So I've been doing DIY for about a year now and have always used 100mg/ml nicotine but the place I get it from also has 36mg and some other concentrations what is the benefit if any of using something like 36mg/ml nicotine? 100mg is so much easier to math for
Nicotine strength question
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Simplicity essentially - you can get the strength that you vape at and just add flavourings.
And price. 100mg is cheaper. If it's storage your concerned about it freezes well.
I saw the 36mg was like half the price but doing the math you would use so much more getting to even 3mg on a 30ml
My first purchase was 500ml of 36mg, 500 vg and 500 pg because that amount will last me 2 years at my nic level and pg/vg ratio. Once I get my feet wet i'll probably up the nic level and start storing. Each level has it's purpose.
When making small batches it would seem like the lower levels would make it easier to be more exact with your measurements.
Go with a lower strength. Like 36 mg. Then you won't have to freeze it. Brown nic is just plain nasty.
I know that lower nic percentages in base generally don't discolor as quickly as say, 100mg.. But is it that big of a difference when it comes to freeze-don't freeze?
I've had 100 mg turn in the freezer too. Just depends on the quality.
I don't think the Math is all that Bad for Any Milligram Level of Nicotine Base one buys. And once you know how to do it for a Given Level, a person should be able to Do It for Any Given Level.
But the Main Reason I see people buying something else Besides 100mg is what Shirtbloke said in Post #2. Simplicity.
If I vape 18mg as my Day-2-Day e-liquid, think how Easy it is to just by 18mg Nicotine Base in my desired PG:VG ratio and then just add Flavoring/Sweetener.
No PG or VG to Buy. No Array of Lab Glassware and or Syringes or a Scale. And Nothing to Wash after Mixing. Just add some Drops of Flavoring/Sweetener, Shake and you are Done.
Doesn't get much Easier than That.
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BTW - Because what I outlined above is so Easy is the Reason many DIY-ers make "Pre-Mix". Which is made from Nicotine Base that is Higher than their Day-2-Day Flavored e-liquids.
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