Why Coils Matter
The coil is the heart of your vaping device—heating e-liquid into vapour, directly influencing flavour depth, vapour density, and nicotine delivery. Better material and design = better performance.
Coil Resistance & Vaping Styles
- MTL coils (>1.0 Ω) offer tight draw and efficient nicotine use—ideal for pod kits and nic salts.
- DTL/sub-ohm coils (<1.0 Ω) paired with high VG juices produce thicker clouds and intense flavour.
Coil Materials & Types
- Mesh coils: Wider heating surface means quicker ramp-up, more flavour, longer lifespan.
Top UK Coil Brands
- Vaporesso: Known for innovative mesh GTi and GTX coil designs.
- VooPoo: Popular PnP and TPP coils—mesh for flavour, high-power forclouds.
- Geekvape: Durable Z-series coils for Zeus tanks, suited to MTL and DTL.
- Others: Aspire, Innokin, SMOK, Uwell—offering MTL, RDL, and sub-ohm options.
Coil Lifespan & Maintenance
Coils typically last 1–2 weeks, influenced by usage,
juice type, and wattage. Replace when flavour fades, vapour drops, or lingering
taste emerges.
Choose the Right Coil
- Chooseresistance based on vaping style (MTL vs DTL).
- Matchcoil type to juice VG/PG ratio.
- Always verify compatibility with your brand and model
Common Questions
Q: How often should I replace the coil
A: Replace every 1–2 weeks, or sooner if vapour and taste decline
Q: Should I prime new coils?
A: Yes—add a few drops of e-liquid to the cotton before use to prevent burning and extend lifespan.
Q: What coil should I choose for clouds?
A: Use a mesh sub-ohm coil (<1 Ω) with high-VG juice and a mod capable of higher wattage.
Q: Do coil materials affect taste?
A: Absolutely—mesh gives fast, even heating, ceramic preserves purity,
and Kanthal excels in longevity.
Q: How do I know if my coil is compatible?
A: Check your device's manual or product page for compatible coil series and recommended resistance ranges
