It’s no secret that disposable vapes are unbelievably popular these days. You can see the evidence of that popularity when you go to almost any vape shop because even the best-stocked shops have trouble keeping the most popular disposable e-cigarettes on their shelves. When you can find them, though, disposable vapes are great for new vapers because they’re convenient and easy to use – and these days, they usually cost a bit less than tobacco cigarettes. That’s a win-win scenario – except when your disposable vape isn’t working. Here are five quick fixes for common disposable vape problems.
Factories churn out thousands upon thousands of disposable vapes each day to satisfy the massive demand. The mass production is a major reason why the devices are so affordable. It does mean, though, that you may occasionally experience a problem even if you only buy the best disposable vapes.
Are you having a problem with a disposable e-cigarette? With this guide, we’re going to help you find the solution. Use these quick tricks to fix the most common problems with any disposable vape.
Gurgling, Leaking or Spitting
One of the most common disposable vape problems that you might experience with is a gurgling sound that comes from the mouthpiece when you vape. A disposable vape has a narrow air channel that leads from the atomizer coil to the mouthpiece, and the reason why you might notice a gurgling sound when vaping is because e-liquid is stuck in the air channel. When that happens, you may also notice a bit of e-liquid leaking from the holes at the top of the device. Your disposable vape may even spit hot vape juice into your mouth.
The reason why you may experience these problems when vaping is because you’re inhaling too firmly when you puff on the device. You’re actually sucking vape juice out of your device’s wick and into the airflow channel. Thankfully, the fix for this problem is extremely simple: Don’t puff so hard. If you puff as hard on a disposable vape as you would puff on a cigarette, you’ll almost certainly end up with e-liquid in your mouth. Instead, puff only as firmly as necessary to make the device generate vapor.
Disposable Vape Light Blinking
Is your disposable vape blinking and not producing vapor when you puff on it? If that’s the case, the battery’s voltage is low. As a result, the e-cigarette’s protective circuitry has been triggered to prevent an unsafe load on the battery. In this case, it’s time to replace the device.
The important thing to remember when you buy disposable vapes is that the number of puffs specified in a device’s package is only an approximation. If you chain vape without ever giving your device time to cool down – or you take very long, deep puffs every time you vape – you’re going to cause a greater drain on the battery than the average user. In that case, you won’t get the exact number of puffs advertised on the package.
When a disposable vape has a dead battery, it may sometimes be possible to get a few more puffs out of the device by waiting a while. However, you should plan to replace the device as soon as possible.
Getting a Burnt Flavor
If your disposable vape is producing a burnt flavor, it’s important to have a basic understanding of how disposable e-cigarettes work. Your disposable vape has a heating coil that’s wrapped around a silica or cotton wick. When you puff on the device, the e-liquid that touches the heating coil is vaporized. For a moment, the portion of the wick that’s in close contact with the heating coil is dry. It takes several seconds for the e-liquid in the wick to redistribute itself. If you continue vaping without giving the e-liquid a moment to re-saturate the wick, you’ll get a “dry hit,” which you’ll interpret as a burnt flavor.
To prevent a burnt flavor with a disposable vape, you should avoid chain vaping. After each puff, wait several seconds before vaping again.
Weak Hits or No Flavor
A burnt flavor isn’t the only problem that can happen if you chain vape with a disposable e-cigarette. Some disposable vapes have automatic temperature sensing features. Temperature sensing prevents a disposable vape from producing a burnt flavor when the wick is dry and causes the device to produce an extremely small cloud instead. If you get weak hits or no flavor when using a disposable vape, it’s likely that you’re vaping too quickly and aren’t giving the device’s wick enough time to re-saturate itself between puffs.
Are you still getting weak hits with your disposable vape even though you’re vaping at a slow pace? It’s possible that the nicotine strength you’re using isn’t right for your needs. If a higher nicotine strength is available, give it a try.
Disposable Vape Not Hitting
If your disposable vape isn’t hitting – and you’ve been using it for a while without experiencing any problems – it’s likely that you need to replace the device. Remember that, for safety reasons, a disposable e-cigarette will always stop hitting when the battery is dead. Likewise, a disposable vape with automatic temperature limiting may stop producing vapor if the wick is dry. In either case, it’s time for a new device.
If you have a disposable vape that’s never worked, it may have a manufacturing defect. In that case, you have two options. The simplest option is to return the device to the point of purchase. A good vape shop will almost always offer a money-back guarantee for products that are non-functional out of the box.
If you have a non-functional disposable vape that you bought online, though, you may not want to go through the inconvenience of returning it – and in that case, you might want to try fixing it yourself. Inside a typical disposable vape, you’ll find a soft pad and a rubber gasket that help to prevent leaks and ensure that air and vapor flow in only one direction. In some cases, those two items can be misaligned, which will block airflow and prevent the device from working. Try disassembling your device and realigning those components to create an open airflow channel from the atomizer coil to the mouthpiece. If you do that successfully, your device may start working.
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