Features of chargers for electronic cigarettes
Converting vapor requires a large amount of energy, so a charger for an electronic cigarette should be at hand for every user. There are various chargers, as well as smoking devices themselves.
If we classify steam generators by shape, then there are three types:
- Classic - “STICK”, cone shape.
- Boxmod is a convenient box shape.
- Exclusive - individual design.
For smokers, functionality is important. There are four types of ES:
- Set for beginners - without additional functions.
- Battery mods are identical to the box mod model - they are equipped with removable batteries. These devices must come with a cord with a micro-USB connector.
- A mod with a thermal control function - in this case, adjusting the steam temperature requires frequent charging of the battery.
- Mechanical mod - without protective functions. Improper use or defective equipment causes explosion and fire of the device.
How to charge correctly
For the long-term and stable service of each e-cigarette battery, the first charge is important, in which two rules must be taken into account:
- We charge until a full cycle.
- We wait a few more hours while the battery charges.
During subsequent charging cycles, avoid common mistakes:
- do not charge the gadget throughout the night - this will cause the battery to deteriorate much earlier;
- turn off charging immediately after the corresponding signal appears;
- During long breaks in use, disconnect the unit from the atomizer.
Types of chargers
Chargers for electronic cigarettes are classified according to a number of criteria: battery power, functionality and high cost of the gadget itself. Sometimes a vape charger influences the choice when purchasing an ES.
USB
The battery packs have a micro-USB port that allows you to connect the device to a tablet or computer for charging. For charging from the mains or in the car, an adapter and cord of the appropriate type are provided.
Universal
If abundant vaporization occurs, recharging is required more often. A universal device that is compatible with 18350, 16650, 18650 batteries is suitable here. In some cases, it can charge players and mobile phones.
Portable charging cases
The cigarette case charger has a built-in battery and looks like a smartphone. The case ensures safety during movement and is designed for vapor generators similar to ordinary cigarettes.
Powerbank
This type of charging saves you if there is no outlet or other power source nearby. It is suitable for more expensive devices.
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To understand how batteries are charged, you need to read the instructions that come with all brands of electronic cigarettes.
Is it worth saving on a charger?
If you want to extend battery life, the answer to this question is no.
When it is not possible to purchase an original device, you can use the homemade charging option. But frequent use will shorten the life of the battery of the electronic device.
Homemade charger
Such charging is made from improvised means and requires several elements: batteries (3 pcs.) and a resistor (with a resistance of up to 5 ohms). It is necessary to connect all the elements, connect it to the device and put it on charge.
With different types and methods of recharging, it is important to remember that any electronic cigarette has its own recommendations. And using a tablet or phone charger can damage your device.
How to recharge the battery
Powering the battery in any way should proceed as follows. The evaporator thread and component parts unscrew. The battery is connected to the selected charger. The adapter is connected to the network, and the indicator should change color to indicate that charging has started. When the battery is charged, the indicator's blinking frequency will change.
Regardless of which option you use to charge the battery of your ES, you must follow certain rules. They will increase the life of your battery.
It should be taken into account that connecting the battery to the network for a long time negatively affects its operation. Here are the main recommendations to follow:
- Do not leave the battery charging overnight;
- Keep the battery away from areas of high humidity;
- Charge the battery until the end of the full cycle, because frequent charging damages the battery itself;
- If the ES is not in use, disconnect the battery from it and store separately.
- It is preferable to choose models with replaceable power supplies. It’s more convenient: thanks to this feature, you can always have a spare charged battery with you.
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When the electronic cigarette is discharged and there is no charger, the question arises of how to charge the electronic cigarette without charging at home. This can be done and there are even several ways using available tools.
How to charge and vape at the same time
To be able to charge a vape and vape at the same time, the device must be equipped with a Pass-through function; you can find out about this from the specification of the electronic cigarette. The function is implemented as follows:
- the vape connects to a PC or adapter via micro-USB;
- the device turns on;
- current begins to flow directly to the evaporator, providing a stable voltage of 3.7 V and maximum evaporation power.
The advantage of this type of vaping is that the vapor will be as thick as possible, regardless of the battery charge level. This is only possible when using middle-class devices.
About charging methods
The battery is the most important part of the vape device, because it is thanks to it that your electronic cigarette works and creates steam! Proper use of the battery will extend its life and provide maximum comfort during daily use. To understand how to charge your device, you first need to understand what types of charging exist for modern electronic cigarettes.
There are only three main types:
- Charging via central 510 connector.
- Charge via micro-USB connector.
- Charging batteries in a separate charger.
To identify the pros and cons of each type of charging, let's look at each of them in more detail.
A few nuances
Usually an electronic cigarette with charging is already sold. If you are purchasing a used product, then in this case the charging device can be purchased at specialized retail outlets.
Buy only a charger that fully meets all the manufacturer’s requirements, otherwise you risk damaging the device.
If the vaping unit has already been used, then you can charge it without special preliminary discharge; you do not need to wait for a certain charging time; the duration will depend only on the device itself and the type of battery. You should not charge the device for longer than the allotted time, this will not lead to anything good.
The time for complete charging and discharging, as well as the process itself, may differ, because any technique is individual, although it may be similar to each other.
That is why, before using it for the first time, do not be lazy to get the instructions and study them carefully. This approach can insure you against many problems and breakdowns!
What if I don't have a charger?
It also happens that your device suddenly runs out of charge, but you don’t have a charger with you. In this case, there are several options:
– Carry a microUSB cable with you if your vape device has a corresponding connector. The modern world is filled with various gadgets with a USB socket, and if you have a cable with you, you can connect to any device that has a voltage release function. Remember that the charging current should not exceed 1 Ampere! – If you use a mechanical mod, then in such a situation there is only one way out - to carry an additional battery with you, preferably several at once, since mechanical mods consume a large amount of energy.
We strongly DO NOT recommend that you use “makeshift” methods of charging the battery (various terminals, wires connected to other power sources). Without special knowledge, you risk damaging your battery or, worse, causing great harm to your health. It is always better to use safe ways to replenish battery energy - special chargers.
The indicator blinks, the device does not turn on
If you notice that the electronic cigarette is blinking, but the device itself does not function (i.e. you cannot smoke with it), then there may be several reasons for this
If the indicator lights up, but you cannot use the device, you need to pay attention to the following:
- The e-cigarette battery is faulty. A sign of this is a sharp decrease in the amount of steam. This means that the battery has reached the end of its service life or has broken down due to improper use.
- Short circuit. Its presence is indicated by the indicator blinking three times. It is necessary to disassemble the device and find the location of the short circuit.
- Contacts have been sent. To troubleshoot the problem, you also need to disassemble the device and carefully inspect the areas where the wires are connected. If oxidation spots are found, they need to be cleaned. If there are no oxides, you should try to bend the wiring. A large needle is used for this.
- The board is broken. If the board was immediately defective, it quickly breaks. In this situation, if the warranty period has not expired, it is better to exchange the vape for a new one.
Signs by which you can understand that the device needs to be charged:
– if the charge is poor, it becomes difficult to take a full puff, and you need to apply more force than usual;
– if the electronic cigarette begins to leak (this happens because insufficient energy is supplied to the coil that evaporates the liquid, and it does not have time to evaporate all the supplied liquid);
– when you notice that the electronic cigarette has begun to produce significantly less vapor, or has stopped evaporating it completely;
– a signal of weakened charging is the blinking of the LED on the tip of the electronic cigarette, which simulates burning when inhaling. Some models have displays that display information about a low charge;
– change in the aroma and taste of the steam (a hint of burning may appear in the smell, the taste disappears completely or is greatly reduced).
It is very difficult to establish the exact time intervals at which charging should be done. It depends on how many times you used the vape and for what duration, and how much the e-cigarette was charged the last time is also of great importance. In order for the device to function properly for a long time, it is necessary to prevent the battery from being completely discharged.
An electronic cigarette has a difference in battery capacity, and it must be selected based on the number of cigarettes smoked per day. Depending on the capacity of your battery, charging time will vary. Large galvanic cells take about five hours to charge, while small ones only need two.
How to charge an electronic device without a power supply
Via USB cable.
A common way to charge an electronic cigarette is to use a USB cable that powers the battery from a regular computer. To do this, before connecting, you need to disconnect the atomizer from the entire device and connect it via wire to a computer USB connector.
Homemade charger.
In cases where it is not possible to charge the device via a USB cable, a homemade device is used. To make it you will need 3 AA batteries, a resistor with a resistance of 5 to 10 Ohms, insulating tape to protect the contacts, a screwdriver and a utility knife.
The batteries must be connected in series and connected to the device using a 5 to 10 Ohm resistor. All contacts must be reliably insulated. This charging method can significantly reduce the life of your battery.
The battery can be charged from the power supply of a regular mobile phone. With this method, only one main rule must be observed - charging must be designed for 3.7 V.
We found out how to charge the ES correctly using a power supply. Rechargeable batteries are easier to charge. They can be charged using:
- charger included (nothing complicated here: just plug it into the network and charge for the required time);
- USB adapter (connect it to both the device and the computer at the same time. At the same time, disconnect the evaporator. If the model is equipped with a hole for mini USB, then charging is possible from the network. In this case, it will take more time to fully charge the battery, and the cost will increase );
- adapter from the phone (phone adapter must be 3.7 V);
- homemade device.
Summary:
Charging via the 510 connector is an outdated scheme that will inevitably leave the vaping world in the very near future. The most universal way is to charge the batteries inside the mod via a USB connector. This system is used on almost all “pen-style” electronics and box mods with one 18650 battery. External charging provides longer service life, faster charging speed, and safety. It is better to charge batteries of all mods with a power of 150-200 Watts in special chargers.
Always refer to the manufacturer's official instructions before charging your e-cigarette. This is the key to your safety and long service life of the vape device.
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Common problems with various models
As a rule, devices shipped only from the factory have some charge in the battery, but hardly more than half of the capacity. Before charging your vape for the first time, you should completely discharge it.
You won’t be able to quickly charge an electronic device right away. The process of first recharging the battery should take 2-3 times longer than usual. And even if the indicator notifies you that the battery is charged, you should keep the device connected to the mains for at least 8 hours for the first time.
Next, we will give examples of common faults in popular ES models and methods for solving them.
These models have power buttons on the body.
If the cigarette still does not turn on, then try charging it by assembling the circuit in a slightly different way. First connect the charger to the battery, and then connect everything together to the network. In most cases this works.
eVik mod doesn't work
Most likely it is simply blocked. In this case, the actions are the same as with eGo electronic cigarettes - press the button on the device body 5 times.
Monitoring the charge level during operation
In most cases, when the battery charge of the device drops to 13%, the electronic smoking device alerts the user of this condition by blinking the LED element. Methods for such information will depend on the device model. For example, in a number of models the indicator will give a tenfold light signal.
In cigarettes with a display, such information is displayed on the screen. In this case, the remaining charge is shown as a percentage.
How to charge your vape for the first time
If you follow simple rules from the first day of operation, then your electronic cigarette will serve faithfully for as long as possible. The battery is a key functional element of each mod, so recharging it requires special attention, especially if it is done for the first time.
The first charging session usually lasts at least 8 hours, and to 100% charge more powerful devices sometimes it takes a whole day
Important: the entire battery capacity must be filled with power - only in this case will it be guaranteed to work without failures. The following sessions usually last 1-2 hours - this is enough for active use of the device
Experts recommend following these recommendations during the first recharge:
- The battery supply should be completely depleted - the LED lights stop lighting and the cigarette does not turn on.
- Connect the gadget to the power source as shown in the instructions (it comes with the e-cigarette).
- Do not rush to disconnect the device from the power supply after the message that it is fully charged - wait another 2-3 hours.
- Do 3 similar “runs” of the battery (full discharge/charge) at the very beginning of operation.
DIY charger
Another option to charge the battery is a power supply made at home. If you still decide to charge the ES manually, keep in mind that it will significantly reduce the life of the power source. Owners should take into account that the battery is designed for up to 800 full charge cycles. This value depends on the manufacturer and model. To work you will need:
- 3 connected AA batteries;
- resistor 5-10 Ohm;
- electrical tape for contacts;
- stationery knife;
- screwdriver.
Causes and solutions
Any device has an instruction manual - first you should study it. You also need to determine what signals your e-cigarette battery provides. Usually, in case of low battery, the indicator in the form of a diode light bulb blinks constantly.
In order to charge, you need to remove the top part of the electronic device and screw the charging cord into its bottom part. If there is an indicator on the charger as well as on the battery, both should light up. This means everything is connected and charging is correct.
The indicators of most batteries tend to signal the end of the charging process - they either change color or go out. How long does it take to charge an electronic cigarette? The time for recharging can range from 1 to 3 hours - it all depends on the battery capacity. The larger it is, the longer it takes.
If the battery fails, its service life has expired - it should be disposed of immediately and under no circumstances be used in the future. On average, one battery can withstand up to 1000 full charges.
When you purchase a new electronic cigarette, remember that the first charge is extremely important and affects the further operation of the device - the power and duration of the battery charge. Below you can familiarize yourself with this nuance.
How long does the charging process take?
The time required to charge the battery depends entirely on the battery capacity and the current output from the charger.
If you want to use a charging unit from another cigarette, then determining the recharging time is quite easy if you know the special formula T = 1.4 C/I, where:
- T – time interval in hours during which the battery is fully charged;
- 1.4 – the established coefficient, determined from the average values of the charging efficiency, is used to correct the data;
- C – battery capacity, information about which can be clarified in the operating instructions;
- I – the value of the current supplied by the element for charging.
These data are specified on the labeling.
Battery capacity
Models have different battery capacities. The smoker needs to decide on his needs. If a person smoked a pack of regular cigarettes a day, then a battery with a capacity of 220 mAh will not be enough for him even for a day. And 650 mAh or more when fully charged will be enough for several days of use. Depending on this, the charging duration will vary in time: for devices with a small-volume battery, the charging duration should be only 1-2 hours, the version with a large-volume battery takes 5 or more hours to charge.
To make it more clear, you can express the battery capacity in the number of puffs:
- 220 mAh = 220 pulls = 12 regular tobacco products;
- 350 mAh = 350 drafts = 20 regular tobacco products;
- 650 mAh = 650 pulls = 35 regular tobacco products;
- 900 mAh = 900 drafts = 50 regular tobacco products;
- 1100 mAh = 1100 pulls = 60 regular tobacco products.
However, you need to understand that high-power batteries (over 650 mAh) are a double-edged sword. On the one hand, their charge lasts for a long time, on the other hand, they take longer to charge, which is not always convenient. In addition, large batteries lose capacity over time. In general, everyone must decide for themselves.
It is recommended to carry spare batteries with you just in case to avoid unpleasant situations.
We must remember that the battery is designed for 300-500 full charge cycles (this is enough for about a year), after which it must be replaced with a new one.
DIY charger
Another option to charge the battery is a power supply made at home. If you still decide to charge the ES manually, keep in mind that it will significantly reduce the life of the power source. Owners should take into account that the battery is designed for up to 800 full charge cycles. This value depends on the manufacturer and model. To work you will need:
- 3 connected AA batteries;
- resistor 5-10 Ohm;
- electrical tape for contacts;
- stationery knife;
- screwdriver.
Precautions when using electronic cigarettes
Care and proper maintenance will significantly extend the life of your vape. To ensure that it does not overheat, deteriorate or fail prematurely, the following rules should be observed:
- The electronic device cannot be used at zero temperatures, and the manufacturer does not recommend using the vape at temperatures exceeding 45 degrees.
- Vape should not be used in high humidity. This can cause irreparable damage to the parts of the electronic cigarette and affect the performance of the battery. It is also prohibited to leave the device in direct sunlight or in an excessively heated or cooled room.
- You cannot repair your vape at home yourself. Any work on a broken device must be carried out by a specialist.
- It is forbidden to select parts for the device on a whim. Components for an electronic cigarette must be selected by a technician at a service center; often, independent replacement of parts with unsuitable ones ends in damage to the vape.
Refilling the vape as needed, regularly replacing necessary parts and following safety rules will make using the iJust 2 comfortable and extend the life of the device.
It is very important to purchase high-quality vaping devices, batteries and chargers for them. Statistics show that Chinese-made charging devices and “batteries” tend not only to fail, but also to catch fire from time to time
Take care of your safety, purchase only branded and proven devices
Statistics show that Chinese-made charging devices and “batteries” tend not only to fail, but also to catch fire from time to time. Take care of your safety, purchase only branded and proven devices.
Questions about vaping that concern readers most often
Can you vape on a plane?
You can carry a vape on an airplane both in hand luggage and in the luggage compartment. The main thing is not to smoke it on board and not to carry more electronic cigarettes and liquids than permitted. As for the number of vapes, a clear number is not stated anywhere, and mixtures for smoking should not exceed 100 ml. Both the device and its accessories must be packed in tight zip bags.
Can asthmatics vape?
After conducting many scientific experiments, we came to the conclusion that asthmatics who switched from smoking a regular cigarette to vaping significantly improved their well-being. The electronic cigarette works on the principle of an inhaler, so it reduces the manifestations of this disease.
Can children vape?
Categorically no. Vaping liquids contain many harmful substances, such as propylene glycol and diacetyl, as well as many not entirely healthy aromatic additives. Some e-liquid ingredients contain substances that are harmful to boys' sexual health. Vaping affects the psychological health of children and promotes smoking.
Is it possible to sell vapes to minors?
As for health and moral principles, smoking this device is certainly unacceptable for children and minors. From the point of view of the law, the sale of vapes to people under the legal age is not controlled or prohibited.
Is it possible to buy a vape in public places?
A fashionable smoking gadget can be purchased at almost any supermarket. It is better to do this in specialized stores so as not to buy a fake or low-quality product. But high-quality products will differ significantly in price and will not be cheap.
How long does it take to charge an electronic cigarette?
If you have properly overclocked the battery, then 2 hours will be enough to charge it. You can charge the battery as needed. For example, connecting a cigarette that you only use at home to a charger costs 10-15% more energy. And if you are planning a trip or going to a party, then even with a 50% charge, additional recharge will not hurt.
Experienced vapers are advised to always have a spare battery on hand to avoid any unforeseen situations. The price of batteries is affordable, and such “insurance” will never be superfluous.
The electronic cigarette is no longer considered a new product. Many people already have it. Although not everyone can afford such a pleasure, since the price is somewhat high. An electronic cigarette is a device that simulates smoking tobacco by releasing vapor from the mouth or nose. An electronic device may contain nicotine, which, when smoked, produces a taste sensation and the effect of real tobacco smoke. When purchasing an electronic cigarette, many are interested in the question of how long to charge it. Electronic cigarettes are developed based on traditional cigarettes.
Available in the form of cigarettes, cigars, smoking pipes, mods. At the heart of the electronic cigarette device is an evaporator (steam generator), which is often called an atomizer. In the middle of this item there is a nichrome spiral, which, when split, turns the liquid contained inside into a thick vapor similar to tobacco smoke. Modern electronic cigarettes have batteries for charging. They are small batteries. The higher the battery capacity, the longer the cigarette can work.
Battery capacity ranges from 80 mAh to 1000 mAh, some modern models contain about 3000 mAh. A new battery should charge in about four hours, with subsequent charges taking two to three hours. One battery can be charged about 300 times. An electronic cigarette is a unique device that allows you to get maximum pleasure while smoking. There is absolutely no combustion process in it. Such smoking is not harmful, since the electronic cigarette does not contain harmful substances. The electronic cigarette is very convenient and easy to use. The product is environmentally friendly and harmless. Pleasant smoking without harm to health is the dream of every smoker.
Date: October 20, 2012
How to charge a disposable e-cigarette
To do this, you will need ordinary tweezers, a syringe, a mobile phone charger, wire clamps, a tester or diode light bulb with symbols, a soldering iron and smoking liquid.
Remove the mouthpiece, then carefully remove the remaining parts of the cigarette with tweezers: battery, atomizer (clearomizer) and padding polyester with wick. Take the charging plug from under your mobile phone, cut it and solder the clamps to the wires. Next, you need to indicate the polarity of the wires from the charger. Connect the plus and minus to the wires and set the tester to measure DC voltage. Now look at the tester readings - if the device shows the presence of voltage, then the wires are connected correctly - to the “pluses” and “minuses”, respectively
If, on the contrary, the indicator is negative, then the wires are connected incorrectly. The same can be done with the LED - connect it to the charger, and plug the charger into a power outlet. If the light bulb lights up, then the poles match. Connect the charging clamps to the poles of the e-cigarette battery in accordance with the polarity. Turn on the charger, as a rule, the battery charges in about 3 hours. This is how long you need to charge your e-cigarette - in any case, the mains charging will automatically stop supplying the current. In order to pour liquid into the ES, you just need to pour it in using a syringe. Carefully put all the parts of the cigarette back together. It is ready for use again.
Of course, this method is a little problematic and requires time and sleight of hand, but the alternative to saving on cigarettes is much more attractive. And you also need to take into account how long an electronic cigarette should be charged - each device model has an individual charging time.
If you follow all the above rules, you can be convinced that it is not at all difficult to use your e-cigarette wisely and enjoy it twice as long as usual.
From our video you will learn a lot of useful information about how to charge an e-cig.
Using an adapter from your phone
The mouthpiece is taken out of the cigarette, the battery, atomizer, and wick material are carefully removed. Now take the phone charging plug, cut it off and solder the clamps. All this is connected according to the polarity of the wiring, and a constant voltage is set on the tester for measurement.
If the arrow reacts, then the connection is made correctly. The clamps are connected to the contacts of the battery device according to the appropriate polarity. After turning on such charging, the battery is charged within three hours. As a rule, such charging itself stops supplying current.
Homemade charger
Some vapers try to create homemade chargers using those elements that are at hand. But you should take into account the voltage, resistance and current indicators so that the battery does not lose its capacity during charging.
The danger of charging with homemade and counterfeit devices
The only advantage of such a charging system is the absence of additional holes and joints on the power supply housing and its compact size.
Minuses:
- The first disadvantage is the need to disassemble the device every time it is charged.
- Another disadvantage is the mandatory presence of a special charger.
- And the last drawback is the inability to use the device while charging.
Most modern electronic cigarette power sources are charged via the micro-USB connector. The convenience and versatility of this scheme are so great that it is used both on pen-style cigarettes and box mods.
Pros:
- Versatility and accessibility. Almost everyone has a cable with a micro-USB connector.
- There is no need to disassemble the device to charge it.
- On a number of devices with a micro-USB connector, there is a hovering function while charging.
The objective disadvantage of charging via USB is that not all devices powered by more than one 18650 battery cannot be adequately recharged in this way.
Most electronic boards installed in e-cigarette mods with a power of 150 watts or more are not able to cope with charging the batteries inside the device, since charging two or three 18650 batteries can overheat and burn the board.
Therefore, even if such an electronic mod has a micro-USB connector, its batteries must be charged in an external charger. Some manufacturers specifically include a clause in the instructions that says “The micro-USB connector is intended exclusively for software updates.”
External devices for recharging batteries usually operate “from a wall outlet”, since they require more voltage to charge several 18650 batteries at once. In such charging stations, special electronics are installed that fully control the process and make it as high quality as possible.
The Efest LUC V4 charger is a universal station for powering batteries of different sizes. You can install different types of batteries at the same time. The gadget is equipped with all kinds of protections that prevent unpleasant situations when charging the battery. The charger is compact in size, so it will not take up much space in your bag or on your desktop.
Pros:
- An external charger, equipped with the necessary electronics, recharges as correctly as possible, increasing the service life of the batteries.
- Externally charged batteries have the same voltage, which ensures better performance.
- If you have more than one set of batteries for your device, you can charge the batteries “in reserve.”
Minuses:
- This charging method requires an outlet, which is not always convenient.
- The devices are relatively large in size and are really inconvenient to carry around.
Mod for one battery: USB or external charging?
Devices powered by a single 18650 battery with a quick-swap battery can confuse a vaping newbie, leaving them with the question, “How exactly should the mod be charged?” In fact, there is no difficulty here. The control electronics of small vape devices with one battery are quite capable of recharging it from almost any USB and there is no need to buy an external charger.
However, if you want to vape non-stop, then to extend the life of the battery, it would certainly be better to purchase another battery and charge it externally. This is due to the fact that using the device while charging (the so-called passthrough function), although extremely convenient, somewhat reduces the life of your battery.
How to refill a vape
Before you start using it, you must properly assemble the device and purchase liquid for it. The tank for the manual has a capacity of 5.5 ml, which is exactly the volume of refill you should buy for the first time.
Before refueling, you should read the iJust 2 instructions in Russian to clearly understand the structure of the gadget. Refueling has several stages:
1. The mod must be disassembled, carefully handling the glass flask. On top of the liquid tank there are two channels into which the liquid is poured. Parts of the device can be damaged by careless handling, so all actions must be careful.
2. The evaporator (atomizer) must be disconnected from the main body of the device
To do this, turn the part clockwise and carefully remove it. If twisting is quite difficult, you should not apply force, it is better to continue to do it gradually and carefully
3. The initial errors of the vape device should be eliminated. The vaporizer of this model of electronic cigarettes has certain features of the device, as a result of which the liquid begins to burn and taste bitter when you start using it. To prevent this problem, you should find holes for pouring liquid and carefully pierce them with a thin needle. The evaporator requires at least 6 - 7 punctures in each hole. Experienced steamers advise not to start using the device without this precaution - there is a risk of damaging it even before you start using it. A vape that produces smoke and bitterness requires replacement of structural parts and investments at the very first stage of use.
4. The atomizer cotton wool must be gradually saturated drop by drop with vape refill. The steamer needs to achieve such a level of saturation of the cotton wool with liquid so that a new portion is no longer absorbed into the material. Particular attention should be paid to the mesh, side and internal holes. A larger amount of moisture will not damage the device, but a lack of liquid will give a bitter taste and burning of the material.
5 After the cotton wool is completely saturated with the dressing, you can begin the process of pouring liquid into the flask. The spout of the bottle with refill must be carefully inserted into the opening of the tank and the required amount of product must be poured. The volume of liquid filled at one time varies and cannot be accurately calculated: you can fill a few drops of the substance and fill the tank to the limit (5.5 ml). A full flask will be enough to vape until approximately the end of the vape battery charge. 6.
7. Now you need to close the tank for filling the liquid and screw on the parts removed from it. There should be no leakage from the flask, and all components of the mod must be checked for tight fit to each other. After this, you need to connect the lithium battery to the clearomizer, completing the assembly.
If the vape is working for the first time or its evaporator has been replaced, after soaking the cotton wool, you need to wait 5 - 10 minutes and try to drip a little more liquid onto it. Only after this should you continue refueling the device.
If the gadget discharges quickly
The quick discharge of the gadget is puzzling, especially for novice vapers. The reasons for this trouble may be different.
- Remember that the battery is not eternal - it tends to exhaust its life. On average, the battery is designed for 500 charge-discharge cycles. Therefore, after using your vape for a long time, you may notice that the battery drains quickly. The problem is solved by replacing the battery.
- You should also match the battery capacity to your vaping needs. This relationship can be clearly seen in the following figure.
- Soaring in the cold drains the gadget very quickly. 50-60 puffs with a battery capacity of 1100 mAh are enough for it to completely lose all energy.
- Sometimes the blinking indicator is mistaken for a signal indicating a dead battery. This often happens if the steamer takes long or sharp puffs. And since all batteries have protection against overheating, the so-called “cut-off”, after 6 seconds (on average it takes 5 seconds to tighten), it is triggered and the LED blinks. To determine whether it is indeed a “cut-off”, disconnect the atomizer from the battery and press the button again. If the blinking repeats, the battery is low.
- Also, the reason for the rapid discharge of the battery may be the high resistance of the coil in the clearomizer. Try installing a different miser with less resistance.
- If the mod is set to high power to produce a huge amount of steam, the battery will drain very quickly. It is necessary to avoid high powers, because, in addition to the rapid loss of battery energy, you will get a burning taste.
Other reasons for rapid battery discharge may be hidden in the electronic board. In this case, the gadget will have to be taken to a service center for inspection.
The vape can only be used with a charged battery. With a dead battery, the device will not be able to work. For long-term operation of the steam generator, it is necessary to properly charge the galvanic cell. Under normal conditions, the battery can be charged using a power supply. But how to charge an ES without a charger? Let's try to answer this question.
Second and subsequent battery charges
The condition for long and uninterrupted operation of an electronic cigarette is the correct choice of battery. The latter must correspond to the existing ES model. Contacts, fastenings, dimensions must match
You also need to take into account:
- Maximum current. This indicator indicates the maximum charging power. If this condition is not met, the battery may break.
- Capacity. This indicator determines the battery life without recharging. The larger the capacity, the less often you will need to charge the mod, which increases its service life.
The subsequent battery charge is no less important.
The process is carried out as follows:
- Unscrew the battery from the clearomizer;
- Connect the battery to the charger;
- Plug in the charger and check if it is charging. As mentioned above, the indicator may change color or start flashing.
How to understand that an electronic cigarette is charged - when the color on the battery indicator changes, it means the battery is fully charged. And don’t forget about the instructions, because each device has its own.
There are important points that will tell you how to properly charge an electronic cigarette so that it serves you for a long time:
- Do not leave the battery on charge all night - this will not improve the quality of its operation, but on the contrary, it will shorten its service life;
- Try to fully charge the battery whenever possible until the corresponding indicator signal appears;
- If you charge the battery very often, it will also quickly fail and stop holding a charge;
- The lower the ambient temperature and the higher the humidity, the lower the battery productivity and its shelf life;
- During periods when you do not plan to use your e-cigarette for a long time, disconnect the battery from it. This way you will protect yourself from premature repair of the entire device.
How to recharge the battery
Powering the battery in any way should proceed as follows. The evaporator thread and component parts unscrew. The battery is connected to the selected charger. The adapter is connected to the network, and the indicator should change color to indicate that charging has started. When the battery is charged, the indicator's blinking frequency will change.
Regardless of which option you use to charge the battery of your ES, you must follow certain rules. They will increase the life of your battery.
It should be taken into account that connecting the battery to the network for a long time negatively affects its operation. Here are the main recommendations to follow:
- Do not leave the battery charging overnight;
- Keep the battery away from areas of high humidity;
- Charge the battery until the end of the full cycle, because frequent charging damages the battery itself;
- If the ES is not in use, disconnect the battery from it and store separately.
- It is preferable to choose models with replaceable power supplies. It’s more convenient: thanks to this feature, you can always have a spare charged battery with you.
In this article we will look at all the questions regarding how to properly charge an electronic cigarette. Without charging, your vape device will work offline for a maximum of a day with regular use. But the batteries in an e-cigarette are somewhat different from the power sources of other devices. What is the difference? Let's figure it out.
Results
How do you know if your vape is charged? Once the battery is fully charged, the indicator light will either go off or change color.
To extend the life of your e-cigarette, there are just a few things to remember:
- If the device produces little steam, or the indicator light begins to blink, then it is worth putting your device on charge.
- It is recommended to both replenish the charge and use it completely, especially for devices with a large battery capacity.
- If this is the first recharge of the device, then it should last at least 8 hours after complete discharge.
Just three simple rules will allow you to enjoy your favorite vaping process much longer without harming your electronic cigarette.
Why turn it on and off?
Beginner vapers do not understand why an electronic cigarette should turn on. This is extra hassle: it’s much easier to vape immediately after pressing. Deactivation is important for the following reasons:
- The electronic cigarette is powered by a battery. Even if the vape is not vaping, in the activated state, energy is supplied to the connector and consumed. This risks causing the device to quickly run out. You can't do without an additional PowerBank.
- When disabled, the vape is safe. The majority of people carry electronic devices without a cover or case, in a pocket or bag. If the vape accidentally presses against something, the button will be pressed and the process of heating the coil will begin. This is fraught with burnout of the coil, overheating of the battery, explosion and burns. Turning off the vape will help avoid force majeure situations.
- A locked vape when disabled is durable and safe. Children will not be able to use it; the life of the wick and spiral lasts longer. Rewinding is by no means the easiest procedure on some mech mods.