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Why Your Vape Tastes Burnt and How to Stop It

Understanding the Burnt Taste A burnt taste from your vape is usually a sign that the coil's wicking material has overheated. The wick, often cotton, is meant to be saturated with e-liquid. When it runs dry or cannot absorb liquid fast enough, the heat from the coil burns the wick instead of vaporizing the juice. This produces a harsh, dry hit that ruins the flavour and can irritate your throat. The direct answer is that you have scorched the wick. Once that happens, the b

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Understanding the Burnt Taste A burnt taste from your vape is usually a sign that the coil's wicking material has overheated. The wick, often cotton, is meant to be saturated with e-liquid. When it runs dry or cannot absorb liquid fast enough, the heat from the coil burns the wick instead of vaporizing the juice. This produces a harsh, dry hit that ruins the flavour and can irritate your throat. The direct answer is that you have scorched the wick. Once that happens, the b

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