What is a vape coil?

One of the most important parts of any vape device is the coil, which is responsible for heating up the vape juice in the gadget and turning it into vapour for you to enjoy. The coil itself is the wire you’ll see wrapped around the wick in your vape pen. This is fitted in place on the atomiser head and connects the positive part of the battery to the negative.

When you vape, the battery heats up the coil and this vaporises the e-liquid that your wick is soaked in, turning it to vapour. This then goes up through the clearomiser or tank chimney and provides you with all that lovely vapour.

When to replace your coils?

Knowing how and when to change your vape coil is essential, but it can be hard to decide when to do it if you’re new to vaping. The biggest sign that it’s time to replace the coil is getting a burnt taste on the inhale when you vape. This happens because the cotton inside the coil will deteriorate over time, so if you do have a burnt taste, make sure you switch the coil out sooner rather than later.

Other signs to look out for include a change in flavour of your e-liquid, getting less vapour than you were before, and your e-liquid turning dark in the vape tank. A leaking or gurgling vape is also an indication that there could be a coil problem to deal with.

What are the different types of coils?

You’ll find that there are various different types of coils to consider when you first start vaping. Although they may be made from different materials, they all serve the same function – to turn the e-liquid in the wicking material into vape through heat.

Kanthal and Nichrome are the most popular wires for coils, but you can also find options made from titanium, stainless steel, and nickel. You’ll be able to choose between vertical, dual, and triple coils, as well as multiple coils, mesh coils, and net coils, and the right one for you will depend on what you’re looking for from your vaping experience.

What coil is right for my tank?

It can be difficult to know which coil to use with your vape kit or tank if you’re new to vaping. To decide which is the best, you’ll need to know what your vape brand is, what your tank is called, and what your coil ohms is. You can use different coils, but you’ll need to check that the battery in your vape is able to adjust to the different wattages that come with them.

What are ohms and which resistance should I choose?

All coils come with their own ohm specification, which is a measure of electrical resistance. The number of ohms relates to the amount of vapour produced.

If your coil has a low ohm spec, it will create more flavour and more vapour. The higher the ohm spec, the less vapour you’ll get, with muted flavours as well. Coils with 2.5 ohms tend to be the most popular choice. The higher the ohm rating, the longer your vape battery will last, as well.

If you’re interested in sub-ohm vaping, you’ll need a coil with less than 1-ohm specification. This is usually something that only experienced vapers will consider, but it will give you immense vape clouds and allow you to enjoy deliciously intense flavours as a result.

What are the best coils?

The best coil for you will depend on what you’re looking for from your vaping experience, but if you’re not sure where to begin, it’s always a good idea to look to the big-name brands in the industry, as you can bet your bottom dollar that they really know their stuff.

Check out the likes of Aspire, HorizonTech, Voopoo, Innokin, Vaporesso and so on to see which one works best for you. You’ll find all you need and lots more right here in the DIY e-Liquids online shop, so have a browse today to see what bargains you can pick up.