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siggywiggy · 07-09-2009, 10:55 PM

I have a friend that has agreed to quit cigs using and e-cig so I'm ordering him the 901.

My question is what mg should he start with? I personally use 24, but I've been e-cigging for so long that I really don't have perspective as far as what mg is best to transition from analogues.

He smokes ALOT so maybe 36mg? For me 36 is too strong and after a few hits I'm dizzy, but again I don't have perspective because I haven't had an analogue for so long.

What do you guys/girls think?

chewy · 07-09-2009, 10:58 PM

how many cigs does he smoke a day?

breakfastchef · 07-09-2009, 11:00 PM

Always go with a higher nicotine content for two reasons. First, it may help suppress cravings when stopping analog smoking. Second, if it is too strong, it can always be cut down with glycerine (VG) or PG from several sources. In fact, buying a bottle of 18mg/ml juice costs the same as the 36mg/ml version. If 18 is your sweet spot, and you cut a bottle of 36mg 50/50 with VG or PG, you have twice as much liquid to vape by going with the 36mg. bottle.

siggywiggy · 07-09-2009, 11:03 PM

Well I wasn't going to get him PG to cut the stuff with, so I really want to nail the best mg the first time.

He smokes about 2 packs a day.

DC2 · 07-10-2009, 12:15 AM

So many people suggest cutting their liquid, but as far as I can tell that will reduce the flavor right along with the nicotine content. I for one would never recommend that, especially since more taste is a general goal that many people might be shooting for.

At two packs per day (and I'll just assume they are regulars instead of lights since you didn't say) I would think 36mg would be a good place to start. And I would buy some lower level juice, like maybe 12mg, of the same flavor to cut with if he finds it necessary.

Or you could buy some VG or PG to cut with and buy some Loranns flavoring to boost the flavor back up again after cutting it. Or you could find that 36mg liquid is just fine for him and you wasted your money on the 12mg juice to cut with.

In the end though, you have a very good chance of NOT nailing it.
Trial and error are about the only way to go with juice.

But asking never hurts, and sometimes the answers even help.

gashin · 07-10-2009, 01:19 AM

18mg - 24 may be too high for him causing a sore throat and coughing.

Ninjas67 · 07-10-2009, 01:28 AM

Not at 2 packs a day- anything less than 24-36 most likely won't even get his attention. Go with 36. If needed to cut later, glycerin from wal-mart is great.

wv2win · 07-10-2009, 01:28 AM

Get him a bottle of 36mg and a bottle of 11mg of the same flavor. He can then mix them to what ever strength works best for him.

Remember, if you only get one bottle and it is too low, you can't make it stronger but you can make a stronger mg weaker.

CoderGuy · 07-10-2009, 01:36 AM

I was a 2 pack a day smoker as well. I have been vaping 16mg and it's been fine. I bought some 24mg but find it is a little too strong (throat irritation, vaping less). Once my 16mg ECOPure comes I will finally get to see if I have been having a reaction to PG or not up to now.

CoderGuy

siggywiggy · 07-10-2009, 04:47 AM

Thanks guys....I'm gonig to go with the weaker plus 35 mg idea. Can't really lose that way!

thanks so much again for the input!

07-09-2009, 10:55 PM	#1
siggywiggy ECF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 108 Tweet this post!	what mg for newbie? I have a friend that has agreed to quit cigs using and e-cig so I'm ordering him the 901. My question is what mg should he start with? I personally use 24, but I've been e-cigging for so long that I really don't have perspective as far as what mg is best to transition from analogues. He smokes ALOT so maybe 36mg? For me 36 is too strong and after a few hits I'm dizzy, but again I don't have perspective because I haven't had an analogue for so long. What do you guys/girls think?

07-10-2009, 12:15 AM	#5
DC2 Supporting Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,806	So many people suggest cutting their liquid, but as far as I can tell that will reduce the flavor right along with the nicotine content. I for one would never recommend that, especially since more taste is a general goal that many people might be shooting for. At two packs per day (and I'll just assume they are regulars instead of lights since you didn't say) I would think 36mg would be a good place to start. And I would buy some lower level juice, like maybe 12mg, of the same flavor to cut with if he finds it necessary. Or you could buy some VG or PG to cut with and buy some Loranns flavoring to boost the flavor back up again after cutting it. Or you could find that 36mg liquid is just fine for him and you wasted your money on the 12mg juice to cut with. In the end though, you have a very good chance of NOT nailing it. Trial and error are about the only way to go with juice. But asking never hurts, and sometimes the answers even help. __________________ Buying and Using an Electronic Cigarette: A Primer Last edited by DC2; 07-10-2009 at 01:46 AM.

07-10-2009, 01:19 AM	#6
gashin USA Supplier Forum Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,233	18mg - 24 may be too high for him causing a sore throat and coughing. __________________ Lowest prices in the US! 510-901-801 sets/parts + E-liquid! http://www.ecigmall.com

07-10-2009, 01:28 AM	#8
wv2win ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: GA by way of WV Posts: 2,488	Get him a bottle of 36mg and a bottle of 11mg of the same flavor. He can then mix them to what ever strength works best for him. Remember, if you only get one bottle and it is too low, you can't make it stronger but you can make a stronger mg weaker. __________________ Manual Batteries Only

07-10-2009, 01:36 AM	#9
CoderGuy Supporting Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 156	I was a 2 pack a day smoker as well. I have been vaping 16mg and it's been fine. I bought some 24mg but find it is a little too strong (throat irritation, vaping less). Once my 16mg ECOPure comes I will finally get to see if I have been having a reaction to PG or not up to now. CoderGuy __________________

07-09-2009, 10:58 PM	#2
chewy Full Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States, MD Posts: 21	how many cigs does he smoke a day?

07-09-2009, 11:00 PM	#3
breakfastchef ECF Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,050	Always go with a higher nicotine content for two reasons. First, it may help suppress cravings when stopping analog smoking. Second, if it is too strong, it can always be cut down with glycerine (VG) or PG from several sources. In fact, buying a bottle of 18mg/ml juice costs the same as the 36mg/ml version. If 18 is your sweet spot, and you cut a bottle of 36mg 50/50 with VG or PG, you have twice as much liquid to vape by going with the 36mg. bottle.

07-09-2009, 11:03 PM	#4
siggywiggy ECF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 108 Tweet this post!	Well I wasn't going to get him PG to cut the stuff with, so I really want to nail the best mg the first time. He smokes about 2 packs a day.

07-10-2009, 01:28 AM	#7
Ninjas67 Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: GA Posts: 33	Not at 2 packs a day- anything less than 24-36 most likely won't even get his attention. Go with 36. If needed to cut later, glycerin from wal-mart is great.

07-10-2009, 04:47 AM	#10
siggywiggy ECF Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 108 Tweet this post!	Thanks guys....I'm gonig to go with the weaker plus 35 mg idea. Can't really lose that way! thanks so much again for the input!

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