1. Not priming new coils
The #1 cause of premature coil failure. A dry first fire permanently burns the cotton. Always prime for 5-10 minutes.
2. Using the wrong charger
Fast chargers (USB-C PD, 20W+) can damage vape batteries designed for 5V/1A. Always use the cable that came with the device or a standard 5V charger.
3. Ignoring O-ring condition
O-rings are cheap but critical. A cracked O-ring causes chronic leaking. Inspect them every coil change.
4. Chain-vaping without breaks
Continuous puffing doesn't give the coil time to re-saturate. This causes dry hits and shortens coil life. Take 30-60 second breaks between puffs.
5. Using high VG in pod systems
70/30 VG/PG juice is for sub-ohm tanks, not pod systems. It's too thick to wick properly in low-wattage devices, causing dry hits and burnt coils.
6. Continuing to use a damaged device
If your device is swollen, hot, or smelling of chemicals, it's a fire hazard. Dispose of it immediately — don't try to fix it.
