i thought a good majority of bacteria would be killed when heated up to the high heats that causes the water to vaporize?
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i thought a good majority of bacteria would be killed when heated up to the high heats that causes the water to vaporize?
i thought a good majority of bacteria would be killed when heated up to the high heats that causes the water to vaporize?
Exactly!!! Funny how actions that approach mysophobia, which would have gotten you an odd stare in years past, are hardly ever questioned in this day and age, eh?
It might... but without a way to test for nicotine content, you couldn't tell when it had gotten to a strength you're happy with. Probably better, faster, more reliable to mix your liquid with the same flavor 0 nic liquid.
Or if the flavor's too strong as well, mix with PG/VG.
*waves at another Coloradan!*
problem is, I can't find the flavor in 0mg... And Im not even sure if I need any nic though so I might just do it anyway. And yea, I love CO! I actually found out about RMV from you, thanks
For what it's worth, the liquid I order comes labeled and marked with a production and expiration date. The expiration date is 2 years after production. How close that is to reality is hard to say. I don't plan on needing to store it that long.
I was reading on one of the ucie sites (pardon my Old Timers Disease) that it would keep up to 6 mos stored at room temp awat from the baddies and up to 8 in the fridge so in the fridge it went.
That is great to know. I wanted to keep mine in the fridge but was not sure if it would harm it. Going to have to take it out of the cubbard.
i thought a good majority of bacteria would be killed when heated up to the high heats that causes the water to vaporize?
I think you're overlooking the fact that PG vapor itself is an extremely effective anti-bacterial agent. There are studies going back to the 1940's that demonstrate this. The heating would help too, but I would expect the vapor that we inhale is self-sterilizing, so to speak.
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I've got a couple e-cigar carts in my freezer for a couple weeks now just to test if freezing is Ok. I'll post in another couple weeks when I take them out and try them.
I was keeping my juice in the frig until I read of some going rancid after 3 months storage in the frig. Lost a lot of juice! If I remember correctly, it was Sun who posted this? After reading this post, I ran to the frig and removed my juice! I now keep mine in a wine frig, set at 60+ degrees, but I am in AZ so have the summer heat issues. The manufacturers say that just a cool dry dark place is fine and life should be 2 years. Have had some for well over 3 months now in the wine frig and all is fine.
The main factor influencing e-liquid shelf life is bacterial contamination. E-liquid contains sugar and are therefore prone bacterial contamination. Warm temperature encourages bacteria to grow and therefore, spoils the e-liquid.
For long term storage, please keep your e-liquid in a dark cool place. The fridge (4 degree C) would be ideal. In addition, keeping it in an airtight container will also help. Bacteria needs both sugar and air to grow.
Good quality e-liquid should be CLEAR with no bits.
More answers on e-liquid can be found on this thread
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...er-all-your-e-liquid-questions-consumers.html
For long term storage, please keep your e-liquid in a dark cool place. The fridge (4 degree C) would be ideal. In addition, keeping it in an airtight container will also help. Bacteria needs both sugar and air to grow.
Good quality e-liquid should be CLEAR with no bits.
More answers on e-liquid can be found on this thread
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...er-all-your-e-liquid-questions-consumers.html
Just a thought, wouldn't any bottle that sealed with the built in eye dropper work. I think the bulb of the eye dropper would help compensate for the air pressure changes.
From the FWIW Files®
We are a Joyetech supplier and only carry Dekang (Changning Dekang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.) e-liquid. I'm no biochemist, but we follow their regs and keep our liquid at 40 degrees. Most of our inventory is turned in under a month, but we have (on occasion) had batches that sit in inventory for up to 120 days.
IMO - the real damage comes in shipping. Overheated warehouses, 100+ degree trucks, etc. therein lies the danger.
DIY manufacturers may hold the key to providing clean bottles of liquid, free from temperature shock, but that won't be until the FDA clears OSHA-compliant labs. Pushing to keep electronic cigarettes in the public view and away from prohibitionist bathtub gin connotation is our best defense.
Once e-cigs (and DIY liquid) goes underground, we've lost the momentum and public support.
We are a Joyetech supplier and only carry Dekang (Changning Dekang Biotechnology Co., Ltd.) e-liquid. I'm no biochemist, but we follow their regs and keep our liquid at 40 degrees. Most of our inventory is turned in under a month, but we have (on occasion) had batches that sit in inventory for up to 120 days.
IMO - the real damage comes in shipping. Overheated warehouses, 100+ degree trucks, etc. therein lies the danger.
DIY manufacturers may hold the key to providing clean bottles of liquid, free from temperature shock, but that won't be until the FDA clears OSHA-compliant labs. Pushing to keep electronic cigarettes in the public view and away from prohibitionist bathtub gin connotation is our best defense.
Once e-cigs (and DIY liquid) goes underground, we've lost the momentum and public support.
When certain ingredients of e-liquid (including nicotine) are exposed to air, the begin to degrade and in some cases break-down. In addition, natural flavorings can spoil just as fruit will spoil when left in open air.
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