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Although vape pens explosions are very rare, they can be very dangerous to you, the vape

pen user. Many of these explosions usually occur as a result of the vaper ‘s mistakes and

can easily be avoided. This article will guide you on how to avoid mistakes that would

result in the explosion of your vape pen. Read till the end.

What causes a Vape Pen to Explode?

Most vape pens are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. These types of

batteries can explode when subjected to certain extreme conditions. The conditions

include:

● Charging them for many hours that exceed those recommended by the manufacturer.

● Extreme temperatures. This can be very cold temperatures or extremely hot

temperatures.

How do you prevent vape pen battery explosions?

According to data from the Federal Emergency Management Emergency (FEMA), most

vape pens explode when they are being charged. The charging practices below will help

prevent your vape pen from exploding.

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1. Never charge your vape pen while asleep - by charging your vape pen while asleep you

risk charging the battery for much more time than recommended.

2. Charge the vape pen within the period that the manufacturer proposes - if the

manufacturer says that the vape pen takes 2 hours to charge from zero to full charge, this

should be the maximum period you can charge the device.

3. Use the charger that is packaged with the vape pen only to charge it - this charger is not

only of premium quality but it is also designed to meet the charging needs and the rated

voltage of your vape pen. Using a different charger, there is a risk that it could be low

quality and doesn’t meet the charging needs of your vaporizer which may make it explode.

4. Don’t charge your vape pen from another device such as a tv or computer - most vape

pens are designed to be charged using their chargers directly plugged on a wall socket/

outlet. Charging vape pens from other devices present a likelihood of the exploding.

5. Charge your vape pen on a clean flat surface away from substance or material that

easily catches fire - do not place your vape on a couch or a pillow when charging, you

should instead place on a clean flat floor or table.

Since subjecting the vape pen batteries to extreme temperatures may lead to their

explosion, the following practices will help ensure the batteries are within optimum

temperature conditions.

● Store your vape pen safe, away from direct sunlight - sunlight temperatures are very

unpredictable. Sometimes these temperatures can be very extreme to the point they can

make the vape pen explode. Also do not leave or use your vape in direct sunlight or leave

it in your car at night when it is very cold.

● Buy your vape pen from a reputable brand - vape pens work by heating up your

concentrates to vapor. Reputable brands design their vape pens in such a way that the

heat used to vaporize your concentrates does not reach the batteries. The vape pen

batteries from reputable brands are also of high quality; hence have very little chances of

exploding.

Incidences of vape pen explosions are usually reported to government agencies (including

the vape pen brand that exploded and the reason for the explosions) such as FEMA and

FIDA. There are also several testimonials that note why a specific vape pen exploded. By

buying a vape pen from a brand that has zero or very little cases of an explosion, you are

assured of your safety.

Other practices to prevent your vape pen from exploding.

To guarantee your safety and of others including the environment, you should also do the

following that will prevent your vape pen from exploding:

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➢ Read and understand the manufacturer ‘s instructions on the safety, care, and usage of

your vape pen. If there is no user manual within the package, you should contact the

manufacturer for any inquiries.

➢ Don’t tamper with or remove any safety features of your vape pen. Some of these safety

features such as vent holes and fire button locks help prevent the battery from

overheating or exploding.

➢ Use batteries that are good for your device. The battery should be in good condition,

don’t use batteries that are wet, or are too old. Don’t mix batteries of different brands, or

batteries that have different charge levels. You should also not use old and new batteries

jointly.

Conclusion.

It is evident that most vape pen explosions occur as a result of human error. You can

avoid these errors by following the guidelines in the text above.