Vaping is known as a much safer alternative to smoking combustible cigarettes, and it also allows you to enjoy a much wider range of flavours, while customising the experience to suit your tastes.



However, one issue that cigarette smokers don't have to deal with is the risk of vapes exploding - and to help protect you from this rare but dangerous phenomenon, we've put together all the information you need to know if your vape is going to explode.



What are the warning signs that your vape is about to explode?

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you have a vape in your hand that’s behaving strangely, and you’re worried about it exploding.

So to get straight to the point, we’ll start by looking at the warning signs that a vape may be about to do something dangerous, and after that, we’ll delve into some of the other important details related to this topic.

So what are the warning signs you should look out for? Here are the main ones to look out for:

1. Overheating

One of the most important indicators that something is seriously wrong with your vape is if it starts to heat up significantly.

Vapes shouldn't heat up when you're using them, so if you notice it getting hot, it's a sign that something's wrong.

If the vape gets so hot that it is uncomfortable to touch or even burns your skin, this is a sign that things are getting critical.

2. Smoke coming out of the device

Similarly, if a vape starts to smoke from the inside - as opposed to producing vapour when you take a puff as usual - this is another sign that something is wrong and that it may be at risk of exploding.

3. Bad smell

Even if there's no visible smoke coming out of your vape, if it starts producing any kind of unusual, foul odour, it's another warning sign that you shouldn't ignore.

4. Small amounts of vapour compared to normal

If you take a puff from your vape and it doesn't produce the kind of cloud of vapour you're used to, this can often be another sign that something is wrong.

Of course, there could be a number of other reasons, but if you take a puff and don't get much vapor, or if the vapor has a strange, unpleasant taste, it could mean that the temperature control system is not working properly, putting it at risk of exploding.

5. Squeaking or other unusual noises

If you hear your vape start to make a squeaking sound or other unusual noises, either when you try to take a puff or just when you turn it on, this is another warning sign that you need to diagnose and fix a problem before you continue vaping.