VG vs PG

[oldblue]

I'm sure this has been discussed many times, but I am new and not having much success using the search to find answers. What are the differences/advantages of the 2?

Thanks

 

[Renzuli]

The more pg , in a juice , usually equates to less vapor , but more flavor . With vg , just the oposite . more vapor , less flavor .

 

[Liv2Ski]

Rule of thumb:

VG = More Vapor, Less flavor
PG = More TH, Less Vapor

More people seem to be sensitive to PG than VG

I vape 80PG/20VG and find that is my sweetspot but everyone is different

 

[Liv2Ski]

Looks like Ricanrod was quicker on the keyboard!!!!

 

[bwayne]

I originally bought a cheap kit from a store which came with some 100% VG tobacco flavor. It was absolutely unbearable. I was so happy to find this forum and researched a bit. I finally decided on t a Bloog starter kit , ordered some of their PG Cartos, and recently bought 30 mils of Wowboy PG from V4L. What a difference from that original VG stuff.

So I'm a little hesitant to try any VG flavors because of my initial experience, but I don't know if was due to whatever crap they mixed with the VG rather than the VG itself. I am hoping that VG has a neutral taste. Can anyone confirm this?

 

[swedishfish]

VG has a sweeter taste if you taste it. It seems to smooth out the flavors. It's also thicker.

It's personal preference really. A lot of people find 80pg/20 or 70pg/30 give the right amount of vapor and flavor. But you need to experiment to see what works best for you and your setup.

It depends on the vendor too. I vape nhalers PG juice and I get tons of vapor. I've vaped PG from other vendors with almost no vapor.

 

[dormouse]

Juices that are only available in PG are probably Chinese juices, and often the same Chinese juices by Dekang
Most US juices mixers offer at least one PG/VG blend and many offer every 10% blends

PG - thin, lets through the most flavor, lets through the most of nicotine's TH and irritation, makes thinner visible vapor

VG - thick, dulls/smooths everything PG lets through well, makes thicker more persistent visible vapor

I think most US people like blends of various kinds.

With an atomizer and carts or drip tip you can use any PG/VG you like but if you have a thick mix and are vaping it faster than it wicks and getting burning taste, you may need to thin it with a it with distilled water or edible pure grain alcohol or with a thin juice.

I find stuffing-type cartomizers work well the longest for me with thin light clear juices - 20% or less VG and light/clear for less chance of flavoring sediment that would clog the carto

I think tanks like 20-30% VG but some say 50/50 works OK in tanks

And different vendors make a difference in a particular ratio's thickness - some may leave thick juices thick and some may pre-thin them for good flow.

 

[dghezz]

I agree! Personal balance, each of us must find, my young padawan!
My advice is to start 1.5ml @ 50/50 then try either way. See which is preferable.

Cheers!