Why is my E-cigarette Spitting?

Spitting, also known as spitback, refers to extremely hot e-liquid droplets that shoot from your vape pen. If you watch the coil firing, you can sometimes see it happen. The droplets spit in all directions and occasionally shoot up into the mouthpiece of the E-cigarette. While not dangerous, the experience is unpleasant.

Spitback has a straightforward cause. It occurs when e-liquid accumulates on the coil. When this occurs, the liquid is cooked rather than vaporized. It will then spit like boiling water, and you will be able to catch a few droplets when you inhale. When you inhale, how do you keep the e-liquid from pooling on the coil and spitting?

Because spitting is something you do not want to experience, you should take precautions to avoid it in the future. Here’s what you should do.

Avoid Over-Priming Your Coil

Priming your vape pen is the process of dripping e-juice onto the wicks prior to the first use. Avoid putting too much e-liquid into the juice chamber, as this can cause flooding and spitting. Determine the best balance for your device. Allow the cotton wick to saturate slowly and thoroughly.

Reduce the Airflow

Another simple way to prevent spitback is to control your inhale. A strong inhale promotes flooding because it draws more e-liquid into the chamber. Inhale slowly and allow the wicking and coil to do more of the work.

If slowing down your inhalation does not solve your e-juice spitting problem, you can also reduce the airflow setting on your Aaokvape device or any other brand’s device. Some people, however, compensate for the reduced airflow by inhaling more forcefully. Avoid doing so because it will only make the problem worse.

Opt for a Thicker E-Liquid

You could also try switching to a thicker liquid to solve the problem. Choose juices with a higher VG content because it has a thicker consistency than propylene glycol (PG). Because it slows wicking, a high-VG e-liquid is less likely to flood the atomizer of your vaping device.

Pulsing the Fire Button

Over-priming or excessive dripping happens to all vapers from time to time. If you’ve gone too far, try pulsing the fire button a few times before inhaling. Wait for the popping to stop. When you can only hear the regular hum of the vaporization process, you can safely puff without it spitting.

It Needs More Power

If your device has a variable wattage, try increasing the power by up to ten watts. This can help to reduce spitting because it speeds up the vaporizing process. When your device’s wattage is too low, the wick may supply e-liquid faster than the device can vaporize it.

Swap Your Drip Tip

You could be getting spitback as a result of your drip tip. Replace your drip tip with an anti-spit back drip tip that has an angled design. The angle makes it more difficult for the spit to reach your mouth. A longer drip tip, especially one with a curved or bent design, will also work. Some vapers find that affixing a screen to the bottom of the drip tip also solves the problem.

Clean the Vape Device’s Chimney

Although spitting is more likely to be caused by a flooded wick, the problem can sometimes be exacerbated by e-liquid that has accumulated in the chimney. This liquid will eventually return to the coil.

It is simple to clean the chimney. All you need is some rolled-up tissue paper. Remove your device’s drip tip and insert the rolled-up paper into the chimney. The paper will absorb any excess e-liquid, reducing the likelihood of popping and spitting.

Avoid Using Twisted Coils

This tip is primarily intended for vapers who use rebuildable devices. Because of their design, multi-strand coils are known to spit and pop. The problem is most commonly associated with twisted coils, but Clapton coils can also be affected. With these coils, it may be impossible to avoid popping completely. Simple round wire coils spit less frequently.

Conclusion

While spitting vape pens are not dangerous, they are an unpleasant experience, especially if you end up with e-liquid droplets in your mouth. We hope the information in this article has assisted you in resolving the spit-back issue with your vaping device.