VG vs PG and ?s about ratios

[Fox06WRX]

I tried to search for this but didn't have much luck so please feel free to link me to any relevant threads.

I have some questions about VG vs PG and how the mixing ratios effect the vaping experience.

I was thinking about going 20PG/80VG. The main reason for this is because I'm getting a bit of a cough when vaping my current juice (I have no idea the ratio though). I have heard that this can be caused by a heavy PG mix. Is this true?

Also, would that 20/80 ratio be too thick for a EVOD/ProTank or a Stardust?

Any help would be appreciated and thanks in advance.

 

[Caridwen]

There is really no right answer to this. Unfortunately you have to experiment and see what works best for you.

I myself can't vape high VG. It's thick and gives me a very heavy feeling in my chest. Others vape all VG so you never know.

I usually vape 80pg/20vg or 70pg/20vg. It's thin enough that it doesn't clog whatever I'm using and get a good vape. I don't like plumes of vapor in case I want to stealth vape.

If it seems harsh to you, try higher VG and see if it helps. Chose a supplier that lets you select the ratio and order a couple small bottles of different ratios and see what works best for you.

 

[Red_Bird]

Anything more then 50% VG will wick in an Evod or Pro Tank, just not very well.

I suggest you try a 50/50 eliquid.....or more PG. I think 60 Pg/40vg is a perfect blend of taste, vapor and wicking ability. It does all 3 well and still has some Throat Hit.

Certain flavorings can hit harder when mixed into liquid nicotine too, cinnamon is one.

 

[fishmagnet]

I have no problems with vaping 100% VG in a pro tank or evod. The bottom coil does a better job IMHO than the stardust type tanks.

 

[Fox06WRX]

There is really no right answer to this. Unfortunately you have to experiment and see what works best for you.

I myself can't vape high VG. It's thick and gives me a very heavy feeling in my chest. Others vape all VG so you never know.

I usually vape 80pg/20vg or 70pg/20vg. It's thin enough that it doesn't clog whatever I'm using and get a good vape. I don't like plumes of vapor in case I want to stealth vape.

If it seems harsh to you, try higher VG and see if it helps. Chose a supplier that lets you select the ratio and order a couple small bottles of different ratios and see what works best for you.

Thanks for the reply! You're right, I should just try some from different levels. Is there a vendor you'd recommend? I was going to use Mt Baker

Anything more then 50% VG will wick in an Evod or Pro Tank, just not very well.

I suggest you try a 50/50 eliquid.....or more PG. I think 60 Pg/40vg is a perfect blend of taste, vapor and wicking ability. It does all 3 well and still has some Throat Hit.

Certain flavorings can hit harder when mixed into liquid nicotine too, cinnamon is one.

Does a lower nicotine level help reduce the throat hit? I'm vaping 18mg right now only because that is what my fiance likes. I was thinking of getting 6mg and 12mg to try.

 

[Red_Bird]

PG + nicotine strength are the two variables that influence throat hit the most.

If 18 mg is a bit much either lower the PG% in your eliquid or the nicotine strength (MG)

If you lower BOTH pg% + mg STRENGTH at once you won't be satisfied either.

So, either change your PG to VG ratio to higher PG% or SLIGHTLY lower the nicotine MG strength (like 18 mg at home now to 15 mg or 12)

 

[psycheval]

The only tanks I use are DCT's, EVOD, and MT3. I am leaning away from the DCT just because those BCC's are so good. I've run 100% VG in EVODs. My normal is PG40/VG60 and PG30/VG70. I have no issues out of BCCs period with those blends. I use 2ohm or 2.2ohm on an EGO-C Upgrade 1000mah pass-throughs and EGO pass-throughs. If it's not a BCC I've gotten to where I won't buy it.

 

[Caridwen]

-Never tried Mt Baker so I can't say.

You could try adding a drop or two of VG to your existing liquid. It'll increase the VG ratio and decrease nicotine. Not too much though or it'll reduce flavor. But a couple drops won't hurt. It'll give you an idea of what increased VG is like.

 

[Caridwen]

The only tanks I use are DCT's, EVOD, and MT3. I am leaning away from the DCT just because those BCC's are so good. I've run 100% VG in EVODs. My normal is PG40/VG60 and PG30/VG70. I have no issues out of BCCs period with those blends. I use 2ohm or 2.2ohm on an EGO-C Upgrade 1000mah pass-throughs and EGO pass-throughs. If it's not a BCC I've gotten to where I won't buy it.

What's a BCC?

 

[Fox06WRX]

PG + nicotine strength are the two variables that influence throat hit the most.

If 18 mg is a bit much either lower the PG% in your eliquid or the nicotine strength (MG)

If you lower BOTH pg% + mg STRENGTH at once you won't be satisfied either.

So, either change your PG to VG ratio to higher PG% or SLIGHTLY lower the nicotine MG strength (like 18 mg at home now to 15 mg or 12)

Great advice! I'm going to order a few bottles at different Ratio's and Nic levels!! This hobby is dangerous lol

The only tanks I use are DCT's, EVOD, and MT3. I am leaning away from the DCT just because those BCC's are so good. I've run 100% VG in EVODs. My normal is PG40/VG60 and PG30/VG70. I have no issues out of BCCs period with those blends. I use 2ohm or 2.2ohm on an EGO-C Upgrade 1000mah pass-throughs and EGO pass-throughs. If it's not a BCC I've gotten to where I won't buy it.

Awesome!

 

[Cfox23]

Thanks for the reply! You're right, I should just try some from different levels. Is there a vendor you'd recommend? I was going to use Mt Baker



Does a lower nicotine level help reduce the throat hit? I'm vaping 18mg right now only because that is what my fiance likes. I was thinking of getting 6mg and 12mg to try.

i lower my pg and my nic and the TH went away completely. Bad move on my part. I will be upping my pg on the next ordr. I have ordered from MT Baker. Not bad juices by any means and a decent place to start at least for me.

 

[Fox06WRX]

What's a BCC?

I believe it means Bottom Coil Clearomizer.

 

[psycheval]

What's a BCC?

I believe it means Bottom Coil Clearomizer.

Correct. It doesn't have to fight gravity to work. It is in the bottom of the tank and the heat the coil develops gets passed throught all the juice.

 

[Caridwen]

OK- just trying to keep it easier for new members reading the forum.

 

[AaronY]

For me 50 50 usually is the best. I went on a crazy rant about pg vg ratio here. But 50 50 is a safe bet usually.

 

[Complexed]

I Always use a 40/60 12mg In my opinion it gives a smoother vape. But everyone is different and you just need to play with it. You;ll figure out what you like in no time. If possible assuming you have an all day vape. Get small bottles of it in diferent ratios. That might help.

 

[Fox06WRX]

For me 50 50 usually is the best. I went on a crazy rant about pg vg ratio here. But 50 50 is a safe bet usually.

Thanks for the link!

I Always use a 40/60 12mg In my opinion it gives a smoother vape. But everyone is different and you just need to play with it. You;ll figure out what you like in no time. If possible assuming you have an all day vape. Get small bottles of it in diferent ratios. That might help.

40pg/60vg? (Is that how it's usually written pg/vg?) I don't have an all day vape yet either, so far I have only had two flavors. Razzleberry and Kiwi Strawberry, both from a store I have no access to anymore.

 

[Red_Bird]

The first number in the equation is PG level, the second is VG

so 40/60 is 40% pg/ 60% vg

Thick VG juices are best in RBAS, RDA's, and for use with Genesis Atomizers....it burns + wicks slower, it will taste smoother but lack a throat hit.


If you want a balance of throat hit and a smooth vape 60/40 or 50/50 are likely better.....


60/40 for me is perfect....great taste, plenty of vapor, wicks great in any clearizer, tank, cartomizer, rba, rda

Try a few different ratios out and see what YOU like.

 

[trouble1000]

I mix my own liquid 50pg/50ag. The water content of the ag does help to thin the liquid out - I never have any problems in my vivi nova tanks.

The ag I buy is basically just vg diluted with about 10% distilled water.

 

[AaronY]

For me 50 50 usually is the best. I went on a crazy rant about pg vg ratio here. But 50 50 is a safe bet usually.

Did this help at all? What ratio did you find that works best for you?