How to Pick the Right Vape Battery?

Vape batteries last between six and 12 months on average, although the lifespan depends on the frequency of use or your habits.

Knowing the correct vape battery is essential because it provides the current to fire the coil. It will ruin your vaping experience when you use the wrong e cig battery.

Although it’s extremely rare, vape explosions do occur. For instance, a North Yorkshire factory worker lost some of his teeth when the battery exploded while he was vaping. So, you must understand Ohms’s law and battery dynamics for maximum safety.

A regulated mod installs a chipset linked to the vape battery, which regulates the current to the coil, to prevent similar accidents from happening. Also, distributors adopted another failsafe method—to sell vape batteries that fit only the mods intended to accommodate them.

So, you must check the type before buying a replacement e cig battery.

Here are some tips for picking the appropriate vape battery for your device:

1. Check whether your device is regulated or mechanical (unregulated). If you are a novice, steer clear of the mechanical mod until you have acquired advanced knowledge on vape battery use.  

2. Double-check the vape battery type. For instance, the popular 18650 model can be a button top or a flat top. The primary difference is one has a protruding side, and the other has a flush side. Of course, your device cannot use the battery if it’s not fitted to accommodate the external cell.

3. Invest in lithium-ion batteries. Most 18650 types are lith-ion and are slightly larger than your standard AA battery.

4. Another type is the 21700, which runs from a range of 3000 to 5000mAh and also produces more runtime and energy. Make sure you pick only the protected lith-ion cells since these include overheat protection and PCB. As you might expect, they will prevent your device from overheating or overcharging.

5. Don’t be stingy. Cheap batteries often hover at higher temperatures, which drastically shortens their lifespan. So, stick with branded vape batteries, such as Sony, Aspire, Vapcell, etc., and stay away from any cell with the word “Fire” in it.

6. Stick with reputable websites, avoiding AliExpress or DHGate since too many dubious sellers brand their vape batteries as OEM.  

7. The mAh rating is different from Amps. The first refers to capacity, while the latter refers to current handling. So, you buy vape batteries with higher mAh for lower-wattage devices. Meanwhile, an e cig battery with lower mAh is more suitable for higher-wattage mods.

8. Send back vape batteries with peeling, nicks, and scratches. Although the cases are extremely rare, they might sustain damage during handling and shipping.

Lastly, you must purchase a compatible charger for your battery. It will lengthen the lifespan of your vape battery but will also prevent your device from overheating.

Vapes Direct makes it easier for you to choose vape batteries. The retailer’s website lists the models according to sizes (2500mAh, 3000mAh, 3500mAh, 4200mAh), types (18650 and 21700), or brands (Aspire, Molicell, Sony, Vapcell). The entire process takes out second-guessing when you need a replacement for your mod.