What are vape coils and what are the different types of coil?

Vape coils are a vital component of a vaping device, as they are responsible for heating the e-liquid and creating vapour. The coil is a small piece of wire that is wrapped around a wicking material, which soaks up the e-liquid.

The coil is connected to the power source of the device, typically a battery, and when power is applied, it heats up the wire which in turn heats up the wick, vaporizing the e-liquid.

What are the different types of vape coils?

PnP (plug-n-play or push-and-pull) coils – These are pre-made coils that come in a small package and can be easily installed in the vaping device. They are designed to be used with specific devices and come in a variety of resistance levels.
DIY (do-it-yourself) coils – These are coils that are built by the user using wire and wick. They are installed on a build deck, which is a small platform that is built into the atomiser. Building your own coils allows for more customisation and control over the vaping experience, but also requires more knowledge, skills, and tools.
Mesh coils – These are coils that use a mesh wire instead of a traditional round wire. They are known for their large surface area, which allows for a larger amount of e-liquid to come into contact with the coil at once, resulting in more efficient heating, better flavor and larger vapour production.
Multi-strand coils – These are coils that are made from multiple thin wires twisted together to make a single coil. They offer a good balance of flavor and vapor production, and have a larger surface area than traditional round wire coils.
Clapton coils – These are coils that have one or more thin wires wrapped around a thicker wire, making a pattern that looks like a Clapton guitar string. They offer a more intense flavor and vapor production than traditional round wire coils.
Alien coils – These are coils that are made of a combination of thin and thick wires wrapped around each other. They have a large surface area and can provide a more intense flavor and vapor production than other coils.