Which Mg to pick?

[Ziggon]

Hello!

Okay, I went to a local e-cig store and they had a whole wall of juices to choose from. I get all the different flavors and that's personal preference but about the nicotine Mg.... If I'm a regular smoker what strategy would you suggest if I want to get into vaping and gradually lower my nicotine intake? Whats a good Mg to start with?

Thank You!

 

[mcol]

How much do you smoke on average per day? If a heavy smoker, like
2 packs a day, I'd start at 24 mg. 1 to 1.5 packs I'd probably start at
18 mg, maybe 12. Half pack start at 12, maybe 6. Good luck.

 

[Ziggon]

Hmm yeah, I'd say half a pack on average. okay cool... I was thinking 6mg. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Baditude]

Knowledgeable vape shops will recommend the following:

1/2 pack per day = 6 mg
1 ppd = 12 mg
1 1/2 ppd = 18 mg
2 ppd = 24 mg​

Using a rba (rebuildable atomizer) will necesitate dropping the nic level at least one level.

 

[Semiretired]

Higher wattage/volts and or lower ohms can also lower your nic level that you need to start with.

 

[KattMamma]

Make your best guess but be prepared to adjust it up or down. I started at 18 because I smoke 1-1/2 pks a day. But nobody counted on me chain vaping like a fiend because I wanted a cig so bad. So I OD'd on nicotine, got sweats, headaches... stepped down to 12 and all was good.

 

[Semiretired]

chain vaping like a fiend

Yep, that is another variable to consider - flexibility is the key.

 

[Rickb119]

Also, once you find what works, keep a little of the next higher strength on hand for those especially stressful days.

 

[DingerCPA]

Good advice from all the above I've been vaping exclusively for about 14 months now, and I'm on about 9mg in tanks and 6mg in a dripper.

I DIY, so I can make whatever level I need. I was about a PAD smoker, and more than 12mg for me was too much. YMMV. You'll know what's too much or too little. As others mention, you might want a couple different levels available, just in case you need the extra oompf

Welcome!

 

[amoret]

Make your best guess but be prepared to adjust it up or down. I started at 18 because I smoke 1-1/2 pks a day. But nobody counted on me chain vaping like a fiend because I wanted a cig so bad. So I OD'd on nicotine, got sweats, headaches... stepped down to 12 and all was good.

And I started at 18 because I smoked 1 1/2 PAD, but had to go up to 26 to completely stop smoking. I think that the 40+ years f smoking may have had something to do with that, but the moral of the story is we're all different, and whatever you do when starting out don't buy a lot of any one strength or flavor until you know what works for you.

 

[LittleBird]

All great advice. When you find a flavor you like, consider buying it in three different nic levels. You can always mix them to adjust to exactly the right level for you. Remember, the object of this game is to do whatever it takes to get off and stay off analogs (assuming that's your objective ). Best of luck to you!

 

[Ziggon]

All great advice. When you find a flavor you like, consider buying it in three different nic levels. You can always mix them to adjust to exactly the right level for you. Remember, the object of this game is to do whatever it takes to get off and stay off analogs (assuming that's your objective ). Best of luck to you!

Yes Thanks you! I was thinking about trying mixes of different levels and such. Thank you all for the feedback. Very helpful.

 

[93gc40]

I was a 1-2PAD 35year smoker.. I started with 18 and 20mg/ml juice. I years latter I am vaping at 10mg/ml. I have always from day one vaped at 1.5-2.4ohms. using 29-32awg wire. Vaping at 12watts or less.

Now, I do have a Geni tank and a dripper that are setup for subohm vaping, which I run using twisted wires. I use zero nic juice to dilute the nic when I vape from these atty's. Usually down to 3mg/ml or so..

 

[classwife]

Thank you all !


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