Do You Need To Change Your Vape Wick Frequently?

Is it time to change out your vape wick? What about your coil? And how will you know when it’s time to change them or if they still have a little life left in them? Is there a way to extend their lifespan? Find out the answers in this post!

How Often Should I Change My Wick?

A good sign that your wick needs to be changed is a noticeable lack of vapor production. The wick and coil are probably not doing their job any longer if you start missing the flavor that you so enjoyed and seem to be getting a thinner vapor from your device. The next stage will be an underlying, unpleasant burnt flavor and even less vapor. Don’t let it get to that point. It’s just nasty.

Does Changing Flavors Mean Changing Your Wicks And Coils?

This is a topic that is hotly debated. Some vapers insist on changing their wick and coils every time they change flavors of the e-liquid. Their reasoning is that because the liquid is absorbed by the wick and moves on to the coils, you can’t entirely cleanse the coils and wick of the former flavor. This means you won’t be able to fully enjoy the true taste of the new e-liquid. And if you think about it, it makes sense. If the flavors are similar, however, you may wish to stick with the wick and coil for a while in the interest of prolonging their lifespan.

The Lifespan of Your Coil

A good rule of thumb is to change the coil in your atomizer every few days. Its performance will decline even faster the hotter and longer you vape with it. Some people gently clean out the build-up every couple of days to extend the life of their coil to as much as seven days. The lifespan of your coil will also be impacted by the type of e-liquid you are using.

Materials Used for Wicks

No matter if you are a seasoned veteran or a beginning vaper, the most popular option is the cotton wick. They are inexpensive and readily available. Working its way into current vaping circles is the newer option of a rayon wick. Though it is made with organic materials, it is considered semi-synthetic, being man-made. Rayon may need to be changed less often than the cotton wick because it (rayon) doesn’t collect as much residue and gunk as do the cotton wicks. Also, dry hits burn up your wick faster, and cotton is more prone to dry hits than rayon.

Concentrate & Dry Herb Vaporizer Wicks

The style of your device will make all the difference when it comes to how often wicks and coils need to be changed in your concentrate vaporizer. Less frequent changes, especially if you regularly clean out your chamber, can be enjoyed with devices that use a design that is closer to a dry herb vaporizer with a separate heating chamber.

Because the heating element and herb do not come into contact with each other, the wick does not need to be changed in a dry herb vape pen. And the heating element in this device actually serves as the coil. More often than not, you will simply replace your entire heating chamber when you notice a significant decrease in the quality of the vapor. Typically, dry herb vaporizer heating elements outlast those of e-liquid atomizers.

Chances are, what this will all boil down to is how does the vapor feel and taste to you personally? For the best results, most vapers like to change out their wicks every several days. But again, it’s up to you and the above-mentioned determining factors.