What's the difference in PG/VG blends? What is gained or lost?

[DanMcVap]

I don't understand the various PG/VG blends...80/20, 65/35, 50/50, etc. I get that 80/20 would be 80%PG/20%VG. But what is gained or lost? Should I have a higher PG or a higher VG? What is the difference?

 

[kushka]

VG - more vapor
PG - more throat hit

VG is much thicker and some people have sensitivity to one or the other - besides that is is mostly personal choice. Thy some of each see if you have any preferences.

 

[xXReaper937Xx]

Easy break down,

PG - Allows more flavor from the juice to come through / less vapor

VG - Produces more vapor than PG - Slightly less flavor.

Soooo....

A PG/VG 30/70 mix would offer more flavor but less vapor than a 50/50 PG/VG mix.

 

[Caridwen]

VG is extremely thick. Think vegetable oil or syrup. PG is thin.

100% of either one and you may have problems with your equipment.

 

[Squintz Palladoris]

VG is extremely thick. Think vegetable oil or syrup. PG is thin.

100% of either one and you may have problems with your equipment.

What kind of problems with equipment Caridwen?

 

[Bob Chill]

What kind of problems with equipment Caridwen?

If you're using a tank/wick setup then high pg can cause some gurgling and leaking issues. Too much VG can cause wicking problems because it's too thick to get to the atomizer. Removing a wick can solve it but if you go high pg afterwards you can get a nice tongue transdermal.

Some say high vg gunks up coils faster. I haven't had that problem because I like 70/30 - 60/40 the best. My 50/50's are ok but they can feel a little hollow on the throat with low nic levels. I stick in the 6-12 nic range mostly with the occasional 18 in the AM. And I like a polite throat hit quite a bit.

 

[DanMcVap]

Thanks all for the info. I need to experiment to find out what works best for me. Last week I ordered a 65/35, and it seemed a little thicker than what I had used previously. It gave me lots of vapor and the flavor was good, having ordered 1 extra shot, and it is one that I will order again. I do not know the blends I have used up this point, but am going to start documenting my findings. Last night I ordered two 15ml in 80/20, so we'll see how that goes. Of course, I can only hope that the flavor is good, as it can get expensive finding what works. My goal is to average $1.50-$1.75/day in total vaping cost, including flavors and hardware.