Are you a pod user who often experiences cartridge spitback, where e-liquid sprays into your mouth when you puff? Does it even cause canker sores because of the hot liquid splashing? Wow, that must be really uncomfortable!

But don't worry, Vapeboss has a solution so you don't have to experience this unfortunate situation again. Come on, keep reading this article until the end!

What is Spitback?

Spitback in vaping occurs when hot e-liquid suddenly pops or sprays through the drip tip and onto your lips or tongue while you are puffing.

The sensation is similar to getting splashed with hot oil when frying, but in this case, it's splashes of sweet e-liquid boiling because it failed to vaporize perfectly.

How Does Spitback Happen?

When e-liquid is heated to its boiling point, it turns into vapor, similar to boiling water.

However, not all parts of the e-liquid will receive heat evenly. The part of the e-liquid closest to the coil will vaporize first. When that happens, vapor-filled bubbles will form and move upward and expand due to pressure differences.

When these bubbles reach the surface and burst, a small popping sound will be heard. This pop pushes the surrounding e-liquid, causing it to splatter everywhere.

Well, some of the e-liquid pushed by this pop can spray upward and into your mouth. This is what is known as spitback.

How to Overcome Spitback in Pods?

Reducing spitback in pods is quite different from mods, as there's not much we can do with pods. Here are some ways to overcome spitback in pods that you can try:

1. Increase the Wattage of the Pod

More power means the coil will get hotter in a shorter amount of time. This helps the e-liquid vaporize evenly and almost simultaneously. As a result, even if vapor bubbles form and burst, they won't push the e-liquid upward because most of the surrounding e-liquid has already turned into vapor.

Increasing wattage generally improves flavor and vapor production (cloud). However, it's important to remember that this also means more nicotine will enter your body, as the nicotine heating process becomes more effective.

If your pod doesn't have a wattage adjustment feature, then this method cannot be applied.

2. Avoid Leaking Coils That Cause Spitback

If the coil is too wet, it means there's too much e-liquid that needs to be heated. Since pods usually don't have very high wattage, some parts of the e-liquid might not get hot enough to vaporize perfectly.

As a result, this can trigger spitback when you inhale.

3. Use the Right E-liquid

Normally, salt nicotine e-liquids are made with a 50:50 PG:VG ratio, which means their texture is quite thin. If left unused for too long, for example, more than 3 days, this e-liquid can flood the coil.

Conversely, if you use a thicker e-liquid, the coil might not be hot enough to vaporize it evenly. As a result, heating becomes suboptimal and leads back to the spitback issue.

Essentially, use salt e-liquid for its intended purpose. Most pod coils are designed for salt e-liquid, which can be identified by the small absorption holes in the coil. If the holes are large, thin e-liquid will more easily flood the coil and cause problems.

4. Press the Firing Button on the Pod

If you feel your coil is too wet, you can fire it a few times without inhaling. This will reduce the amount of e-liquid in the coil area. However, this can only be done with pods that have a firing button.

5. Shake the Pod Until Excess E-liquid Comes Out of the Cartridge

If your pod doesn't have a firing button, try gently shaking your pod up and down. Usually, the remaining e-liquid residue that didn't vaporize perfectly will come out on its own. Do this until it's completely clean to minimize spitback.

6. Absorb Excess E-liquid with a Tissue

You can also roll a tissue into a point and insert it into the inhale hole, leaving it for a moment so the cotton absorbs the e-liquid in the coil.

7. Regularly Change and Use Pod Cartridges

Although cartridges are machine-made, it doesn't mean they all have perfect quality. Out of thousands of coils produced, some are bound to have defects.

Sometimes, you might experience problems like a burnt cartridge or spitback even when it's used for the first time. One common sign is that the pod cartridge is constantly too wet.

Important note: cartridges that are rarely used actually have a higher risk of spitback. This is because when not in use, e-liquid can accumulate and flood the coil.

Therefore, it's important to regularly change or at least use cartridges regularly so that performance remains optimal and your pod vaping experience is more comfortable.

Do Your Research Before Buying a Pod

Spitback can also be caused by poor coil design. So, before you buy a new pod or cartridge, it's a good idea to do some research first.

However, it's important to remember that user experiences can vary greatly. For example, even though many say Brand A pods often experience spitback, some other vapers don't experience it at all.

So besides research, it's still important to try it yourself and pay attention to the characteristics of good or bad coil performance.

A Factor of Bad Luck You Can't Avoid

Yes, sometimes you just get unlucky with a bad coil. If you've already increased the wattage, fired it with the button first, cleaned it with a tissue, and used the right e-liquid but it still happens, then you're just unlucky.

If this happens, there's no other way but to buy a new cartridge.

Conclusion

Are you starting to understand how to do it? If you're still confused, you can directly visit the nearest Vapeboss retail store. There, our Vaporistas will assist you and guide you to the products you're looking for.

Vapeboss has also been the most complete and trusted vape shop since 2014, so your vape needs will definitely be available there.

Hopefully, this article on how to overcome spitback in pods can help you! Don't give up on getting a better vaping experience.

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