PG/VG for dummies

[Toadster61]

question about e-liquids, first-PG means Propylene Glycol, a food additive used to dilute the nicotine solution delivered as a vapor,correct? VG is vegetable glycol ? how does that differ from PG ?is it really from vegetables ?? that sounds healthier to me,, I got my juice at the e-cig store, but on my bottle it just says 24 mg and nothing about PG or VG, on the valuevapor.com website thats on the label it says this is an 80/20 mix, 80 and 20 of which ? Also, when I am at the e-cig store how do I know if it is PG or VG, and what the mixture is in the bottle? I read on here that VG has more vapor ? Id like to try a VG liquid,do i just search for it ? does anyone have a preference for either? all help appreciated as always !!

 

[WomanOfHeart]

VG is thicker and slightly sweeter than PG and helps make for a smoother vape and creates the vapor. VG decreases TH and can mute some flavors. PG is harsher, thinner and creates more TH. Usually the mix is represented as PG/VG, so your juice is probably 80PG/20VG. A lot of the registered vendors on the forum offer a variety of PG/VG mixes, so I would start by looking there. My preferences are either 60/40 or 50/50 because I'm slightly sensitive to PG and I don't like strong TH.

 

[themysterious1]

good question I was wondering the same thing. Was also wondering what the best mix was to get.

 

[brandon555]

good question I was wondering the same thing. Was also wondering what the best mix was to get.

70/30 seems pretty common. Vaping 100% VG will clog an atomizer pretty quickly. But at 70/30 its not as much of a problem.

I never liked VG, so when I order from Tasty Vapor I usually get 90/10... just for a little added vapor

 

[dormouse]

I like 70pg/30vg - enough VG so the nicotine doesn't irritate my tongue, but low enough VG so I still get decent TH and good flavor. If I want more TH I get 80pg/20vg. And some desserty juices I have are 50/50.

 

[Lunafirehawk]

Thanks for the info this will really help me out.