Hey everyone, I am new, but have been vaping for over a month now

[Patrick O'Brien]

and I love it. I started with Blu, as most of us do, then a nice guy at a local tobacco shop sold me an Ego-T and some E-juice. Now that I have done some research, I have 2 ego-Ts, and 1 Tornado-C Passthrough and I am in heaven. My favorite juices so far are all 100% VG from Johnson's Creek. What are some of yours? I love the Vanda, and the Cherry, but I ordered a few sample packs from other sites like HighBrow, Virgin Vapors, and a few others. Any tips or suggestions would be great!!!

 

[Mack813]

i been looking all over this site for a explanation on this VG and PG stuff... can you help me out?

 

[brock957]

Welcome. I've only been vaping for a week. I did some research took my time and got a ego vg to start with. Next I want a Leo. Plan to get one Thursday. Will wait a while after that then get a vamo or something like it.

 

[stevegmu]

i been looking all over this site for a explanation on this VG and PG stuff... can you help me out?

PG, Propylene Glycol
The ingredient in most e-liquid recipes that produces vapor. Propylene Glycol, or PG, is on the FDA's list of substances generally recognized as safe, and is used in everything from fog machines to artificial flavors.
VG, Vegetable Glycerine
A very small percentage of e-smokers have a sensitivity to PG. Our Red Oak™ line of flavors uses VG instead of PG to carry flavor and create vapor.

http://www.johnsoncreeksmokejuice.com/learn.htm

VG seems thicker to me, and doesn't work as well in my Triton tank. Less vapor.

 

[Mack813]

so what will a 80 pg and 20 vg vape like?

 

[Patrick O'Brien]

Sure, PG is propylene Glycol, which some folks have an allergy to. It produces good vapor, but irritates the hell out of my throat and gives me a headache. VG is Vegetable Glycerin and is all natural. It produces a TON of vapor and doesn't give me a headache. People say it can clog atomizers, but I clean mine regularly, so I have no issues. PG tastes funny to me as well.

 

[Patrick O'Brien]

It should vape fine, and as long as you have no sensitivity to it, its cheaper and easier to find than 100% VG. I also read somewhere that PG can be harmful to cats, and since I have one who I adore, I stick to VG. There isnt enough research on 2nd hand vape for me to risk him breathing it in.

 

[Mack813]

dang im new to this vapping stuff and bought 5 bottles of 80pg and 20 vg and now im hoping i will like it..

 

[Patrick O'Brien]

Thanks for the welcome. Vamo sounds cool. I am loving my new toys and love buying new vaping accessories. I dont get why all smokers dont make the switch?

 

[Patrick O'Brien]

you probably will. Most vapers use a PG/VG mix and are loving it. What flavors did you go with? I really like the cherry and vanillas I have tried. Not a big fan of the tobacco or menthol flavors.

 

[Mack813]

hey patrick i have a ego t on the way as well what tank system are you using on it? i bought a kanger t3 and a vivi nova so far

 

[Mack813]

i got
Grape
Cherry fruity stripe(described as tasting like fruit stripe gum)
Cinnamon roll
Apple candy (described as tasting like green apple hard candy)

all from hoosier vapes.. but after reading the site alot lately ima start shopping with mt baker vapor

 

[Patrick O'Brien]

I do the Vivi Nova minis because my local tobacco shop sells them, plus they are washable and the atty heads are only like 2-3 bucks to replace. So far, they work amazingly, especially after I figured out how to clean them properly and let them dry overnight.

 

[Mack813]

How long are the atties lasting you?

 

[Patrick O'Brien]

I still have my originals, and they work fine. I clean them after every 2-3 fills. I actually have a towel on my bathroom sink with 4 drying. I bought 4 after the original 2 because I will be damned if I end up not being able to vape when I want to, lol. The tanks are in great condition, I only use two, but wash them regularly too. I also am religious about cleaning my battery posts and chargers with q-tips to prevent build up and to ensure a complete charge every time.

 

[Mack813]

One last question lol what resistance are you using on the ego t with the vivi?

 

[jfango]

and I love it. I started with Blu, as most of us do, then a nice guy at a local tobacco shop sold me an Ego-T and some E-Juice. Now that I have done some research, I have 2 ego-Ts, and 1 Tornado-C Passthrough and I am in heaven. My favorite juices so far are all 100% VG from Johnson's Creek. What are some of yours? I love the Vanda, and the Cherry, but I ordered a few sample packs from other sites like HighBrow, Virgin Vapors, and a few others. Any tips or suggestions would be great!!!

Hi Patrick! I'm like you cause I also like the all VG or mostly VG liquids too. The stuff with a high percentage of PG doesn't sit too well with me either, and I got way too many cats! I haven't tried anything from Johnson's Creek yet, but really like most of the stuff I've gotten from Alien Vision's. I have really good luck with Kanger bottom coil tanks and such. I just took up this hobby a couple months ago, and I feel like I must have died and gone to heaven cause with vaping, we get to have our cake and eat it too! Vape on dude!

 

[Chad Olmsted]

I have the "PG reaction" myself as well. When I started vaping I noticed the reaction but just powered through it. That lasted about three months. Went right back to cigarettes. About four months ago I started vaping again using a 100% juice. Clouds of vapor which I love and better yet no reaction!

 

[funkypunk69]

I still have my originals, and they work fine. I clean them after every 2-3 fills. I actually have a towel on my bathroom sink with 4 drying. I bought 4 after the original 2 because I will be damned if I end up not being able to vape when I want to, lol. The tanks are in great condition, I only use two, but wash them regularly too. I also am religious about cleaning my battery posts and chargers with q-tips to prevent build up and to ensure a complete charge every time.

I would keep the old atomizers for when you start making your own coils. I re-coil my nova atomizers for the price of a piece of kanthal wire. The silica wicks you can just clean. So for for 25 cents or less and about 10 minutes time you can save a few dollars. Just a suggestion. Plus you can wrap the coil to get whatever resistance you want. I am sure others might disagree and say it is a waste of time. I see it as money saved and time well spent.