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If you’ve ever encountered the small disaster of a clogged vape cart, you know exactly how frustrating it can be. Whether you’re trying to enjoy the last few drops or have a brand new THC cart that’s clogged up, there’s no need to waste any of your precious oil.
Here’s how to unclog a cart quickly and effectively:
Table of ContentsA clogged vape pops up from time to time, but why does it happen? Typically, it’s because the liquid inside a vape cart changes its thickness at different temperatures.
As you pull on a heated vape it draws the warm, thin oil into the coils and mouthpiece. When the vape cools, the oil becomes thicker and can clog the vape. Overtime, residue from the vapor can also build up in the mouthpiece and cause a clog. Either way, you can usually unclog your vape cart in a few simple steps.
For minor clogs, you may be able to use your mouth to suction the vape and pull the clog free. This is the easiest way to clear a slight clog, but a serious clog won't be this easy to fix.
You don't want to fire the vape continually while it's clogged since it will burn up the coils without proper air flow, but you need to get some warmth to the clogged area of the vape. You can move the vape to a warm area in your home, roll it between your hands, or briefly wrap it in a towel that you just pulled from the dryer. After it's mildly warm, try pulling on the vape with your mouth to pull the clog free.
Be careful not to expose the contents of your vape to extreme heat or even to moderate heat for any lengthy period of time since it could degrade the compounds in your THC oil, making the cart useless.
Be wary of exposing your vape battery to heat as well. Never leave a battery in direct sunlight or heat it to high temperatures by any other means, which could be dangerous.
This is especially helpful for a vape that's clogged at the mouthpiece, especially if it's been sitting for some time and has become crystallized. Use a small tool, like a toothpick, cotton swab, or other small poking device to try to scrape or wipe the clog free.
This will only work if the clog is in the mouthpiece, and you shouldn't try to open the vape cart to poke around inside it because you may ruin the cart entirely.
Cannabis oil is notoriously sticky, so use isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth to wipe away the residue. This will help keep your device clean without leaving behind any sticky buildup.
To save you from having to worry about how to unclog a cart, you can take a few steps to prevent your cart from becoming clogged. The best way to do this is by:
For disposable carts that you use regularly, they may not stick around long enough to need to be cleaned. For a refillable vape or a cart that you use infrequently, you'll need to disassemble the cart from the battery and swab the mouthpiece and crevices free of debris.
Choose a vape cart that's well made from premium materials. Some of the materials used to make vape carts are simply unsafe, like plastics. Others may just be made poorly, leaving them more susceptible to clogs. For more info on how to choose the best vape cart, read "Are Delta-8 Vape Carts Safe?"
Keep your vape at room temperature and away from the cold which can help keep the oil flowing and unclogged. You should also be careful to keep your vape out of direct sunlight since high temperatures can degrade the oil.
Ideally, you should store your vape upright to keep the oil from settling into the air flow valves or mouthpiece. If you need to toss it in a bag, use a mouthpiece cover or slip it into a plastic bag to keep the mouthpiece from picking up debris.
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The simplest way to unclog a cart is to gently warm it by rolling it between your hands or using a hairdryer on low heat. This helps loosen thick oil that may be blocking the airflow.
To fix a clogged disposable cart, try gently inhaling without activating the battery to draw out any blockage. If that doesn’t work, carefully insert a toothpick or paperclip into the mouthpiece to clear the clog.
Dab carts can get clogged due to thick oil cooling and solidifying, especially after multiple uses. Frequent draws without enough heat or letting the cart sit unused can also cause clogging.
If your cart won’t hit, try preheating it to loosen the oil. You can also check the connection between the battery and the cart to ensure proper contact.
If your cart isn’t pulling anything, the airflow may be blocked by oil buildup or residue. Gently clear any visible clogs from the mouthpiece and ensure the battery is charged and properly connected.
If airflow is present but your cart isn’t hitting, there may be an electrical issue. Check for proper battery contact, charge the battery, or try using the cart on a different battery to troubleshoot the problem.
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