)
RELX pod-based vaping devices, by using replaceable pods, have already minimized the damage that condensation buildup can cause to the device as much as possible. In daily use, you still need to take good care of and maintain your vape device.
2. Air pressure changes may cause pod leakage
Leaks caused by air pressure changes are hard to completely avoid for now, but we are trying to address them with supplementary products.
Situations where air pressure changes may cause pod leakage:
Changes in ambient air pressure may cause minor pod leakage, such as:
Changes in altitude (for example, when flying or mountain climbing) can lead to slight e-liquid leakage;
Solutions:
Keep the outer packaging (capsule) of unused pods intact: when customers receive the pods, each one is placed inside a capsule with stable internal air pressure, which can greatly reduce the risk of leakage;
Use other tools to create a sealed environment for the pods, such as a sealed storage box: placing the pods in a sealed container can help reduce leakage to some extent.

We hope the explanation above helps answer why RELX pods make a gurgling sound.