if my vape is stuck to where i cannot refill it, what do i do?

Remember that the stuck position means your vape could theoretically still draw power and that your battery could take damage from your un-sticking maneuvers. So the very first thing you should do if your tank is stuck to the lower half of the pen or mod is to drop the batteries out, if possible.

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Why is my vape tank stuck closed?

If you don’t have a hairdryer on hand, there are other ways to loosen up your cannabis oil. Heat a pot of water on a stovetop, until steam is produced. Then hold your vape pen over the steam for 20 seconds. This should result in the same effect as the hairdryer method, with your cannabis oil becoming less viscous. Vape pen battery not working

How to unscrew a stuck vape tank?

Apr 04, 2019 · Freeze the Sucker. Here's a trick we learned from some really clever desperate vapers: If the stuck tank is already separated from the battery, try throwing that sucker in the freezer for a few hours. Tanks seal over rubber gaskets, which swell in the heat and shrink down to very hard little rings in the cold.

How to fix a jammed vape tank?

May 26, 2013 · Probably had juice on the threads and baked to a paste (glued) always wipe the threads before reattaching. Drop it into a coffee cup, fill with water and microwave for 2 minutes. Immediately Dump and attempt to unscrew. (caution HOT) Super heating expands metals and sometimes loosens connections.

Should you retighten or replace your vape tank?

Feb 26, 2020 · The first thing to try is gently blowing into the mouthpiece. If the clog is near the top of the mouthpiece, then carefully dislodge whatever is getting in the way. Try blowing into it about five times being very careful not to use too much force or else you can end up causing a leak in the cartridge. Then give your device a try.

Why is my vape tank jammed?

Vape Tank Jam. In the case of jammed vape tanks, the primary cause is over-tightening. An over-tightened vape tank will be difficult to turn with your bare hands, so the best course of action is to find a material that can grip the tank better than you can.

Can you remove a tank stuck to a mod?

In some cases, your tank may simply be stuck to your device. This is a bit riskier since a botched fix would require more than simply a replacement tank. When attempting to remove a tank stuck to a mod, take care to avoid injuring the device or yourself via the battery.

What to do if your vape is stuck?

Remember that the stuck position means your vape could theoretically still draw power and that your battery could take damage from your un-sticking maneuvers. So the very first thing you should do if your tank is stuck to the lower half of the pen or mod is to drop the batteries out, if possible. This will take all the real danger out ...

How to get rid of a stuck vape?

Try wrapping your shirt tail (or the end of a clean t-shirt) around the stuck part of your vape, and possibly around the part you need to twist. Use the soft cotton fabric to ease the pain of ripping flesh when you try to wist so that you can safely grip the vape even tighter.

Why do people pair up?

There are many reasons why people tend to pair up into romantic partnerships. For companionship, survivability in the wilderness, and the ability to open jars. It's almost a rule of nature that if one person in a couple can't twist something open, the other will be able to.

Do most people have telekinesis?

And if all else fails, don't forget to try opening the darn thing with your mind. Yes, most people in the known world do not possess the power of telekinesis, but you might just be the one in 7-billion to have it. And you never know until you try. Hopefully, the sheer power of your brain will prevail where hands, rubber, and pliers did not.

Do you need a jar opener for vaping?

Don't have a jar opener? That's okay. Even more, homes have at least one pair of (possibly forgotten) rubber gloves. Check under the kitchen and bathroom sinks, in the utility drawers, around the laundry area, and in the mop bucket if you're not sure. These are thicker than jar opener pads, but give your hands the absolute bonus when it comes to pain-free friction applied to twist that vape tank.

Myrany Vaping Master Verified Member ECF Veteran

If it was a jar I would invert it and give it a good thump on the bottom with the palm of my hand to break the vacuum then they usually open easily. Not sure how that would work with device though.

Rasputin! Full Member

Try running it under hot water for a minute or two, then dry it off and use some kind of material, (sheet rubber, a hand towel, or even just your t-shirt,) to give you a better grip and it should open up without much problem.

StarDose Super Member ECF Veteran

Crumpled plastic wrap can give you a better grip. Gl haven't tried an evod out yet

TJ2Q Senior Member Verified Member ECF Veteran

stick three pins (one through each air hole in the base) and use for leverage. I left some cinnamon juice in my tank for a couple of days and when i came back to it i couldn't get the bottom off for the life of me until put the pins in and ran it under hot hot water.

jfango Super Member ECF Veteran

Use two pairs of pliers, and wrap cloth or paper towel around it first if you are afraid to scratch it. Squeeze gently but firmly with the pliers.

Litta'sGabby Super Member Verified Member ECF Veteran

The base of the Evod was stuck on my battery! I shared you link to the live chat rep @ Apollo! Hope you don't mind! He told me to wrap a rubber band around the base, then use pliers. I did that and it worked. Now, I have to try to rebuild it! The wick head and everything broke off when I was trying to get it off.

Killowatt Ultra Member Verified Member ECF Veteran

I noticed dried juice getting on the threads on mine, felt like the threads were getting rough. Ran the parts under hot water and cleaned the threads with a q-tip, noticed how dirty the q-tip came out. Had to be dried juice.

What Causes a Clogged Cartridge?

So, why does an oil cartridge or dab cartridge get clogged in the first place? If your dab pen cartridge has no airflow, this can be due to a wide number of factors. See, each type of concentrate or oil has its own viscosity level which refers to the thickness of the product.

How Can I Know if My Cartridge is Indeed Clogged?

Of course, before you go about trying to fix your cartridge due to a clog, you need to know that it is indeed clogged in the first place.

What to Do About a Clogged Cartridge

Now, let’s talk about what to do if you’re dealing with a clogged cartridge. The methods below have been shown to work time and time again.

Keep These Cartridge Tips Handy

While cartridge clogs can be extremely annoying, they’re actually very common due to the nature of the products that we vape. If you’re dealing with a clog, use the tips above to try to fix it at the root issue. We suggest trying all three methods before opting for a new cartridge entirely.