DIY VG Only Question

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LaciJ

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Due to some issues I may have with PG, I am trying 100% VG liquids right now. My question to the DIYers is if you make your own 100% VG ejuices, which company are you buying your flavors from? Do they have PG in them, and is it possible to find a decent assortment of non PG flavorings?

Any tips would be welcomed and appreciated! Thanks in advance!
 

LucentShadow

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I have problems with PG, but the 5-10% that my flavorings add does not seem to cause me problems. I use strong flavorings, so that I don't add much PG to the mix.

More than 2-3 drops of alcohol-based flavors per 10ml liquid starts giving me a sore throat. That's why I seek out the stronger PG-based flavorings such as TPA caramel cappuccino, M-Type tobacco, Black Cherry, or most other 'tobacco' flavorings.

I also use my own VG-based flavor extractions, and Ethyl Maltol crystals dissolved into VG at approximately 1/2 concentration (VG is not as good of a solvent as PG.)
 

buffaloguy

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When trying to dissolve or extract things into VG heat it up. Preferably in a hot water bath to keep the temp steady. I use a mini crock pot. It heats to 125 degrees. Its the same thing I use for steeping juices. When dissolving EM or menthol crystals it works great. heat and shake.... done. VG becomes much more "fluid" when heated... just dont boil it.
 
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