I'm sure this has been discussed somewhere before but it might be worth revisiting 
VG or PG - which do you prefer and why?
VG or PG - which do you prefer and why?
VG or PG?
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VG... Easy on the throat, literally tons and tons of vapor!
Alien Visions E-Juice
Edit: I'm a dripper, so it works best for my situation
Alien Visions E-Juice
Edit: I'm a dripper, so it works best for my situation
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I like a 70/30 pg/vg mix. Any more vg and my bloog carts wont last more then a day before getting clogged
VG. After switching to all VG its hard to imagine vaping that foul PG radiator fluid. And then there are the side effects ...
I would sooner vape PG than VG. I find pure VG too thick and it almost makes me gag. PG doesn't have the greatest vapor, but I like throat hit more than vapor production.
Ultimately I prefer 70/30 PG/VG.
Ultimately I prefer 70/30 PG/VG.
As demonstrated in the responses above, it all depends on what your preferences are.
PG is thinner in viscosity than VG, therefore, it usually 'wicks' easier. PG also gives you maximum throathit.
VG, on the other hand, is thicker, produces greater volumes of vapor, reduces throat hit, and can mute flavour.
The other component to this is your equipment. Because VG is thicker and wicks slower, it is not always cartomizer-friendly in higher ratio mixes.
You really need to determine what your vaping needs/wants are. Most people choose a specific mix once they've determined what works best for them. I personally prefer a 50/50 or higher VG mix because 1) I like a soft throat hit and 2) I love LOTS of vapor! I usually opt for extra flavour if offered when purchasing a higher VG mix. It's worked for me so far!
PG is thinner in viscosity than VG, therefore, it usually 'wicks' easier. PG also gives you maximum throathit.
VG, on the other hand, is thicker, produces greater volumes of vapor, reduces throat hit, and can mute flavour.
The other component to this is your equipment. Because VG is thicker and wicks slower, it is not always cartomizer-friendly in higher ratio mixes.
You really need to determine what your vaping needs/wants are. Most people choose a specific mix once they've determined what works best for them. I personally prefer a 50/50 or higher VG mix because 1) I like a soft throat hit and 2) I love LOTS of vapor! I usually opt for extra flavour if offered when purchasing a higher VG mix. It's worked for me so far!
Only some people experience adverse side effects, likely due to a chemical sensitivity or "allergy."
Dry mouth and the like are experienced by many, but usually this goes away within a couple weeks.
Dry mouth and the like are experienced by many, but usually this goes away within a couple weeks.
I think he was joking.. i hope so anyway. I've heard of people being allergic to PG, but never anything like side effects.
I use pg, or at least 70/30 pg, only because i think i read somewhere that VG doesn't work as well in cartos, because of the aforementioned viscosity issue. Also, i do like throat hit. I will, of course eventually try some 100% VG when i can.
I use pg, or at least 70/30 pg, only because i think i read somewhere that VG doesn't work as well in cartos, because of the aforementioned viscosity issue. Also, i do like throat hit. I will, of course eventually try some 100% VG when i can.
I'm assuming he means an allergic reaction or side effects due to a chemical sensitivity. For some people, the dry mouth and irritation doesn't really go away and is more severe.
Oh yeah, i almost forgot about that lol. Only been vaping a little while..
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Very informative, thanks guys...and gals So "health wise" other than allergies. There is no real difference to your lungs?
So "health wise" other than allergies. There is no real difference to your lungs?
Well, i dont think so. When i started vaping. The inhale was pretty harsh, but that went away the same day probably. For about week and a half, i always had to have some drink water while vaping for the dry mouth, and i got the same harsh feeling when vaped after i woke up. It was kind of like smoking when you had a cold or sore throat. But, it went away.
We all start out with a serious issue: smoking habit. When we discover vaping, it's a miracle. The ones who make the switch are understandably too happy to look the gift horse too far in the mouth. What every stabilized vaper owes themselves is to periodically reassess what they are inhaling. Glycerin vs. Propylene Glycol is one variable. From your baseline mix, switch to an all VG juice for a day or two, and observe. What exactly has changed. Then do the same with all PG. No whining about how its not your usual. It's too important to trust what we bombard ourselves with to what some vendor dropped in our lap, or what urban legend prevails. Come to your own conclusions, on the basis of your own experience.
Very informative, thanks guys...and gals
The PG/VG lowdown....
PG - Propylene Glycol
One of the most widely used chemicals in human foods and medicines. Has been tested extensively since the 1940's and found safe for inhaling.
It is the main or primary ingredient in food flavoring, liquid medicines (including inhalers), surgical air filters, inflight air filters, fog machines and more.
PG is excellent in preserving flavors and the chemical makeup of pharmaceuticals.
In vaping - it also preserves flavors, provides a good throat hit, wicks very well and can even be used to clean atomizers.
VG - Vegetable Glycerin
Is a non-toxic, hypo-allergenic liquid derived from plant oils. It has multiple uses in food and alcohol (margarine, sweetener, thickener) - in pharmaceuticals as a base for cough syrup, toothpaste, mouthwash, personal lubricants - in personal care as a soap base, hair and skin creme products.
VG is excellent for preserving aroma or essense - though not as good with preserving flavors.
In eliquid - VG is smoother on the throat - gives incredible vapor and can be used to prime and condition atomizers (even rescue them from near death). It can be thinned - but is often a bit too thick for proper wicking with cartomizers. It requires slightly less heat to vaporize VG (than PG) - so you can get a cooler vape from it.
There have been no extensive tests on VG for daily inhalation (that I'm aware of - but... if anyone else has heard of a study - speak out).
I believe you're referring to standard "Glycerin" or "Glycol" - both of which can be made from animal and/or plant bases - inlcuding mixes of both. You can also purchase "Animal Glycerin" - which is made of animal fats and bone tallow.
Vegetable Glycerin USP is derived entirely from vegetable sources. The bottle needs to be marked specifically - or it could be a mix or animal-fat based.
Generic Glycerin and Glycol mixes are readily available in stores and pharmacies including walmart.
VG USP can be a bit more difficult to find. Most health food stores carry it. Also - some pharmacies.
Have to agree Wood, Ians juices are a 50/50 mix unless you specifically request otherwise. The mix is good, great flavor and vapor production.
Yes and thanks for the clarification.Many vapers believe the VG/ Glycerine they buy in the Pharmacy is VG. The only place I've found pure VG is either online or in the health Food Store. Shameful that when I first began vaping pharmacy staff were telling me it was "pure". Later found out that's NOT the case.
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