Disposable vapes are popular for a very good reason. They’re convenient and easy-to-use single-use vaping devices that let you enjoy a nicotine hit and your favourite flavours anytime. Once they’re empty, you just toss them away. No fuss, and no mess or time spent fiddling around trying to refill an e-tank. But, how do you know when your disposable is almost empty? The last thing you need is for your vape to be dead just at the exact moment when you want to have a quick, flavourful puff. Talk about frustrating!
So, let’s take a look at the signs you should be looking for to let you know it’s time to pick up a new disposable vape before you’re caught cloud-less.
Parts of a Disposable Vape
Most disposable vape devices are made up of a handful of key components, which include:
- A battery, which delivers the power to heat the atomizer.
- An atomizer that heats the vape juice and turns it into an inhalable vapour.
- The vape juice tank/reservoir, which holds the flavoured e-liquid that gets vapourized.
How Long Should a Disposable Vape Last?
Most disposable vapes will advertise a ‘puff count’ on their boxes. You can estimate how long a vape will last based on that – but be aware there are no guarantees. They base the ‘puffs’ on people puffing for an average of one second per puff. If you take longer hauls on your vape than that… it will obviously give you fewer puffs than advertised.
Signs Your Disposable Vape is Close to Empty
If you’ve ever taken a puff from an empty, or almost-empty disposable vape, you know it’s anything but pleasant. That harsh, burnt flavour you just inhaled is because the atomizer’s wick is completely dry. Bleh, right? So, it’s always a good idea to be able to anticipate when your vape is getting to that point, so you can have a fresh disposable on hand. Here are a few tell-tale signs to watch out for.
Your Disposable Vape’s LED Light
Most disposable vapes don’t typically offer any kind of visual indicators when they’re getting empty. You may find a few with a clear vape juice level window that shows the tank’s current available amount of liquid. However, it is common for a disposable vape to come equipped with a LED that lights up when in use. Often, these LED lights will start blinking or change colour when the battery is getting low, or the e-liquid is almost out. So, if the LED is behaving differently, chances are you need to drop by your nearest EZ-Vape and pick up another of your favourite disposables.
Degraded Disposable Vape Flavour
A great early warning signal that your vape is almost empty comes when that satisfying flavour just isn’t as satisfying anymore. If the flavour of your disposable vape starts to change – or you’re beginning to get a hint of that harsh ‘burnt’ taste – you may want to keep a new one ready.
Diminished Vapour or Difficulty Drawing
As with a change in vape flavour, a change in the vapour itself could be a good indication that your disposable vape’s time’s almost up. If you encounter difficulty drawing air through the device or there’s diminished vapour production, chances are your device is almost ready to get tossed. Reduced vapour is also a sure sign you’re soon going to be sucking on burnt wick, so grab a replacement before that yuck happens.
What to Do When Your Disposable Vape is Empty
Buy a new one, of course! But, other than that, you should also consider how you’re going to dispose of that empty vape. Since most e-cigarettes are considered electronic devices (hence the “e” in e-cigarette) it’s best to try to dispose of them responsibly, and especially, whenever possible – recycling them. So, check your local regulations on electronic waste disposal, as some places may have special locations where you can drop off things like electronic devices. Alternatively, you can always call your local landfill and ask for their advice on how to dispose of empty vapes responsibly.
Happy vaping!
