Vape Coils

A vape coil, is the heating element inside a vape device made of coiled wire and absorbent wick. Powered by the battery, they heat up e-liquid and create the clouds of vapour we are so used to. Vape coils are named as such due to having a piece of coiled wire inside, which is usually wrapped by a wicking material such as cotton to soak up e-liquid. Coils can’t work without getting power from your e-cig battery. It supplies voltage/wattage to the coil, heating it and vaporising the e-liquid.

User Guide: Learn More About Vape Coils

On average, vape coils last between 1 to 2 weeks of use. This can vary depending on the resistance of the coil, how much you vape, power settings, and what e-liquid you use. If you use your e-cig all the time then you may have to change the coil once a week. Whereas regular vapers may only need to change a coil every two weeks, and light vapers who use an e-cig less often, may only have to change the coil once a month.

You should change a vape coil when you experience a burnt taste, weak flavour, leaking, or a gurgling noise. This is an indication that the coil has come to the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced.

A new coil may taste burnt because the wick wasn't properly primed when the e-liquid was inserted. Other common causes can be setting the kit to the incorrect output, using the wrong e-liquid, or a faulty coil.

To prime a vape coil, first drip e-liquid directly onto the cotton wicking holes. Then insert it into the tank and fill it with e-liquid. Once completed let the coil prime for 5 to 10 minutes to ensure its fully saturated. Then activate the kit via its power button. Be sure to set the kit to a lower wattage and gradually increase.

It is important to choose the right e-liquid to go with your e-cig coil. Sub-ohm coils are best with a lower nicotine strength, but a higher amount of VG. A standard e-cigarette coil is best when used with higher nicotine e-liquid with more PG to get the experience closer to smoking.

At The Electronic Cigarette Company, we stock a huge variety of replacement coils. Choose from a range of mtl and dtl coils, including a massive range of sub-ohm e cig coils. You can truly choose your own vaping experience.
Don’t forget, if you find the same coils elsewhere at a lower price, we will match it by giving your account a credit for double the difference. Want to know more? Then check out our Coil Price Promise.