diluting pg/vg

[dezyner]

am I "supposed" to dilute my pg/vg nic base? with distilled water? does that just basically "stretch" my supply or are there other reasons? so far I just use a 50/50 pg/vg nic base without diluting, and really don't mind buying it, much much much cheaper than the smokes I quit buying. but just wondered if it helped with wicking, and also wondered what ratio to dilute if it is something I should be checking out. Do the pro vendors use water and dilute the stuff they sell? also, since the flavor additives thin out the base a little, you would have to take that into account also when using a recipe/calculator? as always, thanks in advance.

 

[gimmieshelter31]

The only two reasons I know of to dilute are a) to reduce the nicotine level and b) to reduce viscosity very thick vg to increase wicking capability. If you are having no wicking issues, than you would have no need to dilute.

 

[Hoosier]

I didn't know anyone was supposed to dilute nic base.

 

[k3vin]

Get the ejuice calculator download just google it .. Yes when mixing you will dilute it unless it is already at what you like.. Say 24 mg..

 

[jazon1]

some people use water to dilute nic(because they want lower mg of nic) personally i would just use 0mg nic vg/pg myself for this other people might do it that have allergy's to pg so they cant use it to thin there VG down, personalty i have never used water in any of my DIY juices i just use a 75%pg 25%vg mix as a 50/50 mix is to thick for wicking with my tanks in the winter months, summer months i do some 50/50 but typically just stick to the 25/75 mix.

 

[dezyner]

cool. good to know. thank you folks. just wondered. I had seen people suggest that it be diluted, as I love my 36mg nic base, and I don't have wicking issues or pg allergy problems, I am good. I appreciate the feedback.

 

[ajventi]

some people use water to dilute nic(because they want lower mg of nic) personally i would just use 0mg nic vg/pg myself for this other people might do it that have allergy's to pg so they cant use it to thin there VG down, personalty i have never used water in any of my DIY juices i just use a 75%pg 25%vg mix as a 50/50 mix is to thick for wicking with my tanks in the winter months, summer months i do some 50/50 but typically just stick to the 25/75 mix.

Sort of like how I put 0 weight oil in my truck for the winter oil change (which now I'm remembering is a month overdue)

 

[Rocketman]

Don't think of using water as a way to dilute the nic strength (in mg/ml) of juice.
Thick juice can be thinned if it seems too thick to wick properly.
Thinning, with distilled water, or even ethanol, will be in the few percent level (maybe around 6% or less of the VG content of the blend).
6% will thin significantly but not dilute strength (or flavor) much at all.

Diluting 36mg/ml juice that is a little thick with 3% water will cut it to about 35mg/ml.

 

[harlielover]

I am just getting started in DIY and use mainly C5 and T3 Clearomizers.

I like my juices a bit on the sweeter side, so was considering using a higher content of VG in my mixes.

What percentages of PG/VG do most of you find are most successful with wicking and flavor production, ie 70/30, 60/40 or 50/50

Would like to do the highest percentage of VG that I can without having to further thin with either water of PGA.

 

[k3vin]

Harlie, do one of each 60/40 and 70/30

70/30 is fairly thin, 60/40 not so bad. But the higher the vg the more flavoring u need to add usually..

 

[GrimmTech]

I just read somewhere else in the forum you can dulite with whiskey? Any truth to this?

 

[Hoosier]

I've used rum before and can't see why whiskey wouldn't work.

 

[GrimmTech]

I was thinking more "insert favorite spirit" here.. Makers Mark would be awesome Just wasnt sure it was safe. Also would there be enough alcohol to make you blow hot on a breathalizer? (not sure I spelled that right)

 

[ajventi]

I've done tequila before. And no there's no worries of getting drunk. Even if you tried to vape non stop the nicotine would knock you on your ... without getting a buzz of the alcohol.

 

[Hoosier]

I was thinking more "insert favorite spirit" here.. Makers Mark would be awesome Just wasnt sure it was safe. Also would there be enough alcohol to make you blow hot on a breathalizer? (not sure I spelled that right)

Makers Mark? You, sir, are a man after my own heart. Blanton's is another fine choice.

I can't imagine you'd vape enough juice to make a needle move with some good bourbon used as a thinning agent probably maxing out at 10% so it would take 10ml of juice to be 1ml of 40% PGA.

Provided that the measuring instrument doesn't register the other alcohols in the juice. (PG & VG are alcohols)

 

[BakuPeg]

Makers Mark? You, sir, are a man after my own heart. Blanton's is another fine choice.

I can't imagine you'd vape enough juice to make a needle move with some good bourbon used as a thinning agent probably maxing out at 10% so it would take 10ml of juice to be 1ml of 40% PGA.

Provided that the measuring instrument doesn't register the other alcohols in the juice. (PG & VG are alcohols)

Now I am curious. Maybe we can get one of our vapers in blue to test himself.

How much PGA can be added to a vape to make the exhale even register a blip.

 

[GrimmTech]

If I know someone with a blow machine I would volunteer to vape straight bourbon. Its all for a good cause..

 

[~Sue~Feb2012]

I didn't know anyone was supposed to dilute nic base.

I knew you were good, but a mind reader too? How'd you know the OP was referring to 36 mg nic base and vaping it straight when you posted? jk