The battery of your vape is the power heart of your device, and its performance and safety have an important impact on your vaping experience and safety.
For this reason, IGET Vape NZ has invited over 10 years of experience in the vape industry to bring you into the world of battery care and safety to avoid potential risks.
Before we get into these vape battery care and safety tips, let’s first understand the types of vape batteries.
Types Of Vape Battery
Batteries for vapes are usually categorized into two types: built-in batteries and removable batteries.
Built-in battery: This type of battery is directly integrated into the device and does not need to be removed or replaced.
It is usually used in disposable vapes, simple pod vapes and other vape devices with high convenience.
Removable battery: This battery (such as 18650 or 21700 batteries) can be removed and replaced and is usually used in high-power devices such as advanced pod vape, mod vape and so on.
After clarifying the difference between these two types of batteries, we now introduce some practical battery maintenance tips to help you maintain the best performance and safety of your devices.
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Vape Battery Care Tips
#1 Charge your battery correctly
Properly charging your vape battery is an important part of daily battery care.
Please use the original charger to connect the device to the power source and place the device on a flat surface to charge.
When charging is complete, disconnect the power supply in time to avoid overcharging. (Please refer to the included product manual for specific charging times and methods.)
Tips: Do not use a high-amp wall charger or a fast charger, which can overstress the battery and affect the service life.
Vapes with built-in batteries are generally not rechargeable, so please do not remove or replace them privately.
#2 Store your battery correctly
Proper storage of batteries is important to ensure safety and extend the life of your vape device.
Store batteries away from flammable materials such as paper and fabric to avoid fire.
In addition, avoid exposing the battery to direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. The optimal storage temperature range is 10°C to 25°C.
In the case of removable batteries, it is recommended to use a special battery compartment for storage.
This prevents the batteries from coming into contact with metal objects (e.g. keys, coins, etc.), thus avoiding short circuits or damage to the battery casing.
#3 Replace your battery correctly
If your removable battery is showing unusual signs, such as decreased range, you need to consider replacing it.
Generally speaking, vape batteries degrade after 300-500 charge/discharge cycles.
The steps to properly replace your vape battery are as follows:
1. Turn off the power of the device
Turn off the power of the vape device first to avoid a short circuit or accidental discharge of the battery during the replacement process.
2. Remove the old battery
Remove the old battery carefully to avoid damaging the battery compartment or the battery itself.
3. Install the new battery
When installing the new battery into the battery compartment, make sure that the positive and negative terminals of the battery and the battery compartment are labelled in the same direction.
Tips: The positive pole is “+”, negative pole is “-”.
4. Close the battery compartment and start the device
After installing the battery, close the battery compartment and make sure it is secure. Then, restart the vape and check if it can be started and vaped normally.
Tips: Do not mix and match batteries of different ages together, as this can easily lead to unbalanced discharge, battery damage, and reduced device performance.
#4 Periodic Inspection and Maintenance
In the case of removable batteries, it is recommended to carry out regular inspection and maintenance of the batteries once a month.
Check if the battery is damaged or swollen. If any abnormality is found, please replace the battery in time to avoid safety risks.
At the same time, please use cotton swabs to clean the contact points between the battery and the device to prevent dirt accumulation from affecting the performance.
Vape Battery Care And Safety – 4 Cautions
- Turn off the device when not using a vape
Be sure to turn off the device every time you are not using the vape to avoid continuous battery drain or accidental activation.
- Keep the vape battery dry
Make sure the battery is kept away from water sources and humid environments. Moisture may cause the battery to short-circuit or be damaged, affecting the safety and life of the device.
- Add a silicone case to vape
Adding a silicone case to your vape will help prevent bumps or scratches and protect the battery from physical damage.
- Buy vapes/removable batteries in regular channels
Please buy vapes and batteries through regular channels to avoid buying counterfeit products, which may bring unnecessary risks.
Common Problems
Should my vape be on or off when charging?
It is recommended that the vape be turned off while charging to ensure that the battery temperature remains stable during the charging process.
What happens if you leave a vape on charge for too long?
Excessive charging time will deteriorate the battery and shorten its life. Long-term overcharging may even cause the battery to overheat and cause a fire.
How to fix an overcharged vape battery?
It is not recommended to fix an overcharged vape battery on your own, it is a safety hazard. The safest course of action is to recycle the battery immediately or buy a new one.
Verdict
With the above best vape battery care and safety tips, you can effectively increase the lifespan of your vape, reduce potential risks, and enjoy a more peaceful vaping experience.
If you have any questions about battery care or safety, feel free to consult an IGET professional or visit our help center for support.
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