Newbie questions

[neonballoon]

So I want to get started on mixing my own e-liquids and doing a bit research and compiling a shopping list.

I want to get a max VG blend as I'll be using it on drippers exclusively. Would diluting with just VG dilutent be fine? I'm guessing the PG from TFA flavors and the 50mg nicotine will dilute some.
Edit: Using the e-liquid calculator it comes out to around 25/75 pg/vg mix which is great with the pg nicotine and flavoring diluting it.

Shopping list so far excluding flavoring includes:

1000ml(1L) 50mg nicotine
4 year supply @ ~5mg/ml


4000ml(4L) VG Dilutent
2 year 2 mo supply


8x 120ml(960ml) Cobalt Bottles
1x 30ml Cobalt Bottle

I'm loading up on nicotine as the country I'm in heavily taxes nicotine products. Planning on storing them in cobalt bottles with PP cone lined caps in the refrigerator.

VG dilutent I can re-order without worry but can I store VG dilutent in a regular plastic bottle or whatever Nudenicotine ships it in at room temperature for 2+ years? It gets hot and humid during the summers and freezing cold during the winters here. Same with flavoring, is it ok to store at room temperature in whatever bottle they ship it in?

 

[williebb123]

i freeze 100mg nic and keep bulk pg/vg stored in a closet all flavors i keep in a closed container at my mixing table , i only keep a 30ml bottle of nic at room temp in a cobalt blue bottle

 

[neonballoon]

i freeze 100mg nic and keep bulk pg/vg stored in a closet all flavors i keep in a closed container at my mixing table , i only keep a 30ml bottle of nic at room temp in a cobalt blue bottle

Perfect. Thanks for the reply. Planning to keep the 30ml bottle of nic out to thaw to room temp.

 

[dannyv45]

If you want a VG max mix. I would get my Nicotine in VG. The higher the Nicotine MG the higher you can make your VG concentration. You need to remember that most flavoring is in a PG base. That PG as well as the PG based nicotine figures into your calculations. So the more flavoring you use the lower the VG concentration gets.

For long term storage I also freeze my nicotine. I figure out how much NIC I use in 3 months and base my bottle size on that. Also remember your just starting out so there may be some waste as you experiment. It's good that your getting NIC in bulk but be warned that not all NIC is the same. I would start out buying very small quantities from several venders until you find the Nicotine that's right for you. Some NIC is harsh, Some to smooth and some just right. It would be a shame to buy 1000ml's of NIC that make you Hack and choke because at that point your stuck with it. As far as your PG/VG storage I store 1 gallon bottles of each in the refrigarator in there original plastic bottles and never had any issues. As far as flavorings I store mine in tackle boxes and keep out the ones I regularly use on my mixing table.

I also see your getting 120ml and 30ml bottles but you will also want to get plenty of 10ml bottles to make your test samples. As far as test mixing anything larger then 10ml's is a waste of materals. Also remember to get measuring supplies such as 1ml, 3ml and 10ml syringes and even a 50 or 100ml measuring cylinder for when you start to make your large batch ADV's (favorite daily vapes).

Most importantly do your research.

My 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.

E-Cigarette Forum - dannyv45 - Blogs

Then read hoosier's blogs. These blogs concentrate on fine tuning your mix and give insight on additives.

E-Cigarette Forum - Hoosier - Blogs

Then read Boletus's blog's. These blogs concentrate on formulation of nicotine bases regarding proper calculations methods for figuring Nicotine concentration as well as safety.

E-Cigarette Forum - Boletus - Blogs

Then read Ginger's book "E-Cigarettes 102: DIY E-Liquid". It is a book which I've contributed to that delivers an in depth easy to follow guide in the art of DYI.

E-Cigarettes 102: DIY E-Liquid

I recommend viewing VPLive Vape Team Episode #82: DIY Safety and bookmark it for future reference. It explains safety in all aspects of DYI.

VPLive Vape Team Episode #82: DIY Safety

then read the stickies at the top of the page.

this will explain a lot of the how's and why's.