How to Prime a Coil

Priming a coil is the short ritual of saturating a new coil's wick with e-liquid before you ever fire it, which prevents burnt taste, extends coil life, and is the single easiest way to avoid dry hits.

The Short Answer

When a coil is brand new, the cotton wick inside it is bone dry. If you fire it dry, the cotton scorches in seconds and the coil is finished. Priming just means soaking the wick with juice first, then letting the tank sit for a few minutes so the cotton pulls liquid all the way through.

Step-by-Step

1. Install the new coil in the tank or pod.
2. Drip 3 to 6 drops of e-liquid directly onto each visible wick port on the coil.
3. Fill the tank or pod with e-liquid as normal.
4. Screw the tank onto the mod (or seat the pod), and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Take 3 or 4 soft primer puffs with the fire button not pressed, just to pull liquid through.
6. Start vaping at the lowest recommended wattage for the coil, then work up.

Why It Matters

A properly primed coil can last one to two weeks of normal use. A coil that was fired dry on the first puff will often taste burnt within hours and has to be thrown out. The five minutes you spend priming are the cheapest insurance in vaping.

Signs You Skipped It

• Harsh, peppery, burnt taste on the first few pulls.
• A dark brown stain visible through the coil window.
• Flavor that never recovers even after refilling.

If you are ever unsure, stop by our Fernandina Beach or Yulee shop and a staff member will prime the coil for you in under a minute.

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