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[CommaHolly]

Don't know if you have watched Mr. Outlaws Video on filling Cartos but in the beginning I used the XL SS Cartos and had a terrible time refilling them and getting the most out of them until I watched this How to fill a cartomizer with the condom fill and spin - YouTube I was amazed at how much better my results were after I started doing it this way. If you don't use this method for filling you are missing out on getting the most out of your juice. If you do use this method please disregard...

yanno,,,,,I fill them with the condom method, but I don't spin,,,,,I should check into that, thank you!

 

[CommaHolly]

I really need to learn a few simple, one flavor DIY,,,,,,,especially for these times.

 

[Bluesman]

being broke sucks,,,,,

and I hate spending more than I have to on juices too,,,,18 bucks for 20 ml,,,shudder, but that's what I get for waiting too long,,,BIG order going out to vape Dudes on Thursday,,,,

I got 10ml of watermelon and 10 ml of mixed berry,,,,,,they didnt have much today but at least they have SOMETHING to tide me over!

Holly, you are the perfect candidate for DIY. Many people on this thread DIY, you can get plenty of help.

 

[CommaHolly]

Holly, you are the perfect candidate for DIY. Many people on this thread DIY, you can get plenty of help.

really? I didn't know so many people did DIY,,,,,,that's awesome. I don't expect to be able to make the complicated ones,,just a few simple ones to try and stretch out the ones I buy. I can't imagine watermelon is THAT HARD if you buy a watermelon flavoring. Just a matter of figuring out how much flavoring and how long to steep,,,,,,,I'd think

 

[1st Officer]

I need to get off my .... and head down to the vaping store and buy some more juice. I can't BELIEVE I went through 2 30ml bottles of juice in 2 weeks

That's not so bad. Since I started DIY I don't even keep track anymore and I keep 4 or 5 X2s with a Clearo each of different flavors at the ready at all times. Some days I vape like a maniac others not so much but I would venture a guess I go through way more than two 30ml bottles in two weeks, waaaay more! I have 24mg/ml down to 6mg/ml of every one of my favorites, I use the 24 first thing in the morning just to build up my nicotine levels and then use the other strengths as needed. I do whatever it takes to keep me off the stinkies!

 

[CommaHolly]

ESPECIALLY if I buy the nic juice already MIXED to 70/30 and 18 mg nic!

 

[CommaHolly]

is DIY really that hard, Officer? I mean simple, one flavor varieties,,,,I've heard mixed reviews,,,,,,but I figure it's worth 25 bucks to give it a go.

 

[1st Officer]

Heh yup sometimes it was gone for a bit when I lived in Wichita and Tulsa but it's back full force. A good example would be that direct tv commercial about "the hopper"

Are you a Southie? Da Hopper....

 

[Bluesman]

really? I didn't know so many people did DIY,,,,,,that's awesome. I don't expect to be able to make the complicated ones,,just a few simple ones to try and stretch out the ones I buy. I can't imagine watermelon is THAT HARD if you buy a watermelon flavoring. Just a matter of figuring out how much flavoring and how long to steep,,,,,,,I'd think

You can do it, Holly. You're exactly right. Start with the one flavor mixes. Just be prepared. You're going to hear a lot of what the best thing to use is - everyone knows what's best for them, they don't know what's best for you. Only you can determine that.

 

[CommaHolly]

I'm going to try it! I've been reading the DIY thread,,,,,and I know I want my mix pre-mixed for simplicity,,,,,not too keen on the idea of 100mg nic juice hanging around,,,,,,,

 

[1st Officer]

is DIY really that hard, Officer? I mean simple, one flavor varieties,,,,I've heard mixed reviews,,,,,,but I figure it's worth 25 bucks to give it a go.

Holly it's very easy and fun too and you don't have to worry about burning down your house because it requires no heat or fire...lol, sorry. If you want some info and or help pm me your email and I will do my best to help. I now mix for myself and 4 others so I have gotten a lot of experience in a short period of time. Scuba Dan got me started and I was amazed at not only how easy it was but the cost once you are set up is around $3.50 for 50ml and I use nothing but USA made ingredients and flavor extracts. I have quite a collection of flavors from 8 or 9 different vendors.

 

[CommaHolly]

WOW, thanks for the offers of help!!!

you guys are awesome Thought I'd try getting some 70/30 or 60/40 mix and flavors from Wizard Labs because I've heard a ton of good things,,,,,,and some droppers, vials, etc. I hear adding a couple drops of lemon juice is a good idea for fruit flavors too.

 

[CommaHolly]

flavors are PG based, is my understanding,,,,so my PG levels will go up a bit once I add the flavoring,,,,,,one reason I am considering 60/40, because I usually vape 70/30, so it would bring me close to that,,,,,doesn't have to be EXACT.

 

[1st Officer]

ESPECIALLY if I buy the nic juice already MIXED to 70/30 and 18 mg nic!

I only Vape 100% VG, the PG gives me a sore throat and it's harsher in my opinion. I almost gave up on Vaping because everyone puts PG in their juice and it was killing my throat, you can thin the VG with distilled water if needed...

 

[Bluesman]

Holly, free e-juice calculator.

eJuice Me Up - Best eJuice Calculator

 

[CommaHolly]

thanks!!!!!!!!

 

[Bluesman]

I only Vape 100% VG, the PG gives me a sore throat and it's harsher in my opinion. I almost gave up on Vaping because everyone puts PG in their juice and it was killing my throat, you can thin the VG with distilled water if needed...

Yes, but some people have a sensitivity to either PG and/or VG. Holly must determine what is best for her.

 

[1st Officer]

flavors are PG based, is my understanding,,,,so my PG levels will go up a bit once I add the flavoring,,,,,,one reason I am considering 60/40, because I usually vape 70/30, so it would bring me close to that,,,,,doesn't have to be EXACT.

You can get VG based flavors and Nicotine. I make my own coffee extract and am currently experimenting with a tobacco extract. I live in the middle of tobacco country so I figure why not, got a recipe and method of extraction from Dan, the down side is controlling the Nic levels, you have to buy a Nicotine test meter which was very spendy.

 

[rave]

WOW, thanks for the offers of help!!!

you guys are awesome Thought I'd try getting some 70/30 or 60/40 mix and flavors from Wizard Labs because I've heard a ton of good things,,,,,,and some droppers, vials, etc. I hear adding a couple drops of lemon juice is a good idea for fruit flavors too.

You may not want to do that. Personally, I find that different flavorings have different strengths. You may need a much higher percentage of one flavoring than the same flavor from a different manufacturer. If you use different flavorings, your nic level would be off. I don't mess with 100mg. 60mg is easy to handle, and not nearly so dangerous. 40% less dangerous, as a matter of fact.

 

[1st Officer]

Yes, but some people have a sensitivity to either PG and/or VG. Holly must determine what is best for her.

Agreed it depends on the person, I have a bunch of PG juice I bought before I figured it out, 2 of my friends like it so I've been selling it off a little at a time. I also love the big clouds of vapor pure VG gives you, it's like still smoking in a way...