PG vs. VG opinions

[daleaik]

I have vaped mostly PG based liquids, but decided to try some 30 percent VG 70 percent PG due to the reports of more vapor from VG. It seems to be quite a bit thicker in general and seems to gum up the atomizers quicker. Just wondering about others opinions on this? Maybe I just need to thin out the liquid with distilled water or alcohol?

 

[Buzzy]

I use a 80/20 pg/vg mix. Yes, vg is known for being thicker and tending to gum up an atty faster. But it is also true that darker liquids seem to do that too. Thinning it with either water or alcohol? Hmm. I've not tried that, but I would think that it would be a bit self defeating if the purpose is to get more vapor. Yet I do think that I have read of others who have done that. I hope someone else with a better answer will come along soon.

 

[Para]

I use 100% VG a lot and have never had the attys gunk up....never. But, I don't drip and clean them every couple of days

 

[dubnluvn]

I echo the post above except I do drip and rarely clean my Attys. Ill be 1 year at the end of October and have only used maybe five 510 attys. I've used ecopure and ultrapure exclusively.

 

[tresrottn]

Yes, you can thin it with distilled water, or the pure grain 190 proof stuff, but I just use PG to thin it out 70/30 vg<pg (is that right? More VG to PG is what I mean) or 80/20. It should have a thick "look", but distinctly thin, runny feel to it. Think super cheap shampoo.
Yep, it makes it more vapory, smoother tasting, too. I find the pg has a "tinny" taste to it if I smoke it pure. I found that out when I borrowed some juice from a pal cause I left mine at home that night. I couldn't WAIT to boil out that cart.

 

[CaptJay]

I have to add as well that it CAN vary between vendors as far as viscosity goes (with the same breakdown of PG:VG ratios) and Im never sure WHY; but it does.
I have some 100% VG that isn't as thick as another vendor's 70/30 (30 being the VG) so you might want to try from another supplier to compare.

 

[Springbird]

I mix my own juice. I use a 50/50 PG/VG ratio and I do add a little distilled water when I make it. I find that it wicks better if it's not too thick. I am guessing that the difference in viscosity from different vendors selling juice with the same VG/PG ratio is due to how much water/alcohol is added.

 

[Avid]

Maybe I just need to thin out the liquid with distilled water or alcohol?

If you thin out a premixed liquid, you also thin out the taste a bit, depending on how much you're adding.

 

[Captain Mal]

I just purchased juice for the first time, and it's an 80/20 (PG/VG). It produces plenty of vapor, and I can't imagine wanting a weaker throat hit. I think next time I purchase, I'm going to request a 90/10 mix to see if I can get a better throat hit.

Then again, in addition to the PG/VG mix, the vendor I used also gives you a "throat hit" option (Smooth, Medium, Aggressive). So if I ordered a 100% VG juice, 0mg nic, and checked the "Aggresive" option, I wonder how they would do that?

 

[mutt4a]

Some of us dont get a choice. If I use a mix of more than 70% PG, withing one day my arms will break out and itch something horid.

Making sure i use 70% or less VG and I have no issues.

 

[Big Hitter]

Very interesting, I have never really paid any attention to which I get ... doh

Anyone know what the Honey flu cured from liquidXpress is ??

 

[maclean]

I use a mix of 70% VG / 30% water. Great vapor and slightly sweeter/smoother than a PG/VG mix. Actually, I now avoid PG altogether. I don't like it at all.

mac

 

[daleaik]

Thanks to all for your replies. It looks like the answer is a concrete...maybe! That's ok, I will keep trying different things and see what works best. I appreciate everyone's input and will continue to experiment.