Swapping out e-liquid flavourings can be a tricky process if you’re not sure what to do. Mixing up two vape juices can cause an imbalance in viscosity which might burn your coils out faster and may spoil your new flavour taste. This could mean more money down the drain. But you don't have to worry.
We’re here to break down exactly what steps you should follow to avoid unnecessary issues when making a vape juice change. This guide will apply to standard MTL tanks, sub-ohm tanks, and pod devices too.
Cleaning Tank or Pod
It’s an essential step to clean your tank because e-liquid can often be quite thick so a clean so you get all the residue out of the chamber before adding a new flavour. If you’d just like a quick rundown of some basic steps, you can check out these two procedures to get the level of cleanliness you’re looking for. Although it should be remembered that when using a pod with built-in coils, you should simply replace the pod entirely; this will stop any ruination of flavours.
A basic clean
- Detach tank from your mod
- Discard any residual e-liquid in the tank or pod
- Completely disassemble your tank
- Place all components into a bowl and wash until the water is clear (if the tank is polluted, some dish soap will help)
- Dry off and leave to air-dry for about 20 minutes
A deeper clean
- Detach tank or pod from your mod
- Dispose of any remaining e-liquid in the tank
- Completely disassemble your tank or pod and dispose of the coil
- Dampen a cloth or paper towel with alcohol (70 isopropyl alcohol & high-proof and non-flavoured vodka works best as a solvent to break down e-liquid deposits) and scrub any tough areas until the tank is completely clean
- Wipe and rinse with warm soapy water until it runs clear
- Leave to air-dry for 20 minutes
Changing & Priming your Coils
Priming your coils should always be the first thing you do when you’re putting a new one in. Without adding juice to your coils before you insert it into your atomizer, can instantly ruin your coils and produce a “dry burn” (also known as the unpleasant taste that no vaper wants to experience!). By simply priming your coils, you are ensuring that they are covered in juice to stop this from happening. You can almost instantly burn your coils before you even begin to use them if you don’t completely soak and prime your coils beforehand. We recommend waiting between 5-10 minutes after you fill your tank up before you start vaping to ensure that all areas of your coils are completely primed and ready. If you don’t prime your coil correctly, this can result in completely ruining it before you even use it! This applies to meshed coils, and new pods too.
As a result, when you’re changing e-liquids, you should always use a new coil, because it’s impossible to wash out the previous vape juice that’s soaked into the wicking material and when you don't change coils it'll muddy the flavour. Adding new liquids without changing coils will mix the two liquids and may cause ignition problems that cause the coils to burn out before they should.
Depending on how often you use your device, you will need to change your coils regularly to ensure the best performance from your device. We recommend changing the vape coil every 1-2 weeks to retain flavour and performance. For the most part, you will be able to tell when the coil needs changing. For instance, the e-liquid flavour may become less prominent and taste differently, or you may not get the same hit you did previously, or you may have reduced vapour production.
