The Odan Replacement Coils by Aspire are the official replacement mesh coil heads for the Aspire Odan tank and Odan-based kits. If your Odan tank has started tasting burnt, gone quiet on the vapour, or lost the sharp flavour it had when it was new, the coil is almost always the reason. Swapping it takes a couple of minutes and brings the tank straight back to how it performed on day one.
What these coils are
Aspire builds the Odan coil around a mesh heating element rather than a traditional round wire wick. Mesh coils heat a wider surface area more evenly than round wire, which is why sub-ohm tanks like the Odan use them: you get fuller flavour, thicker vapour, and a steadier draw from the first puff to the last on a fill of e-liquid. The coil sits in a self-contained head that screws directly into the base of the Odan tank, so there's no rebuilding, no wicking cotton to trim, and no wire to work with. You unscrew the old one, screw in the new one, and you're back in business.
These are genuine Aspire replacement parts made specifically for the Odan tank, not a generic coil that happens to fit. Using the correct Aspire coil matters more than it sounds, an ill-fitting or mismatched coil can leak, flood, or simply never vape properly, so it's worth sticking with the coils designed for your specific tank.
Each coil is a fully sealed unit built around Aspire's mesh element, an o-ring seal, and internal wicking material, all housed inside a single screw-in cartridge. There's nothing to open up or maintain inside the coil itself, the whole point of a pre-built mesh head like this is that once it's fitted and primed correctly, you don't need to think about it again until it's time for a replacement. That makes the Odan tank straightforward to live with day to day, whether you're new to sub-ohm vaping or you've just moved across from another tank and want something that's simple to keep running.
Which devices this fits
This coil is built for the Aspire Odan tank, including kits and mods sold with the Odan tank as standard. If you're not certain which coil your setup takes, check the coil compartment of your tank or the packaging your kit came in, Aspire tanks are generally not cross-compatible with coils from other Aspire ranges, so it's worth confirming the match before you buy rather than after.
Coil resistance options
Odan coils are available in more than one resistance, and which one suits you depends on how you like to vape:
- Lower-resistance mesh options are built for higher wattage, warmer vapour and a fully open, direct-lung draw, the choice if you want maximum vapour and a bolder flavour hit.
- Higher-resistance mesh options run a little cooler, sip less power from your battery, and give a slightly gentler, more restricted draw, a good pick if you find the lower-resistance option too intense, or you want your battery to last longer between charges.
If you're unsure which resistance you currently run, it's usually printed on the base of the coil itself. When in doubt, matching what you've used before is the safest way to keep your setup behaving the way you expect.
When to replace your coil
Coils are consumable, they wear out with normal use, and no amount of cleaning brings a genuinely spent coil back to full performance. Common signs it's time for a fresh one include:
- A burnt or "dry" taste that wasn't there before, especially noticeable on the first few puffs after a refill
- Flavour that's gone flat, muted, or generally less vivid than usual
- Noticeably less vapour production, even at the same wattage
- Gurgling, crackling, or a wet, spitty draw
- Leaking from the base of the tank around the coil
Heavy daily use tends to wear coils out faster than occasional vaping, and sweeter or higher-VG e-liquids can shorten coil life too, since they leave more residue on the mesh. There's no fixed lifespan that applies to everyone, it really comes down to how often you vape and what you're vaping. Treat any of the signs above as your cue to change it, rather than waiting for the coil to fail completely.
How to fit and prime a new Odan coil
Getting a new coil started properly makes a real difference to how it performs, and skipping the priming step is the single most common reason a fresh coil tastes burnt straight out of the box. The process is straightforward:
- Empty and disassemble the tank. Tip out any remaining e-liquid and separate the tank from the base so you can access the coil compartment.
- Remove the old coil. Unscrew it from the base, there's no need to force it, it should turn freely.
- Fit the new coil. Screw it into the base until snug. Don't overtighten; hand-tight is enough to seal it properly.
- Prime it before use. Drip a few drops of e-liquid directly into the exposed mesh holes of the coil and let it sit for several minutes so the wicking material fully saturates. This step stops the coil firing dry on its first use, which is what causes that harsh burnt taste.
- Rebuild and fill. Reassemble the tank, fill it with e-liquid in the normal way, and give it another few minutes before vaping so the liquid can settle into the coil fully.
- Start low. Take your first few puffs at a lower wattage than you'd normally use, then work back up to your usual setting once you're confident the coil is properly saturated.
Getting the best flavour and the longest coil life
A few habits make a noticeable difference to both how good your Odan tastes and how long each coil lasts:
- Never let the tank run dry. Vaping on a coil with little or no e-liquid left is the fastest way to burn it out for good. Top up before the tank runs low rather than after.
- Let new liquid settle. Even on a coil that's already broken in, giving a fresh top-up a minute or two before vaping helps the wicking keep up, especially after a full refill.
- Match your wattage to the coil. Running well outside the range a coil is built for, too high or too low, tends to wear it out faster and can affect flavour.
- Be mindful with sweeter or darker liquids. Heavily sweetened or dark-coloured e-liquids leave more build-up on the mesh over time, which can shorten a coil's useful life compared with cleaner, lighter liquids.
- Store spares properly. Keep unused coils in their sealed packaging, somewhere cool and dry, until you're ready to fit them.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which resistance coil to buy?
Check the base of your current coil, the resistance is usually printed on it. Matching what you already use is the simplest way to keep your vaping experience consistent.
Why does my new coil taste burnt already?
This almost always means it wasn't primed properly before use. Empty the tank, remove the coil, saturate the mesh with a few drops of e-liquid, wait several minutes, then refill and wait again before vaping.
Can I reuse a coil after a burnt hit?
Occasionally a coil recovers after a good soak in fresh e-liquid, but a coil that's genuinely burnt out won't return to its original flavour or vapour output. If it still tastes off after re-priming, it's time to replace it.
Do these coils contain nicotine?
No. The coil itself contains no nicotine, it's a hardware component. Nicotine comes only from the e-liquid you use with it. Under UK regulations, nicotine-containing e-liquids are capped at 20mg/ml, and any nicotine product is intended strictly for adults aged 18 and over. If you choose a 0mg e-liquid, it contains no nicotine at all.
How often should I change my Odan coil?
There's no single answer, it depends on how much you vape and what e-liquid you use. As a general guide, treat burnt taste, reduced vapour, flat flavour, or leaking as your signal to replace it rather than sticking to a fixed schedule.
Are these genuine Aspire coils?
Yes. These are official Aspire replacement coils made specifically for the Odan tank, built to the same specification as the coil your tank shipped with.
Keeping a spare Odan coil or two on hand means you're never caught out mid-week with a tank that's stopped performing. It's a small, inexpensive part, but it's the single component that has the biggest effect on how your whole setup actually tastes and vapes.
