Newbie liquid question

[mjt]

First, is a supplier like v4life making their own ejuice and are all the components from the USA? Are most eliquids produce here or in China? Look, I wouldn't smoke cigs from China, I don't want liquid coming from there either.

Second, can someone give me a quick rundown on PG vs VG. Why are some juices only one or the other? What is the advantage of one over the other and finally is one supposed to be safer?


Thanks!!

 

[Kirssstens]

The easiest way to find out where a supplier's juice comes from is to simply ask them. In my experience, if you email or call a supplier about the origins of their juice, they'll respond quickly with a truthful answer. It's a perfectly normal inquiry - most people do want this information. Course, then there's the likelihood that just because the juice is manufactored in US, the items used in the mixing process may still come from Asia. So if you're adamant that it is all US, you'll have to ask that too.

 

[Cobra GT]

PG is (Propylene Glycol) and generally gives you a good or better TH (throat hit) than VG (Vegetable Glycerin). VG gives you more vapor production. Some like 70% or 80% PG and 20% to 30% VG, some 50/50, some 10/90 PG/VG, and even 100% of either or, you will just have to find your sweet spot and at what voltage, enjoy. Hope this helps.

 

[Caveman Mike]

Pg=throat hit vg=vapor. Not sure if one is safer than the other though.

 

[mjt]

Thanks, I guess the main interest was trying to figure out if people went with PG or VG for safety reasons. Since it sounds just like a preference thing, I won't worry about it for now.

 

[Lisa66]

V4L now has USA sourced/made juices. Their others are Chinese. See my PM.

 

[mjt]

How do I try different mixes? What's the most common mix if the supplier doesn't list ithe PG/VG ratio?

 

[sonicdsl]

Hi MJT and welcome!

Again, you will have to ask the supplier if they do not specify. There really isn't a "common" one, per se. Read the forums, and you will find where the people tend to gravitate. I would stick with ECF-registered suppliers for the best results. There are tons of different flavors - tobaccos, bakery, fruit, candy, etc. All are good, but it depends on your tastes. I thought I'd prefer tobacco, for example, but didn't; instead I prefer bakery flavors. Yum!

Ask around, read around. We are all here to help each other! Good luck on your search; I know I've enjoyed mine!