PG vs VG ?????

[Brick]

I was about to purchase some new flavors from Vapor bomb when I noticed that one of the options is a choice between Vegetable glycerine & Propylene glycol. Is there any difference between the two?? Does one burn better than the other? Is it a personal preference?? Does one work better with different e cigs? I am confused. Please help!! If there is a thread on this, please post a link. I did a search and could not find anything on this.

Thanks

 

[imtheshane]

Short summation:

PG gives more throat hit, VG produces better vapor. For the best of both worlds, try a mix of 80%/20% PG/VG or 70%/30%.

 

[Brick]

Awesome. Thank you.

 

[Blech]

There are others on this forum who can explain the difference, throat hit, sweetness, etc...

I, for one, cannot do any PG eliquids. I am allergic to the stuff. I can't even taste any flavors in the eliquid if it contains PG. Just taste PG...

Try 'em both an see how it goes... From what I read here, I'm the exception to the rule.

-C

 

[mom_life_love]

I definately prefer 80% PG-20% VG enough throat hit with the pg with a little added vapor from the vg Also depends on the person and the pv your using!

 

[Automaton]

My preference is changing...

I loved the extra vapor I got from VG, but it really waters down the flavor. So I've been sort of slowly adding less and less VG, and finally just got to a point where I'm thinking I don't mind the dip in vapor production so much, because I'm starting to want strong flavors more than vapor.

So, just depends on you really!

 

[VPDownunder]

I've also read that PG is supposed to be a better carrier for flavor, personally I use mostly VG atm because I'm still waiting on PG to arrive.

 

[DLite]

alot of people also have the option of 50/50 so you can have the best of both worlds pg gives a throat hit vg produces mad clouds and has a bit of a sweeter taste but it is thicker and some people say this can decrease your atty life. but 50/50 mix isnt to thick and still get a little kick

 

[four2109]

Buy a small quantity of each to try first. There are a number fo people here that can't do one or the other.

 

[stalnakerz]

have to agree with the other replies, you'll have to test and figure out what's right for you right now. You may start with 100% PG and want something smoother in a month or two. the one thing I've noticed that no one else mentioned, is at 100% PG, some flavors give me a bit of harshness in the throat hit, especially anything with mint in it. I've went to 80/20 and am now at 60/40. This seems to be my personal sweet spot, decent throat hit, lots of vapor, good flavors and none of the harshness I had at 100% or 80/20.

 

[PaulCincy]

Yes to everything above...I am now using mostly 70%pg / 30%vg....this works for me...and I don't have any problem ordering it either...all made in the U.S.A.....

 

[olivier]

I definately prefer 80% PG-20% VG enough throat hit with the pg with a little added vapor from the vg Also depends on the person and the pv your using!

exactly!!! I used only 80% PG and 20% VG .more VG is not good foor the savor ,I think.....

 

[redrobin347]

Do you have to mix them yourself or can you order them with the % you like?

 

[kevinthemix]

Vegetable Glycerine is a thickening base, and produces more vapor. PG is sort of like water and produces less vapor, but more throat hit.

 

[GloryAnna]

Do you have to mix them yourself or can you order them with the % you like?

It depends on where you want to buy your juices from. At some companies, you have a choice of how much you want of each element, and with other companies, you have no choice. The best way to know is to check each company's website, or send them an email to inquire.

 

[Brick]

Thanks guys!! Since I am new to it. I went ahead and ordered three flavors with different mixtures from vaporbomb.
I got Blueberry 70%PG 30%VG
Cinnabomb 50/50
Mountain mist30/70

Thanks for the explanations.

To recap.

PG=Better flavor for most, better throat hit
VG=More vapor production.

 

[Brick]

Do you have to mix them yourself or can you order them with the % you like?

Vaporbomb's website lets you choose the percentage for each in every flavor you order. I am sure there are other sites that do the same.

 

[lasttango]

80/20/ or 70/30 is a good start.
I get plenty of throat hit with all VG liquids...
I usually get my Vb liquids 50/50 - and fruity ones at 80vg/90pg and dairy/creamy sweet all VG

Also, depends on flavor as well... and this is personal preference...
I think savory/rich flavors come through more in VG...

While fruity and spicy flavors come though better in PG -

When I first started vaping, I thought VG meant "Very Good" like it was a premium liquid or something --- lol

 

[jetracer06]

I had the Leaford's VG Sampler at V4L and I gotta say I do not like the way it tastes.. I feel like it gives everything like a bitter spicy taste to it.. and it doesn't really have that much vapor to it.. but that's my experience.

 

[Riggs-]

I just ordered from VB as well. I ordered 4 different flavors ranging from 10%pg to half and half. Hopefully I will be able to find my mix with this little experiment.

Riggs-