What are the pros and cons of pg versus vg liquids ?
More flavor, need more power to vape, etc ... ?
More flavor, need more power to vape, etc ... ?
Thanks for the good info.Hi Terry!
The short answer is: it honestly boils down to personal preferences.
My "windy" answer is: These personal preferences can be influenced by any of the following:
PG (or VG) sensitivity. Some folks have a physical reaction to PG (and a smaller group; to VG), and therefore, try to reduce, or eliminate the offending carrier from their e-liquid.
Equipment compatibility. Depending on the type of equipment a person prefers to use, a more dominant PG, or VG, based e-liquid will perform better. Much of this has to do with viscosity (the thickness of the e-liquid). Dripping atomizers generally are less temperamental to the thickness of the e-liquid than tank atomizers. The type, and method of wicking, will have an impact as well.
Vapor production. Folks who like blowing huge clouds of vapor tend to like high VG ratios; as this is what contributes the most to those thick, dense, lingering, plumes of vapor. Folks wanting to be more discrete; tend to lean towards a higher PG ratio.
Throat hit. Some (though not all) folks find PG gives more of a throat hit (that scratchiness felt at the back of the throat when inhaling a vape) that they equate to burning tobacco. Others, either don't notice, or don't want such a sensation.
Flavor. This is another one that has many varied opinions. Some find that, the more PG they use, the more flavor they can taste. Others find that they can get just as good flavor at higher VG ratios, but it requires more aging ("steeping"), before the flavors fully emerge. Others still; don't notice much of a difference either way (high PG vs. high VG).
Temperature and/or power. I haven't read much discussion about how temperature relates to PG/VG ratios; other than cloud-chasers seem to prefer higher temperatures. Temperature tends to be influenced by device, build, airflow, and flavor. Change one, or more, and you may find the need to change temperature to get that "best" vape.
If you look at the chemical properties of PG and VG on Wiki:Thanks for the good info.
If I have the same mod and tank do I need to up the wattage for vg to get the same vape ?
Does that make sense ?
Does it follow that as you vape the component parts of your juice will vaporize at different stages. Alcohol first water PG then VG.If you look at the chemical properties of PG and VG on Wiki:
Propylene Glycol (PG) Wiki
Vegetable Glycerine (VG)(called Glycerol on Wiki) Wiki
You will see that the boiling point of each is different. Indeed; the B.P. of VG is sinificantly higher:
VG
View attachment 676305
PG
View attachment 676307
So, it makes sense that it is going to take a higher temperature, to get a satisfactory vape. How much more, depends on the PG/VG ratio, and your personal preference (some like warmer vapes; while others like cooler vapes). Also, how that higher temp is going to affect the taste of the juice, will be a matter of personal perception.
I DIY all my own e-liquids, and I find almost every recipe requires a bit of a power tweak, to get the flavor where I like it the best. And not even that is consistent day to day.
I wouldn't think so. It seems like if that was the case the taste of the juice wouldn't be constant. From what I can tell the taste of my vape is consistent all the way thru the pull.Does it follow that as you vape the component parts of your juice will vaporize at different stages. Alcohol first water PG then VG.
As a chef I will cook with booze but will vaporize Off the alcohol to leave the flavour in the other liquid.
I am not educated enough to give this the reply that it deserves. And, I should know better than tryDoes it follow that as you vape the component parts of your juice will vaporize at different stages. Alcohol first water PG then VG.
As a chef I will cook with booze but will vaporize Off the alcohol to leave the flavour in the other liquid.