How to Get the Most out of Your Disposable Nicotine Vaporizer: Proper Maintenance and Charging Practices

Disposable nicotine vapor devices commonly referred to as “vapes”, “disposables”, or “dispos” come in a variety of styles and sizes. Some contain smaller amounts of eliquid and are not rechargeable, while others contain larger amounts of eliquid and are rechargeable.

Properly maintaining your disposable vapor device to get the most out of it is pretty simple. It really just boils down to storing it in a cool, dry place and not over charging it. We will cover both in this blog.

Disposables are Temperature Sensitive - Store in a Cool, Dry Place

Avoid keeping your disposable in extreme heat or cold for extended periods of time. Prolonged heat can potentially cause your device to become leaky. Prolonged cold can kill your battery. If you find your disposable, for example, in a hot car - let it cool down before using it. Likewise, if it becomes extremely cold, let it warm up before using it.

Proper Charging Practices for Disposable Nicotine Vaporizers

Use the Right Charging Cable

When it comes to rechargeable disposables, using the right charging cable is imperative to avoiding issues. Most rechargeable devices are Type-C - which is the same charge port for many electronics such as cell phones. However, charging cables for electronics typically have a higher current output than what is suitable for these small batteries. Therefore, using a low current charging cable will ensure your device does not become over charged.

If a charging cable is too powerful, you risk shorting out your battery or overcharging your battery which can result in a burnt taste.

Compatible charging cables are available on our website here. You can also add a charging cable to your purchase of any disposable device at the point of purchase by clicking the box labeled “add charging cable”.

Don’t Leave the Device on a Charger for Prolonged Time Periods

Most rechargeable disposable nicotine vaporizers only take around 20 minutes to become fully charged after the battery dies. Removing your device from the charger immediately upon becoming fully charged will avoid overcharging the unit - which can result in a burnt taste. If you accidentally leave your device on a charger for too long and end up with a burned taste, it will eventually go away as the battery power level decreases.

If the only charger you have handy is a high output charger, just limit charge time to 10 minutes and pull it off right away to avoid issues.

Another issue that can arise from leaving your device on a charger for too long, is overheating. Devices that are allowed to get too hot for too long become prone to leaking.

Troubleshooting Your Disposable Nicotine Vaporizer - FAQ’s

Q: Why is my new disposable vape not working?

A: If you just purchased your disposable, took it out of the box, and it is not hitting, check to make sure you have removed any plugs in the mouth piece or tape over the charging port.

If all packaging has been removed and it is still not hitting, try plugging it into a charger for 15-20 minutes. If that renders no result, you may have a dud. Dud devices aren’t common, but do happen from time to time.

If your device is not new, and has been used for a while, reasons for it not to be working may include water damage, impact damage (like falling or dropping), circuit short (from overcharging or leaking), or it just may be empty.

Q: Why is my vape continuing to fire after I hit it?

A: If the eliquid within the disposable leaks into the circuitry, it can become sticky and mess with the draw-activated switch inside. When you inhale, a switch is activated - when you stop inhaling, the switch deactivates. If the eliquid has leaked out into the switch area, this can result in the switch becoming sticky and remaining ‘switched-on’ after you stop inhaling. If this happens, your device will continue to fire after you hit it.

To remedy this, simply blow into the mouthpiece to force the switch into the ‘OFF’ position.

To prevent this issue, keep your device away from prolonged exposure to heat.

Q: Why does my disposable vape taste burnt?

A: The most common reasons for a disposable tasting burnt is due to the device being empty or due to the device becoming overcharged. Follow the instructions for proper chagrin in this blog to avoid overcharging your device.