Vape coils are the heating element that sits in your tank or pod. When power is applied they heat up and turn e-liquid into vapour. While they need changing from time to time, replaceable coils allow you to continue using your pod or tank for many months. Modern coils, with their push-pull installation designs, are also quick and easy to change and offer great cost savings over fixed-coil pods. Change the performance of your vape device by installing different coil types; Direct-Lung (DL) coils are great for use with high VG juices for larger clouds of vapour, while Mouth-to-Lung (MTL) coils allow you to experience a more restricted inhale. Here you can shop a wide range of coils from top brands such as Vaporesso, Geekvape, Smok and Aspire.
E-liquid is absorbed through holes called ports in the coil housing. The e-liquid soaks into the wicking material. When powered, the wire inside heats up. This in turn heats the e-liquid in the wicking material, turning it into vapour when inhaled.
Modern coils usually come with a push-pull design that makes installing or replacing the coil in your tank or pod very quick and easy.
After attaching your coil and filling your pod or tank, allow the e-liquid to soak into the coil for around five minutes.
Learn more: How to prime a coil
Always keep some e-liquid in your tank or pod to ensure the coil doesn’t dry out.
Learn more: 9 ways to extend the lifespan of your coil
Vape coils don’t last forever! When your vape gets scratchy, vapour diminishes or the taste goes, change your coil.
It’s vital to use the right coil for your device. This is usually listed on the product packaging. You can also find a list of compatible coils on our device pages, and compatible devices on our coils page. If in doubt, pop our customer service team a message!
You’ll notice when shopping that you’ll often have a choice of coils with different ohms.
Ohms are actually a measure of resistance. More ohms mean the coil has more resistance, and lower ohms means the coil has less resistance. The table below shows some of the differences between higher and lower resistance coils.
| Low resistance | High resistance | |
| Clouds | More | Less |
| Power needed | More | Less |
| Airiness | More | Less |
| Coil life | Shorter | Longer |
| Battery life | Shorter | Longer |
| Vape style | DL (Direct-to-Lung) | MTL (Mouth-to-Lung) |
Priming your coil is essential for a longer coil life and a better vape experience - here’s how to do it.
A Beginner's Guide to Vape Coils
A complete beginner's guide to vape coils, from the different types to how to use them.
Learn 9 easy steps you can take in order to extend the life of your vape coil.
How long does a coil last?
Coils for most pod systems and starter kits usually last around two weeks. However, coils for more powerful devices will last a few days.
How long does it take to replace a coil?
With modern devices, the process takes seconds. Simply pull the old coil out of your tank and replace it with a new one.
Why does my coil taste burnt when it’s new?
This is usually caused by not priming the coil or using too high a wattage level. See our guide to preventing coils from burning for more information.
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