What is the Most recommended % of Flavor when DIY

[VapeHacker]

Hi Vapers !

I wanted to ask the experienced Alchemists a question,

As i am starting to get involved with DIY with ejuice, i wanted to increase my education level by asking below questions : any advise and answer is always appreciated

1) What is the percentage % of Flavor that is mostly suggested when making ejuice ?
ie. from the 100% ( PG ) ( VG ) ( Nicotine ) -- > what is the % of flavor you advise for best liquid vape,

My insights so far : i understood that 25-30 % of Flavor and preferably PG mix is the most used and satisfactory.

well for now this is what i was seeking mainly.

Thanking you in advance !

Vape On !

 

[Bonskibon]

25-30 percent is way to much flavoring to start out with. I would start at a much lower percentage as you can always add more.

 

[Bonskibon]

When I DIY my total of all flavors combined in a bottle is within 7-15 percent depending on what I'm making.

 

[sparkky1]

Hi Vapers !

I wanted to ask the experienced Alchemists a question,

As i am starting to get involved with DIY with ejuice, i wanted to increase my education level by asking below questions : any advise and answer is always appreciated

1) What is the percentage % of Flavor that is mostly suggested when making ejuice ?
ie. from the 100% ( PG ) ( VG ) ( Nicotine ) -- > what is the % of flavor you advise for best liquid vape,

My insights so far : i understood that 25-30 % of Flavor and preferably PG mix is the most used and satisfactory.

well for now this is what i was seeking mainly.

Thanking you in advance !

Vape On !

Basic idea http://forum...................../t/tpa-tfa-signature-starting-percentages/21185
but when adding to your main profile flavor, the add on's ( for 2 or 3 flavour mixes) will be at least 1 - 2 x's less

 

[Burnie]

Basic idea http://forum...................../t/tpa-tfa-signature-starting-percentages/21185
but when adding to your main profile flavor, the add on's ( for 2 or 3 flavour mixes) will be at least 1 - 2 x's less

Links broken, Google this and you will get the page

tpa-tfa-signature-starting-percentages/21185

 

[VapeHacker]

25-30 percent is way to much flavoring to start out with. I would start at a much lower percentage as you can always add more.

Indeed, i will have to agree with the fact that i can aim low percentage and if it needs more then add up to it, however its important to write things down also so i can always have that extra amendments in order to perfect the ejuice.

 

[VapeHacker]

Links broken, Google this and you will get the page

tpa-tfa-signature-starting-percentages/21185

i believe i got a valid link http://forum...................../t/tpa-tfa-signature-starting-percentages/21185

Awesome thanks

 

[Burnie]

i believe i got a valid link http://forum...................../t/tpa-tfa-signature-starting-percentages/21185

Awesome thanks

Most likely that is correct, but ECF for some reason blocks that site, which is why I put in how to google and get it.

 

[Froese]

There's no such thing as a "most recommended % of flavour". It totally depends on the flavour itself. Some are fine at 1% or even below, others require 10%. I would never buy a flavour that recommends 15% or more (too diluted - money grabbers).

 

[VapeHacker]

There's no such thing as a "most recommended % of flavour". It totally depends on the flavour itself. Some are fine at 1% or even below, others require 10%. I would never buy a flavour that recommends 15% or more (too diluted - money grabbers).

Thanks for further clearing it out for me

 

[Burnie]

There's no such thing as a "most recommended % of flavour". It totally depends on the flavour itself. Some are fine at 1% or even below, others require 10%. I would never buy a flavour that recommends 15% or more (too diluted - money grabbers).

Recommended is just a starting point, "You" may like a flavor at 5%, but I may like it at 12%, everyone's taste are different. Like I said, Recommended is just a starting point. YMMV

 

[JCinFLA]

@Vaping Cyprus - The recipes I like the best, have a pretty broad range of total flavoring percentages. Some are made with a total of only 9-10% flavoring. Others are as high as 27-30%. Still others fall in between those 2 ranges.

A lot depends upon which particular flavorings are in the recipe, and which manufacturers have made each one of them. You'll find, for example, that 1 company may make a "banana" flavoring that's fairly strong, while "banana" from another company may be much weaker. Something else that may make a difference is - One may use ethyl alcohol in a flavoring, while the same flavoring from another company may not have ethyl alcohol in it.

You really need to read the ingredients that are in each flavoring, the company's recommended starting % for the flavoring, and also maybe some recommendations from others who have used that same flavoring as well. However, know that people's taste preferences vary greatly, as does how well their sense of taste still works.

The above things are why it's a good idea, when trying a new recipe for the first time, to make a small test batch of it first...about 3-5mL in size. It's much easier to "tweak" or adjust that sample to your liking, (while taking notes on any changes you make in it as you go along), and then use those results & notes to make a bigger batch. Doing the taste test to adjust each new recipe I make...I've never had a "flush-worthy" batch since I've started DIY. Everything has been made to my own taste and therefore gives me a very satisfying vape.

Good luck and have fun while you're DIYing. It's not as difficult as many people think it is!

 

[smacuser]

Seek the site which cannot be named. You will find good notes and recommended percentages.

Most likely that is correct, but ECF for some reason blocks that site, which is why I put in how to google and get it.

I read that somebody was posting secret somethings there.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

With a new recipe, I make a 5ml testing sample. After I have let it steep, I try it and make notes on what to change.

I keep making a 5ml bottle's worth until I think I am happy with the recipe. Then, I make 30 or 50ml.

I keep a lot of notes on the computer, that is a must.

Good luck.

 

[retired1]

Moved to DIY E-Liquid

 

[JimZet]

1-15% depending on the brand and the flavoring itself.
I usually use around 5-7% with FlavorWest
7-15% with TFA
1-3% Inawera

25-30% is ridiculous. Waaaaaaaay too much

 

[VapeHacker]

1-15% depending on the brand and the flavoring itself.
I usually use around 5-7% with FlavorWest
7-15% with TFA
1-3% Inawera

25-30% is ridiculous. Waaaaaaaay too much

interesting thanks

 

[OlderNDirt]

I absolutely am NOT a "experienced Alchemist" and very new to DIY. But right or wrong, here is what I do.....

I tried (and liked BTW) unflavored at my desired nic/PG/VG ratio. Vaped it a while to establish "a base", if you will. Then I start a flavor at 5% (actually started at 2% until it seemed I tasted pretty much nothing with several flavors) and work my way up from there. Now having been given a list like @JimZet gave, I will be adjusting my starting points for the brand of flavor used.

Yeah, it takes a bit of time, but that is something I seem to have plenty of lying around . But the journey is fun, I haven't had anything unvapable yet, and at the miniscule cost it gives me something to do......much better then yard work!

 

[JCinFLA]

25-30% is ridiculous. Waaaaaaaay too much

Well, that's 1 of the things that's so great about DIY...everyone can have their own opinions on mixing methods, % of flavorings to use, favorite flavorings, etc.

When I first started DIY, I read lots of Bill's Magic Vapor blogs, his posts in the various discussions, and I copied and saved much of his info., tips, recipes, etc. to files on my PC. Figured since he was a longtime, very experienced, eliquid maker (used to do it commercially, too)...he knew what he was talking about.

Many of his recipes use what would be considered high flavoring % in them by some people. He discusses why he does that, the advantages of it, etc. in his blogs. It works for him, for many others, and for me.

So, as I said, everyone has the right to his/her own opinion! There IS no set total flavoring % that is "right", or what everyone should use. If 25-30% is ridiculous and waaaaaaaay too much - that's only your opinion.

 

[JimZet]

Well, that's 1 of the things that's so great about DIY...everyone can have their own opinions on mixing methods, % of flavorings to use, favorite flavorings, etc.

When I first started DIY, I read lots of Bill's Magic Vapor blogs, his posts in the various discussions, and I copied and saved much of his info., tips, recipes, etc. to files on my PC. Figured since he was a longtime, very experienced, eliquid maker (used to do it commercially, too)...he knew what he was talking about.

Many of his recipes use what would be considered high flavoring % in them by some people. He discusses why he does that, the advantages of it, etc. in his blogs. It works for him, for many others, and for me.

So, as I said, everyone has the right to his/her own opinion! There IS no set total flavoring % that is "right", or what everyone should use. If 25-30% is ridiculous and waaaaaaaay too much - that's only your opinion.

True but not 25%-30% for sure.
I can't imagine myself having 30% of 100ml bottle just a flavoring. Haven't even saw or heard about juice like that. Maximum i ever heard of is around 18% in total of 10+ different flavorings, which is already odd and over bulked.
But ofc everyone have own taste, maybe some people even vape pure flavorings no vapor but definitely perfume smell & taste

Some might use high amount of flavorings that contain PG, but we're talking about pure flavorings.