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When shopping for a new battery for your vape pen, check the packaging for the product’s MAH (milliampere-hour) rating. Batteries with a higher MAH will last longer between charges.
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What Is a Vape Pen?
Vape pens are portable, battery-operated devices that vaporize substances like cannabis and nicotine. Also referred to as vaporizers, vape pens are discreet and often refillable, making them a popular option for many users.
How to Load Your Vape Pen?
Loading your vape pen with pre-filled oil cartridges is quick and easy. All you have to is unscrew the empty cartridge counterclockwise and replace it with a new one by screwing it on clockwise until it stops. Be careful not to overtighten your cartridge, as this can damage it.
How to Charge a Vape Pen?
Like e-cigarettes, vape pens use a liquid that’s heated to become a vapor, and they are powered by batteries.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Vape Pen and Cartridge?
The amount of time vape pens and cartridges last can vary by how often you use them, but there are some ways you can extend the life of your vape pen and cartridge.
How To Charge Your Vape Pen: Internal Battery
An internal battery vape pen is probably the most common. These devices are great for beginners and have the battery built right into the device. This is ideal for a beginner as they are very easy to maintain and use.
How To Charge Your Vape Pen: External Battery
You have probably seen plenty of people blowing big clouds of vape using these devices. They are similar to the internal battery vape pens in design and function. They usually differ because they are only used for nicotine-based liquids.
Which One Is Right For You?
The one you choose should be one that you are most comfortable with. Some vapers only use internal battery devices due to the ease of use and the convenience of charging on the go. They may not be comfortable with using an external battery.
