Vape Battery Tips: Charging, Battery Life and Safety

Most vape kits have a built-in lithium battery. Looked after properly, it will last a long time. Here is how.

Charging

• Use the cable that came with the kit, or a good-quality USB-C cable.
• Use a normal USB plug or computer port. Avoid unbranded fast chargers.
• Do not charge overnight or unattended, and do not charge on a bed or sofa, where heat cannot escape.
• Unplug when full. Most kits show a light or screen indicator.

Making the battery last longer

• Top up regularly rather than running it completely flat every time.
• Keep it out of extreme heat, such as a car in summer, and extreme cold.
• Lower power settings use less battery on adjustable kits.
• Wipe any leaked liquid off the battery contacts.

Carrying it safely

Do not carry a vape or a spare battery loose in a pocket with keys or coins. Lock the kit if it has a lock function. Flying? Read Can You Take a Vape on a Plane?

When to stop using a kit

Stop using it and replace it if the battery:

• gets hot while charging or in use,
• swells, or the case starts to split,
• has been dropped in water, or
• will no longer hold a charge for long.

Disposing of an old kit

Never put a vape in household rubbish. The battery can cause fires in bin lorries and recycling centres. Take it to a battery or electrical recycling point; many shops and supermarkets have one.

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