1. Invest In a High-quality Vape Pen 

You can make several adjustments to a vape pen to boost its performance. One such modification is establishing the best voltage for vape and always staying within the ideal voltage range.  

But first and foremost, you’d want to begin by investing in premium-quality vaporizers.  

Many factors determine a vape pen’s quality. However, the most significant consideration is the material used to make the device’s various components.  

Vape Tank 

Experts highly recommend vape tanks manufactured with grade-1 titanium due to the metal’s durability and corrosion resistance. 

Coils 

A vape pen’s coils propagate heat from the heating chamber to the material being atomized with the aid of a wick.  

Kanthal and Nichrome are the most recommended alloys for vape pen coils. That’s due to their incredible electrical resistance and ability to withstand high temperatures. 

Wick 

Cotton is by far the preferable wicking material for vape pens. That’s understandable because of its remarkable absorbency and breathability. 

Mouthpiece/Drip Tip 

Vape mouthpieces can feature several materials, from metal to plastic, rubber, glass, and ceramic.  

Glass and ceramic are the preferable drip-tip materials due to their heat resistance and ease of cleaning. 

2. Choose the Right Vaping Material 

There are three types of vaping material, with each recommended for specific vape pens; 

E-liquids 

Also known as e-juices, vape juices, or vape oils, e-liquids are liquid-based, plant-derived extracts formulated for vaping. E-juices are best suited for vape cartridges (or vape carts). 

Dry Herbs 

Dry herbs are essentially what the name implies – dried herbal extracts. These compounds are meant to be used with dry herb vaporizers. 

Wax Concentrates 

Wax concentrates are vape materials available as high-potent, plant-derived waxes. They’re typically designed to be used with wax pens. 

3. Check Your E-juice Composition 

Most vape materials are available as e-liquids. And as you shall find, e-juice ingredients vary from one product to another.  

Below are the common vape juice compounds and how each substance impacts your vaping experience; 

Vegetable Glycerin (VG) 

Vegetable glycerin is a thick, colorless, slightly scented plant compound added to e-juices to enhance vapor production.  

VG-based e-juices are suitable for cloud chasers. However, due to its thick consistency, vegetable glycerin can quickly damage your vape pen’s internal components and impair performance.

Propylene Glycol (PG) 

Propylene glycol is a colorless, odorless, petroleum-derived e-juice ingredient used primarily to aid flavor production.  

PG has less consistency than VG. Therefore, it’s less likely to damage your vape pen’s internal chambers.  

However, PG-based vape oils are associated with a harsher throat hit. The throat hit refers to the feeling of inhaled vapor hitting the back of your throat. 

Flavorings 

Vape compounds can contain numerous flavors, from vanilla to citrusy, strawberry, lemony, chocolaty, etc. The conventional wisdom is to choose vape products formulated with your favorite flavors.  

It’s also best to change your flavors often. Vaping specific flavors over a long duration can lead to a vaper’s tongue, a phenomenon marked by the temporary loss in the ability to detect the taste of vape oils. 

Nicotine 

Nicotine is no longer a staple ingredient in vape oils. The substance has since been replaced by healthier and less addictive compounds like cannabidiol (CBD).  

But if you’re looking for nicotine-based e-juices, start with those containing lower nicotine potencies. You can then work your way up as your body gets more accustomed to the chemical. 

4. Always Ensure There’s Enough E-Juice 

Powering your vape pen and taking a draw without enough e-juice in the vape tank can result in a dry hit.  

The feeling is akin to inhaling smoke from burnt substances, and it’s anything but pleasant. 

5. Establish Your Ideal Vaping Temperature and Air Flow 

Many seasoned vapers cite 374 to 455 degrees Fahrenheit (190 to 235 degrees Celsius) as the ideal temperature. Anything significantly lower than this range won’t produce sufficient vapor and flavor, while anything substantially higher may leave you with a burnt hit in your mouth.  

But if you’re a beginner, you must experiment with lower temperatures as you slowly build momentum.  

Regarding airflow, the ideal settings depend on whether you’re a cloud or flavor chaser. Cloud chasers are better off with unrestricted airflow, while flavor chasers do well with tighter airflow.  

6. Follow a Robust Cleaning and Maintenance Plan 

A vaporizer can be cleaned once or twice a week for moderate usage. The higher your vaping frequency, the more regularly you should clean your vape pen.  

Note that there are specific guidelines depending on the components you’re cleaning.  

Once the device is squeaky-clean, store it properly to avoid deadly accidents and prolong its durability.  

Ideally, vape pens should be stored upright, at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, and with the battery, not in contact with metallic objects.