Zenith coils just don't last... Nautilus BVC better? Or other?

[ostrichpelican]

Have used a Zenith tank for ages, no complaints about the tank, or flavour from the coils - but after about 6ml of juice (50/50 12mg) they always need replacing - maybe not fully burnt as such, but bad taste, less draw, feels bad on lungs. Have tried all sorts of juices, I thoroughly prime and leave the coil to soak for hours, am careful not to chain-vape - all the possible reasons I've seen for why coils go bad quickly - but they just don't last! Using the 1.6 ones btw - mtl.

Looking at reviews of coils in various places, the Nautilus BVC ones (I'd likely use the 1.6 or 1.8) seem to have generally great reviews - with many mentioning they switched from Innokin, and find the Aspire ones last much longer.

So I figure it's worth trying a Nautilus 3 (or possibly Nautilus mini?) tank and seeing if i have better luck than with the Zenith coils.

Has anyone compared Zenith vs Nautilus coils and could comment?

Or anything else I should try?

 

[Rickster]

Where are you getting you're coils from and what wattage are you using them at, I've used the 1.2ohm in the past, mate still does, a packet of 5 will last him over a month easily.

 

[ostrichpelican]

Where are you getting you're coils from and what wattage are you using them at, I've used the 1.2ohm in the past, mate still does, a packet of 5 will last him over a month easily.

From vapeclub online store usually - using the 1.6's at between 10 to 12 watts (they're rated up to 14 watts) - it's possible I'm a bit fussier than some over when a coil needs replacing - but if I do try and ignore the bad taste and reduced draw, I'll feel it in my lungs within a day or two (coughing, short of breath - which doesn't happen with clean coils), so I don't think I wrong to change them when I do.

 

[Rickster]

From vapeclub online store usually - using the 1.6's at between 10 to 12 watts (they're rated up to 14 watts) - it's possible I'm a bit fussier than some over when a coil needs replacing - but if I do try and ignore the bad taste and reduced draw, I'll feel it in my lungs within a day or two (coughing, short of breath - which doesn't happen with clean coils), so I don't think I wrong to change them when I do.

Should be good at 10 watts the 1.2's are but usually not off the bat...a good half a dozen or more draws at 8 watts to begin with and sometimes staying at 9 watts.
As for comparison there really isn't much in it the Z coils may slightly edge it, the range is bigger and can cope with thicker liquid better IMO...try other ohm Z coils in the first instance would be my advice n start off lower in wattage, the ratings aren't accurate.

 

[Tone77]

Ive had a few aspire tanks in the past but couldnt get on with nautilus coils,(mainly .7's)they would only last a couple of tanks,so i switched to innokin's zlide tank and imo is loads better.i use the .8 z coil with 50/50 or 60/40 3mg liquid,.They usually last several tank loads and produce good flavour,you could try them.Might be a stupid question but do you clean the tank and drip tip regularly?If i start getting an off taste i know its time for a clean up.

 

[Deadanddripping]

I've used both Z coils and Aspire coils in the past and had a similar experience. Using one tank solely I used to get around 6 days from a coil, thats using the 1.2 ohm Z coil or 0.8/1.6 ohm Nautilus coils. That's vaping mostly dark tobacco and dessert liquids, I've never vaped fruits.

It's been a while because I build my own coils which I much prefer and worry much less about having to change regularly.

 

[MTB Vaper]

Sometimes pop in coils the outside wick is to tight or dense to wick to the inside. If you have a new coil left, rough up the outer wick in the holes, I use a tiny flat head screwdriver or the point of metal tweezers you can pull the fibres outwards a little bit aswell. Worth a try as it can get it wicking alot better.

 

[Blacksword]

You won't go far wrong with a Nautilus 3 and the coils that go with it. I use the Nautilus 3 and the coils last about a month approx. That's the 1.6 ohm vaped at 12 watts.

 

[LordOdin]

Not a big fan of Innokin anymore, i still have a Proton from when i first started but all the more recent things like the Z80 just died on me. If i hadn't won it in a giveaway i would of probably sent it back, anyway it went in the Bin. I am not a fan of the Tanks but i do like the RTA that Phil Busardo had something to do with, Think it's the V2 i have, my head has gone lately and i am just forgetting everything, sure it begins with an A tho might be wrong. Coils never lasted me more than a couple of days before getting that burnt taste, i think they have gone down hill, oh the Jem Pen i had always leaked/shit coils as well.I had the Aspire Pockex with the BVC Coils that were made for salts and they were excellent, i would say the Pockex kept me off the smokes at that time. Aspire Nautilus Coils i think i have only used the 0.7 and they can last me upto a month but i think that's dependent on the Liquid you use, The Aspire 0.7 and the Vaporesso GTX 1.2 are by far my favourite Low Wattage type Coils.

 

[ostrichpelican]

Not a big fan of Innokin anymore, i still have a Proton from when i first started but all the more recent things like the Z80 just died on me. If i hadn't won it in a giveaway i would of probably sent it back, anyway it went in the Bin. I am not a fan of the Tanks but i do like the RTA that Phil Busardo had something to do with, Think it's the V2 i have, my head has gone lately and i am just forgetting everything, sure it begins with an A tho might be wrong. Coils never lasted me more than a couple of days before getting that burnt taste, i think they have gone down hill, oh the Jem Pen i had always leaked/shit coils as well.I had the Aspire Pockex with the BVC Coils that were made for salts and they were excellent, i would say the Pockex kept me off the smokes at that time. Aspire Nautilus Coils i think i have only used the 0.7 and they can last me upto a month but i think that's dependent on the Liquid you use, The Aspire 0.7 and the Vaporesso GTX 1.2 are by far my favourite Low Wattage type Coils.

I do really like the T18e - was the first vape I got, and have never really found anything with a more satisfying draw so still have one (or T18II now) even tho it's coils don't last too long either - a bit longer than the Zenith ones, but still not more than maybe 10ml of liquid at best.

Re. liquid - do you have any recommendations for ones that won't ruin a coil too quickly? Ideally something I can order online in UK? I do tend to go for sweeter liquids, which I know can clog up the wick - still trying to find a good cream or peppermint flavour (not spearmint!) that won't clog up too quickly, but maybe those ones are always going to be coil-killers? The best juice I've found for the T18 btw is Vampire Vape's "Dawn" - fruity menthol, but not too sweet, never get bored of it - like to have a bit of variety in my secondary tank tho!

Anyway, have ordered a Nautilus 3 and some 1.6 coils, so fingers crossed...