Without a doubt, Geek Vape is the top brand in the vaping industry today. Geek Vape is the maker of some of the world’s best-regarded refillable pod systems and vape mods, and they’re also the company behind the famed Geek Bar and Digiflavor brands of disposable vapes. In other words, they’ve got every corner of the market covered. Just about every vape that Geek Vape makes is rechargeable, so you’ll need to know how to charge your Geek Vape if you want to use it.
This step-by-step guide will tell you everything that you need to know about charging a Geek Vape. We’ll discuss both refillable and disposable vapes, giving you the information that you need to ensure that you’re charging your device in a safe way and doing everything possible to extend the life of the battery.
Do you have a Geek Vape device that isn’t charging? You’ll find help for that in this guide as well, so let’s jump right in.
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How to Charge a Geek Vape or Digiflavor Disposable Vape
Instructions:
- Use your Geek Bar or Digiflavor vape until the light blinks, or the meter on the screen says that the battery is empty.
- Connect the device to your computer using any standard USB-C cable.
- Wait about 30-40 minutes. If your device has an indicator light, the light will turn off or change to a different color when the battery is fully charged. If the device has a screen, the meter on the screen will show that the battery is full.
Some people who are new to vaping are initially surprised when they find out that their Geek Bar or Digiflavor disposable vapes are rechargeable. That’s partly because these devices generally don’t include charging cables and partly because when you look for information about fixing disposable vapes online, you’re often going to see articles telling you that it’s time to replace a vape when it starts blinking.
That information, however, refers to the disposable vapes of the past. The first generation of disposable vapes weren’t rechargeable and were designed to run out of battery power and vape juice at the same time. Modern Geek Bars and other disposable vapes now have much larger e-liquid supplies than the previous generation of vapes, enabling them to deliver thousands of puffs. Because they have so much vape juice, they need to be rechargeable.
The one catch is that you’ll need to provide your own USB-C cable. Any high-quality cable will work.
The reason why Geek Bars don’t include charging cables is because you’ll need to buy a new device every week or two. You’d eventually have dozens of USB cables – and although you’d have no use for them, you’d still be paying a little bit extra every time you bought a new vape. That’s why there’s no cable in the box – because it would increase the price and generate needless waste.
How to Charge a Refillable Geek Vape Device
Instructions:
- Use your Geek Vape device until the meter on the screen shows that the battery is empty. At this point, the screen will display a message such as “Low Battery.” Note that a few small beginner-level Geek Vape devices have lights instead of screens. In this case, the light will blink when the battery is dead.
- Connect the Geek Vape to your computer using the included charging cable.
- Wait about 30-90 minutes. The charging time for a Geek Vape device depends on the battery’s capacity and the device’s charging speed. When the battery is charged, the screen will show that the battery is full. If you’re using a Geek Vape device with a light instead of a screen, the light will turn off or change color when the device is fully charged.
Refillable Geek Vape devices can have either built-in or removable batteries. Regardless of the type of battery your device has, you can charge it by following the directions above. It’s also possible to charge a removable battery, however, in a standalone battery charger. You simply need to use a charger that’s compatible with the type of battery in your device, which will usually be a lithium-ion 18650 cell. A standalone charger will have a light or screen that lets you know when the battery is charged.
Why would you want to use a standalone charger when you could simply connect your Geek Vape to your computer to charge the battery? Standalone chargers have two benefits.
- Some chargers may allow you to adjust the battery’s charging speed. A charging rate of 1 amp is typical, but a standalone charger may allow you to select a 0.5-amp charging speed instead. This reduces the amount of heat generated during charging, which may help to extend the battery’s life.
- If you have a standalone charger, you can charge one battery while using the other. In this way, you can vape continuously and never have to wait while your Geek Vape charges.
What to Do if Your Geek Vape Isn’t Charging
When you connect your Geek Vape or Geek Bar to your computer, the light or screen should immediately turn on to confirm that the charging process is underway. If that doesn’t happen, don’t panic – there may be a simple solution. Here’s what you should do if your Geek Vape isn’t charging.
- Replace the cable. USB cables can become pretty flaky when they’re used every day – especially if they’re not treated with care. When a vaping device isn’t charging, replacing the cable will resolve the issue most of the time.
- Use a different power source. You’ll notice that this article has only recommended charging a Geek Vape through your computer and not through a wall adapter. That’s because many USB wall adapters – particularly the ones for computers, phones and tablets – use higher charging speeds than a vaping device can support. This can potentially cause your Geek Vape to overheat. If you’re trying to charge your device with a wall adapter, use your computer instead.
- Clean the charging port. You probably carry your Geek Vape in your pocket when you’re out and about, and that can cause lint and dust to get inside the port. Use a toothpick to gently remove any contaminants from the port.
- Check the battery. If your Geek Vape has a removable battery, take the battery out and make sure it has no signs of physical damage. If the outer wrapper is torn, the cell itself may not be damaged, but you’ll have to stop using the battery until you’ve replaced the wrapper. If the battery has any other sign of damage such as a dent or bulge, you’ll need to recycle the battery. Don’t ever attempt to use or charge a battery with signs of damage or deformation.
How to Make Your Geek Vape’s Battery Last Longer
One of the benefits of using a Geek Vape with a removable battery is that the device can conceivably last years if you take care of it. If the battery stops holding a charge, that isn’t a problem because you can simply replace it. If your Geek Vape has a built-in battery, on the other hand, you need to take care of it because the life of the battery determines the life of the entire device.
To make your Geek Vape’s battery last as long as it possibly can, always follow these instructions.
- Charge your Geek Vape according to the instructions we’ve given in this article. Because of the potential of overheating, it’s always best to avoid charging your vape with a wall adapter.
- Keep your Geek Vape away from extreme heat. If you want a lithium-ion battery to last as long as possible, avoiding excess heat is always the most important thing. Don’t use your Geek Vape outdoors in direct sunlight and don’t leave it in a parked car.
- Keep your Geek Vape away from extreme cold. Cold temperatures can drain the battery’s charge more quickly. A lithium-ion battery provides a finite number of charge-discharge cycles, and using your Geek Vape in very cold environments – such as outdoors on a snowy day – will mean that you’ll have to recharge the battery more often.
- If your Geek Vape has a removable battery, check the battery periodically for signs of damage. A problematic battery can become chemically unstable, potentially causing damage to the delicate internal components in your device. You can resume using a battery with a damaged wrapper after you’ve replaced the wrapper. If a battery shows any other sign of damage or deformation, though, you’ll need to recycle and replace it.
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