Disposable vapes are meant to be used until the e-liquid content depletes and then you should dispose of it. These devices – disposable vapes – are fragile and if you attempt to open them up, you’d be totaling them in the instant. Leaks on a vape imply that the e-juice tank is cracked somewhere, or there’s an issue with the mesh coil.

If your disposable vape fell so hard to the ground recently or at some point, and then you found out it is leaking, apparently, the vape sustained a crack when it fell. However, sometimes, you could be so careful with your vape and still get to discover it has leaks. What should you do when your disposable vape is leaky?

Why Does My Disposable Vape Leak?

It is important to note that disposable vapes are different from pod vapes; a pod vape has detachable parts and its e-liquid can be refilled easily by opening the fill rubber on the pod. On the contrary, disposable vapes are not meant to be disassembled for any reason (although some DIYers do that) because they are meant for limited-time usage, after which they should be discarded.

That said, if you attempt to open a disposable vape to troubleshoot an issue you’re facing with the device or in an attempt to refill your depleted e-juice, by the time you reassemble the vape (if you’re able to), you will notice that there could be leaks dropping from different angles. Also, if your disposable vape is kind of old – these devices have a shelf life – one of the signs of an old vape is leaks.

Possible Reasons:

• The vape fell to the ground
• The vape was opened and not reassembled properly
• Factory fault (if you found out the vape was leaking from the first day you got it).

How to Fix a Leaky Disposable Vape?

Trying to fix a leaky disposable vape won’t work, to be honest. If it were a pod vape, you could change the pod system with another one that’s compatible with your existing pod; or, if the leak was coming from the pod, you can buy another pod of the same size and fitting and attach it to your existing pod device. But in the case of disposable vapes, these suggestions are not obtainable.

Apparently, if your disposable vape starts leaking, the best fix is getting a new disposable vape, and of course, dispose of the leaky one. Disposable vapes are likely to explode or cause fire hazards if they are leaking and get exposed to high heat. Also, a leaky disposable vape won’t produce a rich e-juice taste ever again due to the additional air getting in, hence, distorting your vaping experience.

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How Can I Prevent My Disposable Vape from Leaking?

There are only but a few things you could do to prevent your disposable vape from leaking. Well, these are not 100% foolproof, but they will surely go a long way.

• Understand that disposable vapes are very fragile and don’t allow yours to ever fall to the ground.
• Be mindful where you store the vape, so something else doesn’t fall on top of it.
• After vaping, clean up the vape using a mild damp rag and store it in a cool, dry safe.
• Maybe you should stop sharing your disposable vape – the person you’re giving it out to may not really handle it with care as you would.

How Can I Clean Up E-Liquid Leaks from My Disposable Vape?

The best way to clean a disposable vape is to use a dry clean cloth to wipe the vape’s body throughout. If you must damp the cloth, make sure it is not excessively wet – disposable vapes are not friendly with wetness. If a disposable vape falls into a water body or sand, the vape is as good as “dead” – in most cases. So, cleaning your disposable vape should never be done with a wet rag.

Summary

Disposable vapes don’t just start leaking if they didn’t fall to the drop or had an impact with another object/surface – unless the leak is a factory fault. Sadly, there is no way to fix a leaky disposable vape asides from getting a new one. Well, these devices are hella cheap, you could get a bundle of 4 or 5 units for less than 60 bucks.

FAQs

What should I do if my disposable vape starts leaking?

Toss it and get a new one – that’s your only option, or you can continue to vape it like that, while the e-liquid keeps leaking away. A leaky disposable vape won’t give you the rich taste you deserve from the e-juice, and puts you at risk too, because a leaky vape is more exposed to fire hazards.

Is it normal for a new disposable vape to leak?

Nope, that’s not normal at all. If your disposable vape is leaking from the point when you brought it out of the box, then it’s a factory fault. You should return the vape to the store you bought it and ask for a replacement or refund, whichever one suits you at the moment.

Can using my disposable vape in high-altitude areas cause it to leak?

Not really. Although disposable vapes are not to be used when the temperature is above or below normal (because e-juices may be affected by altitude’s temperature), they are not always, and easily affected by high altitude. However, you may be advised not to vape while at such heights.

Why is my disposable vape leaking even when I’m not using it?

Such issues are due to storage. Maybe you stored the disposable vape in a high-temperature safe, which has affected the e-juice, causing it to leak out of the seal. If you have never used the disposable vape yet, then it’s a manufacturing fault from the manufacturer.

Can air pressure in airplane cabins cause my disposable vape to leak?

Yes. If you still have a tank full of e-juice before boarding the plane, chances are that the e-juice would leak out once the surrounding temperature changes with altitude. Air pressure in-flight is a big catalyst that triggers vape tanks’ leaks; if you can, empty your vape tank before flying, and then refill it when you alight.

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