Troubleshooting Delta 8 Cart Not Hitting
A 2020 sociodemographic study found that among cannabis users, 16.7% uses delta-8. Also, the most popular method of delta 8 among them is vaping (at 41.2%).
If you’re one of the long-time delta 8 cartridge consumers, chances are, you’ve encountered some technical issues with your device. A delta 8 cart not hitting is one of the most raised complaints.
When a delta 8 cart is not hitting, the user is not experiencing the supposed effects of delta 8. This is even after inhaling a considerable amount of vapor.
If this sounds like your case, read on to find out what’s causing it and see tips on fixing the issue yourself.
What Are the Common Causes of Delta 8 Carts Not Hitting?
Several triggers affect the hitting power of delta 8 carts, but the most common are the following:
Low battery
Before overthinking that your cartridge might have an underlying problem, think of the easiest cause first; your cartridge may only need charging. Brand new cartridges must be charged up to full percent before they are usable.
If charging doesn’t solve the problem, move on to another possible cause.
Incorrect wattage setting
If your cartridge has adjustable wattage settings, the settings may have been incorrectly calibrated.
Suppose the wattage setting is too low than the recommended setting. In that case, the atomizer will not heat up, resulting in a weak hit. On the other hand, if the wattage is too high, the atomizer burns the vapor, which is not a very pleasant vaping experience.
Clogged atomizer
A cartridge that’s rarely used and cleaned might have clogging issues. The cartridge’s heating chamber collects dust and distillate residue over time. The use of poor-quality delta 8 juice also contributes to clogging.
When there is a clog, the cartridge will not properly heat the oil, resulting in a less satisfying hit.
Leaking cartridge
A leaking cartridge does not hit because its airflow has been disrupted. This causes the cartridge not to heat up properly, which results in inconsistent hits. Additionally, a leaking cartridge contributes to 90% of clogging issues, which affects the hitting performance of the delta 8 cartridge.
Wrong coil
An incompatible coil wouldn’t put the right temperature level to turn distillate into vapor. If you’re using a cartridge in which coils can be replaced, have your seller check the coil, you might be using the wrong type.
Low viscosity oils
Low viscosity delta 8 oils are thin and have lower resistance to flow. This causes the oil to not properly get through the chamber, which results in a weak hitting delta 8 cartridges.
What Troubleshooting Methods Can You Do to Correct the Hit?
Now that you know the possible causes of your cartridge not properly hitting you, check out some of the most trusted troubleshooting methods to correct the hit.
Simple methods
Check the battery
The best battery would come from the unit’s manufacturer. However, if you plan to replace the unit’s original battery, replace it with a compatible one. Whatever battery is in there, review the procedures to ensure your battery is operating correctly.
Take a long draw
Sometimes, a delta 8 distillate can thicken as it cools down. Quick draws wouldn’t be enough to break or liquefy the distillate. You would need to take a long draw. In many cases, this would be enough to vaporize a thickened distillate.
Hold down the button longer
If the long draw does not do anything, try to hold down the button for a few seconds until the light blinks. Then try to take a deep draw.
Use a hair dryer
If all three steps didn’t do anything to dislodge the distillate, you might need external tools like a hair dryer to heat the liquid. Warm up the oil using the highest setting of a hair dryer.
If you don’t have a hair dryer at home, let your cartridge sit on a warm spot on the windowsill under direct sunlight.
Adjust your vape’s voltage or temperature settings
Read the user manual to check the recommended heat or voltage settings. Then calibrate the settings to their correct voltage.
If the heat settings adjust through a button, pressing it 2 or 3 times usually adjusts the temperature. The light will either blink in green, blue, or red. Depending on the unit, blinking colors can mean different things. Again, check the user manual to be sure.
Tap it
Sometimes, failure to hit could be attributed to the air bubble disrupting the airflow. To break the bubble, try tapping or flicking the edge of the cartridge a few times. Don’t tap it too hard, or you’ll chip off part of the unit.
Note: All 5 steps except the “check the battery” are remedies for a clogged delta 8 cartridge.
Technical methods
Try to dislodge debris in the mouthpiece
If this is a case of a clogged mouthpiece, this clogging cause might be due to physical debris such as lint, pieces of paper, etc. Check the insides of a mouthpiece. If debris is blocking the airway, carefully jam a safety pin or a toothpick, and remove whatever’s inside.
Clean the battery and cartridge threads
Sometimes, oil leaks can leak onto threads. The only way to clean the threads is by unscrewing your cartridge from your battery to expose the threads. Using an alcohol-doused cotton swab, gently clean the vape threads.
Try loosening your vape cartridge
Unscrew the cartridge from your battery. Then, connect the cartridge back to the battery. This time, make sure that the battery feels snug. Slowly tighten the cartridge onto the battery but not too tight.
Last resort
Try a higher-viscosity oil
If there is no connection problem, power issue, or clogging, it may be because your delta 8 distillate is too runny. Try to use a different distillate, but this time, higher in viscosity.
Consider that the unit is a dud
Once you’ve tried every possible fix, it’s time to acknowledge that the unit is a dud and needs a replacement. Once in a while, quality control misses one or two faulty units. If the issue is a factory defect, your device is a dud.
If it’s still within the warranty period, you could return the unit to the store, and they’ll give you a new unit that works. If the warranty period lapses, it’s time to buy a replacement.
Conclusion
While delta 8 cartridges are often seamless and work for a long time without issues, sometimes, things can go wrong. Before thinking about replacing the unit with something new, methodically work through the tips mentioned.
Ultimately, the best way to fix unit issues is to prevent them from happening. This is why it’s important to learn how to find the best delta 8 cartridges from credible brands and sellers. If you’re searching for the best units the industry can offer, check out our list of delta 8 cartridges from 3Chi, Delta Extrax, TRE House, and more.
FAQs
Why is my brand new delta 8 cart not hitting?
It’s extremely rare for a brand new cartridge not to work unless there’s a factory defect. One of the most common reasons a new unit isn’t hitting is because it wasn’t used correctly. Refer to your user manual on correctly setting up and using the delta 8 cartridge.
Why is my Cloud 8 cart not hitting?
Read the unit’s user manual to see if you’re using the correct settings. If everything seems in order and the unit is still not working, find their page and see how they manually fix the non-hitting issue.
Why is my delta 8 Cake cart not hitting?
Try to follow the check-up tips and fixing advice mentioned in the article.
Why is my new 3Chi disposable not hitting?
3Chi has good guidelines unique for their disposables. For example, “How to Fix A Clogged Delta 8 Cart” might help with your 3Chi unit.
