Prime new coils by wetting exposed cotton, filling the tank and waiting 5–10 minutes. Start at low wattage for the first draws to bed the wick in.
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Key points
- Drip liquid onto visible cotton
- Fill tank and wait patiently
- Start 10–20% below target watts
- Take gentle primer puffs
- Increase to normal over minutes
- Never dry-fire a fresh coil
Worth knowing
Beginner mistakes that cost money
The expensive mistakes are always the same: wrong strength causing chain vaping or nausea, incompatible pods that do not fit, and running dry with no spares. All three are preventable — match strength to history, verify model names character by character, and keep one backup.
How to choose
Buy for your real life, not an ideal one. Heavy users need capacity and spares; travellers need simplicity; ex-smokers need satisfying draw and strength. Match the product to the person and reorders take care of themselves.
Related questions
How long to wait?
5–10 minutes minimum.
Skipped priming?
Expect shortened coil life.
Mesh coils too?
Yes — all coils need priming.
What if something arrives faulty?
Contact support with your order number and photos. Faulty-on-arrival claims are resolved fast with replacements or refunds.