The lower the resistance of a coil, the more current can flow through the circuit; this means that your coils will become hotter and more of your vape juice will be vaporized.
Not sure which resistance level to go for when choosing a coil? Higher resistance levels tend to be more popular with beginners, but please see below for more information:
Lower resistance coils:
- stronger throat hit
- more heat
- more vapour
- uses up more battery life
- uses more e-liquid
Higher resistance coils:
- smoother throat hit
- less heat
- less vapour
- uses up less battery life
- uses less e-liquid
Vaping with coils with a resistance below 1.0ohm is referred to as sub-ohm vaping; you will need a sub-ohm tank or device to be able to do this. Sub-ohm vaping can produce huge clouds of vapor and intense flavour, but is recommended for more experienced vapers only.
When choosing an e-liquid to go with your coils, please note the following: if your coils have a resistance of over 1.0ohm, you should only use liquids with a 50/50 PG/VG balance, or with a higher concentration of PG (such as 70PG/30VG). Liquids with more VG than this are only suitable for sub-ohm coils, as they are thicker and will not be absorbed by standard >1 ohm coils (found in most vape pen kits).
Shop our higher-PG and 50/50 e-liquids here.
Coils and refilling too complicated? Try a disposable such as the Crystal Bar.
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