Vape Coils

About our range of Vape Coils

The coil is a relatively small part of a vape kit, but it's doing most of the actual work.

Inside each coil is a heating element surrounded by wicking material. E-liquid soaks into that wick and, when power is applied, the heating element gets hot enough to turn the liquid into vapour.

Simple enough in principle.

Where things become slightly less straightforward is choosing the right replacement coil, because resistance, wattage and even physical shape can vary enormously between different brands and product families.

A 0.6Ω coil made for one tank won't necessarily fit another 0.6Ω tank. In fact, it probably won't.

Compatibility should always come first.

Which Vape Coils Do We Stock?

Our current range covers several of the most established replacement coil systems used across modern vape hardware.

That includes coil families from:

• SMOK
• Innokin
• Kangertech
• Vaporesso
• VOOPOO
• Aspire
• Uwell
• Eleaf
• FreeMax
• Joyetech
• TECC

Within those brands you'll find everything from compact MTL coils to much larger high-power mesh atomisers.

Some of the better-known platforms in the range include:

• Vaporesso GTX
• VOOPOO PnP
• VOOPOO TPP
• VOOPOO ITO
• SMOK RPM
• SMOK RPM 2
• SMOK RPM 3
• SMOK Nord
• SMOK D-Coil
• Uwell Caliburn G
• Uwell Valyrian
• Aspire AF
• Eleaf GTL

We don't recommend choosing purely by brand name though. Several manufacturers now operate multiple coil platforms that look similar but aren't interchangeable.

Always check the exact coil family your tank or pod is designed to use.

What Is a Vape Coil?

A vape coil, sometimes called an atomiser head, normally contains three main parts:

• A metal heating element
• Absorbent wicking material
• A metal outer housing

The wick draws e-liquid in from your tank or pod.

When the device activates, electrical current passes through the heating element. That heat vaporises the liquid held within the wick before fresh e-liquid is drawn in to replace it.

The whole process happens remarkably quickly, which is why the condition of the wick and coil has such a noticeable effect on flavour and vapour production.

Why Do Vape Coils Need Replacing?

Coils are consumable parts.

Each time the heating element warms up, the wick is exposed to both heat and residue from your e-liquid. Over time that residue builds up and the wick itself begins to deteriorate.

Eventually you'll notice the difference.

Common signs that a coil needs replacing include:

• Flavour becoming noticeably weaker
• A burnt or unpleasant taste
• Reduced vapour production
• A draw that feels clogged or unusually tight
• Persistent gurgling
• E-liquid becoming dark more quickly
• The coil struggling to wick properly

Once the wick is genuinely burnt, cleaning it generally isn't going to bring the coil back to its original condition.

At that point it's time for a replacement.

How Long Does a Vape Coil Last?

There isn't a universal answer.

Some coils can last considerably longer than others, while two people using exactly the same coil may get completely different lifespans from it.

As a rough guide, many replaceable coils can comfortably get through somewhere around 20–30ml of e-liquid, although that's only a general reference point rather than a guarantee.

Coil life is affected by:

• How often you vape
• Wattage
• Coil resistance
• Length of each draw
• How frequently you take consecutive draws
• E-liquid sweetness
• VG/PG ratio
• How well the wick remains saturated
• The design of the coil itself

Very sweet e-liquids are particularly good at leaving residue behind on the heating surface.

You may find a coil lasts far longer with a relatively simple 50/50 liquid than it does with a very sweet dessert or heavily flavoured shortfill.

How Do I Know Which Vape Coil I Need?

Start with the tank or pod, not the vape mod.

This is probably the most important thing to understand when buying replacement coils.

The tank or pod determines which coil physically fits.

For example, a vape mod might accept dozens of different tanks through a standard connection, but each of those tanks could require a completely different replacement coil.

Check:

1. The name of your tank or pod.
2. The coil family it uses.
3. The resistance options supported.
4. The recommended wattage range.

If you still have the old coil, the model name and resistance are often printed directly onto its metal housing.

Are Vape Coils Universal?

No.

There is no universal vape coil.

Even coils from the same manufacturer may belong to completely separate platforms.

SMOK, for example, has produced RPM, RPM 2, RPM 3, Nord, TFV and D-Coil families amongst others.

VOOPOO has PnP, PnP X, TPP and ITO systems.

Those names matter.

You shouldn't assume that two coils will fit because:

• They come from the same brand
• They have the same resistance
• They look similar
• They're intended for a similar wattage

Compatibility needs to be confirmed for the exact tank or cartridge.

What Does Coil Resistance Mean?

Coil resistance is measured in ohms, shown using the Ω symbol.

In very broad terms, resistance influences how much power is required and the type of draw the coil is likely to produce.

Lower resistance usually allows higher power.

Higher resistance generally operates at lower wattage.

But resistance alone doesn't tell the complete story.

A modern 0.6Ω mesh coil may be designed for low-powered MTL or RDL use, while another 0.6Ω coil from a completely different platform may behave differently.

Always use the manufacturer's wattage range as your main guide.

Vape Coil Resistance Guide

This is only a general guide.

The manufacturer's recommended wattage and intended usage should always override a generic resistance table.

What Is a Sub-Ohm Coil?

Technically, any coil below 1.0Ω is sub-ohm.

That definition comes from the resistance itself.

However, modern pod systems have blurred the old distinction between sub-ohm and MTL considerably.

Years ago, a 0.5Ω coil almost automatically implied a relatively high-powered DTL setup.

Today you can find 0.6Ω and 0.8Ω mesh coils running at fairly modest wattages and producing MTL or restricted-direct-lung draws.

So while "sub-ohm" is still technically accurate below 1.0Ω, it doesn't automatically mean huge clouds or high power anymore.

MTL Vape Coils

MTL, or mouth-to-lung, coils are generally designed for a tighter and more controlled draw.

They're commonly used at lower wattages and pair well with compact tanks and pod systems.

Typical MTL coil characteristics include:

• Higher resistance
• Lower wattage
• Tighter airflow
• Moderate vapour production
• Lower e-liquid consumption
• Good suitability for 50/50 liquid

Many MTL users choose nicotine salts or higher-strength freebase e-liquids, although the appropriate nicotine level still depends on the exact coil and power output.

RDL Vape Coils

RDL, or restricted-direct-lung, sits between MTL and full DTL.

These coils usually provide:

• More airflow than MTL
• Warmer vapour
• Moderate to higher vapour production
• Mid-range wattage
• A looser inhale

Resistances around 0.4Ω–0.7Ω are commonly seen in RDL hardware, although once again the exact coil design matters more than the number by itself.

RDL is particularly popular with modern pod kits because it provides a more open draw without requiring the size and power of a traditional sub-ohm tank.

DTL Vape Coils

DTL, or direct-to-lung, coils are generally designed for higher wattage and greater airflow.

They're most commonly found in sub-ohm tanks and larger pod mods.

Typical characteristics include:

• Low resistance
• Higher wattage
• Open airflow
• Warm vapour
• Greater vapour production
• Higher e-liquid consumption

These coils usually work better with lower nicotine strengths because they produce significantly more vapour per draw.

Mesh Vape Coils

Mesh has become the dominant heating format across much of the modern coil market.

Instead of using a relatively thin round wire, a mesh coil uses a broader patterned strip of metal.

The main advantage is surface area.

More of the heating element comes into contact with the wick, which can help produce more even heating across the coil.

Depending on the design, mesh can provide:

• Faster heating
• Consistent vapour production
• Strong flavour
• More even heat distribution
• Efficient wicking

Manufacturers now use mesh in everything from low-wattage MTL coils to very powerful DTL atomisers.

For example, Vaporesso's GTX platform includes mesh options ranging from 1.2Ω at low wattage right down to 0.15Ω coils designed for considerably higher output.

Mesh itself therefore doesn't determine the vaping style.

Mesh Coils vs Traditional Wire Coils

Neither design automatically guarantees better performance.

The quality of the overall coil, wicking material and device all matter.

That said, mesh has become popular because it works particularly well across a wide range of power levels.

What Wattage Should I Use?

Use the range printed on the coil or specified by the manufacturer.

If a coil says:

20–26W

there is rarely any benefit in immediately forcing 35W through it.

A sensible approach with a fresh coil is to start close to the lower end of the recommended range and gradually increase the power until the draw feels right.

This helps the wick bed in and makes it less likely that you'll overheat a fresh coil before it's properly saturated.

Some coils also include a manufacturer-recommended "best" wattage.

For example, Vaporesso lists its GTX 0.3Ω mesh at 32–45W with around 40W identified as the preferred output, while the 0.8Ω GTX runs at a much lower power range.

The exact figures vary by coil family.

Can I Use Nic Salts With Vape Coils?

Yes, but the coil and wattage need to suit the nicotine strength.

Nicotine salts are commonly paired with lower-powered MTL and RDL setups because those devices produce a more modest amount of vapour per draw.

Higher resistance options such as 0.8Ω, 1.0Ω and 1.2Ω are often good candidates.

But there's no hard rule saying a nic salt must only be used above 1.0Ω.

Plenty of modern 0.6Ω and even some lower-resistance pod coils are specifically designed to work with balanced nicotine salt liquids.

What you should avoid is combining a high nicotine strength with a powerful high-wattage DTL coil that produces a very large amount of vapour.

Which E-Liquid Should I Use With My Coil?

The coil's wicking ports, resistance and recommended power all affect which liquid works best.

A rough guide looks like this:

Thicker e-liquid needs larger wicking ports and enough heat to vaporise it effectively.

Small MTL coils generally work better with thinner 50/50 blends.

Large DTL mesh coils can usually handle higher-VG liquid much more comfortably.

What Does VG/PG Mean for Vape Coils?

VG and PG determine much of an e-liquid's thickness.

VG, or vegetable glycerine, is thicker.

PG, or propylene glycol, is thinner.

A 50/50 liquid flows relatively easily through small wicking ports, which is one reason it works well in many pod kits and MTL coils.

A 70VG liquid is noticeably thicker and is generally better suited to larger low-resistance coils.

Putting very thick liquid through a small high-resistance coil can result in slow wicking and dry hits.

Putting very thin liquid into a large DTL coil can sometimes increase the risk of flooding or leaking.

Matching the liquid to the hardware makes a noticeable difference.

How to Prime a New Vape Coil

Priming is simply making sure the wick is properly saturated before the coil heats for the first time.

It's one of the easiest ways to avoid immediately ruining a new coil.

A typical process is:

1. Install the new coil.
2. Add a small amount of e-liquid to any exposed cotton where appropriate.
3. Fill the tank or pod.
4. Leave it standing for around 5–10 minutes.
5. Start towards the lower end of the coil's recommended wattage.
6. Increase power gradually if required.

You don't need to drown the coil in liquid.

The goal is simply to make sure there are no dry sections of cotton when power is first applied.

Why Does a New Coil Taste Burnt?

The most common reason is that the wick wasn't fully saturated before use.

Other causes include:

• Wattage set too high
• Very thick e-liquid
• Rapid repeated draws
• Low liquid level
• Poorly seated coil
• A damaged or defective coil

If cotton becomes genuinely scorched, the burnt taste normally remains even after adding more liquid.

In that case the coil will need replacing.

Why Are My Coils Burning Out Quickly?

If you're regularly destroying coils after a very small amount of liquid, something is probably shortening their lifespan.

Common causes include:

• Excessively high wattage
• Very sweet e-liquid
• Thick liquid in a small coil
• Chain vaping
• Letting the tank run low
• Failing to prime the coil
• Long draws
• Poor airflow
• Using the wrong coil for the device

Sometimes the e-liquid itself is the biggest factor.

Sweeteners and heavy flavouring can leave deposits on the heating surface remarkably quickly.

What Is Chain Vaping?

Chain vaping simply means taking several draws one after another with very little pause between them.

The problem isn't necessarily the coil temperature.

It's the wick.

After each draw, the cotton needs time to absorb more e-liquid.

If you repeatedly fire the coil faster than the wick can resaturate, sections of cotton can begin to dry out.

Eventually that can produce a dry hit or permanently scorch the wick.

A brief pause between longer draws can make a noticeable difference.

Why Is My Vape Coil Gurgling?

Gurgling usually means too much liquid has entered the coil or central airflow path.

Potential causes include:

• Flooding
• Overfilling
• Very thin e-liquid
• Low power
• A worn coil
• Loose components
• Condensation
• Leaving the tank unused while full

A little occasional condensation isn't unusual.

Persistent gurgling accompanied by liquid reaching the mouthpiece normally suggests the coil or tank needs attention.

Why Is My Vape Coil Leaking?

The coil itself isn't always responsible for a leaking tank, but it can contribute.

Check for:

• Damaged coil O-rings
• A coil that isn't fully seated
• Worn seals
• Cracked tank glass
• Incorrectly assembled components
• Flooding
• Liquid that's too thin for the hardware

Push-fit coils should be inserted fully.

Threaded coils should be secure, but there's no need to overtighten them aggressively.

Why Is My Coil Reading the Wrong Resistance?

Your device may not always display precisely the number printed on the coil.

A small difference is normal.

For example, a 0.4Ω coil may occasionally read slightly above or below 0.4Ω depending on:

• Manufacturing tolerance
• Temperature
• Contact cleanliness
• Device accuracy

A large or constantly changing difference is more concerning.

If the resistance jumps around dramatically, check that the coil is properly installed and that all electrical contacts are clean.

Push-Fit vs Screw-In Vape Coils

Older tanks commonly used threaded coil heads.

Many current systems now use push-fit coils.

Push-Fit Coils

The coil is pressed directly into the tank or cartridge.

Advantages include:

• Quick replacement
• No threading
• Simple installation

Screw-In Coils

The coil screws into a base or chimney.

These remain common on older tanks and some current hardware.

Neither system inherently performs better.

It's simply a different method of holding the coil in place.

Can You Clean and Reuse Vape Coils?

Replaceable factory coils are generally intended to be disposable consumables.

Some people rinse old coils or soak them in an attempt to remove residue.

Occasionally this can improve a mildly dirty coil, but it won't restore burnt cotton and it rarely returns the coil to genuinely new condition.

Once performance has noticeably deteriorated, replacing the coil is usually the better option.

Should I Change Coils When Changing Flavour?

Not always.

If you're switching between similar flavours, you may be perfectly happy continuing with the same coil.

The new liquid will gradually replace the previous flavour.

But strongly contrasting liquids can linger in the wick for quite a while.

Moving from a powerful menthol to a creamy dessert flavour, for example, may produce a fairly strange combination initially.

If you want the new liquid to taste completely clean from the first draw, a fresh coil is the easiest solution.

How to Make Vape Coils Last Longer

There's no trick that makes a disposable coil last indefinitely, but good habits help.

• Prime every new coil properly.
• Stay within the recommended wattage range.
• Keep the wick supplied with liquid.
• Avoid excessive chain vaping.
• Match VG/PG ratio to the coil.
• Keep the tank reasonably clean.
• Avoid heavily sweetened liquid if maximum coil life is the priority.
• Don't continue using a coil once it clearly tastes burnt.

Most of this comes down to preventing the wick from running dry and avoiding unnecessary heat.

Choosing Between Different Coil Resistances

If your tank supports several resistances, you can use those options to change how the device behaves.

Generally:

Lower resistance

• Higher power
• Warmer vapour
• More airflow
• More vapour
• Faster e-liquid consumption

Higher resistance

• Lower power
• Cooler vapour
• Tighter draw
• Less vapour
• Lower e-liquid and battery consumption

Neither is inherently better.

Pick the one that suits how you actually like to vape.

Vape Coils for Pod Kits

Not every pod kit uses an integrated coil.

Many systems use an empty pod combined with a separate replaceable atomiser.

Examples include platforms such as:

• VOOPOO PnP
• VOOPOO ITO
• Vaporesso GTX
• SMOK RPM
• Uwell Caliburn G

With these systems, the pod itself can remain in use while only the small heating coil is replaced.

Other pod systems instead build the coil permanently into the cartridge, meaning the whole pod is replaced.

Check which system your device uses before ordering coils.

Vape Coils for Sub-Ohm Tanks

Traditional sub-ohm tanks generally use larger low-resistance coils.

These are built for:

• Higher wattage
• Greater airflow
• Higher-VG e-liquid
• Lower nicotine strengths
• Larger vapour production

Examples within our current range include coil families used by tanks such as the SMOK TFV series, Uwell Valyrian and FreeMax Fireluke/Mesh Pro systems.

The power requirement can vary dramatically between individual coils, so always check the resistance and wattage printed on the atomiser.

Genuine Replacement Vape Coils

Replacement atomisers need to deal with repeated heating cycles while holding e-liquid directly against the wick.

For that reason, using correctly manufactured coils from the intended brand matters.

Our current coil range is sourced as genuine manufacturer hardware rather than third-party copies.

Besides build quality, genuine coils also make compatibility much easier to establish because resistance and wattage specifications correspond with the original tank or kit.

Popular Vape Coil Brands

Vaporesso Coils

Vaporesso's GTX platform covers an unusually wide range of outputs.

Current GTX options stretch from low-powered 1.2Ω MTL coils through to 0.15Ω and 0.2Ω mesh coils intended for considerably more powerful DTL use.

That makes GTX one of the more versatile replaceable-coil ecosystems.

VOOPOO Coils

VOOPOO operates several separate coil families.

PnP coils cover a broad range of MTL, RDL and DTL applications, while TPP was developed around higher-output use.

ITO coils are aimed more towards compact MTL and RDL hardware.

The important thing is not to confuse one VOOPOO platform with another.

SMOK Coils

SMOK has produced an enormous number of different atomiser families over the years.

Our current range includes options from platforms such as RPM, RPM 2, RPM 3, Nord, D-Coil and TFV.

Compatibility varies significantly between them.

Aspire Coils

Aspire remains particularly well known for its lower-powered replacement atomisers.

Alongside long-established BVC-style coils, newer platforms such as AF offer mesh resistances covering both MTL and RDL use.

Uwell Coils

Uwell replacement coils range from compact Caliburn atomisers designed around lower-powered MTL use to large Valyrian coils intended for considerably higher power.

As with every other brand, the coil family needs to match the tank.

Shop Replacement Vape Coils

With so many coil families now available, buying replacements can look more complicated than it really is.

Start with your tank or pod model.

Once you've established the correct coil family, resistance simply lets you fine-tune the device towards the draw you prefer.

Higher-resistance options generally suit lower-powered MTL vaping, while lower-resistance mesh coils tend towards warmer RDL and DTL use.

Our vape coil range covers both ends of that spectrum, with genuine replacement coils for popular tanks and vape kits from SMOK, Vaporesso, VOOPOO, Aspire, Uwell, Eleaf, FreeMax and more.

Get the compatibility right first, stay within the recommended wattage range and prime every fresh coil properly. The rest is fairly straightforward.