VG from health food store?

[GiddyLydia]

My first purchase included PG/VG 80/20, I thought I wanted major th. I can't take a full drag without choking. From what I've read, mixing my flavors with vg will give me a smoother feel. Is there any reason I should not buy VG from a local health food store?

 

[Critter Man]

It can be done. Make sure it is labeled USP. Three things will happen when you mix it with your liquid:

-Your liquid will get thicker. It may not flow well in your PV.

-The flavor will dilute. You will get little flavor from your liquid.

-The nicotine will dilute. You will get far less satisfaction from your liquid.

I suggest purchasing 100% VG eliquid from the supplier you got your last liquid from. If you buy it in the same flavor and nicotine content, you may mix freely without losing flavor or affecting the nicotine content of your liquid. If you can't get it from the same supplier, try getting it from another supplier and use a similar flavor. If you mix small batches, you can determine which mix works best for you and simply order that mix from now on.

Good luck, I shall drink to your success

 

[moonsbabe]

You can also VG cheap from WalMart. Or any craft store that sells cake decorating supplies. But of course they don't contain nicotine.

 

[GiddyLydia]

Thanks for the advice, but I really don't know what I need to change to make the damn thing usable. I mean, first of all, I'm a cigarette smoker, so what do I know about flavors? I don't know how it's supposed to taste and at this point I don't even care, I just want something I can suck down my throat without coughing. I have no idea how much nicotine I need. no idea how to compare 26mg and 18mg juice to a pack of Pall Malls. The prospect of buying dozens of vials without a clue what I need to have to make it usable, trying to mix and steep ...I just want a bottle of something I can use to get the nicotine into my system in a less unpleasant way than what I have been trying to use. I know this can work for me, but the learning curve is way more of a hassle than I expected.

 

[Critter Man]

Well, it's a journey for all of us. I find that the best way to muddle through is to not worry about what you can't control. You'll never be able to set up an exacting dose of nicotine, so you vape through cravings or have an analog now and then. Steeping happens as time passes, so don't run low on liquid so you can leave the new bottles for a week or two. As for trying new flavors, whenever you order liquid you know you can vape, order a couple of small bottles of flavors you haven't tried yet. I find it's a lot more fun if I don't stress about it.