Best Vape Accessories & Vaping Supplies in 2022

Which Vape Accessories and Supplies?

What Vape Accessories and Vaping Supplies Do You Need to Get Started?

For vapers just getting into DIY, figuring out what tools you need or don’t need can be a little confusing. There are all kinds of tools and gadgets that make life (and coil building) much easier.

The items listed here will help you get started building your own coils. For those who may have trouble building due to finger or hand dexterity, pre-built coils can be a lifesaver. This allows you to skip the wrapping stage and progress to attaching the coils to the deck and making wicks. For those who may not feel ready to take the next step yet, replacement coil heads and spare glass tanks, as well as o-rings, should be kept on hand for emergencies. Coil heads come in packs of 5 and replacement glass tanks are handy in case one cracks or shatters unexpectedly. Check out this list of the best vape accessories to keep on hand.

Vaping Supplies

  • A toolkit
  • Vaping Cotton
  • Pre-built coils
  • Ohm Meter
  • Coil Jig
  • Battery Charger

Toolkit:

  • Needle nose pliers
  • Tin snips or wire cutters
  • A small torch or lighter
  • Ceramic tweezers
  • Set of small screwdrivers

Once you’ve started getting into rebuildables you will need to have a toolkit for all of your coil building tools and supplies. You can start out with tools you already have around the house and add to it as you gain more experience. Stanley and Craftsman make small precision screwdrivers that are perfect for wrapping coils and tightening screws. Sizes range from 2.0 to 3.0 mm in phillips and flathead screwdrivers.

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What Does A Building Kit Include?

The build kits are a great convenience because you can buy one that comes with everything you need to build coils, including the tools, wire and cotton wicking, which is great for someone just starting to build. These can be basic kits to more elaborate ones, there is a lot of variety in these types of kits. The Coil Master Kit has everything a new builder needs to get started.

Coil Jigs

coil-jigOne thing that is a big help to new builders is a coil jig. A coil jig is a tool for wrapping your coils that make it easier to get the wraps tight and make uniform coils easy. Some popular models are the Coil Master and Kuro Coiler. These are hand-held, come with a variety of size posts and are really simple to use. Now you do not necessarily need one, you can use a regular screwdriver equal to 2.5 to 3mm in diameter but a coil jig is nice to have in your collection.

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Pre-Built Coils

pre-built-coils-kanthalIf you’re not quite ready to coil-your-own yet pre-built coils are available from a variety of sellers and all you have to do is install them in your RDA and wick them. Some vapers have trouble making coils due to problems with finger dexterity, or they just don’t come out right, in that case, pre-built coils are a lifesaver.

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Battery Chargers

nitecore-digicharger-d4-batter-chargerThe batteries required to power most mods and sub ohm tanks are 18650 batteries. The most reliable batteries are the LG HG2, Sony VTC5, Samsung INR and purple Efest batteries. You cannot just use any type of battery charger, it has to be one made to recharge the type of battery you have.
Remember to use the right batteries for sub ohm builds and charge your batteries together. The term is called “marrying” when you have a device that uses 2 18650 batteries mark them and keep them together. This ensures even charging of your batteries and increased safety for your mod.

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Coiling Wire

The wire used to build coils will depend on the setting you use in your RDA or RTA devices. The types of wire include Kanthal (the most widely used), Nichrome (for temperature control or TC mode) Titanium, Stainless steel, and Nickel. These wires comes in a variety of lengths, with rolls being sold in length of of 25, 50 and 100 feet or more. 

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Vaping Cotton

organicjpcotton1_Cotton is what you will use in your rebuildables as a wicking material. When it comes to wicking your RTAs and RDAs, there is some debate over whether you should use organic Japanese cotton pads, cotton bacon, or silica wick. In fact, all three are good materials for wicking and do a great job of it. It mostly depends on your personal preference for working with the materials. Japanese cotton and cotton bacon are a bit pricey, but if you like the flavor you get with them then its worth it. Likewise, silica wick is sturdy and durable, but some people prefer the cleaner flavor they get from cotton. It all subjective. Try each one and decide for yourself.

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Ohm Meters

A must-have item for working with rebuildables is an ohm meter or ohm reader (same product). Whenever you are working with coils and batteries you need to protect yourself and an ohm reader helps ensure that you have no shorts or fluctuations in your build. With stories of exploding batteries in the headlines, we need to make sure that safety is always a number #1 priority. Test your coils before attaching them to any mod. This is, by far, one of the best vape accessories you can own.

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What to Look For

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A Good Quality Battery Charger

Nothing can replace a good battery charger. Whether it’s a four-bay charger or a two, having freshly charged batteries ready will save you lots of time when it comes to vaping on the go. Batteries for vape devices are different than normal household batteries and cannot be charged in the same charger unless it charges those type of batteries as well (AA, AAA).
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Ceramic Tweezers

If you plan to build your own coils you will also need a good pair of ceramic tweezers. These are great for squeezing your coils together so they are nice and tight. You don’t want any shorts or a hot-leg to cause you problems later. Ceramic tweezers have heat-resistant legs on them that help diffuse the heat away from the metal so it doesn’t get hot while you’re holding it.
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An Ohm’s Reader is a Must

1-button functionality is ideal but not mandatory. That said, 1-button makes for a sleek and easy to use Vape Pen. Moreover, it’s “less to break”, meaning your Vape Pen is less complicated and now so is your life :).

What to Avoid

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Don’t Buy What You Don’t Need

When you first start out building coils and using different setups, it is necessary to have a few tools on hand to help. You will need a pair of pliers, a set of tweezers, wire cutters and a screwdriver to wrap it on. The build kits are nice, just know that you don’t have to have one. You can collect tools as you go.
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Look for Cheaper Alternatives

It is easy to pay more than you need to when it comes to buying vape accessories. Cotton pads like the Koh Gen Doh Organic Japanese cotton are great for making wicks but if your store doesn’t have it there are other places to find what you need. Sites such as Amazon.com, Ebay and even craft stores such as Michael’s may carry some much needed items like cotton, tweezers, and battery wraps.
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Always Buy Batteries from a Vendor

While many non-vaping sites like Ebay carry some things like VG, cotton, build kits and etc, batteries should never be purchased second-hand or from a distributor that you don’t know. Some sites purchase batteries in lots and resell them but you never know what you’re getting. It’s best to spend a few more dollars and buy your batteries from a vape store. Batteries are some of the best vape accessories you can stock up on.

Why Someone Might Want to Build Their Own Coils

There are a number of reason why people get into coil building. Even if you think you might not right now, someday you may find that you want to give it a try. There are benefits to building your own coils. Not everyone who does coil building is a cloud chaser or plans to enter competitions. Some vapers like to do it because it gives them greater control over how they vape.

  1. Here are a few reasons you may decide to become a builder.
  2. Save money: a 100 ft. roll of kanthal lasts a long time and is cheaper than buying replacement coils.
  3. Different coil builds: variety in the coils you can learn to make. For some, it’s a hobby.
  4. Vapor clouds: More vapor production and richer flavor.
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Other Vape Accessories To Consider

Vape accessories are things that go with your vape gear to customize it like drip tips in different styles and colors, a carrying case or silicone cover to protect it from scratches and dings. Mods fall or get knocked over sometimes so little scratches can happen and tanks can get cracked. A vape band protects your tank as much as a silicone cover protects your mod.

The important accessories you need to have are replacement coils (if you use them), a spare glass tank (in case yours breaks) and spare O-rings or seals if you experience leaking it could be a faulty seal.

  • Custom drip tips
  • Replacement coils
  • Pyrex glass tank
  • Carrying case
  • Tank bands
  • Silicone covers

Before building any coils it is important to have a good understanding of electricity and how volts, amps, and wattage affects you and your build. This tutorial explains a little about how electricity works for those who may not have any experience in this area. There are also calculators that can help you determine how many wraps you need to make certain coils. One is SteamEngine, which has a lot of information, or OhmsLawCalculator which is also a good resource. There are other calculators online as well as apps you can download to your smartphone that will calculate it for you. Remember to be safe and vape on.

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