Why is my vape blinking blue and not hitting

What type of "tank" are you using...Nova, Cart, Kanger? Have you tried using a different tank on it to see if that will work? Sounds like maybe you are getting a short?

Hi All , Need your help on this issue. My Ego has this weird problem today. When i press the blue button to start vaping , it blinks for a few times then stops...It doesnt fires up the juice...no smoke is coming when i vape... I thought it was the battery issue , so i charged it for a couple of hours and try...Still no luck When i detached the top part ( the one that contains the juice ) and just leave the battery and press the blue button , it will continue to light up until i let go...

My apologies in advance i dont get the part name right...

This actually just happened to me. Take the tank off the battery and take a q-tip to clean both the battery head (gently) and the underside of the tank.There is a little pin/gold pad inside the battery you can see, clean that off. Liquid and moisture get down in there and cause a short, which is why it blinks. The blinking means its self protection mode has been activated. If that doesnt fix it, your tank may be clogged causing airflow issues, which can also overheat the battery. You should always clean your battery heads, as well as the charger part where the battery connects. It really prolongs the life of your equipment.

Dont try pulling the pin out either. If it was down too far, it wouldnt fire at all, let alone short out................nor would it charge. Just gently clean the pin and check for any debris or buildup. That should do the trick everytime.

In addition to the safety features mentioned above, it’s also common for a device to feature built-in short circuit detection to prevent catastrophic failure of the battery. Since this type of vape isn’t meant to be serviced by the end user and doesn’t have a replaceable atomizer coil, it’s extremely rare for one to blink because it has detected a short circuit. A short circuit could potentially occur, though, if the device is damaged.

Did your vape start blinking because it was damaged in some way? Physical trauma – dropping the device on a hard surface or driving over it with a car, for instance – could deform a vape’s battery or atomizer coil. In that case, a short circuit could occur. Because most forms of internal damage to a disposable vape are either impractical or impossible to repair, the best thing to do in this case is dispose of the device and start using a new one.

Accidents with your Device

Dropping the device in water can also potentially cause a short circuit. In this case, though, there is a slight chance of bringing it back to life. Start by blowing firmly through the device’s mouthpiece while holding a paper towel over the bottom air vents.

Blowing through the device will eject most of the water. Next, seal the device in a plastic bag with some dry rice for a day or two. If you happen to have some desiccant packets, those will work even better. The goal is to remove all of the trapped moisture from the inside of the device.

After about 24-48 hours, remove the vape from the bag and try to use it. If it works, you should be able to continue using the device without experiencing further issues. If it doesn’t work, you’ll need to replace it.

Do you have a disposable vape that isn’t hitting or is giving you weak hits? Is the light blinking – or not coming on at all – even though your puff bar is brand new? Whether your disposable vape isn’t hitting, is giving you a burned taste or is exhibiting some other problem, you’ve just discovered the page that you need. This article is our ultimate guide to fixing disposable vape pens. No matter what type of problem you might have encountered with your disposable vape bar, we’ll have some suggestions that can help you get back to vaping.

What Are the Most Reliable Disposable Vapes of 2022?

Before we discuss the various ways of fixing your disposable vape, it's important to note that the best way to avoid problems is by buying a disposable vape that's known to be reliable and trouble free. These are some of the most reliable disposable vapes of 2022.

• Elf Bar 1500 Disposable Vape: Available in an amazing variety of 15 flavors, the Elf Bar 1500 is easily one of the best selling disposable vapes on the market today. It contains 4.8 ml of e-liquid and lasts up to 1,500 puffs. Read our Elf Bar review for more information.
• Elf Bar BC5000 Disposable Vape: If you love the flavor selection and performance of the classic Elf Bar, we think you'll love the new Elf Bar BC5000 even more. With a massive 13 ml of vape juice, the Elf Bar BC5000 delivers up to 5,000 puffs. It's also incredibly compact thanks to its small rechargeable battery. Read our Elf Bar BC5000 review for more information.
• Hyppe Max-Air Disposable Vape: Continuing the recent trend toward higher-capacity devices, the Hyppe Max-Air is a 5,000-puff disposable with a tantalizing flavor selection including amazing options like Black Sakura and Caramel Ice cream. It's also one of the few disposable vapes on the market with an unflavored option.
• Hyde IQ Disposable Vape: One of the most advanced disposable vapes on the market, the Hyde IQ has built-in battery and e-liquid indicators to give you an idea of when you'll need to get a new device. The battery is rechargeable, and the device offers four super-satisfying flavors of nicotine salt vape juice.

Disposable Vape Not Hitting

The most common problem that you’ll have with a disposable vape is that it isn’t hitting. Maybe the light blinks when you inhale, but no vapor comes out. Maybe nothing happens at all when you inhale. There are several reasons why your vape pen might be hitting, and we’ll begin with the most likely one.

Out of E-Liquid

The most common reason why a disposable vape stops hitting is because it’s simply out of e-juice. The average disposable vape contains enough e-liquid for up to 200 puffs, but the operative phrase there is “up to.” You’re not likely to get that many puffs if you inhale extremely deeply or vape so often that the device’s coil remains in an overheated state.

Some disposable vapes have windows that allow you to see how much e-liquid is left. If you can’t see vape juice through the window, your device is done.

Battery is Dead

If your disposable vape has an indicator light, it can tell you the status of the battery. Is the light blinking or lighting up in a different color – usually red – when you inhale? Is the device not doing anything at all? The battery is done. In some cases, you can get an extra puff or two out of a dead disposable vape if you leave the device alone for several hours.

A disposable e-cigarette is usually calibrated so that the battery lasts a bit longer than the e-liquid supply. If your device’s battery is dead, the pod is almost definitely empty as well.

Airflow Sensor Isn’t Sensitive

A disposable vape uses an airflow sensor to detect when you puff. Sometimes, a disposable vape that doesn’t hit isn’t working because the airflow sensor isn’t sensitive enough or because the sensor is blocked by condensation inside the device. If you cover one of the device’s intake vents with your finger while puffing, you’ll increase the pressure of the air flowing through the disposable vape. That may get the puff sensor working again.

Disposable Vape Has Never Worked

If you have a disposable vape that has never worked, it could be a case of improper assembly at the factory. Fortunately, it’s possible to fix that problem with a little ingenuity – and a pair of tweezers.

This solution may not work with all disposable vapes, but it will work with many vape pens using the rectangular “puff bar” design that has become so common recently.

Using a pair of tweezers, pry the mouthpiece off of your disposable vape. Under the mouthpiece, you’ll most likely see a cotton pad with a hole in the middle. The pad is there to catch condensation and prevent the device from gurgling and spitting. Is the pad bunched up? Remove it and reposition it so that the hole in the cotton pad lines up with the hole in the rubber stopper below.

Top to bottom: Black mouthpiece, cotton pad, rubber stopper

If the cotton isn’t bunched up, remove it and set it aside. Examine the rubber stopper. Can you clearly see a hole leading into the interior of the device, or does the hole seem to be blocked? If the hole is blocked, you can either remove and reposition the stopper, or you can attempt to open the hole with a wooden toothpick. Once you’ve done that, the device should work correctly. Reassemble it and get back to vaping.

Disposable Vape Weak Hits

If your disposable vape is giving you weak hits, one potential reason is that the nicotine strength simply isn’t right for you. Consider buying a device with a higher-strength e-liquid next time. If the device worked in the past and has suddenly become less satisfying, though – or you simply want to get a more intense hit from the disposable vape that you have – these tips may help.

Block the Airflow Vent

A moment ago, we suggested partially blocking your device’s intake vent to increase the air pressure. Covering the vent with your finger also has another effect: It reduces the cooling effect of the incoming air, thus making the vapor warmer and more intense. Give it a try if your device isn’t giving you those big, satisfying rips that you like.

Break Air Bubbles

If you have a pod-based disposable vape, you might get weak hits if air bubbles form around the pod’s wicks. Tap the device gently on a table to break the air bubbles. After giving the wicks a few seconds to get wet, you should get some nice hits again.

Give Your Vape a Moment to Rest

Many disposable vapes store their e-liquid in a fabric-based filler material. As you vape, absorption causes the e-liquid on the outside of the fabric to move in toward the coil. If you’re chain vaping, though, you’re not giving the e-liquid a chance to absorb. Try a slower vaping pace. The cotton near the atomizer coil needs to be wet for your device to produce a satisfying hit.

Disposable Vape Burned Flavor

Is your disposable vape giving you a burned flavor? That’s a sure sign that you need to slow down. Most disposable e-cigarettes lack any kind of temperature control functionality. If you maintain such a fast vaping pace that you’re continually vaping before the wick has a chance to absorb more e-liquid, you may burn the wick. Slow down. You can also help to prevent overheating by ensuring that you never leave your device in direct sunlight or in your car.

If you’re already maintaining a slow vaping pace, your device might simply be producing a burned flavor because it’s out of e-liquid. Set the device down for several minutes to allow the wick to absorb more juice; you might get a few more puffs out of it. Otherwise, it’s time for a new vape.

Disposable Vape Gurgling or Leaking

Is your disposable vape gurgling or leaking? The most likely cause is that you’re using too much air pressure when you puff. You’re sucking excess e-liquid into the device’s chimney or atomizer coil. From there, the e-liquid will end up in one of two places: in your mouth or dripping out of the device’s air intake vent. Both scenarios are equally unpleasant, so puff with gentle air pressure to keep the e-liquid where it belongs.

If you have a pod-based device, try to avoid squeezing the sides of the pod. If the pod flexes, that may force excess e-liquid into the device’s atomizer coil assembly.

Can You Recharge a Disposable Vape?

The thing that makes disposable vapes what they are – and the thing that makes them so cheap – is the fact that they’re designed for short-term use. If you’re looking for a vaping device that you can use more than once, we suggest taking a look at our wide selection of pod vaping systems.

On YouTube, you’ll find videos of people recharging their disposable vapes. That says nothing, however, about the safety of doing so. Did you know that it’s also possible to recharge some alkaline batteries? It's also possible that an alkaline battery will expand, leak or burst during recharging. The fact that it's possible doesn't mean the chemistry of the cell is intended for recharging.

It is inherently unsafe to recharge a battery that's only designed for a single use. Don't even try it.

Can You Refill a Disposable Vape?

It is technically possible to refill a disposable vape. This is a case, though, where performing the act is such a massive amount of trouble that there’s no sense in even bothering. Convenience is one of the biggest benefits of disposable vapes. If you want to refill your vaping device, you should buy a device designed for that.

Before you try refilling a disposable vape, you should also know that, when the device is out of vape juice, the battery is also nearly dead – so you’ll probably end up wasting e-liquid.

If you still want to try refilling your disposable vape, you’ll need to disassemble it using the directions provided at the top of this article. If the vape uses a pod-based enclosure for e-liquid, the pod will have a rubber stopper that you can remove. Add some e-liquid to the pod and reassemble the device.

If your disposable vape has a fiber-based filler material inside, you’ll need to remove the filler material from the device and re-saturate it with e-liquid. When the filler is wet again, you can reassemble the device and resume vaping.