What is "PRIMING Your Coil"

Priming your coil means prepping the cotton inside your coil by soaking it with vape juice before you start vaping. This step ensures your coil is properly set up to deliver smooth and flavourful puffs from the first draw, while preventing burnt hits. Whether you're using an Elf Bar, Vaporesso, or another popular device, priming your coil can extend its lifespan and improve your vaping experience.

Almost all pre-made coils, such as those used in OXVA or Aspire products, have cotton already built into them. So, whenever you replace a coil, you should saturate it with vape liquid or nic salts to avoid dry hits.

Step-by-Step Guide to Priming Coils

1. Apply E-Liquid to the Cotton
   Begin by adding a few drops of your e-liquid directly onto the visible cotton inside the coil. Some coils, like those for the Voopoo Drag S, have cotton holes on the sides. In that case, add a few drops to each cotton hole to ensure thorough saturation.
2. Fill Your Tank
   After adding e-liquid to the coil, reassemble your vape tank and fill it. Models like the Vaporesso Xros Mini or Aspire Pockex benefit from filling the tank fully so that e-liquid surrounds the coil, further saturating the cotton.

Note: Let the coil sit for 10–15 minutes. This wait time allows the e-liquid to soak completely into the cotton, reducing the risk of burning out your coil early.

1. Preheat with a Few Dry Puffs
   After waiting, take a few pulls on the mouthpiece without pressing the fire button. This helps draw e-liquid into the coil, ensuring it's ready for vaping. After this, you’re set to enjoy a flavourful experience.

Tip for Variable Wattage Devices: Start at a lower wattage and gradually increase it to your preferred level. Lower settings let the coil “break in” gently, which extends the life of your coil and gives you consistent performance.

By following these priming steps, you’ll not only enhance flavour but also enjoy a longer coil life in your devices, from Elf Bars to Vaporesso setups.