how can I tell what kind of juice I'm using?

[Ange3034]

I've been vaping for close to a year. At first I went with one of those knock off batteries, but after crappy service from the owner of the shop I bought it from I took my business elsewhere. The establishment I now go to for all my supplies mixes the flavors on-site. The previous place had bottles already prepackaged, supposedly locally made. There was a definite weird 'after taste' that I never could get used to.
My new vendor has amazing juice. I am just wondering if there is a way to tell, just by looking at the juice if it is the pg or vg (? is that the right acronym?)

Thanks.

 

[Willyumnummm]

You can shake it around or move it around in the bottle. Usually thicker juices (sort of the consistency of syrup) means that it is a higher vg. But if the juice has the consistency of water, then there is much more PG in the liquid.

 

[pufZeppelin]

don't really think looking can determine if
a juice is PG or VG (at least I can't)

but in general PG is thin, and VG is thick

50/50% is hard to tell because they meld together...

seems some juice makers won't give up the blend mix
because they think it's a big secret to their way-special juice

in my case, PG irritates me so I need to know the blend (PG/VG)

hth

 

[Ange3034]

What about the health risks? I've got a friend who is trying to scare me off vaping with horror info from the local University doing studies.

 

[Bramble]

What about the health risks? I've got a friend who is trying to scare me off vaping with horror info from the local University doing studies.

Tell your friend that when the study is peer-reviewed and published, you'll have a look at it.

 

[ccubed]

Since I've been vaping, I stay with juices from places that clearly label what the flavor is, what the nic level is and what the PG/VG level is. I know that I am trusting what is on the label, but the places I buy from all make their own juice and have good reputations.

Also, because I was very skeptical before starting to vape I researched it as best I could. I knew cigarettes were killing me and many of the articles seemed to have a negative slant, but no real evidence of harm. It was more like "there are no long term studies, so we should be afraid". This surprised me because the ingredients in the juices I buy have been studied and are used in inhalers, food products, etc. Even the latest studies on nicotine show it as addictive, but nowhere near as harmful as the tar associated with smoking. I don't see vaping as risk free, but I do see it as much more healthy than smoking, on par with other NRT (Nicotine Replacement Therapy) options. The big difference for me is that vaping has given me a sufficient substitute for smoking and I was not able to quit for any length of time with other NRT options.

I am glad that vaping is working for you hope your vaping journey continues to grow and continues to work as a sufficient substitute for analogs, as well as give you some pleasure.

Keep the vape and namaste.