Vaping And Batteries – Everything You Need To Know For A Safe Vape Experience
We use batteries every day and so we don’t tend to think too deeply about them. With vape devices however, batteries can make or break any experience.
Although vaping has been hailed as far more fire safety-friendly than smoking cigarettes ever was, there is always the risk of an electrical fire and power outage if you don’t know how to properly maintain your vape battery. Due to the heat not burn nature of the vape device the battery is an important component in electronically heating vape juice. In reality, vape battery fires are far and few between, but to fully enjoy your vape and for your peace of mind, it’s always sensible to brush up on how to handle the device and its electrical components in a safe manner. So what do vape beginners need to know about vape batteries and how to maintain them?
How to handle your disposable batteries
Some vape devices will come with batteries which are irremovable. These devices internal batteries are rechargeable and will last for around 4 years before they finally pack in. This is if you kee them in good stead for that long. Below are a few ways you can ensure the longevity of disposable vape batteries.
Always go for the real thing
Make sure that the vape devices you’re buying which coe with disposable batteries are from trusted vendors. There are some companies out there who will be happy to sell you faulty equipment, literally blowing up in your face.
Consider the coil
Coils are responsible for letting your electric charge travel from the battery to the atomiser. Making sure that these are the correct length will help you to use your battery to its full capacity and not waste energy.
Charging cables
Charging cables are the lifeline of the disposable battery. These irremovable batteries will be given their electrical charge by a cord plugged into a power output, be that a plug socket or USB port. The key here is to make sure that your cable is in full working order and is the correct fit for your disposable device.
Overcharging can waste energy
Over charging your device can actually make its battery life shorter. It will take varying amounts of time to charge a device but each one will have a recommended charge time stated on the abck. Try not to exceed this; the longevity of your device depends on it.
How to handle your removable batteries
Removable batteries in regulated mods usually come in the form of 18650 batteries and tend to be the more economical choice than disposables. When the battery life of the removable battery finishes, you can replace it with a new one.
Battery Amps
Check the power outage of your battery and make sure that it correlates with your device. If you don’t adhere to this and Ohms law correctly, you may end up shorting your device and even causing a fire. On top of this, make sure you are actually using the correct batteries, whether that be ICR, IMR or LiPo.
How does your battery charge?
Check the requirements of your vape battery. Some will allow you to charge whilst vaping, whilst others will only allow the battery to be charged independently of the device.
Mechanical Mods
Mechanical Mods give you the freedom to vape the way you want to, giving you flexibility in the cloud and taste of your vape e juice.
Air hole efficiency
If your air hole doesn’t work properly, the mod will fill up with noxious gases. You can test the usability of this important feature by blowing the mod from the connection end after removing its batteries
Firing button
The firing button must have a lock mechanism. If it doesn’t, devices have known to overheat due to firing too long and explode. This is especially alarming if the device is kept in your pocket.
Coil resistance
With coil building power, comes coil building responsibility. Make sure the coil resistance is as it should be as if it isn’t your device could short out and break altogether.