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  1. J MacLeod

    Florida HB 1143 ?

    It has passed the Health Quality Subcommittee. It is now referred to the Business and Professions Subcommittee. Looking at the timeline of some of their other bills, HB 1143 should be getting added to their agenda within the next two weeks. If it passes that subcommittee it will move on to the...
  2. J MacLeod

    Florida HB 1143 ?

    Thank you both for the nod, the support, and the waaaay too kind critique. I know I'm not a public speaker, and I cringe watching myself stumble on my words. Agreed. We all need to be on point, and to the point. Like everyone else, I too want to tell everyone about how vaping changed/saved my...
  3. J MacLeod

    URGENT: FDA Call to Action: Submit Comments on FDA's Proposed Intended Use Regulation

    Thank you Julie for bringing this to everyone's attention here, and for the amazing (and overwhelming) work that CASAA is doing. Time is running very short on the government's calendar, and a lot of nasty issues are being pushed on a fast-track "under the radar" due to legislative time...
  4. J MacLeod

    Prize List for ECF's 15 millionth post!

    USMCotaku, first off I'd like to say that myself and all the staff at Wizard Labs are honored that you selected us as one of your Grand Prize winnings out of the cornucopia of amazing prizes in that list. Secondly, I'd like to say that your kind gesture resonated with me in a very personal way...
  5. J MacLeod

    Wizard Labs Cola Flavor and Cola Syrup flavor.....Uh , help???

    The sassafras is the most likely culprit for the trouble. I'm using a black cherry cola blend in a vivi nova with no problems, but another root beer/sassafras mix I've been vaping in a carto has "frosted" the inside of a clear drip tip. The cola is pretty strong (to my tastes anyway) and...
  6. J MacLeod

    First time DIYer needing some good advice please

    Distilled water can be used to dilute/thin without adding "throathit". Yes, it's perfectly safe. Ethyl alcohol (Everclear, PGA, vodka, etc.) can be used to both dilute/thin, and also adds "throathit" (irritation). If you find that you're missing the throathit by going with 100% VG, you may want...
  7. J MacLeod

    Wanna try DIY

    Nice. I'm officially stealing your method for when I'm rushed. ;)
  8. J MacLeod

    Wanna try DIY

    I'm not a big fan of the disposable pipettes either. Yes, they're cheap and good for those who like to mix flavors "by the seat of their pants" with a splash of this and a drop or two of that, but for any serious recipe creation that you want to duplicate later with accurate, reproduceable...
  9. J MacLeod

    My First Wizard Labs DIY Mistake and Rant

    Marsha, if any juice is causing that kind of reaction or discomfort you definitely need to stop vaping it. It's possible you're having a reaction to the PG, or a combination of variables. PG itself causes mild irritation (i.e. "throat hit"), and dryness. I've also seen some vapers have a...
  10. J MacLeod

    Is Cotton Candy an acceptable substitute for Ethyl Maltol?

    Just to expand a little on Cotton Candy... TPA/TFA actually has two different Cotton Candy flavorings. The regular Cotton Candy is a straight Ethyl Maltol and PG solution, and is also sold on her site as Ethyl Maltol Liquid (10% PG). The other Cotton Candy is listed as Cotton Candy (Circus...
  11. J MacLeod

    Wizard Labs Nic Base Reviews

    Don't feel bad... I have to google half the stuff he says just to try and keep up myself. :D Speaking of which, to expand a little on Rocket's accuracy and error margins, the stated accuracy on any labware is for the labware itself at the stated temperature, and doesn't take into account the...
  12. J MacLeod

    Wizard Labs - Review (more of a story really)

    Hi Steve, John here from Wizard Labs. I appreciate the kind words and the glowing review, but I'm embarrassed to say your praise is too high. After you contacted us about the change, all of the burden and blame rested solely on our shoulders, not yours. Everything after that point was us...
  13. J MacLeod

    Wizard Labs Nic Base Reviews

    LOL All things considered, if I was a betting man I'd put my money on the know-it-all MacGyver rocket scientist in the kitchen lab. :D
  14. J MacLeod

    Wizard Labs Nic Base Reviews

    Which brings up a good point about the difference in glass vs. polypropylene (plastic) labware. I usually recommend the less expensive polypropylene for working with nic base as it has a non-wetting surface which helps drain viscous liquids like glycerin quicker and more completely. Eliquids...
  15. J MacLeod

    Wizard Labs Nic Base Reviews

    Another tip for storing bulk nicotine solutions is to divide your bulk bottle into several smaller glass bottles before storing in the freezer. This will allow you to work from a single bottle without repeatedly exposing the entire solution to excess oxygen each time.
  16. J MacLeod

    Wizard Labs Nic Base Reviews

    This thread is in the DIY E-Liquid forum, not one of the reviews forums, so a vendor is limited to general, non-business posts here.
  17. J MacLeod

    Wizard Labs Nic Base Reviews

    It's always better to transfer to glass containers. Leeching isn't so much the problem with unflavored nicotine bases as is oxidation. Oxygen permeation through plastic is much higher than glass. If you're going to store nic base longterm, transfer to smaller, amber glass bottles filled to the...
  18. J MacLeod

    Wizard Labs Nic Base Reviews

    Too late. I was already knee-deep in response, but thanks for the assist! :D
  19. J MacLeod

    Wizard Labs Nic Base Reviews

    Hi LookMa, No need to be sorry. That's what we're all here for. This forum is all about answering questions, education, and looking out for the safety of each other. I'm John from Wizard Labs. If you or anyone else ever has any questions about your order, proper usage, mixing, or safety...
  20. J MacLeod

    Looking for someone's proven recipe using these flavors (tobacco)

    Just a note on the Seedman's flavorings. To get the disclaimer out of the way... Seedman's flavoring are not FDA approved food flavorings. They are traditional flavor enhancers used in the tobacco industry to impart certain notes on tobacco when it cures. For eliquid usage, they are not...