The first real e-cigarette was created back in 2003, and since then, e-cigs have gone from strength to strength. The cream of the vaping crop is the sub-ohm vape. These types of vape use low-resistance coils and a lot of power to create huge, flavorful clouds of vapor.

What Is a Sub Ohm Vape?

Yet what are they exactly and how do they work? Many people are worried that due to their technical name, they’ll be hard to use. This isn’t the case.

In this guide to vaping, we’ll look at what sub-ohm vaping is and how they work. Ready to learn more? Then read on!

How Vapes Work: A Brief Explanation

Before we explain what makes a sub-ohm mod special, we need to take a look at how vapes work. Vapes are made up of several key components including the battery, the mod itself, the tank, and the co

The coil is the part that we’re most interested in today. It’s made up of a mix of metal and cotton (or similar material). Due to its position in the vape tank, the coil is exposed to a lot of vape juice. 

The cotton absorbs this vape juice, and when you press the fire button, your battery heats the metal next to the cotton, which causes the juice in the cotton to vaporize. This principle is true whether you’re using an eGo, a box mod, or vape pods. 

What Makes a Sub-Ohm Vape Different?

One part that makes a big difference to your vape’s performance is the resistance of the coil. The higher the coil’s electrical resistance (measured in ohms) the fewer watts that it can handle safely.

As you reduce the resistance, your coil can handle greater amounts of power. This led to people creating sub-ohm coils, where the coil’s resistance is less than one ohm. On many sub-ohm coils, it’s around 0.2-0.4 ohms.

This means that the coil can handle a lot more power. More power means bigger clouds, which means more flavor and more nicotine.

Using a Sub-Ohm Vape

Sub-ohm vaping isn’t much different from other kinds. You still load up the tank with liquid and hit a fire button, for instance. The key differences are the mods and tanks that you’ll need.

Only certain mods can create enough power for a sub-ohm coil, usually box mods, and only certain tanks come with sub-ohm coils. You need to do your research and find the right sub-ohm equipment for you.

If you’re vaping high-nicotine juice, you should lower your nicotine level to 3 or 6 mg/ml. This is because bigger clouds mean you’ll be getting a lot more nicotine per puff, and nicotine overdoses are very unpleasant.

An Introduction to Vaping With Sub-Ohm Coils

We hope that you’ve enjoyed this look at the world of the sub-ohm vape. While it can seem a bit intimidating, there’s nothing to be scared of, and it’s a much better vaping experience. Now it’s time to do your research and find a great sub-ohm vape that’s right for you.

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