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8 common mistakes in vaping

1. “Atomizer low” error

The words “ Atomizer low” are flashing on your vape mod’s screen, and you wonder why it’s doing this?

Before answering this question, you should remember one thing. Although the vaping community is very tight-knit today, we still do not have certain standards. Just like in the golden age of any industry, manufacturers will not share their technology with the outside world.

Atomizer low can have many causes, depending on the mod you are using. Usually, it comes from the resistance of the coil . The mod’s detector sees that the coil you are using has a resistance lower than the lowest resistance your device can support. But this is not the only answer. “Atomizer Low” can also be caused by a bad coil, your device’s resistance detector is bad, the coil is loosely installed, the 510 connector is faulty, etc.

The quickest fix for this error is to make sure your burner is compatible with the appliance.

Most devices sold on the market have a resistance limit listed in the user manual, be sure to check for more details.

Some pre-built coils have high resistances, so make sure your coil doesn't get too close to the device's limits.

If the coil resistance is too close to the device's resistance limit, replace the coil and turn the device back on.

2. “Check atomizer” error

This is also a generic warning like “Atomizer low”. Usually the “Check Atomizer” error is caused by your 510 connection not matching your atomizer.

Some devices report this error due to a faulty resistor detector or a loosely installed coil.

If the device is not connected to the burner, it cannot detect the resistance and cannot transfer heat to the coil.

If this error occurs, try removing the burner, cleaning the 510 connector of both the burner and the device. If the burner has a 510 pin, make sure it is still there.

3. Jump resistor (jump ohm)

The resistance reading you see on an ohm meter or device is actually just a calculation, it is not a perfect measure.

Let's say you have a 0.5ohm coil, and you're using a regulated mod . If your device reads down to a tenth of the resistance, you'll see a reading of 0.5ohm.

Most pre-built coils are hand-made, so the resistance can vary by as much as 0.1 ohm. This means that a 0.5ohm coil pack can contain both a 0.4ohm and a 0.6ohm coil.

If you see the resistor only jumps about 1/10 or 2/10, then there is nothing to fear.

But if the resistance jumps from 0.5ohm to 1.5 or 2.5ohm, then you have a problem.

If the device mistakes you for a high resistance coil, it will push the voltage up. This will cause the coil to burn out immediately, since its actual resistance is only 0.5ohm, not 2.5ohm.

Taking the appliance apart to troubleshoot is the best way to fix this error. First you must determine whether the error is due to the burner or the appliance.

First, try installing the burner on other devices to see if the resistance continues to jump. If it is the burner, then you just need to replace the coil, if it still does not work, then you have to replace the burner base.

If the atomizer still works fine, then the problem may be with the mod. Remove the old atomizer and try another one. Use a pre-built coil atomizer if you are not a professional builder.

If the resistance reading is still jumping, then you have found the culprit. Immediately send the device to the nearest vape warranty repair service.

4. Dry hit

If you take a puff from your device and taste something horrible, you’ve probably burnt your coil. Dry hits were common in the early days of vaping, when most coils were still using silica wicks. Swapping the wick for cotton might not solve the problem, but the burnt cotton taste is much better than the burnt silica taste.

Silica coils are not as common anymore, but cotton wicks are also very easy to burn. The unpleasant burnt taste is a symptom of using too much power in too short a time, causing the cotton to burn out before it has time to absorb the e-liquid . Once the cotton burns out, the coil is no longer the same. It cannot absorb the e-liquid into the burned area, and its effectiveness is significantly reduced.

Remember that wattage and voltage work together. High wattage allows the voltage to run high. Low wattage causes the voltage to the coil to drop. The higher the resistance of the coil, the lower the wattage delivered. The lower the resistance of the coil, the more wattage available.

For example, a 0.2 ohm coil can run at 70W. Meanwhile, a 2.4 ohm coil cannot run at more than 7W, exceeding this level, the coil will burn out immediately.

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5. Error “no atomizer connection”

The most important connection between the atomizer and the mod is the 510 connection. Both atomizers and vape mods have this.

Many vape mods come with a pre-adjustable 510 connector, while others have a custom connector. This means you have to use a screwdriver to adjust the 510 pin up or down so that it touches the atomizer. If your atomizer also has a custom connector, you’ll need to adjust that connector slightly to match the vape mod’s connector.

When you insert the atomizer into the vape mod, if you feel no resistance, it means that the two connections are not touching. Adjust the connection pins of the vape mod or atomizer and screw the atomizer back in. When you feel it won't go in anymore, stop. Don't screw the atomizer too tightly into the vape mod, otherwise the 510 connection pins will wear out and fail prematurely.

6. The burner is leaking essential oil.

If your atomizer is leaking e-liquid, you need to fix it immediately. You don’t want e-liquid leaking into the battery compartment or worse, the electronic circuitry.

To find the culprit, the first thing you need to do is remove the atomizer from the vape mod.

First, remove the base of the atomizer and check to see if the coil is loose. If the coil can be tightened down further, you have found the problem.

Check the rubber gasket as well, see if any are missing or twisted. The rubber gasket should be tight to prevent essential oils from dripping down into the base and out of the air vents.

If the coil is still tight, check for cracks in the glass of the atomizer. These cracks are very small and hard to see, so it will take some effort.

If there is no crack in the glass, then one or two rubber gaskets may be missing at the coil connection. This can be due to a manufacturing defect.

Finally, if none of the above helps, you can blame the burner and take it to the nearest warranty repair service.

7.Battery indicator drops while vaping

Most vape mods these days have a battery life display. On some mods, you may see the battery life display suddenly drop while vaping. This is when you press the power button, the battery discharges, and the display shows zero battery life.

This is called battery drain. What happens is that the display shows you how much voltage is being drained from the battery. At the highest power, it is noticeable, but at low power, it is almost nothing. The display will return to normal after you release the start button.

While this is not a bug and cannot be controlled by the user, it is still necessary to recharge the battery before it runs out. Over-discharging is one of the reasons why the battery runs out before its actual useful life.

Mech mods won't tell you when the battery is low. With regular boxes, when the battery drops to 3.4V, it's time to recharge.

Stop using and recharge your device when the battery life is only 10-20% to get the most out of your battery life.

8. The dangers of hybrid connectors

Hybrids are the most dangerous form of mech mod. By design, hybrids have lower voltage drops, but they do have limits.

You should never use pre-coiled atomizers with hybrids, that's the closest road to the hospital emergency room.

Atomizers like the Zephyrus do not have a custom connector. The 510 connector is almost flush with the positive terminal in the middle of the 510. The positive terminal must be kept separate and not come into contact with the negative terminal, especially with hybrids. Once the positive and negative terminals touch on the 510 connector, it is too late to remove the atomizer from the hybrid mod, because the vape mod and the atomizer will become extremely hot, and you will be severely burned immediately if you touch it. At this point, run as far away as possible and make sure no one is hovering around the vape mod.

This situation can happen if you do not have a good understanding of battery safety and use your mech mod carelessly. If you feel unsure, do not hesitate to ask professional vapers or staff at your local vape shop for the most accurate advice.

Sometimes you see news reports about the dangers of vaping with pictures of a vaper getting injured, most of the time, it happens because of using a hybrid mod with an unsuitable atomizer.

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