What are coils in an e-cigarette?

What are coils?

A coil, is a part of an e‑cigarette’s tank that is used to heat the e‑liquid and turn it into vapor. The coil consists of a thin wire, usually metal which can be stainless steel, nichrome, or kanthal, that is wound around a cotton roll.

When the e‑cigarette is activated, an electric current is sent through the wire in the coil, which heats the wire and the cotton which in turn vaporizes the e‑liquid. Because coils can wear out and become dirty over time, they need to be replaced regularly to maintain optimal performance in the e‑cigarette. E‑cigarettes in our range are available with replaceable coils and those that have built-in coils.

Which coil should I choose?

Which type of coil you should choose depends on several factors, including your personal preference, e‑cigarette and which e‑liquid you use. Here are some things to consider when choosing a coil:

• Vapor production: If you want large vapor clouds, you should choose a coil designed to produce a lot of vapor, such as a double‑ or triple‑wire coil or a mesh coil.
• Flavor: If the flavor experience is important to you, you should choose a coil that provides a clean and intense flavor profile, such as a single wire or a mesh coil.
• Throat hit (Throat-hit): If you want to avoid a strong throat hit, a coil with higher resistance may be better for you.
• E‑cigarette model: Check which type of coil your e‑cigarette model requires. Some models require specific types of coils.
• Experience: If you are new to e‑cigarettes it may be appropriate to start with a single‑wire coil and then experiment with other types of coils.

What is a single‑wire coil?

A single‑wire coil is a type of coil that consists of a single wire that is wound around the cotton and is the most common type of coil. The single wire provides a clean flavor profile and is suitable for people who want a simple and reliable experience.

The vast majority of our e‑cigarettes and e‑cigarettes you find on the market use single wire

What is a mesh coil?

A mesh coil is a type of coil used in e‑cigarettes. It consists of a fine‑mesh metal plate that is shaped like a cylinder and is rolled around a cotton roll. Mesh coils provide a more even heating of the cotton, which gives a more intense and cleaner flavor profile compared to traditional wire coils.

Mesh coils also produce more vapor and have a longer lifespan than traditional wire coils. Mesh coils are available in various sizes and resistances to suit different e‑cigarette models and personal preferences. Mesh coils are especially popular among advanced e‑cigarette users who want a more intense flavor experience and higher vapor production.

It feels complicated with coils.. Can you simply explain which one I should have?

No problem!

If you are new to e‑cigarettes and want a simple and reliable experience, then a regular, single‑wire coil is a good choice for you. Single‑wire coils provide a clean flavor profile and are usually easier to handle than other types of coils.

Choosing the ohm for my e‑cigarette coil then?

• If you want a milder vapor production and milder throat hit, choose a coil with a higher ohm rating (1.0 ohm or higher).
• If you want more vapor and more throat hit, choose a coil with a lower ohm rating (0.2 or lower).
• Everything in between is exactly in between, neither more to one side nor the other.

Why does my coil taste burnt?

Burnt coil can be caused by several different reasons. Read more in our section about why, what you can do and what you should avoid in our section here

Read also more about how you prime your coil here