Large Batches tasting off...

[whosrandy]

I have several recipes that I love and know very well. For some reason, when I went from 120 ML->450ML batches, the flavor is definitely off. I shook each flavor bottle thoroughly before mixing, used clean containers, and shake several times a week before vaping.

I let them sit their usual steep time and they're still tasting funky. What gives? Any ideas?

 

[dannyv45]

I have several recipes that I love and know very well. For some reason, when I went from 120 ML->450ML batches, the flavor is definitely off. I shook each flavor bottle thoroughly before mixing, used clean containers, and shake several times a week before vaping.

I let them sit their usual steep time and they're still tasting funky. What gives? Any ideas?

May be larger quantities need longer steeping times. I usually make 120ml at a time but a few times did 240ml and noticed the same thing. Another 1 - 2 weeks of steeping resolved the problem.

 

[Semiretired]

Makes sense - larger volume - more time for the ingredients to blend...

 

[b.m.]

I've just found the same problem.I have a juice I have made in 30ml batches several times and it was great with no steep time,but I made a 120ml this time and it's not real bad,but definitely not how it usually tastes,so hopefully some time will help it.

 

[whosrandy]

Alrighty thanks guys. I was getting concerned that I messed up but I am very confident I did nothing different and with brand new bottles.

 

[dannyv45]

Alrighty thanks guys. I was getting concerned that I messed up but I am very confident I did nothing different and with brand new bottles.

As long as your sure you used the correct percentages I see nothing left that could have gone wrong except insufficent steeping.

 

[zoiDman]

May be larger quantities need longer steeping times. I usually make 120ml at a time but a few times did 240ml and noticed the same thing. Another 1 - 2 weeks of steeping resolved the problem.

Some believe that the Interface between the e-Liquid to the Air in the Bottle plays a Role in How Fast an e-Liquids "Steeps".

So maybe a Large Volume of e-Liquid to a Small Cross-sectional Liquid/Air Interface does need a Langer "Steep" Time?

 

[whosrandy]

One thing that didn't cross my mind either is that I omitted my usual % of distilled water. Instead of .5% distilled, I added none and though it may not affect it much, it may help disperse all the chemicals and speed up steeping a bit. Who knows. Time will tell =] I'll have to wait a full 1.5-2 months from creation

 

[zoiDman]

One thing that didn't cross my mind either is that I omitted my usual % of distilled water. Instead of .5% distilled, I added none and though it may not affect it much, it may help disperse all the chemicals and speed up steeping a bit. Who knows. Time will tell =] I'll have to wait a full 1.5-2 months from creation

Adding or Not adding Water can make a Big Difference.

Not sure why you couldn't add the Water Now? I would do it to a Small, Test Batch though.

 

[whosrandy]

I already added it to all 5x 450ml batches I have =]. 2ml to 450ml

 

[zoiDman]

I already added it to all 5x 450ml batches I have =]. 2ml to 450ml

Gotcha.

Let us know how things turn out.