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Vape products have come a long way since the first commercially successful e-cigarette created in 2003.[1]Now, they come in different styles, colors, and flavors. You can find vapes with nicotine, CBD, or THC which can offer therapeutic effects, according to our interview with founder and Medical Director of the Center for Medical Cannabis Education, Dr. Jamie Corroon. No matter your reasoning for vaping, the last thing you want is a brand new disposable vape that doesn’t work. With the help of Dr. Corroon, we'll guide you through quick fixes, common problems, how vaping works, and more.
Things You Should Know
- If your brand new disposable vape isn’t working, recharge your device, inspect its mouthpiece, e-liquid levels, and airflow.
- Faulty disposable vapes can be a result of manufacturing errors. This includes improper builds, leaks, or dead batteries. In this case, they should be returned to the seller or manufacturer.
- When purchasing a new vape, turn to licensed shops or dispensaries who promote safety and high-quality products.
Steps
Fixing a Broken Vape
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Charge your device. While an obvious choice, not all technology products come fully charged. For a rechargeable disposable vape plug it into the nearest outlet for 10 to 15 minutes before testing. Look for a still or flashing LED light to know when the device is charged.
Examine e-liquid levels. Test your disposable vape by inhaling. Look for a burnt or harsh taste. If that’s the case, this is the result of chain vaping, lack of e-liquid or juice, or a faulty device.[2]- Chain vaping, like chain smoking, refers to the action of taking puff after puff with no significant breaks in between. When this happens, the vape’s cotton wicking material inside its coil doesn’t get enough time to soak up fresh e-liquid. The cotton then becomes dry, making it vulnerable to being burned by the coil.[3]
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Check airflow. A vape’s airflow controls the amount of fresh air that mixes into the vapor. This helps bring out its flavors and prevents you from getting burned.[4] Check your hand or finger positioning to avoid blocking the devices' air holes at its bottom end.- Some vapes offer adjustable airflows that allow you to open and close air slots to produce more vapor.
Inspect the mouthpiece. A vape’s mouthpiece impacts quality and flavor.[5] However, they’re prone to clogging. To unclog your vape look for debris around the mouthpiece, or in the case of cannabis vapes, oil-build up.- For removable and replaceable mouthpieces, take it off to see if there is any debris.
- For non-removable mouthpieces, take a toothpick or Q-tip to gently remove any blockage.
Follow the 10 second rule. Many vapes are built with auto-stop, meaning when you pull for longer than 10 seconds the device will shut off. Read the manual to find out the exact cut-off time for your specific vape.
Expert Q&A
Tips
Warnings
- Vaping, like smoking, has health risks that may lead to ultra-fine particles into the lungs, lung disease, or other serious heart diseases.Thanks
- According to Dr. Jamie Corroon, "the current concern related to vaping is associated with potential harmful ingredients in the oil, not CBD itself. It is best to avoid vaping CBD oil unless you can access a Certificate of Analysis to verify the ingredients, and amounts contained within the vape cartridge."Thanks
Expert Interview
Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about medical marijuana, check out our in-depth interview with Jamie Corroon, ND, MPH.
References
- ↑ https://casaa.org/education/vaping/historical-timeline-of-electronic-cigarettes/
- ↑ https://vapegreen.co.uk/blog/guides-and-tutorials/disposable-vape-guides/burnt-disposable-vape
- ↑ https://vapegreen.co.uk/blog/guides-and-tutorials/disposable-vape-guides/burnt-disposable-vape
- ↑ https://www.gourmeteliquid.co.uk/blogs/news/airflow-why-it-s-so-important-on-a-vape
- ↑ https://www.s10labs.com/blog-posts/vape-hardware-breakdown-what-is-the-mouthpiece
- ↑ https://pirg.org/edfund/articles/disposable-vapes-are-creating-piles-of-electronic-waste/
- ↑ https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/vape-pen-anatomy
- ↑ https://www.upstate.edu/poison/pdf/pp_newsletter/2022/june-2022-newsletter.pdf
- ↑ https://sauceessentials.com/faq/
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