A vape pod is a go-to for lots of people who vape regularly. There are several advantages to vaping with a pod system, from the fact that it’s conveniently small and portable to having interchangeable cartridges that can be swapped out for other e-liquids and vape juices.
A vape pod has two basic pieces. A pod filled with vape juice that clicks into place and a small battery pack should be snapped in and charged. Like any other small portable personal device, when the battery isn’t charged, the vape pod will not work. Most are chargeable via direct connection into an outlet or by USB.
Learning how to vape and use a vape pod is simple. Here is a guide on how to use a vape pod:
Open Vape Pods
There are two types of vape pods – open and closed. An open vape pod is refillable and comes with empty pods to refill at your leisure. The drawback of an open vape pod requires more maintenance.
However, the benefit is they offer a much wider range of flavours, nicotine intensities, and more. An open vape pod system is more long-term affordable and preferred by many people who vape as it allows them to customize the experience.
Closed Vape Pods
A closed vape pod is easy to set up and use and is great for beginners. They’re pre-filled, sealed, secured, and ready to use the moment one lands in your hand. All you have to verify is that it’s charged.
Closed pod systems are meant to be discarded. You just unlock the pod when the e-liquid is done and move on to the next one. If you aren’t sure what tastes, you are interested in yet and are looking for a convenient vape experience, a closed pod is how to get it.
Best Vape Pod to Use
Looking for the best vape pods will require time and research. There are a lot of brands out there, ranging in price, quality, size, and ease of use. You may already have a preference. If you don’t, it doesn’t hurt to look at online reviews, what flavours are available, if you’d rather have an open pod or closed pod, and more.
How to Charge Vape Pod Battery
Being small in size, a vape pod has a battery that will need to be recharged regularly. Most people have to recharge their vape pod every 24-48 hours, just like they would their smartphone. If you’re vaping every day, have a place set up where you can get into the habit of charging both smartphone and vape pod. This way, you’ll never run out of battery.
How to Turn On Vape
Most vape pods are automatic. When you draw in a vape, the device will activate for these models. However, some have a power button. If there is a power button, flip it on. This activates the cartridge and readies the device to produce vapour upon an inhale. This is one of several design variances between different vape pod models.
Saturate the Wick
Priming is what we do when we saturate the wick. This soak is to ensure the wick is completely covered. Keep in mind the wick is highly compact dry cotton. If it’s not thoroughly soaked, it will burn. This happens if you’ve ever had a vape and it tasted burnt. It’s likely an issue with saturating the wick. To prime this part of your device, it can take 5-10 minutes.
Insert the Pod and Inhale
Next, insert the pod into the device. If there’s a power switch, now’s the time to turn it on. If there’s an activation button, hold it down while inhaling. If it’s automatic, inhale directly, and everything should activate.
Refillable Cartridge vs Pre-Filled
You can skip this step if you have a pre-filled vape pod cartridge locked in. If it’s a refillable cartridge, you will want to ensure it’s filled with e-liquid. The e-liquid you choose should be compatible with your vape pod. A pod system will not just vape any liquid. An attempt to put in cannabis oil, for example, will not work and only serve to contaminate your device.
When to Refill the Vape Cartridge
To make your vape last longer, keep your cartridge from running low. When it starts to look empty, now’s the time to refill it or replace it. The average vape cartridge lasts one week, although this understandably can change according to how often you use it. Another part requiring the occasional replacement is the coil.
If the coil is replaceable, it can be replaced every 30-60 days to elongate the life of your pod. A coil replacement will avoid replacing the vape pod system.
