Collection: Vape Coils

A vape coil is a small, replaceable part of a vape device that heats e-liquid to create vapor. It’s made of a wire coil and wicking material, typically cotton. When the device activates, the coil heats up, vaporizing the e-liquid soaked in the wick, allowing you to inhale flavorful vapor.

Common coil materials include:

• Kanthal – durable and widely used for standard wattage vaping.
• Stainless Steel (SS) – versatile, used in both wattage and temperature control modes.
• Nichrome (NiCr) – heats up quickly, ideal for lower resistance vaping.
• Nickel (Ni200) – mostly used for temperature control but not suitable for wattage mode.

Each type offers a unique vaping experience, impacting flavor, vapor production, and heat-up time.

A burnt taste often occurs when the coil’s wick has dried out, causing it to burn instead of vaporizing the e-liquid. This can happen if the tank runs low on e-liquid, if you take too many hits in a short period, or if the wattage is set too high. Priming new coils by soaking them in e-liquid before use can help prevent this.

The ideal wattage setting depends on your coil’s resistance. Lower-resistance coils (sub-ohm coils) typically perform best at higher wattages for bigger clouds, while higher-resistance coils work well at lower wattages, producing a smoother flavor. Always check the recommended wattage range printed on the coil or in the user manual.

Choosing the right coil depends on your vaping preference:

• Flavor chasers may prefer stainless steel or ceramic coils for purer taste.
• Cloud chasers tend to use low-resistance coils, such as kanthal or mesh coils, for maximum vapor production.
• Temperature control vapers should consider nickel or stainless steel coils.

While some vapers attempt to clean their coils by soaking them in warm water or alcohol, it’s generally a temporary fix, as residue build-up will eventually affect flavor and performance. For the best vaping experience, replace your coil when it begins to wear out.

Sub-ohm coils have a resistance of less than 1.0 ohm, allowing them to produce larger vapor clouds and stronger flavor at higher wattages. These coils are popular among cloud chasers and vapers who enjoy direct-to-lung (DTL) vaping styles. Sub-ohm vaping may consume more e-liquid and require a more powerful device.

No, not all coils are compatible with every device. It's essential to check your device's specifications and ensure you’re using coils with the correct resistance range. Using incompatible coils can damage the device or produce suboptimal results.

Mesh coils are made of flat, perforated metal, providing a larger surface area than traditional coils. This design allows for even heating, enhancing flavor, producing dense vapor, and extending coil life. Mesh coils are widely favored for their consistency and efficiency.