Thinning NET made with VG

[Kilzon]

Hello everyone! I'm new to NET and have recently done my first based on the Pipe tobacco Essence method described in this thread.
The resultant liquid is very thick and I am thinking about thinning it some to make mixing and measuring easier. At room temperature it is slightly less viscous as room temp honey. I know I can heat it slightly when I'm ready to work with it, but I'm more concerned as to what it will do when mixed at 20-30% in heavy VG mixes.

I've read of people thinning their VG NETs with PGA or distilled water, but I haven't come across any references as to what percentage to add to thin it enough to work with more easily. First thought that comes to mind is 10% of the amount being thinned, so if I have 30 ml of VG NET, then ad 3ml of PGA, but that doesn't seem like enough when looking at the numbers typed out.

Also read that PGA as an additive can enhance some flavorings, so that would be a bonus as well. I've been experimenting with adding ACV to some of my DIY mixes, but haven't progressed much in trials so far.

Thanks in advance for any info or suggestions proffered.

 

[Kilzon]

Guess no one has any input on this topic.

 

[spaceballsrules]

I would experiment a little. Split up you extract and add distilled water to one and PGA to another. Distilled water is most certainly the safer bet, and you don't need to add much to have a big effect on viscosity.

 

[Kilzon]

Thanks for the response Spaceballsrules. Any suggestion on what type of PGA to use? I only have cheap vodka around the house for various cleaning tasks.

*Edit* answered my own question. Google search is my friend...

I'll grab some Everclear next time I'm at the store and try that along with some distilled water, which I have in ample supply.

 

[olderthandirt]

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I've read of people thinning their VG NETs with PGA or distilled water, but I haven't come across any references as to what percentage to add to thin it enough to work with more easily. First thought that comes to mind is 10% of the amount being thinned, so if I have 30 ml of VG NET, then ad 3ml of PGA, but that doesn't seem like enough when looking at the numbers typed out.

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I've been thinning my 100% VG base with 10 to 15 percent vodka Kilzon. Works well for me.
Echoing spaceballs, it doesn't take much of either water or alcohol to effect a big change in the viscosity.

Now I need to get off the pot and try my own hand at making some NET. Having stopped smoking the pipe I've got several pounds of pipe tobacco and no other use for it at the moment!