Heating VG to aid in mixing flavors

[Painter_]

I just started DIY and have read a ton about it. I have read that you do not want to put your juice in the microwave because the heat does something to the nic. The way that I have been mixing is I combine everything and bottle it up without nic, this way when I am ready to consume a bottle I will put it into a 10 ML bottle and the amount of nic I desire for that day. I will also add PG if I am not using nic for the day.

My question is what is the thought of tossing VG in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds when I mix in the flavoring? I found that it mixes up easier and seeps faster.

For my nic mixes I have bottles of PG pre-made made at 0, 1, 3, 6, and 12 and just add it right to the travel bottle then top it off with my pre-made flavor mix.

 

[junior28186]

i always preheat VG with hot water before putting in my mix, its easier to take with syringue

 

[Giraut]

I use VG at freezer temperature (0 degrees) and "pour" it in my 10 ml bottles with a thin glass rod - it's thick as honey - on top of the flavoring liquids that I've poured in first with a syringe. Then I close the bottle, warm it up for a minute under the hot water tap, then shake it real good. Then I let it steep for up to a week.

 

[dannyv45]

Heating helps meld flavors with VG. The reason I don't recommend a microwave is you can easly over heat the mix. Many use ultrasonic cleaners and crock pots and heat to 150F. I find this process works very well.. Read this thread.

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...eeping-times-ultrasonic-cleaner-part-iii.html

 

[Painter_]

I understand the comment about overheating. I use my pryex (sp) beaker and only heat it for about 6 seconds, at 10 seconds the VG starts to boil. At 6 seconds it is warm but not hot.

Thanks to all for the answers, I am going to continue heating VG in the microwave since it is what I have available, I may some day get a ultrasonic cleaner but not right now. The idea of a crock pot in interesting, I am going to have to try this, now I have to explain to the wife why I took her crock pot into my office.

 

[Sptz]

What about the nicotine? Doesn't it spoil because of the heat?

 

[zmbgzus]

Nicotine breaks down from excessive heat exposure. I mix while I travel, so I'll throw a couple bottles on the dash to heat via sun. Works just as well. No microwave mishaps.

 

[Painter_]

I add the nicotine after everything is done, at the time of use.

 

[Giraut]

I add the nicotine after everything is done, at the time of use.

What about steeping?