Remove water from thinned VG. Possible?
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Hmmm... Im not sure about that. Perhaps you can buy some pure vg and add it to cut the percentage of water in the vg but I dont know about heating it that hot.
In reality I probably would just take this up as a loss and buy more making sure its pure the next time around especially since vg isn't that expensive.
In reality I probably would just take this up as a loss and buy more making sure its pure the next time around especially since vg isn't that expensive.
It could be fine just as it is, many use water to thin it for juice. Have you tried it?
It may evaporate if you just leave the cap off, IDK.
It may evaporate if you just leave the cap off, IDK.
It vapes ok, but there's a noticeable difference compared to when I use pure VG (I usually mix 75%PG & 25%VG).
I'll see if I can find some undiluted VG here in Norway - it must be possible. Postage's a bit pricey from other countries.
Good idea letting it evaporate in room temp. I'll be absolutely bonkers before the water's out. But still, good idea
I'll see if I can find some undiluted VG here in Norway - it must be possible. Postage's a bit pricey from other countries.
Good idea letting it evaporate in room temp. I'll be absolutely bonkers before the water's out. But still, good idea
When I read the title, my first thought was to heat it up to evaporate some of the water. You can try it, but if it works you wont really know how much until it's cooled down. It seems thinner when it's warm.
Hmmm, you could test a small amount in the freezer. Put some in a container, leave it for maybe 2 days. Take out and put on counter. Once it thaws, if the water has separated, you could just use paper towels to sop it from the top. If not, then it did not separate. 
Just thinking out loud.
ETA: To add to the thinking process, I am worried that heating it up may change the flavor, as you will heat it up again when vaping. But I really have no idea.
Just thinking out loud.
ETA: To add to the thinking process, I am worried that heating it up may change the flavor, as you will heat it up again when vaping. But I really have no idea.
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You should be ok to put it on low heat like 1 or 2, in a stainless or glass pot for a while. You could make a condenser top and put a shot glass in the pot to collect the condensate so you know exactly how much water you take out. An upside-down lid with a curved handle might work to drip the water into the shot glass. throw a few ice cubes in the up-side of the lid to help condensation.
Hmmmm. Why didn't anyone else think of this? Or, better yet....Why didn't anyone think of returning it to the store? I return stuff all the time if I buy the wrong item. I don't think that's a special thing in my area only.
Thanks a lot for all your suggestions and good ideas.
It really does seem theres no direct route to buyuing pure VG here. I've sent a cpl of emails to a cpl of chemical manufacturers. Maybe they'll sell me some.
It really does seem theres no direct route to buyuing pure VG here. I've sent a cpl of emails to a cpl of chemical manufacturers. Maybe they'll sell me some.
Do they not sell it in pharmacies there? It's a very common remedy for sore throats etc. here in the UK - Boots Value Health Glycerin B.P - 200ml - Boots
It's also commonly sold for baking (a common brand is Dr. Oetker here, which I think is actually German) - http://www.ocado.com/webshop/product/-DrOetker-Glycerine/57361011
It's also commonly sold for baking (a common brand is Dr. Oetker here, which I think is actually German) - http://www.ocado.com/webshop/product/-DrOetker-Glycerine/57361011
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Have you tried a health foods store? That's where I buy my 100% VG (NOW brand).
Another possibility would be an online store which sells supplies for home-making cosmetics.
Another possibility would be an online store which sells supplies for home-making cosmetics.
Have you tried asking at a pharmacy if they have Glycerin EP (EP is the European equivalent of USP)? At least in the US it is commonly sold as Skin Protectant, near where they sell bandaids.
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