New to vaping. Nicotine usage question

[mikeinbc]

I am a pack a day smoker. My Canadian cigarette states an average of 2mg per cigarette. Just wondering how many mg of nicotine to use (I guess it is based on per ml of juice)

 

[whitepony]

i would get a 24mg

 

[ianlm]

i was a pack a day smoker as well, and found that 24mg was too strong for me, because I wanted to vape more or less constantly. Settled on 12mg to 18mg, and am happy here for now. 24 is probably the best starting point, you can always dilute it with pure VG or PG if it's too strong.

 

[mikeinbc]

whitepony, thanks for the info.

 

[Vapour newb]

Sweet. I too was wondering what an ideal starting point might be.

Thanks for the advice.

 

[ssredchevelle]

I also started with 24mg and found it to be too strong. I enjoy vaping more often and longer periods of time so I am now using 16mg and a lot happier. But it is all personal taste so to speak. Start high and work your way down to make sure you get enough nicotine to satisfy you and help you off the analogs.

 

[bigtiime]

I agree with the above but you'll have to "listen" to your body. I started at 24mg and now do mostly 18mg during the day and knock it down to 10mg in the evening.

 

[mikeinbc]

ianmassy, Thanks for the info. I like the beard.

 

[hairball]

18mg would be enough for a pack a day smoker. We don't know exactly how much of that we absorb as of yet so if you feel you need more, bump to 24mg...which I doubt you will.

If you need to dilute some of your higher mg strength down, you can use unflavored pg or vg but keep in mind that it will also dilute the flavors.

 

[mikeinbc]

Thanks hairball. I think I'll just dilute the 24mg by 50% to start off with and take it from there.

 

[ssredchevelle]

18mg would be enough for a pack a day smoker. We don't know exactly how much of that we absorb as of yet so if you feel you need more, bump to 24mg...which I doubt you will.

If you need to dilute some of your higher mg strength down, you can use unflavored pg or vg but keep in mind that it will also dilute the flavors.

I have heard this a few times but not sure where to get pure pg or vg. Can you help a newbie out?

thanks

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

VG is Glycerine at Walmart in the band aids section next to the isopropyl.
Walmart.com: Humco Glycerin USP Skin Protectant, 6 oz: Skin Care
PG can be ordered at a Pharmacy- tell them you need it cuz you're making non allergenic soap
Make sure they are USP.

I have heard this a few times but not sure where to get pure pg or vg. Can you help a newbie out?

thanks

 

[ssredchevelle]

thank you very much

 

[otrpu]

For Bulk VG & PG, by the two (2) gallons US, EssentialDepot.com JMHO

Cheers,
otrpu

 

[Uselessdreamer1]

i was a pack a day smoker as well, and found that 24mg was too strong for me, because I wanted to vape more or less constantly. Settled on 12mg to 18mg, and am happy here for now. 24 is probably the best starting point, you can always dilute it with pure VG or PG if it's too strong.

This is exactly how i feel. I was also a pack a day smoker and vape 12mg all day and have 18 mg around for my cravings. 24mg kills my throat.