Help with VG% for use with KR808 cartomizers

[milky]

Hello all,

Well, I can't justify holding out on ordering from TV any longer. Although I have plenty of liquids from various places, I've only come across 2 that would even have a chance to be considered as part of a permanent rotation. And after reading the reviews, I figure it's about damned time I treat myself to some high-end juice.

But enough about that. Here's the dilemma:

I primarily vape using my KR808 5v passthru (with cartos), and use 3.7v batteries while out and about. Yes, the KR808 is known for being a little lackluster in vapor production, but I like the flavor and TH.

I'm having trouble deciding on what amount of VG to have added to my order. Will 20% be enough? I'd go ahead and do 35% if needed, just didn't want to have too much, to where it didn't wick as well into the carto filler.

The only other mixture I've used is 50/50, which seemed to be a little thicker than what cartos prefer (especially after 3-4 refills).

Or, should I stop crying about it and just order whatever and trust that it will be great?

Thanks,
-adam

p.s. If anyone cares, or if it makes any difference, I plan to order AFB, Blueberry Cheesecake, Peach Melba, and Cafe Machiatto.

 

[robstc]

Milky, When I got mine from TV I did the 20% VG and use in carto's and every thing is fine, I think you could go to about 35% VG and not have a problem with it.

 

[stompasaurus]

I have one cartomizer I keep filled with a cherry/vanilla doubler that I use before bed so I can actually sleep. It's 100% VG and I have no problem filling it. I am still stuck at 3.7V for now if that helps.

 

[milky]

Thanks for the replies. I decided on the 35%, we'll see how it goes!

 

[Madame Psychosis]

Good call, IMO. After a few TV orders, I've come to prefer around 20-35% VG in my cartomizers; the consistency and vapor are perfect. 50% does fine but it just takes a little longer to sink into the cartomizer.

 

[milky]

/places hands together in a semi-praying pose and taps fingers against each other in sequence while whispering "eggggsellent..."

But no, seriously, I'm fully anticipating junking the 40+ misc sampler bottles I have on my desk right now. But until then, I'll patiently vape what I have (now affectionately called "Skunk") and dream of spicy Atomic Fireball, and the smooth tang of Peach Melba...

...or at least that's what they taste like in my dreams...

 

[rjgarcia]

Good call, IMO. After a few TV orders, I've come to prefer around 20-35% VG in my cartomizers; the consistency and vapor are perfect. 50% does fine but it just takes a little longer to sink into the cartomizer.

Are you using 3.7v or 5v? One of the reasons I am trying a 5v device is to get more vapor out of the cartos and I have wondered if using 30% VG would make up for the lack of vapor at 3.7v.

-Robert

 

[Madame Psychosis]

Are you using 3.7v or 5v? One of the reasons I am trying a 5v device is to get more vapor out of the cartos and I have wondered if using 30% VG would make up for the lack of vapor at 3.7v.

-Robert

When I vape cartomizers, about 90% of the time it's on 5v/6v. Cartos rock at high voltage once you get used to refilling them more often and taking shorter drags (they do burn easy).

When I vape cartos at 3.7v, I find myself cursing the 5-second cutoff on my manual batteries. With the same 20-35%VG juice as I use on high-voltage, though, I can take longer drags with multiple presses and get pretty good vapor. I guess I've just been spoiled by HV.

But yeah, I've found all-PG juice in cartomizers on 3.7v is a recipe for poor vapor production. I think you'll find a bit of VG helps that (on any voltage).

 

[rjgarcia]

Thank you! I will have to give some VG a shot it sounds like..

-Robert

 

[mcl5000]

Cartomizers work very well with 35% at 3.7v.

I usually take like 10-12 second drags on cartomizers and everything works great with that %.

 

[LibertyRevolution]

I got 48MG cafe macchiatto with 10%VG, and doubler at 70PG/30%VG. I mix it down to 12MG (1 part 48mg to 3 parts doubler), and vape out of an 808. I love this stuff, it is my favorite liquid. Everyone who I have let try it loves it. It smells sooo good too!