How long does a vape coil last?

There are many different types of coils for vapes made of different materials and configured differently as well. While coils allow e cigarette users lots of control over their vaping experience, it does take effort to understand and navigate all the options available, particularly when coil-free e cigarettes are available as well on the market.

 

The most common coil types include:

 

• Vertical coils - Coils that are oriented vertically rather than the standard horizontally, where the wick is usually wrapped around the outside instead of inserted through the center.

• Dual/triple/quadruple coils - Numerous coils in one setup.

• Parallel coils - Dual coils, except with two strands wrapped together in parallel rather than separately.

• Twisted coils - A coil with wires that are twisted together, creating two strands in one.

 

 

In terms of stock coils, vertical coils are one of the most popular, and are thought of by many e cigarette users as the typical coil today. A vertical coil stands upright and is surrounded by a cotton wick, rather than having the wick inserted through the center. This allows for direct airflow, which may consistently heat the coil along its length, leading to even evaporation of the e liquid. This may provide a consistent vape and flavour, and even may help avoid dry spots that can burn the wick.

 

 

A multi-coil configuration - with dual, triple, or even more coils – may provide additional heat and vapour generation in the vape, meaning denser and more vapour clouds produced in less time, in comparison with single coil vapes. This is often a choice of “cloud chasers”, or e cigarette users who want to produce huge vapour clouds. However, e cigarette battery life tends to degrade faster with multi-coil setups, and e liquids tend to be used up more quickly as well.

 

 

Parallel coils are essentially the same as dual coils, except with two strands wrapped together in parallel rather than separately. This may offer the same benefits as dual coils - more heat, vapour generation, and resistance than a single coil - but with added ease and convenience, as one wick can be used for both coils.

 

 

 

Twisted coils are produced in a similar manner to a standard coil but use more complicated wires that are twisted together so that you get two strands in one. This may help improving vapor production and flavor, but at the same time, does increase heating time.

 

 

 

 

With thousands of vape coils on the market, it can be difficult to navigate through all the options - and not all coils are alike! With the coil being such a central part of the vaping experience, it’s important to take the time to choose high quality coils from reputable brands to ensure great taste and vapour production. If you’re questioning why your coils need to be changed at what seems like a frequent rate, the culprit could be the quality of the coil itself. A high-quality coil may have good surface area, and a recommended wattage that has been specifically selected to enhance the coil’s lifespan. Once again, the issues related to coil quality are also eliminated when looking at non-coil e cigarette options.