PG and VG... ?

[sunsetskydancer]

When buying E liquids, what is the difference between PG and VG?
Hope this isn't to stupid a question...

[kirrielad]

It's all down to personal preference, PG generally gives off more throat hit where as VG tend to produce more vapour. I personally like a 70/30PG mix but that is just me. Have a play around and see what suits you best.

[trish]

I use a 50/50 mix of PG/VG, as I feel you get the best of both worlds

[MarkS]

VG is also much thicker than PG.

[lobeydosser]

Mar 5, 2013 6:58:31 GMT sunsetskydancer said:

When buying E liquids, what is the difference between PG and VG?
Hope this isn't to stupid a question...

On this forum, there is no such thing as a stupid question.

Oh and if you don't believe me, just look at some of the questions I've asked!!!!

You are probably best buying a couple of small samples of the same e-juice, say one in 70pg/30vg and one in 50/50 mix and see which one suits you best.
Then whichever one is best for you, order all your e-juices in that mix.

I have been 50/50 for about 6 months now, but I am slowly drifting over to 70/30 because the vapour sensation is not as important to me these days.

[beresfordquail]

I started with 50/50 needing the big throat hit to stay off the ciggies but now much prefer 70/30and find it smoother

[Ewol]

I would recommend 50/50 to any new vaper, personally. You're getting the best of both.

It's all I use now, but with that said it is still very subjective.

[chykensa]

Hudson - I use 75/25 PG/VG in my own mixes, and this give an acceptable amount of vapour whist retaining a good flavour too. VG juices tend to get used up more quickly, and can cause wicking problems in some clearos, but most juices you buy pre-mixed have some PG in them (flavourings, even commercial ones, are based on PG), so this is not usually a problem.
Some mixers use a diluent (deionised water or vodka!) to make the VG a bit less viscous.
As suggested above, might be an idea to get a small bottle of VC in 50/50 and 75/25 so you can see what the difference is.
Hope this helps - oh, and the most stupid question is the one you are afraid to ask - thought I would say it before someone else does, it's a bit of a mantra here!
Got some AVC (Andy's Vanilla Custard) on the steep, will do a little sample bottle for you next time I know I'll see you!
Andy

[sunsetskydancer]

Mar 5, 2013 20:15:08 GMT chykensa said:

Hudson - I use 75/25 PG/VG in my own mixes, and this give an acceptable amount of vapour whist retaining a good flavour too. VG juices tend to get used up more quickly, and can cause wicking problems in some clearos, but most juices you buy pre-mixed have some PG in them (flavourings, even commercial ones, are based on PG), so this is not usually a problem.
Some mixers use a diluent (deionised water or vodka!) to make the VG a bit less viscous.
As suggested above, might be an idea to get a small bottle of VC in 50/50 and 75/25 so you can see what the difference is.
Hope this helps - oh, and the most stupid question is the one you are afraid to ask - thought I would say it before someone else does, it's a bit of a mantra here!
Got some AVC (Andy's Vanilla Custard) on the steep, will do a little sample bottle for you next time I know I'll see you!
Andy

Andy... You are a STAR!