Extra Glycerin??

[videodave]

Hello again all,
The folks that first recommended vaping to me suggested that I purchase "pure glycerin" from my local pharmacy chain and add a drop to each carto when filling/refilling it. They told me it would add a lot of vapor. I have not seen this mentioned in any of the forums or threads I have read since joining ECF. Any opinions on this practice?
Thanks for the info.
Dave

 

[Unforeseen]

Welcome to our forum. It's unnecessary to add "pure glycerin" to your cartomizer when filling/refilling. USP grade Vegetable Glycerin (VG) is one of the components of e-liquid. Yet, you do not need it unless you plan on making your own e-liquid. Or to thin down a pre-mixed e-liquid that you have bought.

I would like to refer you to these helpful threads for a better understanding of vaping.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ping-illustrated-guide-e-cigs-part-1-6-a.html

 

[videodave]

Thanks for the referral. It just so happens that I am vaping 100% PG with NO VG. So my question stands. Will adding a drop of pure glycerin when refilling a carto help produce more vapor and does anyone else have an opinion on this practice.

 

[genelman]

I would say do not d it.

 

[elfstone]

Yes and no.

Glycerin increases vapor volume, decreases to an extent the throat hit, and may reduce some flavors. Most vapers prefer some form of PG/VG mix, and a lot vape VG only juices as well. Most feel that PG-only juices feel too 'harsh'.

Adding the drop to a carto (assuming it's a regular 1ml carto) would theoretically give you a ~95/5 PG/VG mix which is probably not all that different from 100% PG. A good mix for getting more vapor due to glycerin's effects is 75/25 and above.

Adding the drop into the carto, assuming you are talking about filler type cartos will not mix your glycerin in the liquid. IF you are using a clearo or other filler-less attachment, there will be some mixing, but usually we need to shake the hell out of a bottle of juice to ensure proper mixing so...

Try either buying PG/VG juices ready-made, or actually mix glycerin into the juice. Be aware that the latter will obviously decrease flavor and nicotine content as you do so.

 

[base234]

vidoedave, adding a drop or even several drops to a carto will not make an appreciable difference. You might notice a difference with an 80/20% PG/VG mix. But with pure VG as mentioned before, you will have a lot less flavor and throat hit. I agree with elfstone, order some premixed PG/VG juices and you'll probably like the result.