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If you’re an experienced vape user, then you’re probably well aware that the more you know about your vape coils—your device, ohms, resistance, power, etc.—the more you’ll be able to maximise the experience. A vape coil is a coil of wire that is powered by electricity. When heated, the wire begins to vaporise the e-liquid, transforming it into a vapour that can be inhaled.

Fortunately, there are a few options that newbies can turn to when it comes to the coil selection, which will give you an excellent vaping experience that lasts for a long time. 

The first thing to know is that not all coils are made equal. If you’re just starting out, you’re probably wondering what the big deal is with all these coils. After all, they’re just wire, right? Well, the answer is not quite.

Read on below to learn about vape coils and how to choose the best one for your needs.

4 Things to Look for in a Vape Coil

Vape coils vary greatly depending on size, resistance level, and even brands. You must look for the following:

#1 - Size

A small coil, such as a 25 mm coil, is most commonly found on mods that fire at a lower wattage and will often be paired with a higher resistance level. A larger coil, such as a 30 mm coil, typically works best for mods that fire at a higher wattage and is often paired with a lower resistance level. Think of high wattage/low resistance as something that influences your searing, flavorful hits.

Tiny coils will heat up very quickly and are prone to burning your e-liquid and producing a nasty taste. On the other hand, larger coils will be slower and last longer, but they won't hold as much e-juice. Chamber e-liquid capacity is measured in ml or cubic centimetres (cc), which refers to how much e-liquid the vape can hold.

#2 - Compatibility

When your e-liquid can’t pass through your coil due to a burnt-out ohm, your coil is dead, and you won’t be able to use your vape. If you aren’t paying attention, you might think your coil is done for, only to realise that the threading was screwed in too tight, or there was still some juice in the tank. Always make sure your coil is screwed into the threading, but don’t overdo it either.  The threading should be able to screw in without too much resistance and not be loose enough to fall out on its own.

If you’re unsure what kind of coil you need, you can always look at what you have first.  If your vape tank has removable parts, take it apart and have a look inside. Note the tank itself, the coil, the wick used to soak up the liquid, etc. You can then look up this information online or on the product’s packaging to see if the coil is compatible with your vape tank.

#3 - Ohms

The ohms in vape coils are also referred to as resistance levels—the lower the resistance level, the warmer the vape. The warmer the vape, the harsher the throat hit. If you like warm, hard hits, go for sub-ohm resistance. If you want more relaxed, smoother hits, go for higher resistance.

You must pick a resistance level for your coil that matches up with your mod’s power range. Thankfully, nearly every coil pack clearly states the compatible power range of the devices it works with, so it won’t be much of a problem.

#4 - Brand

It’s best to consider the brand of the coil that you’re getting because of the support you’ll get if you ever have an issue with it. You want to know that you can contact the company that made your coil for help should you have any problems. 

Another benefit to buying coils from well-known manufacturers is that you should have no trouble finding replacements when you need them. Try to get parts made from the same manufacturer so that you’ll have no compatibility issues.

Conclusion

Vape users must look for a coil that will serve its purpose for a long time to prolong the functionality of a vape. If not, it may be a disservice because changing coils too frequently is very counterproductive, not to mention heavy on the pocket.

If you’re looking for vape kits in the UK, look no further than V8PR. We offer various kits that will suit beginners and veterans alike, and we also have other products that will supplement vape use for a better experience. Simply go to our website and take your pick!