VG vs PG

[thekidzac]

Okay so i know the basics, but what are ya'lls opinion on VG vs PG.

Do you prefer one or the other (I'm sure you do) Or what is everyone's favorite ratio.

Right now I have a few different but I think i like the PG or a heavy PG ratio. What are the main differences you all notice? The VG for me is a little scratchy on the throat and not in a good way, not like a nice TH more like a little lasting itch, but maybe its just me!

 

[artt]

I mostly use 80 pg 20 vg, which seems to have a bit more throat hit for me. Most seem to agree the higher the vg content the more vapor produced, if that's important to you.

 

[Bill's Magic Vapor]

Usually 50/50. For rba's about 60/40 Vg/PG and 6 mg/ml less than normal. Sometimes, 60/40 PG/VG, and the most often over the last year. The better the topper, the lower the nic generally speaking. Good luck!

 

[WillyZee]

I prefer 50/50 ... I was using 60/40 PG/VG however, it seemed a little harsh

 

[InTheShade]

100% VG here mostly - but only because that is the only way my favorite juice is made.

If not, I am a 50/50 type of guy, I like the throat hit, better wicking for the thinner juice and the vapor / flavor combo.

 

[Thrasher]

DIY at 70/30 myself just enough TH with plenty of vapor and flavor.

 

[Crash158]

I prefer to mix my own juices and purchase a select few. Mine are 50/50 before the flavoring. I find that it provides the balance of TH and vapor production to my liking. However since stepping down to 6mg nic, I am considering raising the PG level to produce more TH.

 

[dot1]

what is the shelf life of 50/50 mix?

 

[dot1]

Is it true that VG is for sweet juice and PG is not??

 

[spawnsharks]

While I know that PG is a GRAS food additive, and not harmful, I prefer the 70VG/30 distilled water blends, or as high of VG as possible. I do vape the samples and find that the higher the PG, the better it wicks due to a lower viscosity. However, in the sake of perceived health reasons, and I do mean perceived, I prefer VG.

VG is also sweeter as a base, and provides more vapor, apparently, however, I haven't really done much experimenting.

 

[thekidzac]

I am trying out a very good 70/30 PG/VG blend. I read somewhere that the VG is for people want 100% "organic" but i read on wiki that PG is an organic compound as well. Shows how little people research things sometimes, right?

 

[mare ze dotes]

I have had some for 6 or 8 months that I went back to. No problem. After that, I have moved on and have no interest in those old bottles.

 

[InTheShade]

what is the shelf life of 50/50 mix?

Anything from 1-2 years (some say) Kept in a cool dark place, I'd have no problem vaping juice that is even older than that.

As for your other question

Is it true that VG is for sweet juice and PG is not??

No. The 100% VG juice I use is actually a tobacco flavor. VG does have a certain underlying sweetness, but it doesn't always follow. Are you thinking of DIY juice or something?

 

[InTheShade]

I am trying out a very good 70/30 PG/VG blend. I read somewhere that the VG is for people want 100% "organic" but i read on wiki that PG is an organic compound as well. Shows how little people research things sometimes, right?

Well it contains vegetables so it must be good for you...

 

[Razorback]

Well it contains vegetables so it must be good for you...

Yes, I have between 2-3ml per day of vegetables... good stuff. For me 100% vg, but I think I get a little PG with the flavorings. Not enough to notice likely.

 

[dice57]

I find high PG to harsh so I mix my juice 80-70% VG. Everything Vape is about personal preferences. It's one of the great things about vape but also a PIA till you get everything dialed in to where one likes it. Then as the journey into vape continues and your gear improves and sense of taste and smell improve, one continues to fine tune their preference.

Also some are intolerant or allergic to PG and some to VG. I find high VG makes for a smoother vape, but everyone is different. So find what you like best.

 

[Bunnykiller]

I prefer the highest VG available ( supposedly you cant get 100% since some of the flavors are PG based) reasons... higher viscosity reduces leak potential, I like the sweeter taste, I find the TH less harsh than PG but then again Im running 30-36 nic, and I like the milder flavors... Im looking for hints of flavor not overpowering very distinct flavors. But thats my opinion

 

[mimiak]

So I am still pretty new to vaping and have been learning by trial and error. A friend recommended Mount Baker and they totally rock.

I have been using an 80/20 blend and vape 12 mg, so this time I decided to try a 20/80 12 mg and I noticed the taste is a little different, Im not really sure how to describe it, but is this normal?

 

[Mike Anthony]

PG drys me out.
Mike

 

[edyle]

While I know that PG is a GRAS food additive, and not harmful, I prefer the 70VG/30 distilled water blends, or as high of VG as possible. I do vape the samples and find that the higher the PG, the better it wicks due to a lower viscosity. However, in the sake of perceived health reasons, and I do mean perceived, I prefer VG.

VG is also sweeter as a base, and provides more vapor, apparently, however, I haven't really done much experimenting.

In my experience of several months, yes vg provides a sweet base, and makes more fog; one has to be carefull though not to have too much vg; too much vg and you get more instances of burnt something; and it can feel heavy on the lungs.