Electronic cigarettes need to be inspected regularly during storage to prevent problems such as oil leakage, battery aging, component deformation or damage, ensuring the safety and service life of the device. The inspection frequency needs to be dynamically adjusted according to the usage scenario, device type and storage environment. The following are specific suggestions:
1. Daily household scenarios
Frequency: Once a week
Applicable equipment: main unit, atomizer, cartridges
Inspection contents:
Appearance: Check if the shell has any cracks, deformations or scratches.
Interface: Check if there is any residual e-liquid or corrosion on the charging port and atomizer interface.
Smoke cartridges: Check for oil leakage and whether the sealing ring is aged.
Battery: Check if the power display is normal and if the main unit is overheating abnormally.
Case: A user failed to conduct regular inspections, causing oil leakage from the cartridger to seep into the main unit and resulting in a short circuit in the circuit board.
2. Long-term storage scenarios (such as not used for more than one month)
Frequency: Once every two weeks (check in the first and third weeks after the first storage)
Applicable equipment: main unit, spare e-cartridges, unopened e-liquid
Inspection contents:
Battery power: If it is a built-in battery, it is recommended to charge it to 50% every two weeks (avoid over-discharging).
The condition of e-liquid: Whether the opened e-liquid cartridge has deteriorated (such as discoloration or unpleasant odor), and whether the unopened e-liquid is leaking.
Sealing performance: Check if the cartridge sealing cover is loose and if there is any oil leakage from the atomizer oil storage chamber.
Case: A user stored an electronic cigarette for three months without checking it. The battery could not be charged due to over-discharge and needed to be replaced.
3. Travel or high-risk scenarios (such as outdoors, damp environments)
Frequency: Check before each use + once a day for a quick check
Applicable equipment: Portable electronic cigarettes, spare accessories
Inspection contents:
Physical damage: Whether the equipment has deformed due to dropping or squeezing.
Environmental impact: Whether the storage box is damp (whether the desiccant has become ineffective).
Functional test: Whether it works normally after startup and whether the atomizer emits smoke smoothly.
Case: A user failed to check after traveling in the rain, and the mainboard of the e-cigarette was damaged due to water entering the storage box.
High-temperature environments (such as inside a car in summer, or places exposed to direct sunlight)
Adjustment suggestion: Increase the inspection frequency to once every three days, with a focus on the battery and e-liquid conditions.
Risk: High temperatures may cause battery expansion, e-liquid leakage or deterioration.
2. Humid environments (such as the rainy season, by the sea)
Adjustment suggestion: Increase the inspection frequency to twice a week, with a focus on the condition of the desiccant and the corrosion of metal parts.
Risk: Moisture may cause short circuits in the circuit board and aging of the sealing ring.
3. Low-temperature environments (such as outdoor in winter)
Adjustment suggestion: The inspection frequency should be maintained at once a week. However, it is necessary to note that after taking it out from a low-temperature environment, it should be left to stand at room temperature before use.
Risk: Low temperature may cause the e-liquid to solidify, but it usually does not directly damage the equipment.
High-frequency users (daily usage)
Suggestion: Check the interface between the main unit and the atomizer each time you replace the cartridge or charge.
Reason: Frequent use can accelerate the wear of components, and it is necessary to clean up the residual e-liquid in a timely manner.
2. Low-frequency users (1-2 times per week)
Suggestion: Conduct a comprehensive inspection before each use. When storing for a long time, follow the long-term storage scenarios.
Reason: Low-frequency use often leads to the neglect of equipment aging issues, and regular maintenance is required.
1. Basic Inspection Plan (Daily Household Use)
Frequency: Once a week
Tools: Cotton swabs (for cleaning the interface), flashlight (for inspecting the interior), desiccant (replacement cycle: 2-3 months)
Applicable users: Ordinary e-cigarette users with moderate device usage frequency.
2. Advanced Inspection Plan (Long-term Storage/High-risk Scenarios)
Frequency: Once every two weeks (for long-term storage)
Once a day (travel/outdoor)
Tools: Multimeter (for battery voltage detection), moisture-proof box (for humidity monitoring), spare sealing ring
Applicable users: Equipment collectors, outdoor enthusiasts, and long-term business travelers.
3. Summary of Key Checkpoints
Battery: Check the battery level and appearance monthly to avoid overcharging/overdischarging.
Cigarette cartridges: Check the sealing performance daily and check for deterioration weekly.
Atomizer: Check the sealing ring and threads weekly and replace the atomization core monthly.
Host: Check the interfaces and buttons weekly and clean the internal dust quarterly.
Avoid excessive inspection: Frequent disassembly of equipment may lead to a decline in sealing performance. It is recommended to operate only when necessary.
Record inspection logs: Make simple records of key data such as battery cycle times and cartridge replacement times to facilitate the tracking of equipment status.
Replace parts in a timely manner: Consumables such as sealing rings and atomizing cores should be replaced at the intervals recommended by the manufacturer to avoid damage caused by aging.
By scientifically planning the inspection frequency, the risk of damage to electronic cigarettes during storage can be significantly reduced, ensuring the performance of the equipment and the safety of users.