Newbie saying hello and asking a nicotine amount question

[Kazer]

Hi everyone. I finally decided to sign up for the forums and say hello to all of you as well as to ask a question.

First off, I'd like to say that this forum is pretty awesome. Lots of useful information here. I actually did not know about this site till after I cancelled my order for a Blu kit. I started searching for an alternative to Blu and came upon this site. Actually, I did not even know electronic cigarettes existed till I was told about the Blu unit from a friend.

After reading through the forums for a couple of days I ended up purchasing a 510 kit, an extra atomizer, and two 30ml bottles of e-liquid with 24mg of nicotine. It will probably take another week before it arrives.

Onto the question. I just randomly decided on 24mg because I'd rather have too much than too little. If it's too much and can dilute it. I was curious if anyone knew what amount I maybe should have gone with. I have been smoking Newports/Newport 100's for about 10 years. About 10 cigarettes per day.

Did you guys know exactly what amount to buy or did you guys just try out all of the strengths?

 

[Jim Davis]

Hi everyone. I finally decided to sign up for the forums and say hello to all of you as well as to ask a question.

First off, I'd like to say that this forum is pretty awesome. Lots of useful information here. I actually did not know about this site till after I cancelled my order for a Blu kit. I started searching for an alternative to Blu and came upon this site. Actually, I did not even know electronic cigarettes existed till I was told about the Blu unit from a friend.

After reading through the forums for a couple of days I ended up purchasing a 510 kit, an extra atomizer, and two 30ml bottles of e-liquid with 24mg of nicotine. It will probably take another week before it arrives.

Onto the question. I just randomly decided on 24mg because I'd rather have too much than too little. If it's too much and can dilute it. I was curious if anyone knew what amount I maybe should have gone with. I have been smoking Newports/Newport 100's for about 10 years. About 10 cigarettes per day.

Did you guys know exactly what amount to buy or did you guys just try out all of the strengths?

Nicotine levels are really a crap shoot. Each person is different. I smoked 2 packs a day for over 40 years. I'm comfortable with 36mg cut in half with VG. It gives me a good hit, and I don't crave for anything.

If you start cutting your juice, do in in very small amounts at first.], and try it. I wasted a 30ml bottle because I cut it all at once, and couldn't stand it.

 

[tygr20]

First things first: Jim Davis: I LOVE GARFIELD! Thanks for all the hard work over the years!

Kazer: I smoked GT One 100s for about 5 years, a full pack a day- I bought some 18 mg juice, and I've not had a cigarette in 3 days(started vaping last Sunday). 18 is perfect for me- but most importantly is some days I'll refill a cart twice, others 3- the amount in the bottle isn't as important as the end result of the total carts I vape a day. Make sense? 24 should be a kinda high amount for you, but like you said- with more, you can always cut.

 

[Antebellum]

Hi, Kazer,

Welcome to ECF! You were a pretty moderate cigarette smoker, so I'm guessing that the 24 is a good starting point. I smoked a lot more per day that you have, so I started with 24 and moved up to 36. A lot of folks start with 18 or 24 and move down, and I'm slowly trying to move down to 24 myself. 24 is great because you can cut it 50/50 and still be a reasonable 12 mg.

I haven't tried a Newport in over 20 years, but if they haven't changed, I think you'll find vaping a great pleasure indeed.