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Last Updated on June 10, 2024 by Team Spinfuel
Using a disposable vape pen isn’t always easy for the uninitiated because these devices rarely include instruction manuals. The manufacturers usually try to omit anything that isn’t absolutely necessary – even accessories like charging cables – in order to keep the devices’ prices as low as possible because if a vape isn’t affordable, no one will want to buy it. That can be a bit problematic if you haven’t already switched from smoking to vaping and aren’t really sure what you’re doing.
The challenges of using a disposable vape pen are compounded for first-time vapers because many of these devices lack buttons or controls of any kind – so it can be difficult to figure out how to get started.
So, how do you use a disposable vape pen without a button? As you’re about to learn, it’s mostly self-explanatory – but there are a few important pieces of information that you should know if you want your experience to be as good as it can be. In this guide, we’ll explain the key details. It’s time to learn how to vape.
How to Unpack Your Vape
Before you can use your vape, you’ll need to unpack it – and if you don’t do this step properly, your device won’t work. Thankfully, this is the most self-explanatory part of the entire process. Here’s how to do it.
- Open the device’s box. Inside the box, you’ll probably see that the vape is sealed in a foil or plastic pouch. Tear open the pouch and remove the device.
- Check the vape for any plugs or stickers covering the mouthpiece or airflow openings. Remove and discard these. Until they’re removed, air won’t be able to flow through the device.
A disposable vape needs to be packed extremely carefully to minimize exposure to air until the device reaches the end user. This ensures that the device’s flavor won’t be stale, and it also prevents the device from activating – which would potentially cause the battery to overheat – while it’s still in the package.
How to Use a Vape Without a Button
To use a disposable vape pen without a button, all that you need to do is puff on it. A disposable vape has a built-in puff sensor that detects the air flowing through the device and turns the device on. If you’re new to vaping, though, there are two important pitfalls that you should be aware of if you want your experience to be as good as it can be.
- When you puff on your vape, you should always inhale gently. When the device’s light turns on, you’re using the correct amount of air pressure and shouldn’t puff any more firmly than that. You’ll find that the air pressure required for vaping is much lower than the air pressure you’d use when puffing on a cigarette. If you puff on your vape too firmly, you’ll end up getting liquid in your mouth.
- Pay attention to how much nicotine you’re using. Disposable vapes usually contain high-strength nicotine salt e-liquid designed to deliver nicotine as efficiently as a tobacco cigarette. That means you wouldn’t want to puff on your vape more times than you would puff on a cigarette during the day, because you could end up overconsuming nicotine that way. It’s easy to overconsume nicotine when you vape because vapes taste much better than cigarettes – so keep an eye on yourself.
Vape Isn’t Working? Here’s What You Should Do
If your disposable vape isn’t working, it’s a possible sign that it’s time to replace the device. That’s not always the case, though, so you’ll need to do a bit of basic troubleshooting to determine what’s going on.
- Is your vape blinking when you puff on it? This most likely means that the battery is dead. If your device has a USB port, connect it to your computer to charge the battery. If the device doesn’t have a charging port, the battery is designed for just one use. When the battery dies, you’ll need to replace the entire device.
- Does your vape taste burnt? This could mean that the device is finished. We’ll discuss this in greater detail in the next section. If your device is still new, though, it probably means that you’re chain vaping. After each puff, you should always wait several seconds for the device’s wick to draw more e-liquid to the heating coil.
When Is a Vape Without a Button Finished?
In many cases, a disposable vape that doesn’t have a button also won’t have any type of indicator to let you know when the device is out of e-liquid – so in this case, you’ll need to pay attention to the way your vape tastes.
- You’ll notice a change in flavor well before the device is actually out of vape juice. Instead of tasting bold and sweet, the flavor will start to become dull. It’ll be difficult to discern the individual flavor notes, and you may also notice that the device’s vapor production has begun to decline as well. Before you assume that your device is running out of e-liquid, though, you should connect it to your computer to charge it. A rechargeable disposable vape contains more e-liquid than you can use in a single battery charge.
- When the device is completely out of e-liquid, it’ll start to taste burnt every time you puff on it. The burnt flavor indicates that the device is completely dry.
Want a More User-Friendly Experience?
As you’ve learned from this article, disposable vapes without buttons tend to be cheaper than more modern vapes, but they also don’t provide the most user-friendly experience. Are you looking for something that’s easier to use and gives you more feedback while you vape? Companies like AMGRIN are developing a new generation of devices with more features and flexibility. Some of the advanced features that these new devices offer include:
- Electronic e-liquid meters that let you know approximately how much e-liquid is left
- Adjustable airflow that allows you to enjoy your perfect puff every time
- Single-coil and dual-coil vaping modes that let you increase your device’s flavor and vapor production when you need a little extra
If you want to enjoy a vaping experience that tells you what’s going on instead of making you guess, it’s time to step up to a more modern device.
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