Argus G4 Mini: Gurgling noise or spitting when inhaling
Written by Vape & E-Liquid Team Last updated
You hear a gurgling or bubbling sound when you inhale, or you get spits of hot liquid hitting your mouth. The vapour production may also feel reduced or uneven.
Why this happens
- Flooded coil: excess e-liquid has saturated the coil and is pooling rather than vaporising cleanly
- E-liquid in the airflow path: liquid has collected in the airflow channel or base of the pod
- Drawing too hard when inhaling: a sharp, forceful draw pulls liquid into the coil faster than it can vaporise
- Coil at end of life: a worn coil floods more easily and struggles to vaporise e-liquid efficiently
How to fix it
- Remove the pod from the device and set it aside on a piece of tissue.
- Hold the device with the airflow inlet facing downward and give it a firm, gentle flick to expel any pooled liquid from the airflow path. Repeat two or three times.
- Wipe the airflow inlet and the base of the pod with a dry tissue or cotton bud to remove any remaining liquid.
- Reinsert the pod and take a slow, steady draw rather than a sharp, hard pull. A gentler inhale gives the coil time to vaporise the liquid properly.
- If gurgling or spitting continues after clearing the liquid, the coil is likely flooded beyond recovery. Replace the coil (or the pod if the coil is built in) and prime it before use.
- If flooding recurs repeatedly after fitting a new coil, check your filling technique: overfilling or filling too quickly can introduce liquid directly onto the coil. Fill to the indicated maximum line and allow TBC minutes of soak time before vaping.
Replacement pods and coils
Worn pods and coils cause most of these faults. We stock the parts that fit the Argus G4 Mini.
Other Argus G4 Mini problems
- How to fill the pod with e-liquid You need to add e-liquid to the pod but cannot find a fill port on the top or sides. The pod fills from the bottom, which catches a lot of people out.
- Tight draw or restricted airflow The draw feels noticeably tighter than usual, or airflow seems blocked, making it harder to inhale normally. This can come on gradually or appear suddenly after a refill.
- Weak vapour or poor performance when vaping Vapour production feels noticeably thin or weak, and flavour has dropped off compared to when the device was working normally.
- What the battery lights or display mean while charging and in use The battery indicator lights or display are showing something you do not recognise, or you are unsure what the current charge level or charging status means.
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