Yet another PG vs VG question.

[obrian93]

I know there are both a great many reasons and opinions regarding VG and PG (and the umpteen sources of either).

Mine is a bit simpler:
What's the difference between VG and PG *strictly* in terms of the goings on within the atty? Other than negative physical reactions to one or the other, are there solid reasons to use either?

I know it's vague. The only difference for me is that VG seems thicker and I can get it at the drug store--which marks me a pretty ignorant on the subject. Well, I suppose that I also know that a 1:1 mix of VG and tobacco-water is gross to vape (but I've done a good bit more reading since then).

thanks all!

 

[beckah54]

I haven't noticed any difference between PG and VG in reference to the atty. Most eliquids use a mixture of both. I always thought it was just a preference due to taste.

 

[McCordRM]

I keep hearing that VG produces more Vapor. May be due to it being "thicker".

 

[Modterrik]

There seem to be a lot of variables in vapor production (atty, battery, cart, cartomizer etc.), but it seems to me that VG does make better vapor. I haven't been vaping long enough to notice any adverse effects on the atty though.

 

[obrian93]

If any suppliers are reading this:

What, then, makes PG the most popular base for e-liquids? I guess that's the question I meant to ask originally but for no good reason couldn't get it whittled down. I first thought it was price, but VG seems pretty cheap.

Are there big differences in temps either can with stand (maybe VG breaks down faster) or how long either lasts in the carts?

 

[obrian93]

and not 30 seconds later:

I just noticed after sitting here vaping liquid that I cut by 50% with straight VG that it does seem to hang around in the air quite a bit longer. So maybe speed of dissipation is a factor?

 

[the86d]

PG for more of a throat hit.

VG for more and longer lasting plumes of vapor.

A combo is the best in my opinion. (10-30%VG AOK 4 me.)