COMMON TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR VAPE DEVICE

Most vapers realise how aggravating it is when something goes wrong with their electronic cigarette. Although vaping devices are made to last, it's common for them to break down due to normal wear and tear. If you're the owner of a vape device, this is for you.

Here are some answers to some of the most common problems with your electronic cigarette or vape device.

TASTE PROBLEMS

If the smoke from your device begins to taste strange, there may be a problem with the device. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions by users:

WHY DOES THE TASTE OF MY VAPE FEEL BURNT?

Here's what can be causing your vape device to have a burnt flavour:

The atomizer head is broken.

The atomizer head is unclean.

Vaping too soon after filling the tank

Too high a variable voltage setting

WHY DOES MY VAPE DEVICE HAVE A STRONG TASTE?

If your vape tastes bad, it could be due to one of the causes given above, or the flavour of vape juice you use in the tank. If you didn't clean your tank thoroughly before adding a fresh flavour of vape juice, the flavours may have mingled, leaving an unpleasant taste.

WHAT IS CAUSING MY VAPE JUICE TO TURN BROWN?

The oxidation process that occurs when nicotine is exposed to oxygen can cause vape juice to turn brown. The liquid darkens as a result of the chemical reaction.

Over time, light and heat can discolour the vape liquid. Interactions with light, oxygen, or heat might cause your vape juice to turn brown because nicotine is a highly reactive molecule.

However, this does not always imply that the vape juice has gone bad. Because the colour change is merely cosmetic, the vape liquid should continue to function normally.

ISSUES WITH THE DEVICE

Aside from taste problems, your device's electrical components may be affected by a variety of issues.

Here are a few of the most typical gadget issues that vape users face:

WHY DOES MY VAPE DEVICE TURN ON AND OFF THREE TIMES?

Certain vape gadgets flash three times to indicate a short circuit or low battery. Short circuit protection is built into most vape batteries, which means that if there is a short and you hit the power button or continue inhaling, it will blink three times. If this occurs, make sure the battery is in good working order or seek assistance from the brand's support team.

The battery is most likely to blame if the LED blinks three times without the tank connected. If it just blinks when connected to the tank, the coil may have a bad connection. Make sure the connection between the tank and the battery is clean and secure to resolve the issue. If this doesn't work, try replacing the battery with a different tank or coil.

If the problem persists, your tank/coil may need to be replaced. If it doesn't work, you'll need to get a new battery.

The LED lights on some vape products, like as the RELX Classic, work in a different way.

WHY IS MY VAPE DEVICE LEAKING OR SPITTING?

Excess vape liquid in the coil bursts out the coil into the user's mouth, causing vape devices to spit. Spitting vapes are easily identifiable because the liquid is spat back into the user's mouth, leaving a foul taste.

Spit-back indicates that the coils have been inundated with vape juice. When you forget how much vape juice is in the reservoir or the heating coil is damaged, it can leak. The simplest solution is to raise the temperature or wattage briefly until the flooding stops and you return to your normal vaping temperature.

Never exceed the wattage values advised by the manufacturer in the instruction booklet.

WHAT CAUSES THE POPPING SOUNDS IN MY VAPE?

It's very natural for your vape device to make a crackling sound. When vape liquid is heated and evaporated, it emits this sound. The volume is proportional to the atomizer's wattage and resistance: the higher the wattage, the louder the crackling sound. You're safe as long as the vapour doesn't taste scorched.

A popping sound, on the other hand, might be caused by a variety of factors. When a vape coil becomes saturated, vapour builds on the coil and is driven up through the liquid pool. The amount of sweetness in the e-liquid could also be causing the popping sound. It's almost always due to a problem with the product's quality. When sugars are heated, the vape creates a popping sound.

Reduce your wattage or switch to a higher-quality e-liquid to remedy this. The popping sounds won't be an issue if you use a closed system vape device like the RELX Infinity because it's protected by leak-resistant technology.

WHY DOESN'T MY VAPE MAKE SMOKE?

Your vape isn't creating vapour for one of four reasons:

 A discharged battery

Coil of an atomizer that is not wet

The atomizer has been flooded.

A bad electrical connection between the atomizer and the electronic cigarette

When you detect a shortage of vapour, the first thing you should do is make sure the battery is fully charged. If your e-cigarette or mod has an inbuilt lithium-ion battery, it should notify you when the battery is running low. If you're using a mechanical mod, you'll need to use a metre to correctly gauge your battery's voltage.

The next step is to double-check your atomizer for sufficient e-liquid. On the other hand, there could be too much liquid, resulting in overflowing of the atomizer. Pre-filled cartridges and cartomizers are sometimes over-filled, resulting in a flooded atomizer.

WHY DOESN'T MY VAPE CARTRIDGE WORK?

Oil may have clogged the holes in your cartridge. Try using a hairdryer on the lowest setting to reheat the cartridge. Warm the oil by rubbing it between your palms to make it runnier.

You can also gently clear the hole with a toothpick or a safety pin. Blocked airflow is the cause of clogged cartridges. The viscosity of each concentrate or oil varies. When oils are subjected to temperature, pressure, or sunlight, the thickness of the liquid might change, resulting in blockage.

This is frequently the case with open pod systems. In general, the closed pod system does a good job of preventing congestion.

HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR VAPE DEVICE

You must clean and maintain your vape device on a regular basis to ensure that it remains in good working order. Here are some pointers to keep your vape from breaking down.

EXTREME TEMPERATURES SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO CARTRIDGES.

Leaving your e-cig or vape device in the car or exposing it to extreme heat can cause the oil to become runny, resulting in a leaking cartridge.

It's the equivalent of leaving a Chapstick in the car. To avoid a leaking mess, keep your vape device at a suitable temperature.

AVOID ELEVATION CHANGES AT ALL COSTS.

Vape users are known to bring their e-cigs with them wherever they go, such as to the beach or the mountains.

If you're going to do this, attempt to keep your vape device in a temperature-controlled environment or case to avoid leaking or other issues.

STORE IT IN A CASE.

Many vape users forget to get a case for their device. Keep your vaporizer in a robust protective case to keep it looking new.

It's simple to discover a case that is both compact and suitable for travel. Some cases also allow you to puff without taking the device out of the case.

ENSURE THAT IT IS COMPLETELY CHARGED.

When using your vape device, a dead or low battery can cause issues. If the light on your device is flashing red or blinking, connect the device battery to the charger and plug it into a USB port as soon as possible to recharge the battery.

Your device's light should turn on so you can keep track of its charge. Your battery is fully charged when the charger glows green or turns off.

E-CIGARETTE CLEANING

You must first grasp the components of your e-cigarette before you can learn how to clean it:

The tank, often known as a pod, is the portion of the device that holds the e-liquid. It is a single unit with the atomizer. The pod is used in a vape device with a closed pod system that is not refillable.

The coil is the heating device that converts the e-liquid to vapour.

Battery: The device's power source is the battery. Models differ in terms of voltage and temperature control.

Fill a bowl halfway with warm water to clean your vape tank. Remove the tank from the mod and discard any e-liquid that remains. Remove the tank's components and set them in the bowl. The pieces should be washed until they are clean. If the pieces are particularly filthy, you can apply dish soap.

Then, using a paper towel, dry each component. After that, let them air dry for another 10 to 15 minutes before putting them back together. Coils, unfortunately, cannot be cleansed. It may be time to change the coil if it is black, discoloured, or crusty.

Remove the tank, discard the remaining e-liquid, unscrew the coil by twisting it counter-clockwise, and then screw in the new coil. Make sure it's firmly attached to the device.

Cleaning will be considerably easier for those vape devices with closed systems. Simply keep the mouthpiece free of pollution and keep the appearance clean.

FINAL CONCLUSIONS

Even while the vape device is a long-lasting device, it is nonetheless prone to regular wear and tear. You may avoid problems by cleaning and maintaining your e-cigarette on a regular basis. Make sure you look after all of the components and keep your equipment in a safe, temperature-controlled location.

If you're sick of cleaning products, it might be time to move from an open to a closed system vape device.

Check out some of these remedies for frequent vape troubles if you're having issues with your e-cig.