Simple Starter DIY

[Litcube]

So, I've been reading about DIY for the past couple days, and I think I'm going to try the slightly more expensive method, but what I think what might be the idiot proof method (correct me if I'm wrong)

From e-cig express:
18mg unflavoured e-liquid nicotine PG
18mg unflavoured e-liquid nicotine VG
MLB C-Town 10Ml Tobacco Flavour

1. Using a syringe into an empty bottle, squirt in 4.5 ml of the 18mg PG
2. Squirt in 4.5 ml of the 18mg VG
3. Squirt in 1 ml of the MLB tobacco flavour
4. Supposed to be 10% flavour at this stage (10% flavour, 45% pg, 45% vg)
4. Stir.
5. Let sit for a day

Now I have 50/50 18mg MLB e-juice? Is that right? Do I win?

 

[mourningshadow]

Well your not going to have 50/50 because the flavor your using is most likely suspended in PG. So basically it is going to be 55%PG and 45% VG if I have this correct. Also keep in mind your nic level is going to be lower than 18mg because of the flavor percentage too. If my calculations are correct you will end up with around 16.2mg nicotine level

 

[Dave Bowser]

So, I've been reading about DIY for the past couple days, and I think I'm going to try the slightly more expensive method, but what I think what might be the idiot proof method (correct me if I'm wrong)

From e-cig express:
18mg unflavoured e-liquid nicotine PG
18mg unflavoured e-liquid nicotine VG
MLB C-Town 10Ml Tobacco Flavour

1. Using a syringe into an empty bottle, squirt in 4.5 ml of the 18mg PG
2. Squirt in 4.5 ml of the 18mg VG
3. Squirt in 1 ml of the MLB tobacco flavour
4. Supposed to be 10% flavour at this stage (10% flavour, 45% pg, 45% vg)
4. Stir.
5. Let sit for a day

Now I have 50/50 18mg MLB e-juice? Is that right? Do I win?

Like Mouringshadow said you are going to be down a tiny from 50/50, but that is OK. Download "Ejuicemeup" calculater and you can set it anywhere you want. If you want to set the Nic a little lower and want to stay at 50/50 get some VG from Walmart and/or some grocery stores, and get some plain PG on line and add to the mix.

 

[mourningshadow]

Honestly, since your mixing bottles of VG and PG at the same nic level all you have to do is mix a little more of the VG liquid and a little less of the PG to compensate for the flavorings. However starting with 18mg your never going to be able to get that level if your adding flavoring. That's why it's a better idea to get a higher level nic liquid and cut it down to whatever you want with PG/VG

the ejuicemeup calculator is great, it's what I use. Here is the link for it. It also comes loaded with a ton of recipes.

eJuice Me Up - Best eJuice Calculator

 

[Dave Bowser]

With the E JUICE ME UP calc, when they do an "upgrade" to it do you get it automatically, or do you have to re-upload? I have not "used" it yet for DIY just played around learning. I will be starting to DIY next month. Payday first, LOL I have to order some things first before I try.

 

[adeline]

So, I've been reading about DIY for the past couple days, and I think I'm going to try the slightly more expensive method, but what I think what might be the idiot proof method (correct me if I'm wrong)

From e-cig express:
18mg unflavoured e-liquid nicotine PG
18mg unflavoured e-liquid nicotine VG
MLB C-Town 10Ml Tobacco Flavour

1. Using a syringe into an empty bottle, squirt in 4.5 ml of the 18mg PG
2. Squirt in 4.5 ml of the 18mg VG
3. Squirt in 1 ml of the MLB tobacco flavour
4. Supposed to be 10% flavour at this stage (10% flavour, 45% pg, 45% vg)
4. Stir.
5. Let sit for a day

Now I have 50/50 18mg MLB e-juice? Is that right? Do I win?

In addition to the fact that it won't be 50/50, it also won't be 18mg anymore. Adding anything to the nic base will lower it.

Edit: reading is essential.

 

[Dave Bowser]

The reason I want to use plain VG and PG then add Un-flavored Nicotine is because I want to control the Nic level in the final mix. I want to eventually cut the Nic to almost Zero if not Zero down the road.

 

[Litcube]

Ah! Thanks for your help guys.


So I'd start out with a 24mg of 50/50. Then also have a bottle of pure VG and a bottle of pure PG. Then plug the target into the calc, and it'll tell me how many ml of each of those three I'd have to put in to get the correct mg amount.