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Top 5 Coils of Summer 2021

Top 5 Coils of Summer 2021

Want to know more about coils? The eJuices.com team has you covered. One of the most important aspects of the vaping experience is coils. Coils are used to vaporize your favorite vape juices. This helps produce the flavor and vapor that most people, including those who don’t vape, associate with the vaping experience. We’re going to get really into what coils are, what they do, what parts make up a coil in your preferred vaping device, a history of coils, and what are the best coils available on the market today.


How Do Coils Affect Your Vaping Experience?


The eJuices.com team is familiar with turning to vaping as a viable alternative nicotine product at one point in their lives. Experimentation with various mods and coils have helped the eJuices.com team determine what coils fit with a certain vaping experience. Some vapers vape once a week, while others vape all day. There’s something out there for any vaper, and coils are one of the big difference makers in your vaping experience(s).


No two vapers are alike. People personalize their vaping experience through matching their mods with various coils. In fact, some vapers build their own coils. People who build their own coils are considered do-it-yourself (DIY) vapers. These vapers build coils out of wires that we’ll be talking about in this blog post. Some DIY vapers even create their own vape juice. DIY vapers get very granular when it comes to the vaping experience. We will discuss this later on in this blog.


What Is A Coil?


Coils are defined as the heads of the atomizer. They are a component inside the atomizer. Those who are long-time vapers will already be familiar with what we’re talking about. However, for those new to vaping and/or unfamiliar with vaping, this is what a coil is. Coils are measured in resistance, particularly in ohms. There are many different types of coils that are available today on the market at various wire gauges. These can be used to facilitate a wide selection of vaping experiences. You can use these coils with various vape mods and vape juices, which we will discuss in this blog as well.


The History of Coils


Vaping was first brought to the United States in the 2000s. Coils as we know it today came around in 2012. Before 2012, the resistance for coils was around 2-2.5 ohms. Vapers’ demands for more vapor and flavor production in their vaping experiences lowered resistance of coils. The DIY community, in particular, created their own rebuildable dripping atomizer (RDAs). This made vaping hardware manufacturers experiment with more complex coil setups. Single-wire builds were the most common type of builds before 2014.


Some of the vaping hardware companies that started creating more complex coils were Kanger, Joyetech, and Aspire. The most popular coil brands today include these brands, and many new vaping hardware manufacturers have since joined the industry. SMOK, Horizon, FreeMax, GeekVape, Voopoo, and Vaporesso, and others are just some of the big-name 

vape manufacturers today who manufacture vape coils. These manufacturers also manufacture vape mods for their vape coils for an easier purchasing experience. Some of these mods and coils are also cross-compatible.

 

What Does A Coil Do?

 

A coil is made up of a thin wire that is powered through either self-draw or a firing button. This is then converted to heat and vaporizes the vape juice you are vaping. Coils, as mentioned before, have a resistance that is measured in ohms. Ohms are a unit of energy measurement for coils named after 19th-century German physicist Georg Simon Ohm. Ohm’s law says that the resistance is equal to the ratio of the potential difference to current, expressed in ohms, volts, and amperes.



For the science or electronics experts out there, one ohm is equal to the resistance of a circuit in which a potential difference of one volt produces a current of one ampere. Therefore, an ohm is the voltage divided by amperes. If you’re a vaper who happens to be really into science and/or electronics and really want to get into the nuts and bolts of your vaping experience(s), a good way to do this is to start looking at the resistance of your coils and the voltage of your vape mods and how it affects your vaping experience(s)!

 

High resistance coils are defined in the vaping industry as any coil resistance over 1.0 ohms. These coils produce smaller clouds of vapor, use less vape juice, and are suited to most vape mods. Low resistance coils are defined as any coil resistance under 1.0 ohms and is generally referred to as “sub-ohm” vaping. These coils require higher-powered vape mods and they produce larger vape clouds. However, they also use more vape juice and are not suitable for all vape mods. You may want to check your vape mods to see what coils are supported for your device(s) and how that will affect your vaping experience(s).

 

What Makes Up A Coil And How Does It Work?

 

The atomizer head is made up of the aforementioned coil and then a wicking material. There are many different types of coils that will be mentioned below. While coils may look different on various vape mods, they essentially perform the same function. They heat and vaporize your favorite vape juice to bring you the best vaping experiences possible in the industry today.



You’ll also want to take a look at wire gauges (ga), which is defined as the diameter of the wire. The most common wire gauges are around 22ga to 32ga, with 22ga being the thickest and 32ga being the thinnest. It is not uncommon to use vape coils outside of these gauges, but these gauges are the most common.

 

Once again, for those interested in getting granular with their vaping experience(s), as the wire diameter increases, the wire resistance decreases. That means that 32ga vape coils will have higher resistances than a 24ga coil. If you want to put your vaping experience(s) under a microscope, you should also consider the internal resistance of coil materials (to be discussed later). Kanthal, for example, has higher resistance than stainless steel. The greater the length of your wire, the higher the resistance of your coil. If you’re into building your own coils, you might want to take a look at the material and the length of your wire. 

One must also consider the ramp-up time, or the time your coil takes to reach the temperature to vaporize vape juice. If you are using more complex coils (i.e. Claptons) or single-wire coils, you will notice the ramp-up time. Lower-gauge wire, due to its increased mass, will take longer to heat, while higher-gauge (thinner) wire will quickly heat up. Other factors to consider are the internal resistances of different coil materials. Stainless steel and nichrome are considered the two wires with the fastest ramp-up time, while kanthal is significantly slower.

 

Lastly, the temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) is also important. This is defined as the increase in resistance of the wire as the temperature increases. The vape mod knows the cold resistance of the vape coil and the material. When your coil rises to a certain resistance as the temperature rises, the mod also knows when the coil is too hot and reduces the current to the coil to prevent it from burning too quickly. Only certain coils are suitable for temperature control mods, so make sure you check the manual of both your mods if they support temperature control, and your coils if they can safely operate with these mods. For those who are building their own coils, pay attention to how you are building your coils and understand the science behind the materials you are using and what your vape mod can support.

 

What Are Some Types of Coils?

 

Coils are made up of the coil itself and the wicking material, as we previously talked about. There are multiple types of vape coils that you can use for your vaping experience(s). Both the coils and wicking material can be mixed and matched to facilitate a unique vaping experience. Vape coils come in five different types: kanthal (FeCrAl), nichrome (nickel + chromium), stainless steel, nickel (Ni200), and titanium (Ti).

 

Kanthal (FeCrAl)

 

Kanthal coils are made up of iron, chromium, and aluminum. Kanthal coils have been one of the most popular types of coils for around 10 years now. If you want a simple yet fulfilling vaping experience that can last you a long time and don’t want to break the bank, look at getting kanthal coils. Even if you are a DIY vaper and build your own coils, kanthal coils are easy to work with and widely available.

 

Pros: Cheap, easy to find in vape shops and online stores, works in wattage mode

Cons: Can’t be used with temperature control, flavor production low, slow ramp-up time

 

Nichrome

 

Nichrome coils are best suited for wattage control vaping. It is an alloy consisting of nickel and chromium. The most common alloy used in vape coils is ni80 (80% nickel and 20% chromium). Some other metals such as iron can also be included in nichrome coils. It’s more common than you think and have applications outside of vaping: they’re used for fillings in dental work and in hair dryers. It has similar properties to kanthal coils as well. However, you should be more careful when you are handling nichrome coils—they have a lower melting point. If they catch fire when you are dry burning your coils, it can negatively affect your vaping experience(s).

Pros: Quick ramp-up time, inexpensive, wattage mode only

Cons: Lower melting point, not for those with nickel allergies, not widely available

 

Stainless Steel

 

Stainless steel is another alloy used in vaping coils, generally made up of nickel, chromium, and carbon. The best part about stainless steel coils is that they can be used in both temperature control and wattage control vaping. The nickel content in stainless steel is 10-14%, which means those with nickel allergies should not risk using stainless steel coils. For those who are building their own coils, the most common grades of stainless steel coils are SS316L and SS317L, and (less commonly) 304 and 430. Just like nichrome wire, it has a fast ramp-up time due to low resistance for the same gauge. However, do not dry burn at high wattages—toxic chemical compounds could be released and that will negatively affect your vaping experience(s).

 

Pros: Widely available, easy to work with, fast ramp time, can work with wattage or temperature control mods

Cons: Not for those with nickel allergies, unsafe to dry burn at high wattages

 

Nickel

 

Nickel coils are pure nickel, and those with temperature control mods can use nickel in their mods. The type of wire used for nickel coils is ni200. For DIY vapers, nickel can be difficult to work with as it easily loses its shape and is also an allergen. If you are into building your own coils, nickel may not be the most optimal coil type to use, but for those who use temperature control for their vaping experience(s), this is the way to go.

 

Pros: Temperature control

Cons: Allergen (100% nickel), difficult to work with

 

Titanium

 

Titanium is another type of vape coil that is popular among temperature control fans. However, titanium coils are a point of debate in the vaping community. If one heats titanium above 1200°F (648°C), the highly toxic titanium dioxide is released. On top of that, titanium is also extremely difficult to put out if it is ignited. This wire may not be sold because of safety and liability reasons. If you use your temperature control mod safely, you will not have to worry about these issues. It is easy to use, but be aware of the risks if you are using titanium coils.

 

Pros: Easy to use, temperature control

Cons: Fire hazard, toxic if ignited, difficult to find at the local level

 

Best Coils for Each Type

 

Now that we’ve discussed the types of coils and pros and cons of each coils, what vape coils are the best in each category? There are many factors that determine what is the best coil. What mod do you use? Are you a DIY vaper? Do you want to build your own coils? What sorts of vaping experience(s) do you want (flavor production vs. vapor production)? As a discerning vaper, you should consider evaluating your vaping experience(s) and know what 

you want from them. Do you want better flavor, better vapor, or a bit of both? Vaping is a personal journey. What you want from your vaping experience(s) is an important aspect of vaping.

 

Kanthal - SMOK TFV8 Baby Q2 Coil 0.4ohm (5 Pack)

 

SMOK TFV8 Baby Q2 Coil 0.4ohm (5 Pack) is one of the most popular coils on eJuices.com. Our friends over at SMOK have created this kanthal wire dual-coil. This includes organic cotton wicking material at a resistance of 0.4 ohms. The higher vapor production and higher consumption of vape juice is something you should consider with kanthal coils. Do you like cloud chasing and have lots of vape juice? This product from our friends at SMOK should interest you. The low ramp-up time can also provide for a flavorful vaping experience, allowing you to get the most out of your favorite vape juices.

 

Our Rating: 4.7/5

Reviews: 274

What The Vapers Say: “These coils are great. Good flavor and cloud production. Never had a problem with these fellas.” - Adam H., eJuices.com customer

 

Nichrome - Aspire Nautilus AIO Salt-Nic Coil 1.8ohm (5 Pack)

 

Those who enjoy nicotine salts are in luck because there are vape coils specifically made for consumption of nicotine salt vape juices. You can purchase the Aspire Nautilus AIO Salt-Nic Coil 1.8ohm (5 Pack). Our friends over at Aspire have made this nichrome coil to cater to nicotine salt vapers with its higher resistance that is essential to the nicotine salt vaping experience. If you love nicotine salts, this product from Aspire fits in well with your vape mod. With an average rating of 4.8 stars on eJuices.com, you can tell vapers are impressed with these coils.

 

Our Rating: 4.8/5

Reviews: 13

What The Vapers Say: “Great flavor! Great price! Free shipping!” - Kim E., eLiquid.com customer

 

Stainless Steel - Uwell Crown 4 Coil (4 Pack)

 

Stainless steel can do both wattage and temperature control. The Uwell Crown 4 Coil (4 Pack) is a dual stainless steel 904L mesh coil. With heating spread out evenly across this coil, ramp-up and flavor production come together to make a better vaping experience. If you like stainless steel coils, this has a 4.7 average rating on eJuices.com, which is good news for fans of stainless steel coils.

 

Our Rating: 4.7/5

Reviews: 21

What The Vapers Say: “Legit product, good price.” - Marc F., eJuices.com customer

 

Nickel - Aspire Atlantis/Atlantis 2/Triton Nickel Ni200 Replacement Atomizer Heads (5 Pack)

 

Nickel coils have a niche following, but the Aspire Atlantis/Atlantis 2/Triton Nickel Ni200 

Replacement Atomizer Heads (5 Pack) is one of the most prominent nickel coils available on the market today. Fans of temperature control mods or nickel coils will enjoy this product to facilitate their vaping experience(s).

 

Titanium - Joyetech Ego One CL-Ti Titanium Replacement Coils

 

The Joyetech Ego One CL-Ti Titanium Replacement Coils (5 Pack) is a product that will appeal to titanium coil fans. However, titanium coils are difficult to find in stores or even online due to the number of risks that come with using them. The use of titanium coils has generated debate and controversy in the vaping community. Fans of temperature control mods will also enjoy these coils. If you can find one of these and know how to properly use them, you’ll have a good vaping experience.

 

Which Vape Coil Is Right For Me?

 

Each coil is different and has different advantages and disadvantages. Now, hopefully you are armed with the information on what coil will help make the best vaping experience for you. For versatility, you should go with stainless steel. Is vapor production important to you? Low resistance coils (below 1.0 ohm) will help facilitate that. Want flavorful vaping experiences? Go with coils that will bring faster ramp-up time, namely kanthal or nichrome. Temperature control fan? Nickel and titanium coils are the way to go. However, we highly suggest you document your own vaping experience, down to the mod, coil, and vape juice you use, and see what works best for you.

 

Sources:

 

https://vaping360.com/learn/vape-wire-types/

https://www.misthub.com/blogs/vape-news/history-and-evolution-of-vape-coils

https://www.totallywicked-eliquid.co.uk/vaped/vape-coils-for-dummies/

https://vapingdaily.com/what-is-vaping/vape-coils-wires

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