Causes and Troubleshooting Electronic Cigarettes

Electronic cigarette is a fairly high-tech device. In production, before the gadget gets to the buyer, it undergoes a serious test. This means that the presence of factory marriage is minimized. Although it is allowed, if the vape was manufactured by an unknown manufacturer, producing fakes. Therefore, you should not resist the temptation to buy a cheap gadget: with this approach, you are unlikely to get a quality device for soaring. Often, this product is subject to breakdowns that may be caused by improper operation and untimely cleaning. In most cases, troubleshooting can be done with your own hands, without contacting the service center, so you should know how much damage is most prone to vap.

Why electronic cigarette doesn't work

Before starting the search for the reason why the electronic cigarette does not work, it is important to know what elements it consists of.

The gadget works according to the following principle: liquid containing nicotine is poured into the cartridge. When air moves during a puff, the sensor is triggered, and in the atomizer (evaporator), under the control of the processor, the liquid begins to evaporate, coming into contact with the heating element. Some models (mechanical) have a button that turns on the power supply that the gadget receives from the built-in battery.

The main reason that the gadget does not turn on is the failure of electronic and other components of the product. The most common ES breakdowns are as follows:

• chip burnout due to the supply voltage exceeding the normal values;
• the resulting oxide in the chains due to moisture on them causes the device to stop soaring;
• sticking or breaking fire buttons;
• The contacts going from the microcircuit to the battery have moved, as a result of which the electronic board does not receive power and the ES does not turn on (in this case, the contacts should be soldered).

Repair it yourself if a gadget’s damage is caused by electronic board, you are unlikely to succeed. Better, of course, contact the service center. Sometimes cleaning the circuit board from corrosion, as well as replacing transistors and bridges, helps to revive the product. But, as practice shows, after trying to repair, the device still does not turn on. In this case, you have to throw it away and buy a new vape.

Also, if you notice that your hover gadget doesn't work, Check the battery charging.

Important! It is strictly forbidden to use the gadget if it is charging.

Vape badly stretches

The reasons for the fact that the electronic cigarette is not working properly (badly lasts) may be as follows.

1. Fully battery is dead. In this case, to test the product, insert a spare battery andtry to tighten. If you do not have a spare battery, put the existing battery in charge.
2. In the container of the device out of liquid, or it is not enough to take a full puff. Do not forget to monitor the level of refueling, as the constant lack of content affects the life of the gadget.
3. Atomizer burned out. The evaporator often fails, without having developed its resource, due to the constant lack of fluid in it. Also, the atomizer may just clog up, and you will notice that the steam does not stretch well.

In the latter case, it is recommended to hold atomizer cleaning. Before proceeding with the cleaning of the evaporator, if the ES does not function normally, it is first recommended to blow it well to get rid of the residual liquid in the cartridge. Also allow the atomizer to cool. Do not perform any operations on the element while it is hot. To clean the evaporator, there are 2 main options for preventive care.

Ultrasonic bath

This method is considered the most modern and will save the owner of the "smoking room" from unnecessary trouble. The device is successfully used by the wizard for the repair of electronics for cleaning printed circuit boards, as well as jewelers.The device is easy to buy in online stores, and it costs a bit. Since the vap requires constant care, the ultrasonic bath makes this process much easier.

Flushing

Disconnect the atomizer from the battery and place it in hot water for 20 minutes. After that, remove it from the water and blow it well to remove any residual moisture. Blowing can be done through the hole in the end to which the battery is attached. Change the water and do the above procedure once more, then leave the element for 24 hours to dry in an upright position.

If the evaporator has strong pollution, then the water will not help here. You can fix the situation only by using alcohol solution or vodka. The part is placed in the solution for several hours. In some cases, alcohol-containing liquid successfully replaces Coca-Cola. According to numerous reviews, she copes remarkably with the resulting bloom. Do not forget after soaking the evaporator, rinse it with water and blow out all the remnants of the latter.

Burned

There is another cleaning option to fix the e-cigarette - burn it. As a rule, this operation is carried out at your own peril and risk.It has to be resorted to in the case when other methods are not effective and there is no quality cleaning of the atomizer. Sometimes burning is the only way to return to the “life” of the evaporator, but remember: this procedure can often not be done. It is conducted as follows:

• disconnect the evaporator from the battery and blow it;
• wash the element under a good stream of water - better than warm;
• blow the part well again;
• remove the cartridge and connect the atomizer to the battery;
• set the voltage (if this function is available for your gadget);
• press the button of the activating device and hold it for 4-5 seconds;
• let the evaporator cool, and repeat the procedure (repeated 10 to 15 times).

Important! Take care not to overdo the button. If you exceed the interval of 5 seconds, the atomizer may overheat and fail.

After the burning process has finished, wait for the evaporator to cool and connect an empty cartridge to it. Perform a few slow puffs while not breathing in the vapor that has formed. Just let it out of your mouth, preventing it from entering the airways.

At this repair the evaporator can be considered complete.Now you can fill the cartridge with liquid and proceed to the normal use of the product for soaring.

Smoke problems

If you notice that your e-cigarette does not soar or forms a small amount of "smoke", then you should pay attention to how you exploit this gadget. The problem when the device produces little steam can be caused by the following circumstances.

1. The liquid intended for “smoking” is running out or has completely ended. Since this trouble cannot be considered a breakdown, it is solved by simply adding a new mixture. Often a cigarette does not smoke due to overfilling of the cartridge during refueling.
2. To turn a liquid into steam, not enough battery powerso there is little smoke on the way out. Check the charge of the battery and the contacts between it and the evaporator (whether they are located correctly).
   
3. Air duct blocked zhidzhey, got into it from a cartridge. Shake the gadget as you do with the thermometer, vaporizer down.
4. Formed in the channel through which air enters, the stopper is the reason that the ES is not smoking. To fix the product in this case is very simple: disassemble the gadget and clean the inlets using a toothpick.

If the device does not smoke at all, then, most likely, the battery is completely discharged or broken. Also the reason why smoke does not go is control chip failure. In this case, making repairs yourself is inappropriate.

Battery problems

In an electronic cigarette, the button that turns on the battery is equipped with an indicator that, for various reasons, is able to report error codes by the number of flashes. If the LED flashes 10 times in a row, this means that the battery needs to be charged.

By the way, some models of cigarettes, such as, for example, Evod, can be charged from the USB port.

The gadget can start alarms if the user does very long puff. Per minute, no more than 16 breaths are allowed, lasting 5 seconds each. each. In some products, the indicator blinks 3 times in a row if the microprocessor has detected that the resistance of the evaporator coil does not match the capacity of the battery. All light error codes can be deciphered, if you look at the instructions for the ES.

The indicator blinks and the device does not soar

If the vap flashes and does not float, then you can perform the following actions, which sometimes save the situation.

1. If the contact in the battery pack is broken, then disconnect it from the device, and use the needle to lift the contact.
2. The reason that the gadget has ceased to float can be covered in contact closure (terminal closes between the evaporator and the battery). Disassemble the product, tighten the clamp and reassemble the device again, not very tightly tightening the thread.

The inscription “weak battery” appears on the display of the product.

Some models of ES are equipped with battery packs - the so-called “mods”. The mod, as a rule, has many settings and an electronic display.

The appearance of a message on the “weak battery” display indicates a weak battery. It must be charged, or if it is out of order, replace it.

In general, battery failure (battery) is caused by misuse, which can cause the following symptoms:

• Battery not charging;
• The battery discharges quickly;
• The battery is fully charged, but no current flows to the evaporator, and as a result there is no smoke.

All these symptoms mean that the battery has lost capacity, or the controller built into the battery has failed. Breakage can be caused by frequent use of the device in the cold if you do not allow it to go through “acclimatization”. Also full charge battery reduces its capacity. The way out is to buy a new battery, if the vape design provides for its replacement.

Why vape squishes, cracks, claps

There are situations when the user starts to hear various sounds from the gadget while “smoking” a vap. Cigarette squishes, cracks, may gurgle or hiss. The reasons why strange sounds appear can be caused by various factors.

In the air duct got liquid

Disassemble the device and thoroughly flush the housing of the gadget and the atomizer to remove any remaining slurry. By the way, the accumulation of fluid on the walls of the duct often causes its leakage, for example, if the device lies on the table.

There is excess fluid in the tank

To prevent the machine from slamming, reduce the amount of flooded liquid, and try not to fill the cartridge to the brim further. Excessive slurry can also cause it to leak.

Little wool in wick

For beginners, replacing a wick of cotton wool seems like a very difficult task to fix the device. In fact, everything is done very simply: wash your hands with soap or degrease your fingers with alcohol. This is done to prevent sebum from getting on the wick.If this happens, the inhalation of steam will feel an unpleasant taste. Next, follow the step by step algorithm.

1. Suitable for the wick inner wool layerswhich are more airy. Therefore it is necessary to remove the top layer.
2. Make the required thickness of cotton wool so that it completely fills the helix. At the same time, the harness should not be tight. It is required that it can be pulled in different directions without any special effort.
   
3. Cut off excess cotton on both sides of the helix. This wick is able to work for about a week, and it will need to be changed again. It is required to make replacement of cotton wool regularly, without forgetting to wash and clean the vape.

But in the Melo 2 (Melo 2) model, the wick is outside the helixas shown in the following figures.

As a wick, you can use cotton pad. In extreme cases, the appearance of extraneous noise when smoking an electronic cigarette may indicate the appearance of a crack in the cartridge or vaporizer.

The electronic cigarette is very hot

If you began to notice that when hovering your gadget is very hot, then this fact is most likely caused by the following reasons.

1. Incorrect operation of the device. Soaring presses the power button, even in the event that the code does not tighten. The result is a heat and overheating of the spiral. There may also be a smell and taste of burning when steaming. Sometimes the device warms up so much that it is impossible to hold it in your hands.
2. Soaring does long and intense puffs. Such an error is characteristic of beginners who decide to move from ordinary cigarettes to electronic ones, which are supposedly less harmful to health.
3. Irregular care for vape. On the helix a layer of carbon is formed, because of which it is excessively heated. The problem is solved by replacing the heating element, cleaning it as described above, or burning it.
4. Not enough wet wick. The fluid in the cartridge is low, or it is more viscous than necessary. The problem is solved by refueling the tank or, in the case of high viscosity of the liquid, by adding a few drops of distilled water to it.
5. High battery voltage in relation to the resistance of the helix. You will need to replace the coil with a suitable resistance or, if your ES is equipped with a custom mod, adjust the battery voltage.

If your cigarette has stopped working properly, and none of the above options that cause overheating of the ES,does not fit your case, you will need to contact the service center, especially if you need to repair the battery.

Why vata burns in the atomizer

If all the conditions are met - the wick is sufficiently moistened and fits well to the helix, the heating does not exceed normal values, then at the output you will get steam with a pleasant aroma. The figure below shows a simple diagram of the operation of the evaporator.

There are situations when the spiral starts to overheat, or the wick is poorly saturated with slurry. Such a problem is often present in the just 2 vape. The smell of burning mainly appears when cotton is burning, but the manufacturer has eliminated this problem in the new model of ijust s. Ashes can appear even with long wick usage without replacement.

In addition, a helix appears on the helix over time, which also gives off a burning smell when tightened.

Another error of the user of an electronic cigarette may be his elementary inattention. When applying to a high-power spiral, the cotton wool does not have time to evaporate, despite good impregnation, and at this time the burning of the wick begins. Do not put on the wipe immediately maximum power.After the installation of the new evaporator, let the wick get soaked with liquid (it will take 5-10 minutes). But it would be better if you yourself before installing the atomizer moisten the cotton.