Before you read any further, it is important to understand that a disposable vape pen will no longer work when the battery is fully depleted. And if the e-juice has run out before the battery (which is rare,) you may even start getting burnt hits.
The below points apply to all disposable vapes, including popular brands like the Elf Bar, Esco Bar, Lost Mary, Bang, and so on.
Indicator light blinking
With rechargeable disposables, a blinking light could just mean the battery is dead, and you need to recharge your device. However, if you have recently charged your device and it no longer hits (i.e. no vapor is produced), then this means the e-juice in the device has run out and it is time to buy yourself a new one.
Diminished flavor
However, if you are using a non-rechargeable disposable vape pen, more often than not, the battery will die before you run out of vape juice. Therefore, if your device stops producing vapor and blinks more than three times consecutively, it is ready to be thrown away.
Burnt taste
In our experience, you can also burn the coils as a result of vaping too frequently or too heavily. Taking a little break in between puffs is recommended, and if you feel the temperature of the disposable case getting very hot, it’s time to put the product down and give it a rest.
Small amounts to no vapor being produced
If you are looking for a new disposable, make sure to check out our top rated disposable vape pens page for the best-reviewed devices on the market.
Chris Kendell
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Favorite flavors: Mango and mixed fruits
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Chris Kendell
Chris Kendell is the co-founder of Vaping360. He started the website with his brother and co-founder Alex in 2014, after Alex introduced him to vaping. Chris was immediately won over by the revolutionary and potentially lifesaving impacts that vaping can have on our society. In his minuscule spare time, you can find Chris travelling and exploring new places from his base in Germany, eating delicious food and enjoying a range of different sports.