I'm new to vaping and looking to purchase most of my e-liquid online, since I can get it cheaper and in a wider variety of flavors than my local shops. Some sites let you customize the ratio of PG to VG, and I was wondering what some member's personal experiences with different ratios are. Is it best to stick with 50/50?
PG/VG balance questions.
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From what I've read here and tried myself, PG is for flavor as VG is for vapor. So it really comes down to your personal preference. Try some different ratios to see what you enjoy the most. Now some flavors will taste better with different ratios, so keep that in mind. (forgot to mention that you can always run down to the local pharmacy to get some VG in case you wanted to see what it vapes like on its own.)
It's all a personal thing I like 50/50, other like more or less PG. The best thing to do would be to buy 1 flavour at 3 different ratios all the same nic and see whats best for you. Some say PG holds flavour better, from my experience I don't agree but it can take longer to steep. PG does give more TH and VG gives more vapour but there is no ratio that is best just what is best for you.
My two cents is stick to 50/50 till you know what you want. Your preference may change but till then it's a good balance.
I have tried it 50/50 and 60/40 as well as 100VG. As for the flav I think the 50/50 is better.
But if you want alot of vapor then 100VG is the way to go.
But if you want alot of vapor then 100VG is the way to go.
On another thread it has been recently speculated that in a humid climate you need to up the PG, in a dry climate more VG. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...1-vaping-reduced-lung-capacity-long-post.html
PG is more drying to the nose and throat. I notice my nose running a bit with 50/50. I am thinking of mixing more PG into my juices (currently at 50/50).
PG is more drying to the nose and throat. I notice my nose running a bit with 50/50. I am thinking of mixing more PG into my juices (currently at 50/50).
I have tried 70pg 30 vg / 65 pg 35vg / 60 pg 40 vg / 50pg 50 vg .
For me I'm thinking its more to do with the company and flavour. Though I did buy some vg recently too add to some of the higher pg liquids to see see how it goes.
For me I'm thinking its more to do with the company and flavour. Though I did buy some vg recently too add to some of the higher pg liquids to see see how it goes.
While part of it is certainly personal preference IMO certain percentages work better with different flavors. my favorite tobacco flavors are higher pg and my favorite creams are inevitablly higher vg. fruit and citrus pretty good in that 50-50 range. Will something taste bad at 50-50 nope. But I am always looking for that perfect vape. It is always a flavor/cloud/throat hit combo that is very elusive. Just the same as smoking. That first cigarette of the morning was always tasty or after ... um.. certain other events lol. In the evening nothing but a good cigar would do.
I vape 80%VG. For me, PG is hard on the throat. Too much gives the sensation over time like a soar throat is coming on but never does. Others handle PG better, but describe VG as being very "heavy" on the lungs. Still other people don't seem to have an issue either way. You will need to find what works for you best.
I stick with 80% because it's just enough PG to be a good flavor carrier, and it thins down the VG just enough to not be like molasses.
I stick with 80% because it's just enough PG to be a good flavor carrier, and it thins down the VG just enough to not be like molasses.
Thanks, that is a great idea! I wasn't sure how to really get an understanding of the difference, but that would be just the way to do it.
Lots have mentioned that VG makes more vapor, and PG is debatably a better flavor carrier.
A couple other things to consider:
- Some people have an allergic reaction to one or the other - so if you find some allergic reaction to vaping, try heavy PG and heavy VG liquid, to figure out which one.
- VG is MUCH thicker, so it doesn't "wick" as easily in devices that need wick to suck liquid up into the coils. People who are vaping 100% VG liquid to make gigantic clouds are typically doing it in drippers - so they don't have to worry. But if you're using a tank system, you probably need a thinner liquid to flow right.
I mix my own, so if I feel like it, I can mix up some 42/58.
A couple other things to consider:
- Some people have an allergic reaction to one or the other - so if you find some allergic reaction to vaping, try heavy PG and heavy VG liquid, to figure out which one.
- VG is MUCH thicker, so it doesn't "wick" as easily in devices that need wick to suck liquid up into the coils. People who are vaping 100% VG liquid to make gigantic clouds are typically doing it in drippers - so they don't have to worry. But if you're using a tank system, you probably need a thinner liquid to flow right.
I mix my own, so if I feel like it, I can mix up some 42/58.
Nice to know someone else agrees with me lol, I use VG heavy for cloud purposes but I get into arguments all the time about how I do not think PG carries more flavor (although that is the common opinion for the most part) and was even informed that this was a "fact" lol, it is all personal preference, enough said...
Side note: I only use heavy VG blends on my dripper but have used it out of tanks with a VV/VW device and notice I generally have to up the power to get it to vape the same as 50/50
I live in an EXTREMELY dry climate (gotta love the desert lol) and I wonder if that is why everyone here prefers VG heavy juice. I work in a B and M and we only do 80/20 blends unless requested otherwise and this is a great theory, many thanks lol
I USE 70PG/30Vg and have had no problems with vapor, flavor, or wicking. Try a few of each and pick the one you like best.
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