Fused Clapton – What is it in Vaping?

Definition

A Fused Clapton is a type of rebuildable coil made by fusing two or more core wires together and wrapping them with a thinner outer wire, creating a textured, ribbon-like surface. Popular with Australian RDA and RTA users, this coil increases surface area compared with a standard Clapton, heating more e-liquid at once to deliver denser flavor and thicker vapour without needing extreme wattage. Beginners can spot it by the distinctive groove running between the cores; advanced vapers value it for fast ramp-up, even heat distribution and excellent wicking action that reduces flooding.

Technical Details

Most Fused Claptons use two or three parallel 26–28 gauge Kanthal, Ni80 or stainless-steel cores, tightly wrapped with 34–40 gauge wire. Typical finished resistance ranges from 0.10 Ω (dual coil, 3 mm ID, 5 wraps) to 0.40 Ω (single coil, 2.5 mm ID, 6 wraps). The outer wrap increases surface area by ~30 % while adding only 10 % mass, giving quicker ramp-up than traditional Claptons. Variants include:

  • Staggered Fused: cores spaced with a tiny gap for even more juice channels;
  • Alien Fused: outer wire de-cored and re-wrapped for a wavy appearance;
  • Multi-core (3–7 cores): lowers resistance and boosts cloud production;
  • SS316L Fused: allows temperature-control mode on compatible mods.

Usage & Tips

Mount the coil centrally over the Port“>fill port airflow, strum and pinch lightly with ceramic tweezers while pulsing at 20 W to remove hot spots. Wick snugly—enough to move the coil gently, not distort it—and thin tails to prevent flooding. Start at 50–70 % of your predicted wattage, increase gradually until vapour is warm but not harsh. Dry-burn at 15 W, cool, then brush gently under running water to extend life (5–6 re-wicks typical). Always check resistance on a Mod“>regulated mod before firing and never exceed your battery’s continuous amp limit; low builds paired with high-nic Nicotine“>freebase nicotine can feel overpowering—consider 3–6 mg for sub-ohm fused sets.

History & Context

The Fused Clapton evolved around 2014 when builders sought faster ramp-up than single-core Claptons. YouTube creator “Squidoode” popularised the dual-core method, and Australian vape shops soon stocked pre-made spools, making exotic coils accessible to everyday vapers. Today it remains a staple for flavour chasers bridging the gap between simple round wire and intricate Aliens.

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