How to Avoid Dry Hits - As stated in the title, the main topic of this article is dry hits. Dry hits, or that burnt, dry taste, often haunt your vaping experience, whether you're a beginner vaper or an experienced one.

Dry hits clearly affect everyone. Perhaps there isn't enough experience yet to prevent them, and there's also no technology out there to prevent dry hits.

One thing we can all agree on is that dry hits are indeed painful, they taste very bad, and worst of all, they happen so suddenly that they feel surprising. You might never know when you'll experience a dry hit, which is why dry hits become one of the annoying things in your mind every time you vape.

But it's worth noting, this doesn't mean you just have to accept dry hits as a consequence of vaping. So, through this article, we will share some ways to minimize the very unpleasant dry hit sensation.

What is a Dry Hit?

As the name suggests and as explained above, a dry hit is a dry and burnt taste that comes from the cotton burning due to the coil. A dry hit occurs when you puff your vape when there isn't enough liquid on your cotton.

As a result, instead of enjoying your favorite liquid, you get burnt cotton instead of the flavor written on the liquid bottle.

There are several reasons why this can happen. Damaged vape coils, poor airflow, and wicking issues. But, whatever the reason, one thing is clear; you want to kick dry hits to the curb, hehe.

How to Avoid Dry Hits

Again, dry hits are just one of those things vapers have to deal with from time to time. But many of these situations occur due to user error or technical issues, both of which can certainly be overcome by following some of the methods below.

1. Perform Priming Technique

If you're not familiar with priming, you're missing a very important step. When you're dealing with replaceable coils, the first puff should feel smooth.

If you chain vape too quickly and there isn't enough liquid, you'll get a dry hit and perhaps the worst part, it can damage the coil and the newly installed cotton. So, don't let this happen.

Before installing a new coil, apply a few drops of liquid to the cotton. Let it soak in, then repeat at least once more. Don't overdo it, as you might flood the atomizer and create new problems.

If you're using a vape with an RTA or a pod with its cartridge, fill the tank and let it sit upright for 10 minutes. Most instructions might say four to five minutes is enough, but that's the minimum.

It might sound a bit complicated to you, but at least take a moment so your vaping activity isn't interrupted later.

2. Perform Break-In Technique

This is a technique that applies to more advanced mods with wattage control. If you happen to have a vape with that feature, this is a great opportunity to reduce dry hits.

Breaking in your coil is like warming up before exercising. It will certainly ease you into the next process, thereby reducing future negative impacts. This principle also applies to coils.

To break in your coil, ensure that during priming, the liquid has soaked in well, then take a few draws with the wattage set slightly below the minimum threshold, then gradually increase the wattage every few minutes. This will prepare your coil for the upcoming session.

For pods, you can also break them in by inhaling from a primed cartridge filled with liquid without firing it. The purpose of this inhaling is to draw the liquid into the cotton, essentially giving it a little help to soak in perfectly.

3. Switch to a Different Coil

There are many great and reputable vape companies out there. But that doesn't mean they sometimes don't make bad coils.

If you notice that the coil you're using has a tendency to cause dry hits in the middle of a vaping session, you have two options. The simplest is to try a new design. Most atomizers and pods offer various types of coils to meet different needs.

The second option is to slow down. A smaller coil diameter means it takes more time for the cotton to re-wick. Give yourself 30 seconds between each puff and see if there's an improvement.

4. Lower Your VG

High levels of Vegetable Glycerin (VG) are a favorite among cloud chasers and those looking for a smooth vape. Unfortunately, for coils, this is not what they want.

All coils experience more 'damage' from high VG liquids. Clouds tend to be thicker, and because of that, the liquid is harder to absorb. Some coils cannot work with high VG liquids beyond a certain level. This is where dry hits become a common problem.

Try using liquids with lower VG. There's a possibility that dry hits won't be a big problem.

5. Keep the Tank and Cotton Full

Refilling and re-dripping can be annoying, but it's crucial to keep your tank full. If you let the liquid level in the tank get too low, the coil is no longer fully submerged, and as a result, it stops absorbing new liquid.

And if you let your cotton dry out, the coil clearly won't vaporize liquid, but instead will burn the cotton. A good rule that most vapers follow is to refill when their juice level reaches about 10% to 20% in the tank, and re-drip liquid when the cotton looks almost clear of liquid.

6. Change Your Technique

Sometimes, combating dry hits is a simple matter of adjusting the way you vape. If you tend to take quick and shallow draws, try switching to longer and deeper draws. Then, take a short break before your next draw.

Conclusion

Okay, so that's the article for this time. Hopefully, an article like this can provide new insights for you vapers. Of course, if you want to share and gain more knowledge about vape, you can come directly to the nearest Vapeboss retail store.

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