Vape pens and disposable vapes are more affordable than ever, but you’re still making a fairly significant investment when you buy one. It’s only natural that you’d want to have an idea of how long you can expect it to last – so in this guide, we’re going to tell you.
As with just about everything else in vaping, the question of how long a vape lasts has a quick answer and a long one. In case you’re in a hurry, we’ll start with the quick answers before delving into further detail.
- A rechargeable vape typically lasts around one year before the battery stops holding a charge.
- A disposable vape lasts until it runs out of oil.
If you have a few minutes, stick with us as we dig into this topic a bit more deeply. You’re going to learn how long you can expect a vape to last, what you can do to make your vapes last even longer and how to tell when your vape is done.
How Long Do Rechargeable Vapes Last?
A rechargeable vape lasts until the battery stops holding a charge, which is typically around 300-500 charge cycles for a lithium-ion battery. Batteries can vary in how long they last, and the exact lifespan of a battery depends partially on luck of the draw and partially on how you treat it. We’ll discuss that next.
How to Make a Rechargeable Vape Last Longer
If you want a rechargeable vape to last through as many charge cycles as possible, you need to treat it properly. Always follow these tips to ensure that your device will hold a strong charge for a long time.
- Don’t use a quick-charging wall adapter with a vaping device. These include the wall adapters for devices like computers, smartphones and tablets. Vaping devices aren’t intended to use be used with high-speed chargers.
- Keep the device away from extreme heat and cold. Overheating can shorten the battery’s life by increasing the rate of the chemical reactions occurring inside the cell, and extreme cold can drain the battery’s charge, forcing you to recharge it more often.
- Keep the threading clean. If a cartridge leaks, the oil can potentially contaminate your device’s internal electronics and cause damage. Moisten a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and use it to remove any leaked oil that gets on your device.
How to Tell When a Rechargeable Vape Is Done
To know when a rechargeable vape is done, you should pay attention to the way the device behaves when you charge and use it. If your device has either of these symptoms, it’s probably time to recycle and replace it.
- When you connect it to the charger, the device’s indicator light almost immediately changes color to show that the charging process is finished. When you begin using the device, though, the battery dies right away. This indicates that the battery’s capacity is severely reduced.
- The battery never seems to finish charging regardless of how long it’s connected to the charger. This indicates that the battery is no longer able to reach its maximum voltage.
At Hamilton Devices, we offer a generous six-month limited warranty on all devices we sell. When you buy a new device here, don’t forget to register it. If a device turns out to have a manufacturing defect, we’ll make it right.
How Long Do Disposable Vapes Last?
A disposable vape lasts until it runs out of oil. A disposable vape pen usually has a window on the side that allows you to see your oil supply, so you can simply look at the device to see when it’s starting to get low. You can also pay attention to the way your disposable vape tastes. When the oil supply is dwindling, the device will begin to produce smaller, less flavorful clouds. When the oil is completely gone, the device will produce a burnt flavor every time you puff on it. At that point, it’s time to replace your disposable vape.
The most common oil capacities for disposable vape pens are 1 ml and 2 ml. Although that may not seem like a lot of oil, it’s important to remember that vape oil is a concentrate. It’s much more potent than the plant material from which it’s made, and that means a little bit goes a long way. Remembering that fact is the first step to ensure that your device will last as long as possible.
How to Make a Disposable Vape Last Longer
Making a disposable vape last as long as it can is a matter of conserving your oil supply. To do that, you should always keep these two things in mind.
- Take it slow when you use your device. Many people find that they can achieve their desired state with just a few puffs because concentrates are so potent. The less you use, the longer your oil supply will last.
- Don’t puff too hard when you use a disposable vape. If you use too much pressure when drawing air through the device, you’ll force excess oil to enter the coil assembly. Some of the oil will leak out of the device or get stuck in the airflow channels, and that will lead to waste. You only need to puff hard enough to make a disposable vape’s light turn on.
Can You Refill a Disposable Vape?
Disposable vape pens generally aren’t designed to be refillable. After the vape is filled, the mouthpiece locks into place to ensure that no one can tamper with the device once it’s left the factory. If you have some oil and a blunt-tip syringe, you can try refilling an empty disposable vape. Before you do, though, you should understand two things.
- If the device is designed to be tamper proof, any attempt to remove the mouthpiece may cause the vape’s reservoir to crack. You’ll be disposing of the device anyway if you can’t refill it, but it’s important to keep this in mind because if the reservoir is cracked, the vape will leak.
- If you are able to refill your disposable vape pen, the flavor quality won’t be as good as it was when the device was new. That’s because residue collects on the coil as you use your vape, and the residue eventually causes the device to produce a burnt flavor.
