How long do OE coils last ya?

Butternut Member Joined Jan 2006 Posts 22027 EE 0% (0) VA, USA	Posted: 4/10/2021 5:59:25 PM EDT I'll bet there are some here that build their own, but for those that use the OE replacements, do long do they typically last ya? With Smok mesh coils, I can't seem to get 'em past a week, until they get pretty unsavory.
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BURN Taco Hack with Leporiphobia Joined Feb 2001 Posts 46872 EE 100% (4) NM, USA	Posted: 4/12/2021 12:03:46 AM EDT [#1] When I do use them 100-120 mls
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mousehunter Member Joined Sep 2004 Posts 32037 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 7/14/2021 6:34:23 PM EDT [Last Edit: mousehunter] [#2] still learning. They tend to last till the first dry hit for me... I have used rebuildables mostly - but am getting tired of re-wicking. Plus some of the disposables I have used have given me really good flavor.

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Posted: 7/21/2021 4:52:32 PM EDT

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Depends on the flavorings and mix. The dark sugary dessert flavors tend to collect and caramelize on the coil and give that burnt taste much sooner than something "clean" like menthol flavoring where just a few drops will do ya. VG juice is thicker and tends to plug the wick sooner than PG. When too little juice gets through the wick it will "run lean" overheating and baking juice on the coil resulting in bad taste and dry hits so use a low ratio of VG for longer coil and wick life. You will still get "clouds" but nothing earth-shattering.