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Hello and welcome to the forum @modman56. Glad to have you here!
If you are interested in learning more about e-cigarettes (and all the parts and pieces) below are some blog posts by ECF member @Baditude that I highly recommend for someone new to vaping.
A "general guideline" for nicotine concentration in e-liquid to the number of cigarettes smoked per day. If you are subohming (resistance under 1.0Ω) cut these nicotine levels by at least 50%.
06 mg = 10 cigarettes or less
12 mg = 20 cigarettes
18 mg = 30 cigarettes
24 mg = 40 cigarettes
eliquid/Juice
PG = Propylene Glycol - the "flavor carrier" of e-liquid. A secondary source of "throat hit", but not as strong as the nicotine concentration. Some people have a sensitivity or even an allergy to PG. It's very thin.
VG = Vegetable Glycerin - the "vapor maker" of e-liquid. Used as a sweeter in many food sources, and also as a skin emollient. It's very thick. Often labeled just "Glycerine"
PG and VG are often used together in different ratios in e-liquid. For example, a 50/50 PG/VG ratio. Many juice vendors offer a range of different ratios as far as PG/VG.
If you are interested in learning more about e-cigarettes (and all the parts and pieces) below are some blog posts by ECF member @Baditude that I highly recommend for someone new to vaping.
- A Good Starter's Setup for a Beginning Vapor
- Advancing Up the Vaping Ladder with Egos and Mods
- Proper Terminology - Is it a carto, a tank, or what? A Guide to Juice Attachments
- Beginner Video Playlist - by Abby Vapes
A "general guideline" for nicotine concentration in e-liquid to the number of cigarettes smoked per day. If you are subohming (resistance under 1.0Ω) cut these nicotine levels by at least 50%.
06 mg = 10 cigarettes or less
12 mg = 20 cigarettes
18 mg = 30 cigarettes
24 mg = 40 cigarettes
eliquid/Juice
PG = Propylene Glycol - the "flavor carrier" of e-liquid. A secondary source of "throat hit", but not as strong as the nicotine concentration. Some people have a sensitivity or even an allergy to PG. It's very thin.
VG = Vegetable Glycerin - the "vapor maker" of e-liquid. Used as a sweeter in many food sources, and also as a skin emollient. It's very thick. Often labeled just "Glycerine"
PG and VG are often used together in different ratios in e-liquid. For example, a 50/50 PG/VG ratio. Many juice vendors offer a range of different ratios as far as PG/VG.
Happy to have you here, modman! I saw your DIY post, and commented on it. You're going to be a very busy vaper. Enjoy the ride!
Consider starting with a few recipes that others have posted here and other websites. Maybe something that sounds good to you or maybe a clone of a favorite juice you like. Then buy those flavorings in small amounts (15mls and lower).
Below is the information I often give to members new to DIY.
- Dannyv45's blogs will give insight into all aspects of DYI, from steeping to what supplies to have on hand to a basic walk through mixing your first E-juice. => dannyv45 - Blogs
- Hoosier's blogs concentrate on fine tuning your mix and give insight on additives. =>Hoosier - Blogs
- For a juice mixing calculator consider using eJuiceMeUp and video tutorial on using it (if you are mixing by volume).
- If you are interested in mixing by weight (vs volume) here are a couple of great videos
- E-Liquid Recipes <= Feel free to post your recipes here for all members to enjoy and comment on.
- TPA/TFA Recipes only! <= ECF Thread
- FlavourArt.uk Recipes
- Le DIY Pour Les Nuls - Great French site (in English)
- Reddit Recipes - Read the Sidebar for different flavoring companies (and recipes)
- e-Liquid Recipes
- EjuiceRecipeForum
- EcigExpress Archive Cookbook
- EcigVape
- UK E-Liquid Recipes
- kritikalmass - E-Liquid Recipes
- One Stop DIY Shop - Recipes
Hi modman 56 and welcome to ECF. As you can see by all the great info you received already, there are lots of helpful and knowledgeable people on this forum to help someone along. Lots of luck!
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