Single Coil vs Dual Coils for Vaping
Coils in vaporizers are the heating elements in devices that hold e-liquids, found in either single or dual configurations. While single coils offer longer battery life and slower liquid consumption, dual coils provide faster heating and higher vapor production. Explore the full article to discover which suits you best.
Understanding Coils in Vaporizers
When it comes to advanced vaporizers and their accompanying accessories, one of the most common (yet confusing) terms that gets tossed around is "coils."
Coils refer to the heating mechanism within the atomizer, cartomizer, or clearomizer. Every device made to hold e-liquid has a coil configuration, and regardless of the kind or style, it will be either a single or dual coil. Heating coils are looped resistance heating alloy wire, and in a single coil setup, you have one coil, whereas in a dual coil setup, there are two. As you are probably aware, there are endless varieties of tanks, but what it comes down to is single coil vs. dual coil.
Which is Better: Single or Dual?
Like anything, it's all about your personal preference. Both configurations have advantages and disadvantages, and depending on what you expect from performance, one will suit your tastes better. Here are the pros and cons of each type.
Single Coil
A single coil consists of one coil, with one end connected to a positive-charged terminal and the other end connected to a negative-charged terminal. The e-cigarette battery sends a charge of electricity to the coil, which heats the e-liquid until vaporization.
Single Coil Pros:
- Uses 10-30% less power than dual coils.
- Burns e-liquid at a slower pace, allowing the liquid to last longer.
- It's easier to rebuild single coils than dual coils.
Single Coil Cons:
- Less powerful vapor production.
- Take longer to heat.
Dual Coil
Dual coils work similarly to single coil setups, but with two coils doing the action. In these configurations, the wattage is evenly distributed between the coils, allowing your vaporizer double the heating power and double the vapor production (in theory).
Dual Coil Pros:
- Enhanced contact between the e-liquid and the coils, resulting in warmer, more powerful, higher volumes of vapor.
- Less waiting time; two coils heat faster than one, vaporizing the liquid in half the time of single coil setups.
Dual Coil Cons:
- The power of two coils working harder causes the battery to drain faster.
- Increased vaporization means you go through juice faster.
- Dual coils are harder to rebuild.
To put it simply, the choice of coil configuration comes down to whether you prefer more battery life or more intense vapor production. Both are great, but it depends on what you want. We suggest trying both; how else will you know unless you do?
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