How to Tell If a Vape Battery Is Bad

As rechargeable as any battery is designed, it does not last forever. This applies to any type of battery, including vape batteries, of course. Many people who buy vape devices don’t often consider the battery, and rightfully so. So much attention is given to coils, mods, and atomizers rather than the battery.

Eventually, a battery’s life will start to shorten. Most vape batteries can last between 200 and 500 full charges before the battery ceases to work. This is quite a varied range, we know. The exact number of charges varies according to the vape device and how often it’s used.

The more time that goes by, the more depleted the battery becomes. Eventually, it will reach a point where a single charge provides only a few hours of vaping. Those who don’t like charging may look into disposable vapes as an alternative. Disposable vapes allow you to enjoy the best part of vaping without the hassles of charging.

However, there are also those who don’t mind charging their vaping device. Charging can be done easily as long as you know the basics. Let’s learn how to tell if a vape battery is bad:

What are vape batteries called?

Most vape devices use a 18650 battery. These are similar in design to AA batteries and can be purchased online with ease through Amazon and a range of retailers.

If you ever need a replacement, they aren’t expensive to buy, either. They are slightly larger in length and diameter compared to a AA. 18650 batteries are rechargeable, with 3.7V, and are lithium-ion.

How long do vape batteries last?

An 18650 vape battery provides an average of 250 charging cycles. They may continue working up to about 500 cycles at increasingly lessened voltage than what was available previously. These batteries usually offer 1800 to 3500 mAh of power.

A brand new 18650 battery can get anywhere from 10 to 14 hours of vaping from them. Once your battery has reduced its capacity to only providing 2 to 3 hours of vaping, it’s probably time to find a replacement.

How to tell if a vape battery is bad

A vape battery can wear out and break long before its intended shelf life. This can happen due to several reasons. If you take big puffs at a high temperature, the battery is working harder, potentially resulting in it dying sooner.

A vape battery can also get scratched or dented, and damaged. Any visual damage should mean you replace the battery as soon as possible. Damaged batteries will lose capacity and could explode in the wrong circumstances.

Here are other signs of a bad vape battery:

• A bad vape battery is easy to diagnose because the vaporizer will not be working as well as it once did. If you notice, your vape depletes much faster than you expect if you’re only getting a few hours of use from your battery.
• In addition, you can feel the battery heating up as it’s charging or discharging. That means the maximum capacity is being reached much faster than normal, a sign of a bad vape battery.

How often to replace vape batteries

If you have a vape battery that’s still working, there’s no reason to replace it. Some still do. You might decide to make it a habit to replace the battery once every six months or once yearly.

Regardless of when you decide to replace your vape battery, ensure you are recycling the battery. Most localities have programs to recycle batteries and to keep them from landfills.

How to extend vape battery life

You don’t have to worry about conserving the battery or turning off your vape device to extend the overall lifespan, although you always should. It’s a good habit to get into, for safety, to ensure your vape device is completely turned off before putting it away.

Fortunately, most high-quality vape devices have a built-in safety mode that will automatically turn off the device when not in use. For argument’s sake, even if this didn’t work, and idle vape device is not using very much battery.

You can do all the right things and have your vape battery still fail on you eventually. You can prolong its lifespan, however, by not overcharging the batteries. Don’t leave the battery unattended. You are charging overnight as an example.

If you accidentally overcharge, this can overload the battery and cause short-circuiting. You also do not want to use old, weak chargers that are not a dedicated vape battery charger used only for that purpose.

Why are my vape batteries not charging?

If you didn’t buy your vape device long ago and your vape battery has already died, it likely stems from one or more of several things. It could be related to overcharging, using a cheap charger, from extended use constituting overuse, misuse, or damaged battery wrapping.

Sometimes, it could be tied to a leaking battery or a damaged battery. Things happen all the time that could damage your vape device and the battery inside, including dropping it on the ground.