Why does vape taste bitter? What to do if the evaporator emits smoke

There are several explanations for why vaping tastes bitter. Most often, this phenomenon is associated with improper use of the device or insufficient fluid level. Although there are other reasons - each of them is discussed in detail in this article.

Main reasons

Before you figure out what to do if the evaporator emits smoke, it is important to establish the specific cause. The most commonly observed are:

1. Insufficient volume of e-liquid in the atomizer tank. Because of this, the tips of the wick are not saturated with liquid, they begin to burn, so a foreign smell and even taste is felt.
2. If the new evaporator produces smoke, it may be faulty. It is recommended not to disassemble the device, but to immediately return it to the store.
3. But most often it is the old vape with worn-out filling that is bitter. It constantly heats up and comes into contact with the spiral, which is why carbon deposits gradually form in these places.
4. The liquid is too thick - not all evaporators can cope with such compositions. However, they can be used in vapes with powerful atomizers. For example, drip tips are suitable.
5. The objective reason is the concentration of nicotine: the higher the strength, the stronger the burnt taste.
6. Frequent puffs several times in a row. If the interval between them is short, new portions of liquid will not have time to completely wet the spiral. It will heat up “dry”, so there will be a burning smell and a bitter taste.

What to do if your vape tastes bitter

In most cases, you can get rid of burning and bitterness. The main methods are:

1. If the filler is very worn, it must be replaced with a new one.
2. It is advisable to buy a liquid that is not very thick. But as a last resort, you can use it by transferring it to a more powerful vape.
3. If the new evaporator is bitter, before the first use you need to moisten the filler of the replacement evaporator with liquid. Before the first filling, apply a few drops to the filler, and only then add liquid (after a few minutes).
4. It also happens that the liquid is too strong. Then you can purchase a different composition or dilute the liquid with a small amount of glycerin (can be purchased at a pharmacy). The bitterness will disappear, but the taste will not be as pronounced.
5. Finally, while smoking you should not take too many puffs. It is better to inhale the smoke evenly, taking short breaks.

Most often, the vape tastes bitter due to incorrect puffs or due to insufficient volume of e-liquid. You can control it in an atomizer with a transparent body. You can also purchase an advanced model with a display that displays the corresponding indicators.