A vape cart (short for vape cartridge) is a small capsule that can be removed from vaping devices. Some of them are in-built into the device, which is true for disposable vape pens.
Like any bit of vape tech, cartridges can be fiddly. One of the most common questions that we get is, ‘How to open a cart?’ Whether you’ve got a CCELL cartridge, a disposable cartridge, a weed cartridge, or just a removable cartridge from an e-cigarette, we’ll explain how you can open it.
What Is a Vape Cartridge?
Vapers may know cartridges as dab carts. Whatever you call them, they are essential pieces of vape pens. These capsules sit on top of your vape pen and act as a storage space for ejuice or any other type of juice. Most cartridges are cylindrical, but some are pod-shaped.
The cartridge is attached to the mouthpiece and the battery. The most common type of cartridge is a 510-thread cartridge, which sits between the capsule and the 510-threaded battery.
How to Open a Vape Cartridge Without Breaking It
Vape cartridges can be quite delicate, so you need to know how to open them properly. One false move, and your CBD cartridge or THC cartridge might shatter into a hundred pieces. On top of that, you have to worry about your personal safety. Vape pen carts contain complex chemicals that need to be treated with care and consideration. You don’t want to get weed oil on your hand and then accidentally rub your eye!
How to Open a Refillable Vape Cartridge
Before you get started, you need to find out whether your vape cartridge is part of a refillable or non-refillable vape kit. Most refillable cartridges are attached to a mouthpiece. To remove the cartridge without breaking it, you can simply unscrew it from the mouthpiece.
Disconnect the Battery
The first step is to remove the vape cartridge from the device. Ultimately, you need to disconnect it from the power source. If you attempt to tackle the cartridge while it’s still connected to the battery (or an external power source) you could sustain burns or even cause a fire.
Unscrew the Mouthpiece
If your weed cartridge is designed to be refilled, it will probably be fitted to the mouthpiece via a screw-on mechanism. To loosen the cartridge, turn it counterclockwise.
Be careful, if you try to unscrew the mouthpiece too forcefully, you’ll snap it. There’s nothing that you can do with a broken vape cartridge, so try to avoid it!
Refill the Cartridge
Now that your vape cartridge is separate from the mouthpiece, you can refill it with whatever ejuice you like.
Most weed oils are viscous and prone to bubbles. If you want your oil to work as well as possible, you need to refill your cartridge slowly.