05/20/2021
Do you love the convenience and discreetness of cartridges? Ever had that cartridge stop working along the way somewhere, leaving yourself wondering "what do I do?" Well we found this pretty useful for cartridge maintenance, to make sure we get the most out of our product! And we hope you find it useful too!
Tips & Tricks to Troubleshoot a V**e Cartridge
Things to try first…
Before trying any troubleshooting methods, simply make sure that your battery is screwed on (but not overtightened, as this can stop your cartridge from working properly as well) all the way and fully charged.
Your cartridge may just need to be primed. You can do this by gently blowing into your cartridge without it being attached to the battery or while pressing a button battery for added effectiveness.
If those tricks aren’t effective…
One of the most common reasons for a cartridge to stop pulling is due to the oil being too thick. This may cause the holes in the cartridge to become clogged and make it hard to pull. In the event that this happens, first, check if your cartridge is glass or plastic. If it’s plastic, you want to apply indirect heat to the cartridge (i.e a hairdryer or rubbing between your hands), warming the oil in your cartridge to make it thinner. If it’s glass, you can use a lighter to apply direct heat to the cartridge for only a few seconds at a time until the oil is thin enough to get a nice pull.
If your cartridge isn’t working at all, it may be because the contact (the piece where the cartridge and battery meets to allow the v**e pen to work) from the battery and cartridge aren’t connecting properly. This can happen with used batteries that have been removed and replaced on cartridges multiple times. Try slightly pulling the contact piece up with a small tool until it is even and level.
With time, your battery contact piece may become clogged with debris, simply due to wear and tear with consistent use. If you find that your v**e cartridge isn’t working, you may just need to clean out the contact area inside of your battery. You can do this easily with a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol. Clean the area thoroughly, allow it to dry, and then attempt to use your v**e cartridge again.