# Dry Hit & How to Avoid It

**URL:** <https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/dry-hit-how-to-avoid-it/8323>\
**Category:** General\
**Tags:** Vape-Guide\
**Created:** [December 18, 2025, 7:47am UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/dry-hit-how-to-avoid-it/8323 "2025-12-18T07:47:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![veevapor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/vaporesso/user_avatar/www.uvcommunity.com/veevapor/32/125_2.png) [@veevapor](https://www.uvcommunity.com/u/veevapor)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2025, 7:47am UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/dry-hit-how-to-avoid-it/8323/1 "2025-12-18T07:47:09Z")

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Hey folks! Let’s talk about that awful burnt taste no vaper wants – the **dry hit**. Understanding what causes it and how to prevent it can make your vaping experience much smoother.

**What is a Dry Hit?**  
It happens when your coil’s wicking material (usually cotton) isn’t saturated with enough e-liquid. You’re essentially vaping dry or burnt cotton, which tastes terrible and can ruin your coil.

**Main Causes:**

1. **Chain Vaping** : Not giving the wick enough time to re-saturate between puffs.

2. **Low E-Liquid** : Vaping when your tank or pod is almost empty.

3. **High VG E-Liquid in Non-Subohm Pods** : Thick juice may not wick fast enough in small pods.

4. **High Wattage** : Power too high for your coil’s wicking capability.

**Quick Prevention Tips:**

- **Always Prime New Coils** : Drip e-liquid onto the cotton and let it sit for a few minutes.

- **Keep Your Tank/Pod Topped Up** : Don’t let the e-liquid level get too low.

- **Pace Yourself** : Avoid taking too many puffs in quick succession.

- **Match Your Setup** : Use thinner e-liquids (like 50/50 PG/VG) for tighter MTL pods.

A little attention goes a long way in keeping the dry hits away!

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**Author:** ![raina90](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/vaporesso/user_avatar/www.uvcommunity.com/raina90/32/126_2.png) [@raina90](https://www.uvcommunity.com/u/raina90)\
**Post date:** [December 18, 2025, 8:19am UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/dry-hit-how-to-avoid-it/8323/2 "2025-12-18T08:19:27Z")

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