What Nic level should I go with?

[Insatiable]

Elektra Bases

And...are these cheap? Still in the process of comparing and whatnot.


I want a nice nicotine buzz but I don't want to be knocked on my ... from a few puffs.

 

[Switched]

What brand and how many cigs did ya smoke in a day?

 

[Insatiable]

What brand and how many cigs did ya smoke in a day?

I switched it up A LOT but the ones I went back to were always:

DuMaurier
Benson hedges (These the most)
Belmont
PeterJacksons


I was always resisting the urge to smoke so on a good day I'd only burn 3 and on a less health conscious day I'd get up to around 10.

Not too bad in comparison to the pack a day smokers.

Some places don't label nic levels...what should I be looking for to know how much or if it's even there?

Oh and how long will a 30 ml bottle last? that was a big question for me..

 

[nola]

I wouldn't start with a 30 ml bottle cuz you might not like the liquid. Test out smaller bottles at first so when you find a liquid you like you can purchase the 30 ml. As for the nic level-I will leave it to more experienced vapers out there. You could try different levels tho-say one small bottle at 24, another at 18 etc.

 

[Switched]

You are probably looking for 12-18mg liquid based on your previous habit. As Nola said go with 10ml bottles at first in case you do not like the liquid.

ETA: based on your previous pattern you will probably vape 1-3ml a day.

 

[r4nd0mCh40s]

Your thread topic is the worst one possible. As I tell anyone, and you should take into consideration, you are the only one that knows what/how much nic your body will react to, I suggest you test out small samples of the levels of nic 24,18,12mg.

Just for replying to what you asked for you want a nice buzz, I got a buzz off of a couple puffs on about 40mg juice (unconfermed the exact number) and im 5'10" 240lbs not a small guy. And this is used as an alternitive to smoking, there is really no "buzz" or "high" if you want that feeling, i suggest you go find the illegal stuff to smoke

 

[Insatiable]

if you want that feeling, i suggest you go find the illegal stuff to smoke

If I wanted the "Illegal stuff for a high" it would be much easier to get a hold of and use than researching and asking people for help on here on what's what since I'm new to this whole thing. Much easier.

Like I said I'm not looking for something to knock me on my ..., as the illegal stuff would easily. There's a clear difference between a "Buzz" and "High". It is the same difference between having an afternoon beer on the patio compared to taking swigs of absinthe or moonshine.

Just wanted to know if the 24 or 18 was extremely potent for most people or maybe it was just enough. I don't have the answer to this since I am in fact still unfamiliar with where to start.

Thanks for the suggestions though (Everyone included). I'll look for some smaller bottles and try it out.

 

[Eddie.Willers]

Incidentally, the prices for unflavored base at Elektra (the link you gave) are waaaay high! Ludicrously expensive, in fact.
I mean - $13 for 30ml of 0 nic juice?? That's straight PG or VG - sold in most places (like One Stop DIY) at about $5 for 120mL.
Also, Box Elder has 48mg nic base at $17 for 60mL - dilute that 1:2 with PG and you have 120ml unflavored 24mg base for around $20...in other words, 4 times the quantity that Elektra sells for less than twice the price.

If you are serious about DIY then there are better deals to be had. I know there are issues with getting nic base in Canada but the Canucks here should be able to help you with that.

 

[zer0ith]

Incidentally, the prices for unflavored base at Elektra (the link you gave) are waaaay high! Ludicrously expensive, in fact.
I mean - $13 for 30ml of 0 nic juice?? That's straight PG or VG - sold in most places (like One Stop DIY) at about $5 for 120mL.
Also, Box Elder has 48mg nic base at $17 for 60mL - dilute that 1:2 with PG and you have 120ml unflavored 24mg base for around $20...in other words, 4 times the quantity that Elektra sells for less than twice the price.

If you are serious about DIY then there are better deals to be had. I know there are issues with getting nic base in Canada but the Canucks here should be able to help you with that.

I though its a 1:1 mix of 48mg + 0mg = 24mg?

 

[drac]

At 1-1 you are doubling the quantity 120 cutting nic in half 24 I think
Drac

 

[cactusgirl]

I though its a 1:1 mix of 48mg + 0mg = 24mg?

Yah, I'm pretty sure that's what he meant!

 

[Switched]

Your thread topic is the worst one possible. As I tell anyone, and you should take into consideration, you are the only one that knows what/how much nic your body will react to, I suggest you test out small samples of the levels of nic 24,18,12mg.

Just for replying to what you asked for you want a nice buzz, I got a buzz off of a couple puffs on about 40mg juice (unconfermed the exact number) and im 5'10" 240lbs not a small guy. And this is used as an alternitive to smoking, there is really no "buzz" or "high" if you want that feeling, i suggest you go find the illegal stuff to smoke

Hmmmmmmmm, you can get a buzz of 16mg??? OTOH if he is looking for a buzz then by all mean 36mg+. Yes the post is ambiguous.

 

[Insatiable]

Incidentally, the prices for unflavored base at Elektra (the link you gave) are waaaay high! Ludicrously expensive, in fact.
I mean - $13 for 30ml of 0 nic juice?? That's straight PG or VG - sold in most places (like One Stop DIY) at about $5 for 120mL.
Also, Box Elder has 48mg nic base at $17 for 60mL - dilute that 1:2 with PG and you have 120ml unflavored 24mg base for around $20...in other words, 4 times the quantity that Elektra sells for less than twice the price.

If you are serious about DIY then there are better deals to be had. I know there are issues with getting nic base in Canada but the Canucks here should be able to help you with that.

Any canadian buds wanna direct me to a place that sells to us for that price?

From the lists I was given the elektra site has it cheapest : / (It's the same price for 0-24mg btw)

 

[Switched]

If I wanted the "Illegal stuff for a high" it would be much easier to get a hold of and use than researching and asking people for help on here on what's what since I'm new to this whole thing. Much easier.

Like I said I'm not looking for something to knock me on my ..., as the illegal stuff would easily. There's a clear difference between a "Buzz" and "High". It is the same difference between having an afternoon beer on the patio compared to taking swigs of absinthe or moonshine.

Just wanted to know if the 24 or 18 was extremely potent for most people or maybe it was just enough. I don't have the answer to this since I am in fact still unfamiliar with where to start.

Thanks for the suggestions though (Everyone included). I'll look for some smaller bottles and try it out.

12-18mg is what you are looking for.

 

[Switched]

Incidentally, the prices for unflavored base at Elektra (the link you gave) are waaaay high! Ludicrously expensive, in fact.
I mean - $13 for 30ml of 0 nic juice?? That's straight PG or VG - sold in most places (like One Stop DIY) at about $5 for 120mL.
Also, Box Elder has 48mg nic base at $17 for 60mL - dilute that 1:2 with PG and you have 120ml unflavored 24mg base for around $20...in other words, 4 times the quantity that Elektra sells for less than twice the price.

If you are serious about DIY then there are better deals to be had. I know there are issues with getting nic base in Canada but the Canucks here should be able to help you with that.

Why is this post even relevant??? The individual is a noob and here you go expaining DIY when he doesn't have a pea picking clue wrt to mg let alone mixing his own. Please read where you are posting in the future!

 

[Switched]

I though its a 1:1 mix of 48mg + 0mg = 24mg?

At 1-1 you are doubling the quantity 120 cutting nic in half 24 I think
Drac

1:2 = 180 of 16mg

 

[Eddie.Willers]

<snip> Please read where you are posting in the future!

What happened? Did I step to the OUTSIDE? Your response, Sir, was uncalled for.

I thought I was being genuinely helpful in pointing out to a fellow enthusiast that 1)there are better deals to be had from other suppliers and 2)Even within Canada, there are forum members who can help him secure those deals.

Sheesh! Noob or no, everyone deserves to be, at the very least, pointed in the right direction by those who can help.

 

[Switched]

Every one knows that DIY is cheaper than buying commercially made liquid. IMHO the individual needs to learn how to walk before he can run. If you recall the overwhelming feeling of information overload you felt when you first started vaping, you'll come to realize that DIY is a little premature and not germane to the question he asked. There will be lots of time to discuss this avenue once we get him set up, should he feel that is a venue he wishes to venture to.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Every one knows that DIY is cheaper than buying commercially made liquid. IMHO the individual needs to learn how to walk before he can run. If you recall the overwhelming feeling of information overload you felt when you first started vaping, you'll come to realize that DIY is a little premature and not germane to the question he asked. There will be lots of time to discuss this avenue once we get him set up, should he feel that is a venue he wishes to venture to.

I agree. DIY is far cheaper and although I've only been Vaping 10 days I am already into DIY BUT folks have to realize I've spent 250 hours+ researching. DIY is not something you decide to do on a whim A's it can be dangerous IMHO.
I started on 36 mg and am now on 30 mg. It's a personal choice.

 

[wood]

Any canadian buds wanna direct me to a place that sells to us for that price?

From the lists I was given the elektra site has it cheapest : / (It's the same price for 0-24mg btw)

u will not get that price in canada , wont even be close