How often to change wick?

[scott061289]

How often do people change their wick? I'm new to dripping so I'm unsure how often the average dripper changes the wick?

I changed my cotton this morning, around 14 hours ago, and already its fairly dark. I know it's because I'm using a sweet juice, but should I change it soon or just wait until the taste demonises?

 

[Deleted member 54254]

When the vape is muted.

 

[scott061289]

When the vape is muted.

Cheers. I did think that tbh.

Let the taste buds do the talking I guess.

 

[Deleted member 54254]

Dependent on the sweetness of the juice, you could also do with changing it when it looks like you're vaping on a dead slug.

 

[scott061289]

Dependent on the sweetness of the juice, you could also do with changing it when it looks like you're vaping on a dead slug.

Thanks for the advice. It's just a very dark brown at the moment, using a strawberry jam juice, so not quite a dead slug yet.

I don't mind changing it regularly because it's much cheaper than naff coils for a tank but just thought I'd make sure.

Thanks again mate.

 

[shamu762655]

Sometimes I have to change my wick daily as the coil has become black and gunked up (The wick is fine). I have started spacing my coils though and this seems to make a difference.

 

[scott061289]

Sometimes I have to change my wick daily as the coil has become black and gunked up (The wick is fine). I have started spacing my coils though and this seems to make a difference.

My coil is black and gunky looking as well. Was fine when I was using a less sweet juice but this juice just gunks up the cotton and coil.

 

[Deleted member 54254]

Dry burn the coil with some gentle pulses to glow it, allow to cool, then I brush mine with an old toothbrush

 

[scott061289]

Dry burn the coil with some gentle pulses to glow it, allow to cool, then I brush mine with an old toothbrush

I'll give that a whirl when I get my new juice and change the cotton.

Must say I'm enjoying this building malarkey...used to be scared lol

 

[Deleted member 54254]

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