Question about VG

[LadyPhoenix]

I'm just starting to get into ordering eliquids and filling my own cartos. I recently ordered samplers from an eliquid supplier with a great rep and they are a 50/50 mix. I find them to be truly disgusting. I can't stand the smell right out of the bottle, or the taste in my vape. As I do not think the supplier is the issue I think it must be the VG, as before I have been using pre-filled cartomizers of all PG.

So my question is, do I need to add VG and why? I'm not showing any signs of having any PG sensitivity or allergy. What does adding VG do? Increase vapor production? I am just curious as to how VG affects the vaping experience. And if I can't stand the taste of VG, is there any reason why full PG in eliquids is not optimal?

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Kate51]

I use pure VG (ECOpure) because PG is irritating to my throat.
But some say VG does improve vapor production when mixed with PG. VG should have no smell whatsoever. If it does something is wrong.

 

[LadyPhoenix]

Well I've ordered all PG liquid from my regular supplier before, and all I smell is the flavoring of the liquid. The order I got from the new supplier of the 50/50 mix has this overpowering, almost 'skunk' -like smell to all the liquids. Plus there's this harsh undertone and aftertaste that I don't get in my PG stuff. It's in both of the liquids I tried (and they are completely different types of flavors), so I didn't think it was a flavoring thing but rather from the VG.

I took the bottles out of the mailbox on the day they arrived so they haven't been sitting in the heat.

 

[Dubs58]

I'm just starting to get into ordering eliquids and filling my own cartos. I recently ordered samplers from an eliquid supplier with a great rep and they are a 50/50 mix. I find them to be truly disgusting. I can't stand the smell right out of the bottle,Nothing I have smells bad right out of the bottle be it pg or vg... or the taste in my vape. As I do not think the supplier is the issue I think it must be the VG, as before I have been using pre-filled cartomizers I hear carts get funky after a few uses and should be cleaned or thrown out of all PG.

So my question is, do I need to add VG and why? I'm not showing any signs of having any PG sensitivity or allergy. What does adding VG do? Increase vapor production? I am just curious as to how VG affects the vaping experience. And if I can't stand the taste of VG, is there any reason why full PG in eliquids is not optimal?
Im a noob too so just my
Thanks for the advice.

Im sure others knowing more about pg/vg will chime in soon enough

 

[antism]

I've had similar issues with VG going bad. It essentially tastes like vaping mildew. Sometimes it's so overpowering as to completely mask the actual flavor.

I haven't had this issue in quite some time. Dunno if it had something to do with letting it sit in light for too long or what. Anyways I usually get at least 25% VG juice and have only had it happen a couple times from one diy supplier. I've been buyin a lot from TV lately with 35% and never had an issue. Probably just the batch/supplier. Try elsewhere.

 

[Leezon]

You should contact the supplier. You shouldn't be getting any noticeable flavor change with adding VG/PG.

Contact the supplier and see what they say

 

[Princessdee]

If you enjoy PG and have no problems with it, there is no reason to add VG.

Adding VG gives more vapor but reduces "throat hit".

I vape 100% PG all day long and love it. VG makes my Hubby's tummy sick, and I don't like the slick coating it leaves in my mouth.

 

[unsure]

You should contact the supplier. You shouldn't be getting any noticeable flavor change with adding VG/PG.

Contact the supplier and see what they say

Ditto!! I use VG exclusively with no issues.

 

[ipodjulator]

i buy high strength flavors and nic( like 36mg) and mix it 50/50 with vg from WALMART! if that isnt causing me a problem then a supplier who's behined is on the line legaly should have no problem making it damn near perfect....

 

[aschmidy]

It was a while ago, but I had some VG from a diy supplier that was skunk tasting. I wasted a ton of money on them. Never had that with Ecopure or Johnson Creek VG.

 

[LadyPhoenix]

It was a while ago, but I had some VG from a diy supplier that was skunk tasting. I wasted a ton of money on them. Never had that with Ecopure or Johnson Creek VG.

Yep, SKUNK is the best way to describe it. So I let them sit a few days. Came back today to revisit the juices. Shook them up, filled up some carts. I tested 5 of the flavors. All disgusting. Heavy perfume/chemical taste and overpowering skunk smell.

So I'm going to assume from these replies that this is a supplier issue and not a VG issue. I'm glad I only ordered 10 samplers so I didn't waste a lot of money.

 

[brandon555]

I'm not 100% sure but seeing that vegetable glycerin is made from lipids and oils its possible that it could go rancid.

However VG is used as a preservative in some foods so maybe not...

 

[MrsJaaxx]

VG is a bit sweeter and does tend to produce more vapor. But it should not have a STRONG taste. If you enjoy vaping PG only, and you are not allergic to it, there is absolutely no reason to add VG. Nothing wrong with being a PG vaper!

 

[MrsJaaxx]

double post

 

[Sylvie]

i buy high strength flavors and nic( like 36mg) and mix it 50/50 with vg from WALMART! if that isnt causing me a problem then a supplier who's behined is on the line legaly should have no problem making it damn near perfect....

hi, WHERE do they hide the VG at walmart, I have looked and looked and can't find it.. Pharmacy has been closed everytime I've gone so guessing there, if not, what does bottle look like and in what section do they hide it at

My current favorite isn't VG based and I sure miss the clouds of vapor, so thank you ahead of time for sharing info...

 

[quasimod]

hi, WHERE do they hide the VG at walmart [...]

Not all Walmarts carry VG, and the ones that do may have it in different sections. It may be in the cake/candy decorating area, around the artificial flavorings, or in the skin-care area. I could never find it at Walmart. I have found "Now" brand 100% pure USP vegetable glycerin 16 oz. for $10 at our local organic food store (just follow the hippies).

 

[Sylvie]

Not all Walmarts carry VG, and the ones that do may have it in different sections. It may be in the cake/candy decorating area, around the artificial flavorings, or in the skin-care area. I could never find it at Walmart. I have found "Now" brand 100% pure USP vegetable glycerin 16 oz. for $10 at our local organic food store (just follow the hippies).

LOL they will be a little hard to find around here but, than again they will be easy to spot if I do lol thanks, I'll try the organic shop not too far from here

 

[quasimod]

I don't know what part of MD you're in, but you could try this store finder from NOW foods:

NOW Foods - Find NOW® in the U.S.A

 

[LadyPhoenix]

This store (netrition.com) has great prices and fast shipping:

NOW Vegetable Glycerine

Well I contacted the supplier to let him know about the skunk/musk issue. He's going to be mixing some juices for a friend using some of the same supplies so he said he'd let me know if he comes up with an answer.

 

[quasimod]

The answer should have been, "Wow, I'm very sorry, please send it back so we can replace it and determine what the problem is". Anything less, and I wouldn't do business with them again.