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FranC

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    That’s why I was asking if putting all the % flavors for a 30ml bottle in just enough nic base to equal 10ml would be enough nicotine to make it steep? Sometimes my steeping bottles take up so much room. It would be nice to have them all in a smaller box, then be able to make a large bottle when I was almost ready for it. I’m probably making this more complex than it is, but my brain is fixed on those 10ml bottles :blush:
    I don't see why not..........
     

    Sugar_and_Spice

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    That’s why I was asking if putting all the % flavors for a 30ml bottle in just enough nic base to equal 10ml would be enough nicotine to make it steep? Sometimes my steeping bottles take up so much room. It would be nice to have them all in a smaller box, then be able to make a large bottle when I was almost ready for it. I’m probably making this more complex than it is, but my brain is fixed on those 10ml bottles :blush:
    Yes you can do that and it will steep. But remember when making a 30/60 ml finished bottle of juice you will have to add only nic base/pg/vg of 20/50 ml so it should all work out ok. Just label your pre-mixes so you don't forget how much is in there. (been there done that) lol

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    PJReid

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    I made the single flavor tester of the WF Cranberry Cocktail at 3% and that is too low I believe. I am not getting much flavor at all from it. Maybe I will try it again at 6% and see how that goes. Knuckle test is promising at 3% - tart/sweet, light cranberry, some citrus, some apple - a fruity cocktail flavor. I do hope that at 6% I get more vape flavor.
     

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    Whatcha get? Anything good?

    All were from ECX.

    Campfire Deluxe, sort of a s'mores one shot, nice for me at 15% and the SO likes it. (She quit smoking years ago, but after having to listen to me about nic's potential benefits for Alzheimers (in her family, but no evidence of any issues!) decided to try vaping - and loves this flavor.

    Green Tea Wafer Bar, supposed to be along the lines of those creme filled, uh, wafer bars. OK, but not for me, finding it rather bland at 15% and not willing to go higher.

    Cherry Cola, nice, accurate rendition at 5% or so, a keeper.

    Root Beer Float also pretty good, although higher % needed - maybe start at 10%. (Or source your own root beer and ice cream, likely improve on their offering ;) I.e. good but not outstanding)

    So, one keeper, two good, one blah. Not bad for a stab in the dark :)
     

    Fidola13

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    Good morning shiny folks. Yesterday went great, busy but good. I continue to feel better. Kinda glad all my flavoring is in Tucson though because all this flavor talk. LOL wouldn't mind a few extra hours in the day, but man, I do have to SLEEP.

    Feeling pretty good and competent and all that, though.

    Anna

    Glad things are starting to smooth out for you!
     

    dc99

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    That’s why I was asking if putting all the % flavors for a 30ml bottle in just enough nic base to equal 10ml would be enough nicotine to make it steep? Sometimes my steeping bottles take up so much room. It would be nice to have them all in a smaller box, then be able to make a large bottle when I was almost ready for it. I’m probably making this more complex than it is, but my brain is fixed on those 10ml bottles :blush:
    I really dont think that would work as it takes time to blend with VG also
     
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    NolaMel

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    I really dont think that would work as it takes time to blend with VG also
    My nic base is nic/pg/vg adjusted to be able to include @10% flavors in a finished mix. I know that’s probably backwards, but it works for me.
     

    NolaMel

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    Yeah, it would need at least overnight for the newly added nic base to blend in. I think her nic base includes pg/vg.

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    I was thinking for my long steepers, I could let the “shot” steep for the needed # of weeks, then add to more nic/pg/vg base and give it 3 days to settle in. That’s exactly why I asked... it made sense in my head, but I don’t remember anyone doing it that way
     

    Sugar_and_Spice

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    I was thinking for my long steepers, I could let the “shot” steep for the needed # of weeks, then add to more nic/pg/vg base and give it 3 days to settle in. That’s exactly why I asked... it made sense in my head, but I don’t remember anyone doing it that way
    The test I did with the HA IC were ok and fully steeped but I added chocolate to them and that needed steep time. So I really cannot say with certainty how long yours may take. I guess you will have to tell us if this is successful for you. I do know when cutting my flavors that had steeped well past the point of be vapable plus I had wanted to cut the nic strength in half for them anyway.....I used vg to cut in half and it only took overnight for all to blend in. Guess we will know soon enough. LOL

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    I was thinking for my long steepers, I could let the “shot” steep for the needed # of weeks, then add to more nic/pg/vg base and give it 3 days to settle in. That’s exactly why I asked... it made sense in my head, but I don’t remember anyone doing it that way
    That just might work, almost what they call seed steeping
     

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    Root Beer Float also pretty good, although higher % needed - maybe start at 10%. (Or source your own root beer and ice cream, likely improve on their offering ;) I.e. good but not outstanding)

    If you'd like a Root Beer Float that is pretty spot on, to me, and a several others who've tried it, you might want to try this variation of Bill's Magic Vapor's recipe for it. His original recipe used 2x the % shown below and had Koolada in it instead of WS-23.

    TFA Root Beer Float - 5%
    TFA Vanilla Bean Ice Cream - 2.5%
    TFA Sweetener - 2%
    WS-23 - .25% (optional)

    The RBF flavoring does have ethanol in it, so for my tastes it needs to breathe before I vape it. Does get even better after about a week or so of aging, too.
     

    DavidOck

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    My nic base is nic/pg/vg adjusted to be able to include @10% flavors in a finished mix. I know that’s probably backwards, but it works for me.

    Likewise. Mix a big jug of "base." Time to mix flavors? Measure them out, top with base, done. Well, other than the waiting! (And the clean up) :lol:
     

    FranC

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    All were from ECX.

    Campfire Deluxe, sort of a s'mores one shot, nice for me at 15% and the SO likes it. (She quit smoking years ago, but after having to listen to me about nic's potential benefits for Alzheimers (in her family, but no evidence of any issues!) decided to try vaping - and loves this flavor.

    Green Tea Wafer Bar, supposed to be along the lines of those creme filled, uh, wafer bars. OK, but not for me, finding it rather bland at 15% and not willing to go higher.

    Cherry Cola, nice, accurate rendition at 5% or so, a keeper.

    Root Beer Float also pretty good, although higher % needed - maybe start at 10%. (Or source your own root beer and ice cream, likely improve on their offering ;) I.e. good but not outstanding)

    So, one keeper, two good, one blah. Not bad for a stab in the dark :)
    Not bad at all:)
     

    ceeceeisme

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    @NolaMel - the only place in the US where I can find INW Shisha Rosemary is VapersTek. A couple of others used to carry it but don't seem to any longer. @ceeceeisme, where do you buy yours?

    I bought mine directly from Inawera. I think it was half price in the Outlet section. I always do a quick surf of the Outlet before I check out. That's how I discovered Spice M was so awesome! :D
     

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