Summary of the problems of electronic cigarette batteries and how to store daily maintenance battery

E-cigarette batteries don’t light up
The vast majority of standard e-cigarette batteries turn on and off with a 5-click feature (5 quick clicks in 2 seconds). This also means that the clicks are very fast and need to be very careful, it is part of their design to stop them from being turned on without you realizing it.
The easiest and most straightforward way to do this is to count one, two, three, etc., and make sure you click 5 times each, otherwise, the battery may not realize you have clicked 5 times.
The battery will let you know it has recognized that you have turned it on by blinking 3 times (this may vary and the number of blinks will vary from battery to battery).

The battery lasts for about 300 charges
The average life span of an e-cigarette battery is 300 charges, which can be significantly reduced if the battery is charged frequently and used continuously.
These lithium-ion e-cigarette batteries are also very sensitive to environmental conditions, considering the micro technology involved. Possible causes of e-cigarette batteries include contact problems, battery failure, overuse, misuse, damage, environmental conditions, and out-of-life.
If you are still experiencing difficulties, the following options may help, however, depending on the problem you are experiencing, it is generally best to purchase only one new battery to be on the safe side.

1. Place the battery in a room with constant temperature for 24 hours (it should not freeze or overheat).
2. Try to charge the battery (make sure your charger is suitable for other compatible batteries, otherwise your charger may be defective).
3. If the battery is charging, try installing a different tank. If you still experience the same problem, it is likely that the battery is causing the problem, but at this point you cannot know exactly what is wrong with the battery.
4. When the battery is near the end of its life, you can still charge it, but it may not be able to heat anything adequately.
5. If the battery fails, is overused, misused, damaged, or exceeds its useful life, it should not be used again, however, if you have no reason to suspect any of these problems, the problem may be poor contact between the battery contacts and the tank contact points, as the products may be slightly different and sometimes these points may be pushed too far when screwing things together.
6. Take a wooden cocktail stick or a credit card or something like that (you can’t use any metal on the battery) and pry up the center contacts of the tank and battery as gently as possible. This is a tedious task, so please be careful not to force anything into the wrong place. For Model 510 tanks with protruding screws, loosen them a bit.

E-liquid in the battery
If there is liquid in the battery, it may get stuck in the on or off position and thus not work. the LED button will usually still be pressed, but the liquid will still keep it from working properly. You may think that after it has been dried out for a few days, it will start working again. If there is excess liquid around the button, try gently tapping the battery with a paper towel. Remember not to tap the button directly, especially not on a hard surface, or you may damage it.
Good clean contact between the e-cigarette battery and tank is critical relative to optimal heat, vapor, and flavor, and thus regular cleaning is essential (say every two weeks or so). Rubbing alcohol/surgical alcohol on a Q-tip/cotton swab is ideal.

Clean the outside and inside of the connection/contact area, making sure to turn the cell upside down so that gravity can pick up any excess liquid. If needed, be able to dry the area with a paper towel.
Cocktail sticks are ideal for threaded slots as opposed to stubborn dirt, remember not to break inside the battery. Nothing made of metal should be used.

Battery stays on (LED glows continuously)
There are several possible causes, including a damaged battery and a sticking battery pressure switch, which can cause the microchip to seize. If you cannot get it unstuck, you will need a new battery.

1. Tap the LED end of the battery several times on a solid, flat surface (not hard, just hard enough to make it vibrate) to see if the LED has turned off. If it does not go
2. Remove the can from the battery. Blow directly into the battery and inhale from the battery, but exhale the air; do not swallow this air. Repeat this action 3-4 times or more. If unsuccessful, switch
3. Blow and breathe in the LED light-emitting tip. If necessary, repeat this operation at least 3-4 times. If unsuccessful, please switch
4. This is the last resort. Let the battery completely deplete all the power, which may take several hours. When the LED stops glowing, charge as usual. A power failure may prompt the battery to unblock itself. This step is a last resort, as the lithium-ion battery should not be allowed to completely discharge. If this last step is also unsuccessful, you may need a new battery.
5. Note: Avoid leaving the battery charged overnight. Remove the battery from the charger after it is fully charged and turn off the power to the charger.
6. Also make sure that you do not store the battery in your pocket or other places where there is a lot of dust. The type of dust usually found in pockets can get inside the battery and may cause the switch to malfunction.

E-liquid in the battery
If there is liquid in the battery, it may get stuck in the on or off position and thus not work. the LED button will usually still be pressed, but the liquid will still keep it from working properly. You might think that after it has been dried out for a few days, it will start working again. If there is excess liquid around the button, try gently tapping the battery with a paper towel. Remember not to tap the button directly, especially not on a hard surface, or you may damage it.
Good clean contact between the e-cigarette battery and tank is critical relative to optimal heat, vapor, and flavor, and thus regular cleaning is essential (say every two weeks or so). Rubbing alcohol/surgical alcohol on a Q-tip/cotton swab is ideal.
Clean the outside and inside of the connection/contact area, making sure to turn the cell upside down so that gravity can pick up any excess liquid. If needed, be able to dry the area with a paper towel.
Cocktail sticks are ideal for threaded slots as opposed to stubborn dirt, remember not to break inside the battery. Nothing made of metal should be used.

 

Batteries don’t recharge
Batteries have a limited life span, so they don’t last forever. Their lifespan varies, with an average of about 300 charge/discharge cycles. However, if the battery is relatively new and does not hold a charge, it is likely to fail or be damaged.
Battery charges properly, LED glows when pressed and held but no vapor
It is most likely related to the contact point between the battery and the atomizer, or possibly the atomizer head/coil head.
Battery LED lights up but blinks when drawing
The e-cigarette battery cutoff point can be anywhere between 5 and 10 seconds depending on the item. This is a standard safety feature as the battery is designed to cut off to prevent overheating.

Battery LED blinks 3 times
Some batteries will flash 3 times to indicate a short circuit. Most standard e-cigarette batteries will have what is called short circuit protection, so when there is a short circuit and you hold down the fire button, it will only flash 3 times and then do nothing.
No tank it still flashes 3 times? (Remove the tank, make sure the battery is on and press the fire button to check).
If the LED still blinks 3 times without the tank then you know it is battery related, if it only blinks when connected to the tank then it could be a bad connection or maybe the coil head.
If the tank is screwed in too tightly it may push the center pin on the battery down a little and subsequently the connection will be lost. Simply check to see if the battery is screwed in too tightly. Consider backing it off a bit and see what happens.
Also try another coil in case there is a problem, depending on what you have already found above.

Battery blinks rapidly but no steam
The battery is low and needs to be recharged. Most standard e-cigarette batteries will flash, usually quickly, in order to let you know they are running out of juice.
Battery blinks when ignition button is held down but nothing happens (blue?)
For example, it will flash blue when the ignition button is held down, but nothing will happen when the wrong coil is detected. If you use a 0.7 coil with a K3 battery, the battery is not safe to use and will not work properly because the internal resistance is too low.

 

Battery self-activation
This is common (and increasingly rare) in automatic batteries. One solution is to remove the gray end and tap it hard on a hard surface a few times.
This can help force the switching mechanism back into the correct position, but it doesn’t always work.
Do not put crank pins or other objects into the battery, and do not use compressed air. This can permanently damage the switch. Also make sure you are not storing the battery in a pocket or other area with a lot of dust.
Dust in pockets can get inside the battery and can cause the switch to malfunction. Batteries can occasionally add small amounts of liquid to them, which can cause them to malfunction.
Batteries usually work fine if you give them some time to dry out, so keep the battery in a safe place and let it sit for two or three days.

 

The battery gets very hot when using or charging
This is a sign that there is a serious problem with the battery. Do not throw it in the trash! Cool the battery in a place where it does not pose a fire risk and do not try to use this battery again.
The battery has a green light when charging
Green is the state of charge and does not need to be recharged. All batteries are partially charged and you should be able to use them immediately without recharging them immediately.
Battery LED flashes green and red
The battery is close to being fully charged. It just lets you know that it is about to be fully charged.
Battery/MOD is reading “Shorted atomizer” “No atomizer” “Check atomizer”
This message is to let you know that you have a problem with the connection between the battery (mod), which by the way is the battery, and the tank or coil (atomizer).

Before we look into a solution, make sure the resistance of the coil is within the capability of your battery/mod. Say the coil is 0.15 ohms, and your mod battery can only go as low as 0.5 ohms, it will not and should not work for important safety reasons. If you have a module, your LED display will show a message. If you are using a standard tubular battery, there is generally no display, so you will not see any messages.
It is not possible to use a low ohm coil on a standard tubular battery, though it cannot be less than 1.0 ohm. Using a low resistance coil on this type of battery can cause overheating and lead to an explosion.

Assuming you have the right coil resistance for your battery/module, here are some things you can try to fix your problem:
Remove the coil from the tank and reinstall it, some times things will start working again.
Clean the bottom of the tank (some will if the coil is protruding from the bottom of the tank, most won’t), clean and dry the area where the battery is attached. Kitchen towels will fit this but toilet paper will not! If the reading is the same after a thorough and careful cleaning, try using a new coil, as this may be a coil problem.

There are times when the pins on the battery/module push down and stay down so the desired connection cannot be made. We have discussed this topic above.
For most people using rebuildable atomizers, make sure the coil is not in contact with any metal parts that should not be in contact and check to make sure the coil is not damaged. Check that the column screws are also properly tightened.
For some coils, especially sub ohm coils, you can try screwing the bottom of the coil out slightly and then putting the tank back in place with the coil to see if a connection can be made. Do not force the coil apart if it does not seem to separate easily, but many coils have a base that can simply be pushed through during the manufacturing process.
Bad coils are not common, but they do exist. If necessary, try using another one from your pack, but still keep the original in case you need to go back and refer to it.
You can also try using another tank to eliminate the cause, for example, if you know your tank works fine on another battery/module, but it won’t work on the faulty unit, then that biased battery/module is faulty as the cause of the problem.

If you think the battery/module is faulty, first check your warranty, most often 90 days, and if your warranty is still valid, get in touch with your dealer.
Charger-USB charger LED flashes blue and red
The battery is close to being fully charged. It just lets you know it’s close to charging (the LED on some USB chargers will turn blue when charging is complete).
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Important notes about battery charging
-Always use the correct charger for the battery to be charged. Never leave the battery unattended while charging, and unplug it before going to bed or going out.
-Do not charge the battery on combustible surfaces (such as carpet) or on surfaces that could be damaged by heat.
-Unplug the battery when it is fully charged. Ideally, allow the battery to sit for several hours after charging.
-Never allow the battery to completely run out of charge. It is recommended that you charge the battery when it is low, not completely dead.
-Never let the battery run completely flat when not in use – this will render the battery unusable.
-Do not reheat or burn the battery.
-Do not charge a damaged battery.
-If the battery becomes hot while charging, stop charging immediately and let it cool down before further processing.

How to store and maintain the battery
Storing batteries properly will extend their life and prevent them from becoming a safety hazard.
-Store batteries away from metal objects, including items such as keys and coins (so avoid leaving them in your pockets).
-Store your batteries in a dry, cool place that is not subject to further extremes of temperature or humidity. If you live in a hot place, store your batteries in the refrigerator (but do not freeze them). If you do so, you must seal them in a sealed plastic bag to maintain proper moisture content.
-When storing lithium batteries for a period of time, it is best to leave them about 40% full-this minimizes degradation and allows the battery to discharge slowly on its own, which is critical to its operational health.

-Always keep the positive and negative terminals of the battery away from each other so they don’t idly start conducting electricity.
-Avoid storing old and new batteries together, as the new batteries may conduct electricity to the old ones.
-Regulations require safe disposal of batteries (some local stores now have recycling facilities).