What to do when your vape mod stops working?
This is particularly useful if your vape mod stops working suddenly. Knowing exactly how to disassemble your device and thoroughly examine each part will give you the information on what parts need fixing and on what stopped working. One of the most difficult parts of a mod to take apart is the firing button.
Should I replace my vape battery if it cracks?
Cracks in batteries are not a good sign, as they can quickly become larger and start to incur on the actual lithium ion segment of the battery. At this point, the battery must be replaced as it is potentially hazardous. By regularly disassembling your vape and examining your battery, you'll be able to tell whether your battery is a hazard or not.
What does a vape battery do?
Of course, the vape battery is an absolutely critical component of your device. This is what gives your device the power to be able to heat up e-liquid to turn into vapor. This is what allows your vaping sessions to be powerful and what allows you to produce those giant clouds of vapor.
Can You disassemble and reassemble your vape mods without hiccups?
Fortunately, there are some good tips and ideas that will help you properly disassemble and reassemble your vape mods with no hiccups. This is particularly useful if your vape mod stops working suddenly.
Damaged batteries are very dangerous!!
First and foremost if the wrap around your cell has been deteriorated, it's best to stay away from it. Also if the outer casing shows signs of mechanical damage, scratches or leaks then you're dealing with a potential safety hazard. Immediately stop using these batteries and dispose of them at your local recycling center.
Indicators you need to replace your battery
If you're vaping at roughly the same wattage and the battery lasts half as long as when you purchased it, it's probably time to swap it for a new one. Then, if your mod constantly shows "low battery" after slightly increasing the wattage or the battery gets way hotter when in use or recharging you know you need to change it.
How to increase the lifespan of your vape batteries
Of course, there a couple of things you can do to increase the lifespan of your good 18650. The most important is to prevent them from overheating. Heat is the main enemy in case of all cells and once it goes over 112F/45C they will start aging at a faster rate.
REPLACEMENT BATTERY OPTIONS
There is a selection of different batteries that will work with the Crafty, but the one with the most installed user reviews is:
SWAPPING YOUR CRAFTY BATTERY
The sticker on the bottom of the Crafty needs to removed or sliced down the middle before you can open the Crafty up. Once you’ve dealt with the sticker remove the four screws on the side of the Crafty using your T7 screwdriver.
How to change the battery in a SMOK vape pen?
A SMOK vape pen is a battery-powered vaporizer that uses a rechargeable battery as its source of power. The vaping pens come with a pre-installed lithium-ion battery and can be charged using a USB cable.
What kind of battery does a SMOK vape pen use?
A SMOK vape pen features an eGO style battery with 22mm in diameter and 165 mAh battery capacity. Its battery is placed inside the cartridge at the base of its tank. The battery compartment is sealed, and it cannot be changed.
How to prolong the battery life of a vape pen?
The battery lifespan in a vape pen depends on various factors, such as how much it is being used, the quality of the battery, and how it was maintained. A vape pen with an average battery can last anywhere between 300-400 puffs per charge, which could take about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Keep Your Vape Batteries Away From Extreme Temperatures
Using or storing your vape mod in extreme heat or cold is one of the worst things that you can do for battery life and longevity. Extreme temperatures sap the power out of batteries and can cause chemical changes that reduce the batteries’ capacity permanently. A lithium-ion battery is always happiest in a cool room.
Buy a Second Pair of Batteries
One way to help your batteries last as long as possible is by giving them periodic rests instead of using them constantly. If you have only one pair of batteries for your mod, it means that you’re always either using the batteries or recharging them. If that’s the case, the batteries probably won’t last long.
Buy a Good Battery Charger
A good standalone battery charger is one of the absolute best things that you can buy if you’re a committed vaper.
Use a More Efficient Vape Tank
The final thing that you can do to improve the battery life of your vape mod is to choose vaping hardware that doesn’t generate as much of a load.
What is the battery of a vape?
Of course, the vape battery is an absolutely critical component of your device. This is what gives your device the power to be able to heat up e-liquid to turn into vapor. This is what allows your vaping sessions ...
How to tear apart a vape atomizer?
To tear apart the vape tank and vape atomizer, you'll have to attempt to unscrew the vape tank. Usually, there need to be a few other steps included to fully unscrew the vape tank. First, after unscrewing as much as possible, of course - make sure there's no e-liquid left in the tank.
What happens when a battery heats up?
When any material heats up and cools down, it expands and contracts. Batteries are made of specific materials that minimize this expansion and contraction, but it still occurs in minute amounts. Over time, these small amounts of shift can cause cracks to form.
Can you clean a vape mod?
Even though vape mods are designed with customizability in mind, cleaning them can still be a chore. From the many already built-in parts to the extra technology you add, the little nooks and crannies of your box mod that you need to take care of add up quickly. Fortunately, there are some good tips and ideas that will help you properly disassemble ...
cskent Vaping Master ECF Veteran
As with any unregulated device, you'll notice a drop off in vapor production as the cell discharges. When you feel you aren't getting as much vapor as you'd like, it's time to recharge. I usually reach this point at around 3.3 to 3.5 volts, depending on the resistance I'm running.
gotch23 Super Member ECF Veteran
Change batteries? As the others said... when you feel the vape diminishing too much.
Ryedan ECF Guru Verified Member ECF Veteran
So my question is pretty basic. I'm still researching mechanicals and still have a few questions. But today i'd just like to understand how i'd know when to change a battery in a mechanical mod ?. If i were to use an unprotected aw imr battery in a mech how would i know when to change it out ?.
cskent Vaping Master ECF Veteran
What is the worst case scenario if a vaper continues to use a near flat battery in a mech ?
Ryedan ECF Guru Verified Member ECF Veteran
If you continue to vape until your battery goes below 2.5 volts you've likely over discharged it to the point where most battery chargers won't even try to charge it anymore. Find the spec sheet on the batteries you've got, or intend to get, and look for the minimum voltage. It'll probably be around 2.5 volts too.
Ryedan ECF Guru Verified Member ECF Veteran
So isn't this an aspect of the vaping world that could be considered, by the regulators, as dangerous ?.
Ryedan ECF Guru Verified Member ECF Veteran
I'm researching mechs because i may want to start using drippers. The reason for this is because, even though i get plenty of satisfaction from my rba as it is, it doesn't produce enough vapour for me to be able to reduce my nic level.
