What Should You Do If Your Atomizer Coil Tastes Burnt?

  What should you do if your atomizer coil tastes burnt? Many friends may encounter this perplexing issue: the power is appropriate, the atomizer has e-liquid, and the device is functioning well, but once you fire it up, the atomizer burns out immediately or the vapor feels very hot and harsh. After ruling out all issues related to cotton, e-liquid, and the device, a significant possibility is that improper operation has led to the burning of the atomizer coil. Burnt coils are a phenomenon, and to find the cause of this phenomenon, you can follow these steps.

 

Before introducing the specific steps, here’s a little knowledge for new friends.

 

Finding the right power to avoid burning cotton or melting the heating wire

1. Observe the resistance of your heating wire after it has burned out. Some devices require you to unscrew the atomizer and reinstall it to get an accurate reading; otherwise, the readings may be inaccurate. (For pre-made atomizers, just screw it onto the device to get the reading without needing to burn the wire, etc.)
2. If the resistance is 1Ω (ohm), try adjusting the voltage to 3.7V (some devices may not display real-time voltage. However, except for semi-mechanical devices, the resistance can be displayed. For semi-mechanical devices, just adjust the voltage to around 3.7V). If the voltage can be displayed, proceed to step 4 after adjusting. If it can only display resistance, proceed to step 3 and read in order.
3. Use the formula: Power = Voltage * Voltage / Resistance. For example: 3.7 * 3.7 / 1 = 13.69W, so adjust the power to around 13W.
4. Theoretically, 3.7V is considered a voltage that should not burn the coil, but it is not recommended to use this voltage continuously. The specific suitable voltage for atomizers varies with different heating wire materials, and a more stable voltage can be adjusted around 3.7V, with a normal voltage range considered to be from 3.0V to 4.4V, based on the absence of burnt taste and not being too hot.
Reasons for burnt coils in pre-made atomizers
1. Power is too high.
Solution: Simply reduce the power, starting from the corresponding voltage of 3.7V. If this is the cause, it will solve the problem immediately.
2. Air intake is too small, which generally occurs with new users' first atomizer. Users may hesitate to inhale, causing the atomizer to overheat without airflow entering, leading to high temperatures that burn the coil.
Solution: It’s simple, just inhale confidently.
3. Air intake is not opened, preventing cooling of the heating coil. This situation is purely a user error.
Solution: Take a puff to calm down.
4. The lifespan of the pre-made atomizer has reached its limit, and the atomizer is filled with carbon buildup, causing a burnt taste when heated. Alternatively, there may be quality issues with the pre-made atomizer, leading to poor oil flow. Therefore, if there are no issues with power, air intake, or usage methods, and suddenly there is an off taste or burnt coil, it means the pre-made coil atomizer has reached the end of its lifespan.
Solution: Replace the heating coil.
Reasons for burnt coils in DIY atomizers
  1. Power is too high.
Solution: Simply reduce the power, starting from the corresponding voltage of 3.7V. If this is the cause, it will solve the problem immediately.
2. Air intake is too small, with insufficient airflow to cool the heating coil, leading to high temperatures that burn the coil. Alternatively, users may hesitate to inhale, resulting in maximum airflow being opened without airflow passing through the atomizer.
Solution: Open more airflow and inhale boldly.
3. Mistakes in making the heating coil, resulting in uneven heating.
Solution: Re-burn the wire to ensure even heating.
4. The heating coil is not tightened, leading to visible bright spots in the atomizer during operation, which can cause off tastes in the e-liquid.
Solution: Secure the heating coil tightly, preferably disassemble and reassemble it, rather than just forcing the screws.
5. The heating wire has reached its lifespan, with the most obvious evidence being large amounts of black material on the surface of the heating coil or cotton, which is carbon buildup.
Solution: Replace the heating coil.