Finally, you have taken the bold step to become a vape owner. Yet, upon opening the device, you realize that its battery is almost exhausted.

The next thought in your mind might be: How do I charge my vape?

Well, that’s pretty straightforward as you will see in this post.

If you are uncertain about how to charge your vape or if you just want to know how to charge the device safely, then this article will be of help.

In this scenario, we explore the best methods to charge your vaping pen and keep it functioning throughout its life.

Signs You Need to Charge Your Vape Pen

Knowing the proper time to charge your device prevents you from having a dead device.

These are the common signs that your device needs charging.

• Red LED indicator flickers whenever you attempt inhaling
• No vapor is produced from the mouthpiece
• LED indicator light blinking incessantly
• Reduced vapor output indicates low battery
• It might be that you feel the flavor of vape as less intense or muted when the battery is low

Most vape pens are color-coded to show battery level. For instance, red stands for almost dead or a battery dying soon; yellow signifies half full, and green shows that it’s fully charged.

How To Charge Your Vape Pen: Step-By-Step

The charging process could slightly differ depending on your device and kind of charge. But the principles are similar.

If you purchased your vaping kit from a reputable brand, they should provide a power lead and plug. This can be a type-C cable or micro-USB. Check yourself before charging the device to make sure you have everything.

Vape batteries come in two mods namely, external and internal. The charging mode is determined by the kind of battery used in any given device. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions if you do not know what type of battery it is.

Let’s see how you can charge your device in either of these options.

How To Charge Your Vape Pen with Internal Vape Batteries

The battery is inside the vaping device and it cannot be taken out. It’s usually long and thin and connected to the cartridge. In most cases, the device will have a micro-USB or type C port for charging. After locating your charging port and the charger, follow these steps:

Step 1. Attach the pen to the charger

Whenever the battery is low, a red light will appear on the device. It’s an indication that you should recharge your gadget.

Start by plugging your charger into the socket and attaching it to the vape. Similarly, you can recharge the device by connecting it to a power bank, personal computer, or laptop via a USB cable.

It’s very common for the charging indicator to blink red for sometimes green or turn to green to indicate that’s charging.

Note – always use the original USB cable and AC adapter that came with your hardware. This way, your device won’t receive too much or too little power that might damage it.

Sometimes, if a vape receives too much voltage it might overheat and explode.  This defeats the purpose of safe vaping.

Step 2. Monitor the LED screen

One to two hours is sufficient for a majority of pens to recharge. If the device is partially drained it may charge for 60 minutes or less. Once full, the vape LED indicator/screen will light green or white.

Step 3. Unplug the gadget

It is also advisable to switch off the device once it has fully charged. Overcharging or undercharging the device might affect the battery’s life. Also, do not forget to keep the original charger safe.

How To Charge Your Vape Pen with External Batteries

Vape pens with an external battery deliver more power—allowing you to blow more vapor. Follow these steps to charge your external vape pen batteries:

Step 1. Extract the battery

Find the external battery and unscrew the cap to remove it. The cap is located at the bottom or side of the device. Some vape pens might have a latch or take that you can pull to access the battery cells.

Step 2. Put the batteries into an external charger

Put the batteries inside an external battery charger and connect to a socket. After it turns on, arrange your batteries inside the charger. The battery’s negative terminals must correspond with the charger’s positive terminals.

Don’t use an unapproved wall charger as you risk damaging the external batteries.

Step 3. Charge until full capacity

Monitor the charger’s display to check the charge level. It might take up to 4 hours for the battery to fully charge. The advanced models might have a soft start mode. It’s important to use it to prevent higher heating that might drain the batteries faster. Moreover, while charging the battery, make sure you put the charger in a place with an optimal temperature range.

Step 4. Remove the battery after a full charge

Look at the display to know when the batteries are fully charged. Advanced models might have extra info to display, like the remaining percentage charge time. It’s vital to remove the batteries once full to prevent overcharging.

Step 5. Reinstall the batteries into the pen

Load the external batteries back to the device while paying attention to the arrangement. Make sure you put the terminals in an opposite way-negative terminal to the positive terminal. In case the device fails to power on even after you load the batteries, check out to determine if the batteries are in the required position.

Battery safety is important with a vape pen. However, more power attracts more responsibilities. You need to take care of this device in a unique way. Here are the things to follow when using external batteries.

• Inspect the battery to ensure the wrapper is tear-free
• Keep the battery in their plastic case when not using
• Don’t leave the battery in a hot car
• Using quality battery from a reliable manufacturer
• Rewrap the battery if you notice a tear
• If you have safety concerns about a battery, don’t use it.

What to Do If Your Vape Battery doesn’t Charge

If you connect the batteries to a power outlet and realize they’re not charging, it could be a connectivity issue. for external batteries, switching the cartridge will solve the problem. Most connectivity issues stem from specific carts. Replacing them will make the device function optimally.

If you are using internal batteries, check to determine if there is a crook forming that might affect the alignment of the cart and pod. Gently prick the centerpiece and pit the coil back in its position.

Moreover, another explanation could be a dead USB charger. Therefore, get another charger from a nearby vape store and try it.

How Long Does It Take for The Vape Pen to Get a Full Charge?

The duration it takes for your vape pen to fully charge will determine how long you need to wait before you can enjoy your e-juice again.

The duration the device takes to charge will depend on several things. If you are charging a a vaping device with internal batteries, then there are various things that can affect charging duration.

These factors include battery size, the gadget’s components, and type of charger (type-C charger is faster than micro-USB).

That’s the same even with external vape batteries. So, the waiting time can vary based on the batteries you choose.

Having said that, for a rough estimate, if you have a small mod or vape pen, expect to wait 1-2 hours for a complete charge (maybe an hour or two for powerful gadgets, with large internal batteries). For external vape batteries, you’ll expect to wait up to 4 hours before you can use them.

What To Consider When Charging a Vape Pen

The vape batteries will drain out of charge after use. However, you don’t want to be caught midway through the vaping session when this happens.

Here are the tips to assist you in getting more use out of the vape pen and avoiding recharging the batteries often.

1. Avoid overcharging

Don’t leave your device plugged in the charger for long as this will affect their lifespan. Once the device’s charging signal goes off, disconnect it from the power outlet.

2. Don’t leave the charging vape unmonitored

If you follow this advice, you don’t have to worry about overcharging the device. This is an additional layer of protection that ensures nothing goes wrong while the device is charging/

3. Don’t charge frequently

To achieve optimal charging, allow the battery to drain completely and then recharge it. However, when vaping with the help of pen for only a few minutes and then charging it will have an impact on both its performance and duration.

4. Use the recommended or provided charger

A vape can only be charged from their manufacturer-issued chargers. Some vapes are made for special chargers. Therefore, switching to a different one may be inconvenient as well as unsafe.

Final Thoughts

Basically, charging your vape is a critical skill that you should learn whether you are new to the game or have been into it for years.

This comprehensive guide has provided all that you need to know about charging your device.

So, make sure your follow these tips if you want to enjoy a satisfactory, smooth and safe vaping experience.

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