Hey, vapers! Have you ever experienced your coil or pod cartridge burning out after just a few days of use, or even having the flavor drastically change right away?

Ideally, a pod cartridge can last up to about two weeks, depending on usage and the type of e-liquid used. If the coil burns out quickly, the vaping experience will certainly be less enjoyable.

But don't worry! In this article, we will discuss the causes of a pod cartridge burning out quickly, as well as the correct priming method to make your coil last longer. So make sure you read until the end!

Why Does My Pod Cartridge Burn Out So Quickly After Just Buying It?

This question often arises among vapers. Before discussing solutions, we need to understand the causes of a pod cartridge burning out quickly.

One of the most common causes is choosing the wrong e-liquid. Many beginner vapers don't know that pods designed for salt nic or pod-friendly e-liquids should preferably not be filled with freebase e-liquids that have a PG/VG ratio different from 50/50.

Additionally, how you puff your vape can also affect coil life. For example:

• Drawing on the vape too strongly

• Doing chain puffs without pauses between draws
  

Another common factor is not priming when filling a new cartridge for the first time.

So, the three most common causes of a cartridge burning out quickly are:

• Choosing the wrong e-liquid

• Incorrect puffing technique

• Not priming

What is Priming and How Do You Do It?

Priming is the process of saturating the cotton in the coil before use, so that the coil doesn't burn out immediately on the first puff.

Since we're discussing pod cartridges, here's how to prime them correctly.

1. Identify the type of coil in your pod

Pod systems usually have two types of coils:

• Coil separate from the cartridge

• Coil integrated into the cartridge

2. Prime according to the coil type

If the coil is separate from the cartridge, slowly drip e-liquid into the small holes on the sides of the coil (not into the center hole). Continue until the cotton appears saturated.

After that, insert the coil into the cartridge, then fill the cartridge with e-liquid.

If the coil is integrated with the cartridge, simply fill the cartridge with e-liquid about halfway.

3. Let it sit for 3–5 minutes

After filling with e-liquid, let the cartridge sit for 3–5 minutes so that the cotton in the coil can fully absorb the e-liquid.

4. Your pod is ready to use

Once it has sat for a few minutes, the pod can be used immediately without worrying about the coil burning out quickly.

By priming correctly, your pod cartridge can last longer and the e-liquid flavor will remain optimal.

Already Primed But the Cartridge Still Burns Out?

If you've already primed correctly but the coil still burns out quickly, the likely causes revert to the two previous factors: e-liquid selection or puffing technique.

However, there's also another factor that sometimes can't be avoided, which is the quality of the coil itself. Not all coils have the same quality, so there's a possibility that the coil simply fails quickly even if you've used it correctly.

Also Read: How to Prevent Your Pod Coil from Burning Out Quickly, It's Easy!!!

Conclusion

Priming is actually a simple step, but it plays an important role in using a pod system. By priming every time you replace a coil or a new cartridge, you can help extend the coil's life and keep the e-liquid flavor at its best.

So, don't forget to always prime before using a new cartridge to ensure a comfortable vaping experience.

Hopefully, this article is useful, boss! Happy vaping and keep enjoying!

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