What to do if the electronic cigarette does not charge

For many people, vaping has become a familiar part of everyday life. Therefore, when it fails, the usual rhythm of life is disrupted and everything falls out of hand. A common cause of electronic cigarette failure is a non-charging battery . In order to understand the causes of malfunctions in a vape, you need to know its structure and principle of operation.

When does your e-cigarette need recharging?

If the battery charge in the device drops to 30%, the LED sensor starts blinking.

The method of signaling depends on the type of vape:

• there are models in which data on the battery charge level appears on the display;
• There are devices that transmit information only using a flashing indicator.

Certain signs allow you to understand that the battery has run down to a critical level:

• the volume of steam produced is greatly reduced (or its production stops completely);
• puffing becomes difficult (the effort when inhaling vapor increases significantly);
• the gadget begins to leak (the evaporation of the smoking solution from the wick slows down because the coil receives a small amount of energy).

Charging time and power supply power

When choosing an e-cigarette, manufacturers recommend focusing on your needs for smoking conventional tobacco products.

The recharging time of steam generators is primarily determined by the capacity of the installed battery pack and the amperage of the charger. Information about charging time is usually indicated in the manufacturer's instructions.

Chargers from Efest have good current output, which means your batteries are charged in a shorter period of time:

Charger Efest LUC V2

- a product from a Chinese brand that is famous for the high quality of its products. The new product will delight you with excellent assembly and practicality. There is an informative display on the block, which displays the information necessary for the vaper. The charger charges 18650, 26650 batteries and batteries of other formats.

Charging Efest LUC V4

Designed to power 18650/26650 batteries. The unit supports simultaneous charging of two or four batteries depending on their format. The product is made of durable materials and equipped with protection that makes the process of powering the elements as safe as possible.

Each steam generator is equipped with a special indicator. In budget models it is built into the power button; more expensive devices display this information on the display. When the battery level is low, the indicator will flash. Some modifications begin to produce little steam.

Over time, the working life of any battery cell decreases. The average energy storage device is designed for 500 recharging cycles. It then becomes unusable and requires replacement. Active vapers always stock up on a few extra batteries.

Why does the electronic cigarette not charge?

If there is a problem with charging your gadget, you should not get rid of it immediately. There are several simple ways to quickly fix the problem.

The device stops charging for the following reasons:

• no contact;
• a short circuit has occurred;
• the service life has expired;
• damage has occurred in the board;
• contacts are clogged;
• The charger or adapter does not work;
• The device was blocked.

Contact lost

The vape fails if the contact connecting the battery and the atomizer falls in. To detect a malfunction, unscrew the battery and inspect the connections of the wires.

Contacts are clogged

In order for the electronic cigarette to work properly, you should periodically examine and clean the contacts. Prevention is carried out once a week.

Short circuit

The gadget stops working after a short circuit. The malfunction occurs when the smoking solution leaks into the battery niche.

The board is damaged

Often the board burns out due to moisture entering the battery socket. The cause of the problem can also be a manufacturing defect.

Expiration date

The battery in an electronic cigarette is designed for a certain number of recharges. A battery that has reached its limit will fail. The battery becomes unusable after 500-800 charges.

Battery charging time

The time it takes for the battery to reach full charge directly depends on the capacity of the battery and the current that the charger can provide at the output . If you want to use a power supply from another device or its homemade analogue, then calculating the charging time is very simple. For this there is a formula T = 1.4 C/I, where:

• T is the time in hours during which the battery needs to be charged;
• 1.4 – coefficient, calculated from the average charging efficiency and used for correction;
• C – battery capacity in mAh (milliamps per hour), which can be found in the instructions for the gadget or mod;
• I – charger current.

To find out the latest indicator, look at the markings on the charger. Opposite the word “output” a value will be written, for example, 500 mA.

For example, your vape has a 900 mAh battery, and the charger is capable of delivering 500 mA. If we substitute this data into the formula, we get: T= 1.4 * 900 / 500 = 2.52. Thus, it will take about 3 hours to charge a 900 mAh battery.

All these calculations will be useful to you if you are using a vape, the design of which does not provide for indication and automatic shutdown of the charging process when the battery reaches full capacity. Basically, when you put your e-cigarette on charge, the light on the power button will light up. Depending on the model of the gadget, it may emit a red glow during the charging process, and a green glow after it is complete. Also, the indicator can light up in one color, and after the battery has been charged, it can simply turn off.

What to do if your e-cigarette battery does not charge

When the electronic cigarette stops charging, perform the following steps:

1. Check the functionality of the charger. Connect the device to a working USB cable.
2. Remove the blocking. The electronic cigarette will start working after pressing the special button 5 times.
3. Charge a dead battery. The device will turn on no earlier than 15 minutes after connecting to the power supply.
4. Check contacts. The gadget is unscrewed; if the contacts have come loose, they are corrected with a needle. Carefully assemble the device.
5. Clean contacts. Wipe the metal plates with a cotton swab moistened with alcohol. Remove the accumulation of dirt with a needle in hard-to-reach areas.
6. Check the expiration date of the battery. The battery, which has served its allotted time, is replaced with a new element.

How to charge a gadget without a charger

Sometimes a situation arises when the power supply of your electronic cigarette, for example, Ego-T or evod x9 - x6, fails, or you ordered an electronic cigarette via the Internet, and the gadget arrived without charging. In this case, you can quickly make a temporary charger. To do this, you will need a regular USB cable that connects to a computer or laptop, after a little modification.

1. It is necessary to cut the end of the cable and strip the top insulation. Next, find the red and black wires, then strip their ends (you can solder them). Remember, the red wire is “+” and the black wire is “-”.
2. Take a small piece of paper and make something out of it in the form of a plug, into the center of which insert the positive contact so that it protrudes about 3 mm from the bottom. To prevent the cork from unwinding, wrap it on top with electrical tape.
3. Disconnect the clearomizer from the battery. If you look at the charging connection location, you can see the central contact. It is to this that the “+” should be connected, and the “-” to the body.
4. Insert the plug into the hole in the battery pack so that the end of the wire (red) touches the center contact of the battery. The negative wire can be secured to the body using an alligator clip or using a regular clothespin.
5. Connect the cable to the USB port of your computer. If the process of energy accumulation has begun, it means you did everything right.

But first, look at the instructions for your vape. Namely, what voltage and current is the cigarette battery designed for. If the instructions say that the input voltage is 3.7 V, then you cannot charge the battery from the USB port, since it gives an output of 5 V and 500 mA. In this case, you can use an old phone charger with an output voltage of 3.7 V and a current of no more than 1 A.

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But still better than a homemade one, there will be an adapter bought in China at a price of only 56 rubles.

The adapter connects to the USB port of a PC or laptop or to a network adapter whose parameters are 5.0V - 500mAh.

If you purchase an AC adapter, the vape can be charged from an outlet.

Why does the device discharge quickly?

Instantaneous discharge of an electronic cigarette is not uncommon.
If this problem occurs, you first need to make sure that the battery is not blocked. If after pressing the button 5 times, the gadget does not start working, then it needs to be connected to the power supply. Rapid discharge of an electronic cigarette is caused by:

1. Frequent use of the gadget.
2. Battery power. The discharge rate is affected by the battery capacity. When purchasing a vape, you need to check its capabilities. For those who smoke a little and for a short time during a session, electronic cigarettes with a capacity of 180 mAh are suitable. For intensive use, purchase devices with a 360 mAh battery. Low-power gadgets are thin and elegant. Women prefer to use them.
3. Violation of operation. Incorrect use of electronic cigarettes immediately after purchase leads to rapid battery discharge. Device malfunctions occur if the user recharges the gadget without waiting for the battery to be completely discharged. The device should be connected to the power supply when the battery is completely drained. This procedure must be performed 3 times. In this case, the gadget is removed from charging after a signal sounds indicating the completion of the process.
4. Environmental conditions. The batteries of electronic cigarettes are instantly discharged at low temperatures. The devices are not recommended for frequent use in the cold. When used in such conditions, battery life will be significantly reduced.
5. Smoking process. When drawing in vapor, simultaneously press the button and puff. This is a prerequisite to extend the use of an electronic cigarette. Advanced owners are advised to release the button 2-3 seconds before completing the tightening. At this point, a sufficient volume of vapor has been generated for inhalation. The smoking process is comfortable, and the battery power is consumed economically.

The operation of the electronic cigarette will not be disrupted, the parts of the gadget will not be damaged if you use the original device (included with the vape) for recharging. The device lasts a long time if the owner charges it correctly, keeps the battery clean, and does not allow smoking liquid to leak into the battery socket.

Battery and its characteristics

The battery of an electronic cigarette is the most important part of the device. The most common type of battery used in such devices is the 18650 battery.

You should focus on such characteristics as current, voltage, volume. Many people think that the higher the performance, the better, but this is not true (high current output is not always useful). The electrical circuit closes after you press the vape button, the coil begins to heat up, and the main thing is that it is the coil that heats up, not the battery.

How to avoid problems with charging IQOS?

It is much easier to avoid breakdowns than to look for a solution to the problem of why IQOS does not charge. It is enough to follow a number of simple rules:

1. Avoid physical harm;
2. Clean the heater in a timely manner using the appropriate function or using the supplied brush;
3. Do not operate IQOS at temperatures exceeding +5 – +35° C;
4. Avoid direct contact with water;
5. Do not charge the case with the holder inside.

Any technique requires careful handling. However, even if you adhere to all operating rules, breakdowns due to manufacturing defects and force majeure are not excluded. If this occurs, contact a specialist for repairs. You should not try to open the device to troubleshoot it yourself. Such actions may result in irreparable damage and void the warranty.

The indicator blinks, the device does not turn on

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.

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