Alright, so your vape took a little swim, huh? Happens to the best of us, don’t you worry none. Now, don’t go throwin’ it away just yet, we might be able to fix that thing. Let’s figure out how to fix my vape that fell in water, shall we?
First thing’s first, fish that thing outta the water quick! The quicker you get it out, the better chance you got of savin’ it. And for goodness sake, turn it off! You don’t want it shortin’ out and causin’ more problems. Think of it like a chicken in a thunderstorm – gotta get it outta the rain fast!
Now, this part’s important. You gotta dry it off real good. Get a towel, some paper towels, whatever you got handy, and wipe it down. Get all that water off the outside. And don’t forget to take it apart. Take off the tank, the mouthpiece, everything you can safely take off. Wipe it all down, real good. We don’t want no water sittin’ around, causin’ trouble.
- Take it apart: Like I said, take off everything you can. Tank, mouthpiece, the whole shebang.
- Wipe it down: Get everythin’ dry as a bone. Use a towel, paper towels, whatever you got.
Okay, so now that you got it all wiped down, you gotta let it dry some more. And I ain’t talkin’ about just a few minutes. I’m talkin’ about lettin’ it sit for a good long while. A day or two, maybe even longer. You want to make sure all that water inside is gone. Put it in a warm, dry place. Not too hot, mind you, you don’t want to melt it. Just a nice, warm spot. Like on a windowsill in the sun, but not direct sunlight, ya hear? Just a nice warm place will do it.
Now, some folks say you can put it in rice. You know, like you do with a wet phone. And that might work, I ain’t sayin’ it won’t. But I always figured the best way is just to let it air dry. Rice can get stuck in places you don’t want it, and then you got another problem on your hands. So, I say just let it sit and dry out on its own. Patience is a virtue, they say. And when it comes to fixin’ a wet vape, that’s the truth.
While you’re waitin’, you might as well check the parts. Look at the tank, make sure it ain’t cracked or nothin’. And if you got a coil, check that too. If it’s old and burnt out, well, now’s a good time to change it. You don’t want to go through all this trouble just to have a bad coil ruin your vape. And them little rubber rings, the O-rings they call ’em, make sure they ain’t damaged. If they are, you might need to get new ones. A good seal is important, ya know?
So, you waited a good long while, everything’s dry, and you checked all the parts. Now comes the moment of truth. Put it all back together, make sure it’s all snug and tight, but don’t go overtightenin’ things and breakin’ somethin’ else. Then, try turnin’ it on. If it works, great! You fixed it! If it don’t… well, then it might be time to get a new one. Sometimes things just can’t be fixed, no matter how hard you try. That’s just life, ain’t it?
But before you give up, make sure it’s charged. A dead battery won’t do you no good. And if it’s blinkin’ at you all funny-like, that might mean water got into the insides where it shouldn’t be. If that happens, it might be dangerous to use, so be careful. It might not blow up or nothin’, but better safe than sorry, I always say.
And one more thing, don’t go overfillin’ that tank. That’s just askin’ for trouble. Fill it up just right, not too much, not too little. And make sure everything is screwed in tight, so it don’t leak. A leaky vape is just as bad as a wet one.
So, there you have it. That’s how you try to fix a vape that fell in water, as best as I can tell you. It ain’t rocket science, but it takes a little patience and know-how. And if it don’t work, well, at least you tried. Sometimes things just happen, and there ain’t nothin’ you can do about it. But don’t you fret, a little water never hurt nobody… much. And next time, maybe try not to drop it in the water, okay?
Remember these key points:
- Act Fast: Get that vape out of the water and turn it off!
- Dry Thoroughly: Wipe everything down and let it air dry for a long time.
- Check the Parts: Look for damage and replace anything that needs it.
- Be Patient: Don’t rush the process, and let it dry completely.
- Safety First: If it’s blinking weird or acting strange, be cautious.
Now go on and see if you can get that vape working again. Good luck, and be careful out there!
