When oredering some nic base is it best to get 100% pg or 100% vg added to the nic, and why?
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I go with PG. Nicotine tends to blend better with PG than VG.
With VG suspended nic there can be some separation over time, which isn't a huge problem, but can mean concentrated pockets of nicotine settling in the bottle. This sorta happens with PG too, just not as much, and is resolved with a simple shake.
With VG suspended nic there can be some separation over time, which isn't a huge problem, but can mean concentrated pockets of nicotine settling in the bottle. This sorta happens with PG too, just not as much, and is resolved with a simple shake.
I base it on what my final mix will be and how strong you buy it at.
I use 50/50 mix as a final base and keep it refrigerated. PG flows better out of the frige.
I use 50/50 mix as a final base and keep it refrigerated. PG flows better out of the frige.
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Vg nic doesn't fall out of solution easily when already mixed together properly, just like pg nic; hot pockets comes with not good enough mixing initially.
Vg nic lasts longer in freezer if undiluted and pg nic possibly lasts a little longer in room temp.
Vg nic has the possibility of making 100% vg mixes, except flavoring, or if non-pg flavoring.
Vg nic is harder to mix with using high gauge syringes.
Pros and cons with both really...
Vg nic lasts longer in freezer if undiluted and pg nic possibly lasts a little longer in room temp.
Vg nic has the possibility of making 100% vg mixes, except flavoring, or if non-pg flavoring.
Vg nic is harder to mix with using high gauge syringes.
Pros and cons with both really...
It is much better to let bottle to come to room temperature before opening (to avoid water condensation inside of a bottle).
My nic is 50/50. It mixes better. PG is a better carrier for flavor.
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However I trust, and was referring to, Kurt's previous statements on this...The first part I pm'ed him about previously, and learned that it, if mixed properly firstly, doesn't easily fall out of solution, except if frozen solid, or reaching 60C+.
The next part, is about the molecular movement is hindered more in thicker liquids, slowing down oxidation more in not watered down vg-nic...
The last part of that, about the pg-nic possibly holding up better in room-temp, wasn't explained, in the quote I got it from...
As a non-expert in chemical matters, I cannot do anything except trust/repeat what the more knowledgeable people explains to us...
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If you tend to vape on the heaver VG side 40pg/60VG or greater then get the NIC in VG. If the opposite is true 40VG/60PG or better then get the NIC in PG. If you vape 50/50 it doesn't much matter which you get. I find either freezes just as well as far as storage and to make working with VG easier warm it first to 100 - 120F. Heat thins VG. This can be accomplished by letting it sit in a bowl of hot water. I microwave it in short bursts until it thins out. It does not need to be super hot to thin. Luke warm makes a big difference. NIC does not fall out of VG suspension very easily but to be sure the NIC is mixed properly by the distributer (No hot pockets exist) I would heat it to thin and give it a really good shaking before first use or rebottling for storage just to remove all doubt. After that no further shaking is really required.
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