Why Does My Vape Keep Hitting After I Stop?

Does your vape continue to make hissing and cracking sounds after you stop puffing? If that’s the case, your device may be auto-firing. Hearing any electronic device making noises when you aren’t actively using it can be unsettling, especially with a vape, as it has a heating element located close to a lithium-ion battery. An overheating battery presents a serious danger.

Even the top vapes available can have auto-firing problems due to damage or improper use. It’s crucial to address this issue quickly to prevent your device’s battery from overheating. Usually, there are ways to stop a vape from auto-firing. In this guide, we will detail how to do that as well as provide tips for preventing it from recurring. Additionally, we will offer advice for handling the worst-case scenario if you find yourself unable to stop your vape from firing autonomously.

How to Halt Auto-Firing of Your Vape

To effectively stop a vape from auto-firing, the solution will differ based on the type of vape you possess.

Vapes typically can be classified into three distinct categories when it comes to this type of issue:

• Disposable vapes, which usually lack fire buttons or removable pods
• Pod-based vapes that activate with a puff and also do not feature fire buttons
• Vapes equipped with fire buttons

We will detail methods to prevent auto-firing for each vape type.

Stopping Auto-Firing on a Disposable Vape

In some instances, disposable vapes come with on-off switches. If your disposable vape is equipped with a power switch, you can easily prevent it from auto-firing by toggling the switch to the “off” setting. However, more commonly, disposable vapes do not completely turn off. Instead, they rely on an automatic puff sensor that detects air intake. If the puff sensor on your disposable vape remains permanently activated, it’s probable that a leak has caused the sensor to stick. Often, you can dislodge the sensor by blowing forcefully through the mouthpiece of your disposable vape.

Preventing Auto-Firing on a Pod Vape Without a Fire Button

In the case of a pod vape that does not feature a manual fire button, the situation resembles that of a disposable vape since it also lacks a genuine on-off capability. As mentioned in the previous section, you might be able to rectify the puff sensor issue by blowing hard through the device. If that method fails, you should take out the pod until the problem is solved. Without a pod, auto-firing cannot occur; the device’s light will simply flash until the battery runs out.

Stopping Auto-Firing on a Vape with a Fire Button

A vaping device with a manual fire button inherently includes an on-off feature, making it straightforward to avoid auto-firing. Generally, you can deactivate a vape with a fire button by pressing it five times consecutively.

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Steps to Take if Your Vape Is Auto-Firing

Experiencing auto-firing in your vape can be alarming, especially when there’s no obvious way to turn it off, which often happens with disposable vapes that typically lack an on-off switch. Should blowing through the mouthpiece fail to stop the auto-firing, your only option is to let the battery drain. However, keep in mind that while this occurs, the device may produce heat, creating a risk of overheating.

What to Do With an Auto-Firing Disposable Vape

If you find yourself with an auto-firing disposable vape that you cannot turn off, the safest option is to relocate it to a fireproof place and wait for the battery to deplete. Ideally, take the device outdoors and cover it with dirt. If that isn’t an option, placing it in a cooking pot is another alternative, ensuring that there’s nothing flammable above the pot. Shortly, the battery will die, at which point you can take the device to a local recycling facility that accepts lithium-ion batteries.

What to Do With Other Types of Auto-Firing Vapes

If your vaping device features a removable pod or a fire button, stopping the auto-firing should be straightforward—just unplug the pod or switch the device off. In the upcoming section of this article, we will detail methods to prevent auto-firing issues in the future. However, there may be instances where a solution isn’t possible. For example, if your device sustained damage from being dropped in water or on a hard surface, it might continue to auto-fire after being turned back on or after the pod is reinstalled. In such cases, recycling the device will be necessary.

How to Avoid Auto-Firing in the Future

By now, you should have addressed the immediate concern of your vape auto-firing. The next step involves identifying and correcting the root cause of the problem, which we will explore further in this section.

Ensure Your Vape’s Authenticity

Authenticity in vaping products is significant across all device types, yet it poses a considerable concern with disposable vapes. Currently, there might be millions of counterfeit vapes on the market, prompting reputable manufacturers like Innokin to include verification codes on their offerings. Always check a disposable vape’s legitimacy by visiting the manufacturer’s website and entering the verification code with every purchase.

The surge in fake vapes presents serious safety risks, as devices not made by recognized manufacturers may exhibit major quality defects such…
“`as a result of leaks, inferior internal components, and repurposed or rejected battery cells. To put it differently, a counterfeit vape may have a higher likelihood of experiencing an auto-firing issue, and if such an event occurs, the risk of the battery overheating could also increase.

To minimize the chances of purchasing an auto-firing disposable vape in the future, it is advisable to buy your vapes from a trusted vape shop and always verify the code before use.

Maintain Your Vape

A primary reason for a puff-activated vape beginning to leak is due to device leakage. The puff sensor typically comprises a flexible membrane located in the airflow path of the device, making it susceptible to e-liquid if a leak occurs. Consequently, this may cause the puff sensor to become stuck. This is how auto-firing becomes a problem, and blowing through the device often helps to halt this action as it dislodges the sensor.

With disposable vapes, options for preventing future auto-firing issues are limited, aside from continuing to blow through the device when auto-firing occurs. Preventive measures for future devices will be discussed in the final section of this guide.

However, if you are using a pod system or a 510-thread battery with a puff sensor, cleaning the device can help prevent ongoing auto-firing issues.

• For pod vapes, remove the pod from the device and dry both it and the chamber at the top with a paper towel. Ensure all e-liquid is removed and try using the device again. If the problem persists, consider replacing the pod.
• In the case of a 510-thread battery paired with an oil cartridge, clean both the threading of the device and the base of the cartridge using a cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol, which will help dissolve any oil buildup.

It is important to note that some manual fire button vapes allow for both button firing and puff activation. Thus, even if your device features a fire button, it may still require cleaning under the pod, tank, or cartridge to address auto-firing. In some instances, it may also be possible to disable the puff sensor using the device’s menu, while still keeping the fire button operational. If the auto-firing ceases, it indicates that the puff sensor was the issue. In cases where the puff sensor is not the culprit, or if you own a vape that solely relies on a manual fire button, check for dust and lint around the button’s edge and remove it with a toothpick.

Puff-Activated Vape Users: Don’t Puff Too Hard

The main cause of leakage in puff-activated vapes is applying a puff pressure similar to that used with traditional tobacco cigarettes. In reality, vaping devices require significantly less air pressure. Excessive air pressure can push e-liquid out from the wick or reservoir, leading to a flooded coil; eventually, e-liquid may seep down to the puff sensor. Therefore, only use the amount of air pressure necessary to generate vapor from the device.