Vg/pg

[BmoreJeff]

i was reading some threads about vg giving less throat hit and pg being better for throat hit. i also read that vg produces more vapor. so i currently vape a 60/40 vg/pg blend. to get better throat hit should i increase the pg? i assumed by raising the level of vg and getting more vapor i would get more throat hit. I havent tried a higher level of pg yet but just wanted to get some more experienced advice before buying a new juice.

cheers
jeff

 

[corruption42]

PG adds a bit of throat hit, but most people feel that throat hit is an effect of the temperature and nicotine level of the vapor. What nicotine level are you currently using, and in what setup?

 

[Kable]

A better determinant for throat hit is the flavoring used in your juice. Tobacco flavors are commonly the ones with the most throat hit, but some more so than others. There are also many non tobacco flavors that have a good throat hit.

 

[calikimm]

I use a Provari & have for 20 months. I started out with 100 % PG. I had a problem with still coughing & over time began lowering my PG level. It has been my experience that yes VG gives more vapor & less TH. I would say if you want more TH you might want to either adjust your vv higher or up your PG level or both.
I don't know about tobacco flavor I don't vape it, I mostly vape fruit & bakery juices. I also set my vv to 4.1-4.3

 

[BmoreJeff]

i just setup up a AGA t2 with a 325 ss mesh coil at 1.8 ohms with 32 gauge A1 kanthal on a provari. it hits good around 4 volts. i have a 60/40 vg/pg at 6-12mg nic level( i mix 2 different juices one 6mg and one 12 mg to get an average aroud 8-10mg) i was just curious if i could get a better throat hit with more pg. i always thought pg was for sweeter juices and produced less vapor than vg. so i went more vg thinking it produced more vapor and in turn more throat hit but now im told i could get better thorat hit with more pg. i dont want to increase the nic level so im open for suggestions and thanks for any info

cheers
jeff

 

[corruption42]

VG produces a bit more volume of vapor -- but it tends to be quite smooth. PG tends to 'brighten' flavors -- not so much that its better for flavors, per se, just that its own tones help highlight certain tones in some juices. There is a bit of throat hit with PG as well -- you could try something more like 60/40 PG/VG, or 80/20 PG/VG... you'll still get plenty of vapor, just not as much as the same mix with a heavier VG content. Even PG alone still produces vapor, it just isn't as thick and doesn't linger as long as VG's vapor.

Also, as calikimm said -- try bumping up the voltage on your Provari a bit... the stainless wick can take it

 

[BmoreJeff]

thanks for the tips corruption. that makes sense, and cudos to calikimm, i adjusted the voltage a bit and wow what a difference. im am new to this forum and already am addicted to the vast info available. I havent put my laptop down since i signed up. i appreciate you taking the time to direct a newbie like me in the right direction.

cheers
jeff

 

[hvac999]

I always use 80/20 PG/VG. This gives the BEST throat hit. I am VERY BIG on throat hit. ALL of Madvapes' TopVapor line use this combination.

 

[hvac999]

Correction to my above statement: 80/20 PG/VG give the BEST TH with acceptable plumes of smoke.

 

[TrueV]

I find 80pg/20vg is the best blend. That blend gives a good throat hit and still provides plenty of vapor.

 

[TrueV]

Definately.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Many of us believe PG to be a throat irritant. Started at 36 mg 60/ 40 PG/ VG but now vaping 2 mg @ 85/ 15 PG/ VG.. If I hadn't raised the PG level in my juice there would be little or no TH. Menthol also helps.
Juice Components
Flavoring usually about 15%- could be higher or lower depending on the flavor used.
PG enhances flavor, TH and lung hit- water like
VG= vapor and can mute flavor- thick
Nicotine- TH, lung hit and our need for nicotine. The MOST important ingredient in regards to TH and lung hit.
Standards in the industry are 80/ 20 or 70/ 30 PG/ VG. I vape 70/ 30 PG/ VG.

 

[slickky]

I have a couple of 80/20 PG/VG (0 nic) juices and they have no TH at all.. As in its smooth as butter..

Can anyone help?

Quite frustrated cos I don't get that 'umph' like with analogs every time I take s drag..

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

I have a couple of 80/20 PG/VG (0 nic) juices and they have no TH at all.. As in its smooth as butter..

Can anyone help?

Quite frustrated cos I don't get that 'umph' like with analogs every time I take s drag..

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"Nicotine- TH, lung hit and our need for nicotine. The MOST important ingredient in regards to TH and lung hit."