Vaping Batteries | How Are They Made?
From lithium brine to a finished 18650 cell: how the batteries in your mod are made, how they reach vape shops, and what that means when you buy…
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Vaper’s Blacklist: What Vapers Need to Avoid
Diacetyl, acetoin, acetyl propionyl, mystery coil wire and more: the ingredients and gear worth avoiding, and how to check what's in your bottle.
Unregulated Parallel vs. Unregulated Series Box Mods
Series and parallel box mods wire their batteries differently, and that changes the load on every cell. Here is how each design works and how to keep your…
Risks of Vaping: What Vapers Need to Be Thinking About
Nicotine, what's in the vapor, heat, batteries and where you buy: the vaping risks worth understanding and the everyday habits you control.
Regulated vs. Unregulated
What separates a regulated mod from an unregulated mechanical mod, how each one handles power and protection, and which type makes sense for you.
Recommended Batteries for Vaping
What makes a good vaping battery, three proven 20-amp 18650 cells with their specs, and the signs it is time to replace or recycle a battery.
Mechanical Mods | Single Battery Devices | Battery Safety
Mechanical mods have no protection circuit, so battery safety is up to you. Learn the three most common single-battery mistakes and how to avoid them.
Mechanical Mod Battery Safety
Mechanical mods have no built-in protection, so the battery is up to you. Learn amp limits, Ohm's law, good battery habits and what to do if a cell…
Hybrid Top-Cap Devices | Battery Safety
On a hybrid mech mod, your atomizer connects straight to the battery. Learn how 510 pins and insulators work, why flush pins cause shorts, and what to check.
How Much Do You Know About Vape Battery Safety?
Test yourself with our vape battery safety quiz: true-or-false questions on wraps, spare batteries, charging, amp limits and more, with every answer explained.