Vape tastes bitter in the throat: causes of the problem, what to do

Despite their short history of existence, electronic cigarettes have become very popular not only among men, but also among women. Many people are stopping using traditional tobacco products and switching to safer vaping products. Its advantages are obvious: ease of use, the ability to be used repeatedly, a large number of flavors to choose from, reducing the harmful effects of smoke from electronic devices on the body of the smoker and his loved ones.

But over time, some vapers may complain of a characteristic bitterness in the mouth or even a burning sensation from an electronic cigarette. Moreover, such a problem can apply not only to cheap vapes, but also to more expensive devices, so a high price for a device cannot guarantee uninterrupted operation for many years. Let's try to figure out what to do if the electronic cigarette tastes bitter.

Why does an electronic cigarette taste bitter?

The reason for the appearance of bitterness when vaping can be mechanical in nature, but more often it lies in the composition of the liquid or the smoking style - too intense puffs can cause an unpleasant aftertaste.

To understand why this effect occurs, you need to understand the design and operating principle of an electronic cigarette. The liquid enters the spiral through a special thread or wick. After contact with the hot coil, it evaporates, and the same vapor appears that the smoker inhales. If there is a lot of liquid (the user inhales too much), then it may not have time to evaporate and burns to the coil, which causes a bitter taste.

Smoking too intensely leads to a bitter taste

Maintenance on ijust s (why the button gets bitter, gets hot and sticks)

The Ijust device is one of the most popular devices among both beginners and experienced vapers. But both are inclined to believe that the ijust S is bitter. What is this, improper maintenance of the electronic cigarette or a defect in the model?

Why does the evaporator burn?

The most basic and common problem for beginners is the evaporator burning. As soon as you purchased the long-awaited iJust, you immediately want to fill the tank with liquid and begin the vaping process. But not everything is so fast. Operational problems may occur if you do not wet the evaporator after installing it in the tank. Many people don’t understand or simply forget that the first thing they need to do is wet the new vaporizer, and only then activate the device for vaping. If this is your first experience, or you have screwed in another atomizer, then you need to drop a few drops of liquid into it.

The reasons why both the vaporizer and the bitterness of the ijust s vape burn may be unsuitable liquid, excessively intense puffs, the mod not being turned on, the service life has expired, a fake or a defect.

What to do if you already feel the taste of burning?

If during combustion and vaping you periodically feel a burning taste or the evaporator is already burnt, carefully use a needle to make several punctures in the hole of the atomizer, from where the cotton wool can be seen. If you feel that you have hit the metal, then you should not poke further. Of all the holes, only a couple are covered with an iron bar; it is necessary to pierce those without metal protection. 2-3 non-through holes are quite enough. This process will reduce the burning taste if the evaporator has just started to burn. If this does not help, then you need to change to another evaporator.

Why is it spitting and what should I do?

When you inhale, are there any extraneous sounds, and when smoking with steam, drops of liquid penetrate? There are many factors that cause Age S to spit, let’s try to figure out how to eliminate them.

Factors and troubleshooting:

The liquid is not suitable. In the case when the liquid is quite liquid, it will flood the atomizer, and it responds in such an unfavorable way. Buy a suitable liquid - thicker.
The evaporator burned out. When the evaporator's operating period passes or it is burnt out, the ijust s clearomizer may “spit.” This problem can be resolved by replacing the evaporator.
The clearomizer is clogged. If the device is used frequently, it tends to become clogged, and the clearomizer “shoots out liquid.” Liquid begins to accumulate in the air duct. Unscrew the heater and wipe it thoroughly, or better yet, wash the shaft, wipe it dry and put it back in place. You can wash the base with the air ducts, just don’t get the pin wet. If it is not possible to rinse, then wipe the air vents with gauze. After all, the clearomizer will function smoothly.
Incorrect maintenance on ijust s using a clearomizer. There are ways of using ijust s illiterately that entail “cleric spitting.” The installed clearomizer will spit as a result of flooding. A large amount of liquid got into the atomizer. Remove the container, lightly press the button and clean the evaporator repeatedly to remove excess liquid. Then place the reservoir in place and wait for the liquid to flow smoothly into the holes with the cotton heater.
Severely discharged battery. It can only work normally when charging. If the battery is very discharged, the clearomizer may spit. Recharge the battery and repeat again.
The evaporator is not fully secured. When you install the atomizer, screw it well into the base. You also need to tighten the tank thoroughly.
Defect or fake. You may purchase an evaporator that is defective. Having talked with experts and looked on forums, I often observe that many people periodically have defective products.

The button gets stuck and pressed in

Prepare pliers, a soldering iron, a vice and an adjustable wrench.

You need to start disassembling from the upper base of the electronic smoking device.
When you perform such manipulations, do not be afraid. It is necessary to rotate the device until a gap appears. As you unscrew, you will find grooves that should come out of the housing.
The device should open slowly, and when finished, the functional part will appear.

Here the second task will appear - the failed button from the device must be unsoldered. And this is not so easy to do. Before pulling out the button, you need access to the microcircuit, which, oddly enough, is also fixed to the case.

If you don't have a good soldering iron, the soldering can be sawed off.

It's heating up, what should I do?

With constant monitoring of the vaping device, the question of why it begins to heat up should not arise. In many cases, this problem is caused by careless handling of the device or failure to follow the rules of vaping, which can cause the device to become unusable.

Causes and their elimination:

Improper operation of the device. Learn to soar correctly.
Long and frequent puffs can also cause overheating.
Improper use of a cigarette leads to coking of the heating element. This situation can be resolved quickly by replacing the element.
The wick has not been soaked with smoking liquid. The solution to the problem is to replace the fluid.
If the coil has low resistance at high battery voltage, overheating occurs. The problem is resolved by replacing the spiral with an element with higher resistance.
The device gets warm when charging. Bad battery or loose contacts.

As a rule, all problems can be resolved by replacing the faulty element with a new one, but following the operating rules will significantly extend the life of your device.

Finding the reason

If bitterness occurs during smoking, the first thing to consider is the characteristics of the liquid.

The composition is too thick - this most often happens if the liquid is made independently. Due to its consistency, it does not have time to evaporate and burns to the coil.
Poor quality of nicotine - if the liquid is cheap, then the substances included in its composition are not of high quality and can burn.
If the composition does not contain distilled water, or there is not enough of it (typical of Chinese compositions), then the wick dries out too quickly and provokes bitterness.

The “wrong” liquid is a common cause of a bitter taste when vaping.

If you inhale steam too often, this can also cause burning. The reason is simple - the wick does not have time to become saturated with liquid and begins to burn.

According to experienced vapers, taking a puff more than once every 10 seconds is wrong.

There are also constructive reasons for the appearance of bitterness during smoking.

Old wick. If it is used for a long time without replacement, then over time it becomes disheveled and is not properly saturated.
There is debris on the coil.
The evaporator operates with low resistance, which leads to overheating of the coil - you need to either replace the element or adjust it.
There is dirt on the coil - this is caused by smoking for too long without a break.
Winding is done incorrectly - this often causes burning and the appearance of an aftertaste.

Winding the coil by a beginner can be done incorrectly, and the vape will taste bitter

Maintenance on ijust s (why the button gets bitter, gets hot and sticks)

Why does the evaporator burn?

What to do if you already feel the taste of burning?

Why is it spitting and what should I do?

Factors and troubleshooting:

The liquid is not suitable. In the case when the liquid is quite liquid, it will flood the atomizer, and it responds in such an unfavorable way. Buy a suitable liquid - thicker.
The evaporator burned out. When the evaporator's operating period passes or it is burnt out, the ijust s clearomizer may “spit.” This problem can be resolved by replacing the evaporator.
The clearomizer is clogged. If the device is used frequently, it tends to become clogged, and the clearomizer “shoots out liquid.” Liquid begins to accumulate in the air duct. Unscrew the heater and wipe it thoroughly, or better yet, wash the shaft, wipe it dry and put it back in place. You can wash the base with the air ducts, just don’t get the pin wet. If it is not possible to rinse, then wipe the air vents with gauze. After all, the clearomizer will function smoothly.
Incorrect maintenance on ijust s using a clearomizer. There are ways of using ijust s illiterately that entail “cleric spitting.” The installed clearomizer will spit as a result of flooding. A large amount of liquid got into the atomizer. Remove the container, lightly press the button and clean the evaporator repeatedly to remove excess liquid. Then place the reservoir in place and wait for the liquid to flow smoothly into the holes with the cotton heater.
Severely discharged battery. It can only work normally when charging. If the battery is very discharged, the clearomizer may spit. Recharge the battery and repeat again.
The evaporator is not fully secured. When you install the atomizer, screw it well into the base. You also need to tighten the tank thoroughly.
Defect or fake. You may purchase an evaporator that is defective. Having talked with experts and looked on forums, I often observe that many people periodically have defective products.

The button gets stuck and pressed in

Prepare pliers, a soldering iron, a vice and an adjustable wrench.

You need to start disassembling from the upper base of the electronic smoking device.
When you perform such manipulations, do not be afraid. It is necessary to rotate the device until a gap appears. As you unscrew, you will find grooves that should come out of the housing.
The device should open slowly, and when finished, the functional part will appear.

If you don't have a good soldering iron, the soldering can be sawed off.

It's heating up, what should I do?

Causes and their elimination:

Improper operation of the device. Learn to soar correctly.
Long and frequent puffs can also cause overheating.
Improper use of a cigarette leads to coking of the heating element. This situation can be resolved quickly by replacing the element.
The wick has not been soaked with smoking liquid. The solution to the problem is to replace the fluid.
If the coil has low resistance at high battery voltage, overheating occurs. The problem is resolved by replacing the spiral with an element with higher resistance.
The device gets warm when charging. Bad battery or loose contacts.

As a rule, all problems can be resolved by replacing the faulty element with a new one, but following the operating rules will significantly extend the life of your device.

How to get rid of bitter taste

If your e-cigarette tastes bitter, you should take the following steps:

wash the atomizer in cold water - it will help remove carbon deposits;
after washing, shake it out and wipe with a lint-free cloth to clean the coil;
the atomizer is connected to the vape battery without a cartridge;
blow several times until auto-on is activated;
liquid for smoking is poured;
it is checked whether the burning taste has been eliminated.

Flushing the atomizer is one of the ways to get rid of bitterness

What causes a burnt taste in the first place?

The most common reasons are:

Excessive power

If you apply a current charge of 150 watts to the microcoil, then the cotton on the evaporator, no matter how well it is wetted, will begin to burn before the liquid turns into steam. The result is logical - you will catch the “garik”. To avoid this, just start vaping with low power, slowly increasing the indicator to comfortable values. In the case of replaceable evaporators, everything is much simpler - the manufacturer indicates the power range directly on them. Just follow the recommendations.

The wick is not wet

This situation most often happens in winter. Low temperatures cause the juice to thicken and cannot properly saturate the evaporator. Therefore, for the cold season, it is better to select e-liquids with a higher content of propylene glycol (PG). It increases the flow rate and the liquid is evenly absorbed.

Incorrect placement of cotton wool

This is a common occurrence with serviceable atomizers. If you pack the cotton very tightly, it will prevent the liquid from being absorbed. If you are greedy and thread too thin a piece of cotton into the coils, the liquid from it will evaporate in a split second and the cotton wool itself will begin to burn. To avoid this, pinch off a good piece of cotton wool, which will be threaded into the spiral slightly resting, and after laying, try to fluff the cotton a little. To do this, you can use tweezers or a needle.

Rush

Some vapers are eager to start vaping immediately after filling the tank. It is better not to do this, since the liquid should have time to completely saturate the wick. Wait 3-5 minutes, and no bitterness will bother you. By the way, there is one life hack: as soon as you install a fresh evaporator and fill the tank with liquid, we recommend waiting 15-20 minutes. Then the taste will subsequently be brighter, and the evaporator itself will last much longer.

Neglect of coil hygiene

This is also true mainly for serviceable atomizers. Some vapers regularly change the cotton wool, but do nothing with the coils, and deposits also accumulate on them. Sometimes you can see coils that are completely black with soot. To prevent this from happening, you need to do the following from time to time: remove the cotton wool from the coils and thoroughly heat the coil, then dip it in a glass of water. Don’t be afraid, nothing bad will happen (unless, of course, you drown the entire mod), repeat the procedure 2-3 times - this will save you from soot.

Removing carbon deposits

To get rid of carbon deposits, you need to clean the incandescent coil . When removing soot yourself, proceed as follows:

cool the vape;
disassemble the atomizer;
take out the spiral;
place it in an alcohol solution that will dissolve carbon deposits;
clean the ventilation ducts and other contaminated parts;
put the device back together.

If the electronic cigarette still tastes bitter, then the steam generator should be rinsed with running water from the tap for 30 seconds. Then it must be dried and connected to the battery (not only the atom, but the entire device must be switched). Next, blow through the evaporator 6 times while pressing the button. After that, the wick is inserted, the cigarette is assembled, and the liquid is poured in.

If all manipulations do not lead to the desired result (which is unlikely), then you will need to contact a service center or purchase a new device.

Recommendations for proper use of a vape

To virtually eliminate the possibility of bitterness, you should do regular maintenance of the device and use it correctly. To do this you need:

monitor the condition of the filter, replace it if necessary;
do not hover until the liquid is completely consumed;
maintain pauses between puffs, or better yet, vape less often;
inspect and clean the electronic cigarette once a week;
store the device in an upright position, in a dry and clean place;
cover the vaping hole with a cap;
use high-quality liquid and devices from well-known brands;
When replacing the wick yourself, you should use special cotton wool.

Advice! In order for the electronic cigarette to work properly, the causes of the problems should be eliminated, and not their consequence - carbon deposits. Only if there is a serious defect, the product will need to be replaced. Periodic cleaning and compliance with the operating rules set out in the instructions is a practical guarantee of the durability of the device.

An electronic cigarette, created to replace conventional tobacco products, is not immune to breakdowns. Unpleasant taste sensations can occur when using low-quality vaping liquid, even when using branded products, new electronic cigarettes. But, basically, problems appear over time due to the formation of deposits on the filament coil. The reasons for this phenomenon are various, but regular cleaning will help get rid of bitterness. It is best to minimize the nicotine content in the e-liquid - this will have a beneficial effect on your health.