What to Do
- Start with MTL if you're new — it's the easiest to learn
- Match your nicotine strength to your draw style
- Use the wattage range printed on your coil
- Experiment with airflow to find your sweet spot
- Prime new coils properly before use
- Stay within your device's recommended limits
What to Avoid
- Starting with DTL if you're a beginner — it can be overwhelming
- Using high-nicotine salt juice in a DTL device — you'll overdose
- Chain-vaping DTL at high wattages — kills coils fast
- Ignoring coil resistance when buying replacement coils
- Cranking wattage way above the recommended range
- Buying a complex mod before you know what you like
Important safety note: DTL vaping uses higher wattages and lower-resistance coils, which means more current draw from your battery. If you're using a mechanical mod (unregulated), you absolutely must understand Ohm's law and battery safety before building low-resistance coils. For beginners, always use a regulated device with built-in safety protections. Our vape battery safety guide covers everything you need to know.
