Getting the most out of your vape device is only possible if you take care of the battery, and doing so won’t just keep the device performing as it should, but will help it keep performing well for longer, too. And when it’s time to recycle a vape battery, knowing how to responsibly do so is important to help minimize the negative impact such items can have on the environment when disposed of irresponsibly.
Let’s take a look at the two different types of vape batteries available on devices from Wildfire Vape:
Internal batteries
Built into the device, internal batteries have a 250-3000mAh power capacity, and should never be removed. When you need to recycle your vape device, you should be able to take it to an electronic waste recycling depot, where it will be dismantled properly and the various components recycled appropriately.
Refillable pod kits, disposable vapes and sometimes sub-ohm kits, all have internal batteries.
External batteries
Requiring a lot more power than regular vaping devices, sub-ohm vape devices usually have an in-built rechargeable battery of 18650 or 21700, and a charging capacity that ranges from 2600-4200mAh.
Wrapped tightly in a covering of PVC and an insulator disk, the positive and negative terminals of the battery are isolated, but you should still check the wrapping and insulator regularly for any signs of damage, which if left, could cause overheating or an explosion.
How best to care for your vape device battery
When caring for an internal vape battery, it’s important to take note of the following:
- Always charge it according to the manufacturer’s instructions
- Try to limit the number of times you run the battery completely down, or charge it to capacity
- Don’t expose the battery to direct sunlight, moisture and extreme temperatures
- Don’t try and access the internal battery by opening the vape device
- Always recycle used devices appropriately
When caring for an external vape battery, you must heed the following advice:
- When installing a new battery, only do so on a clean and dry surface
- The + and – terminals should always be correctly aligned
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- Always charge it according to the manufacturer’s instructions
- If your device will be out of use for a few weeks or months, remove the battery
- Keep spare batteries in a secure, protective case
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- Don’t expose the battery to direct sunlight, moisture and extreme temperatures
- Only ever recharge batteries that specify they are rechargeable
- Wrap and recycle leaking batteries
- Check the PVC covering and insulator disk for signs of damage
How to safely recycle vaping devices and batteries
Recycling batteries is always a smart move when possible, as not only does it ensure that limited resources such as lithium metal can be reused, but it also ensures that it doesn’t end up in waterways which could pollute the environment. Also, vape batteries may ignite and cause a fire when crushed, which is what will likely happen to them if not recycled appropriately.
Where can you take your vape devices and batteries to be recycled?
There are a number of ways to ensure that your SKE Crystal Bar Plus Kit is properly and responsibly recycled, and they include the following:
- Leaving it out for the council to collect as part of their electronic waste scheme
- Taking it to a local recycling centre
- Taking it to a recycling bank (these can be found on some streets and in some supermarkets nationwide)
- Returning it to the place you bought it from, as they may have a collection point
To help the battery in your vaping device last longer and continue to give you an outstanding vape performance, puff after puff, always heed the advice given above, and always recycle them appropriately.
