The Fifty Bar vape is easily one of the most unique disposable vapes on the market today. That’s because it’s assembled in the United States and filled with USA-made e-liquid, something that isn’t true of any other disposable vape at the time of writing. Fifty Bar has a unique market position that no other brand can match, and that’s why this device is beginning to appear on the shelves of more and more vape shops around the country.
There’s one thing, however, that’s true of all disposable vapes: Once in a while, you’re going to get a device that doesn’t want to charge. This could happen because of a problem with the way you’re trying to charge the vape or because of a problem with the device itself. You’re about to learn how to tell the difference.
Your Fifty Bar vape isn’t charging? Here’s what you need to do.
Test Your Fifty Bar Vape Before Troubleshooting Further
Do you have a new Fifty Bar that you’ve just removed from the package and haven’t actually used yet? In this case, you probably don’t have a problem at all because disposable vapes are always supposed to be charged at the factory. If the battery is fully charged already, the indicator might not turn on when you connect the charging cable. Try vaping. If your Fifty Bar works, there’s no problem.
If you have a new Fifty Bar that has never worked, on the other hand, you should scroll directly to the bottom of this article because you have most likely received a dud and should return it to the seller.
Replace the USB Cable
Do you have a particular USB cable that you’ve always used to recharge your vapes? If so, the problem that you’re dealing with could stem from the cable rather than the device.
People have been reporting for years that USB-C cables don’t seem to be as reliable as they ought to be. You’re especially likely to experience issues with a cable that’s constantly inserted and removed, and even more likely to encounter a problem if you typically grip the cable by the wire rather than the connector. When a vaping device doesn’t charge, using a different cable will almost always fix the problem.
Try Connecting Your Fifty Bar to a Different Power Source
If you’ve replaced the cable and are still unable to charge your Fifty Bar, the next step is to check the power source. Ideally, you should always charge a vaping device through your computer’s USB port. If that doesn’t work, you should try a different computer or a different USB port on the same computer. If you have an older computer that may not support USB charging, you can also use a wall adapter with a 5-volt, 1-amp output.
If you need to experiment with different power sources for charging your Fifty Bar, it’s crucial to remember that you should never charge any vaping device with a “chick charge” adapter for a device such as a mobile phone or tablet. Quick chargers are designed for devices with batteries that can support higher charging currents without overheating.
Clean the Charging Port
Disposable vapes like the Fifty Bar are small and perfect for pocket carrying. One of the downsides of carrying your vape in your pocket, though, is that the charging port is exposed and may collect pocket lint and other contaminants. If that happens, you can use a toothpick to remove any dust or lint that’s stuck in the port.
You should check your Fifty Bar’s charging port frequently to make sure that it’s clean because anything that’s stuck in the port could block the metal contacts and impede the flow of power. If the port’s contacts are partially blocked, charging may be slow or unreliable. If the contacts are completely blocked, the device won’t charge at all.
Check for a Possible Fake Vape
Are you sure that your Fifty Bar is authentic? Because of its unique position in the market, it’s entirely possible that the Fifty Bar could become America’s most popular disposable vape in the very near future, and whenever a vaping device becomes popular enough, unscrupulous companies begin to build counterfeits and knockoffs.
If you bought your Fifty Bar at a reliable vape shop, you shouldn’t have any reason to worry. If you bought it at a place like a convenience store or gas station, though, you should examine it closely. Do all of the parts on the device line up? If you’ve used Fifty Bars before, does the flavor seem right? Is the device packaged in a box with high-quality cardstock? Does the box have perfect print quality with no blurring? If anything about the device or package doesn’t seem right, you should return it to the retailer.
Return the Fifty Bar to the Seller
If you’ve tried all of the tips in this article and are unable to get your Fifty Bar to charge, or if the device has never worked at all, it’s likely that you have a faulty device and should return it to the retailer.
A good vape shop understands that disposable vapes are manufactured in incredible bulk and are often made with inexpensive components. Although they’re typically tested before being boxed for sale, devices still have faults from time to time. A good vape shop understands that’s part of being in the vaping industry and will happily accept an exchange.
Before you return your Fifty Bar to the vape shop, it’s important to understand these two things.
- To mitigate fraud, a vape shop often won’t accept returns of disposable vapes outside a certain time window. The window may be as short as 24 hours, so when you buy a Fifty Bar or any other disposable vape, you should test it right away.
- After you complete the exchange, the attendant at the vape shop will likely want you to open the new device and confirm that it works. If the new vape works, the issue is considered resolved. You generally can’t exchange the same product twice.
