Common Mistakes New IVG Pro 12 Users Make
Most early frustrations with the Pro 12 come down to a handful of avoidable habits. Here is what they are and how to sidestep them from day one.
The IVG Pro 12 is straightforward, but a few small mistakes can spoil an otherwise great experience, especially if you are switching from disposables and assume every device behaves the same way. The good news is that all of them are easy to avoid once you know what to watch for. Here are the ones we see most often, why they happen, and how to fix or prevent them.
Shop the IVG Pro 12 Kit1. Not priming the coil
Vaping the moment you assemble a fresh kit, before the coil has soaked up liquid, is the most common cause of a harsh or burnt first puff. A dry coil heats with no liquid to vaporise, which scorches the wick and can leave a lasting burnt taste. The fix is simple: after fitting a new pod, leave the assembled device for a minute and take a couple of gentle pulls first, so the mesh coil saturates before it gets hot.
2. Drawing too hard
The Pro 12 is a mouth-to-lung device, designed for a gentle, cigarette-style draw. Sharp, deep lung hits can pull liquid up into your mouth and outpace the rate at which the coil rewets, leading to spitback and a thin taste. Use slow, steady draws instead. Most people find the flavour and satisfaction improve immediately once they ease off.
3. Chain vaping
Taking rapid puffs back to back does not give the coil time to rewet between draws, which leads to a dry, thin or slightly burnt taste and wastes liquid. A short pause of a few seconds between puffs fixes it and makes your kit last longer too. If you find yourself chain vaping out of habit, it is worth slowing down for the flavour alone.
4. Trying to refill the pod by hand
The Pro 12 is a closed prefilled system. Forcing liquid in with a bottle or syringe can flood the coil, cause leaks and ruin the flavour, and it is not how the device is meant to work. When the kit is empty, fit a fresh refill pack instead, as explained in our refill guide. It is cheaper than the mess and far more reliable.
5. Ignoring the battery
Plenty of new users assume that weak vapour means a faulty device, when in fact the battery is simply low. The battery and the e-liquid run on separate clocks, and you will recharge the battery several times over one kit. If vapour weakens, charge the device over USB-C before assuming anything is wrong. More often than not, that solves it.
6. Storing it badly
Where and how you keep the device matters more than people expect.
- Leaving it in a hot car or in direct sunlight can thin the liquid and cause leaks.
- Storing it on its side for long periods can encourage seepage around the pod.
- Cold conditions can thicken the liquid and temporarily weaken performance.
- Keep it upright, at room temperature, and always out of reach of children and pets.
7. Buying non-genuine refills
Using anything other than genuine IVG Pro 12 refill packs can lead to poor flavour, leaks, a bad fit or unreliable performance, and offers no guarantee of compliance or quality. Counterfeit pods are a false economy. Stick to genuine refills from a reputable UK retailer.
8. Expecting big clouds
Some users coming from large direct-lung devices are disappointed that the Pro 12 does not produce huge clouds. That is by design. It is a mouth-to-lung device built for discreet, satisfying, cigarette-style vaping, not cloud chasing. Judged on its own terms, it does its job well; judged as a cloud machine, it will always disappoint.
Worked through these and the device still will not perform? Our not hitting troubleshooting guide goes deeper into diagnosis and fixes.
9. Letting the battery drain completely, repeatedly
Running any rechargeable battery flat over and over is not the kindest treatment. With the Pro 12, it also means you are more likely to misread a flat battery as an empty kit. Charge it over USB-C before it dies completely, and you will both look after the battery and avoid the confusion of thinking the liquid has run out when it has not.
10. Not removing every seal
New pods and refills often have more than one sticker or plug protecting them in transit. Missing one can block airflow or the liquid feed, leaving you with no vapour and the impression of a faulty device. Before fitting a fresh pod, check it over and remove every seal, sticker and plug.
11. Judging a flavour too soon
A flavour can taste different on the first puff than it does once your palate has settled, and a coil that has not fully primed can mute it at first. Give a new flavour a fair trial over a day or two before deciding you do not like it. Some of the best all-day flavours are the ones that grow on you rather than the ones that shout loudest at first.
12. Over-handling and over-tightening
The pod and refill are designed to click into place firmly but gently. There is no need to force or over-tighten anything, and doing so can damage the seals or contacts. A confident, flush click is all that is needed. Similarly, resist the urge to constantly remove and reseat the pod, as this can introduce air and liquid where it should not be.
A simple pre-flight checklist
Before you start vaping a fresh kit, run through this quick list and you will avoid almost every common problem.
- All seals and stickers removed from the pod and refill.
- Pod and refill clicked firmly and flush into the device.
- Battery charged over USB-C.
- Coil left to prime for about a minute.
- First draws gentle and slow, not hard.
If you do hit a problem despite this, the troubleshooting guide will walk you through it.
Mistakes around flavour
Some of the most avoidable disappointments are about flavour rather than the device. Buying several similar flavours at once, before you know what you like, often leaves you with options you do not love. Judging a flavour from the first puff, before the coil has primed and your palate has settled, is another. And vaping a single sweet flavour constantly is the fastest route to vaper's tongue, where the taste dulls. The fixes are simple: buy one or two flavours first, give each a fair trial, and rotate between a couple to keep them tasting fresh.
Mistakes around storage and travel
Where you keep the device matters more than people expect. Leaving it in a hot car or in direct sun can thin the liquid and cause leaks, while extreme cold can thicken it and weaken vapour. Carrying it loose and upside down in a bag can encourage seepage. When travelling, keep it upright, protected and at a moderate temperature, and be aware of any rules about carrying vaping devices, particularly the requirement to keep them in hand luggage rather than checked baggage when flying.
Building good habits from the start
Nearly every mistake on this page comes down to a few good habits that quickly become second nature: prime new pods, draw gently, pause between puffs, charge before the battery dies, store the device upright and cool, and use genuine refills. Get those right and the Pro 12 is close to trouble-free. The device asks very little of you; it just rewards a little care.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my new IVG Pro 12 taste burnt?
Almost always because the coil was not primed before use. Fit the pod, wait a minute, and take gentle draws so the coil soaks up liquid before it heats.
Can I add my own e-liquid to extend it?
No. It is a sealed prefilled system. Adding liquid by hand causes leaks and flavour problems. Fit a fresh refill pack instead.
Why is my vapour weak?
Most often a low battery. Charge it over USB-C first. If it is still weak when fully charged, the kit may be empty and need a new refill.
How should I store it?
Upright, at room temperature, out of direct sun and away from children and pets.
Why are my clouds small?
Because it is a mouth-to-lung device designed for cigarette-style draws, not large clouds. That is normal and intended.