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Post by elly2 on Jun 22, 2014 7:45:42 GMT
Morning all, I want to start mixing my own juice my question is is it better to buy a starter kit or better to buy everything seperate ? for example do I buy the stuff in super shiny's guide with some PG and VG off amazon (seems to be a good price) am thinking of getting the nic base from JJ with the soft mint flavouring (use this lots) and a few more flavours (have read that it is easier to start with just one flavour at a time and to mix small amounts first).At the minute I am vaping 50/50 mix at 12mg strength of medium flavour so would like to keep at that ratio. Would i need to add a thinner to the stuff from amazon, and what is the best nic base PG or VG (this is the bit that confuses me I just cant seem to figure out which is better for the liquid i want to start making or am I overthinking it) I have checked on some of the ready set up kits(some of the links no longer work but these are off threads a few years old I am really trying to get as much info before I start). Can anyone give me a list of what they have bought (recently) and where it was from be it either kits or seperate suppliers, sorry for the rambly post but I really want to give this a try and I trust your judgment/advice on what would be the best way to go I know it will be subjective and opinions will vary from person to person but I'm sure it will be easier than the info overload that is available.
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Post by MarkS on Jun 22, 2014 8:16:28 GMT
I buy nic base from vapersemporium.co.uk/index.php but also look out for bargains and group buys. I buy my VG from boots and just bought 5 litres of PG from ebay. In terms of whether you want PG or VG based nic it all depends on what juice you like to vape. You say you like JJ's soft mint juice? What PG/VG ratio is it? If it's high PG then buy PG nic and if it's high VG buy high VG nic. Later down the line you can always buy whatever one you do not have and try it out to see if you like it. I bought my original basic kit from LTEcigs, and then added bits and bobs from all over the place over time so hard to pinpoint down a precise vendor for all of the stuff. Sticking to a few flavours at first is a wise move. Best to build up a decent kit and array of flavours over time. Start with the basics.
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Post by babs on Jun 22, 2014 8:35:13 GMT
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Post by elly2 on Jun 22, 2014 8:41:09 GMT
Hi thanks for the reply its a 50/50 mix and it's 12 mg nic i am vaping from JJ think this is what is confusing me as to what nic base will be best.
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Post by Pepperty on Jun 22, 2014 8:59:15 GMT
I mix at 50/50 and have bought pg nicotine base as I haven't any signs of pg intolerance and its easier to get hold of.
100ml of 72 nicotine should cost you about £12 and goes a long way as you will be diluting with your pg/vg/ concentrates to get to your desired mix.
I'd suggest doing 1 shot mixes (1 flavor) at first, Jim at joosejuice will tell you what percentage of soft mint concentrate will be needed to replicate his ready made you normally buy.
mixing is not complicated and you soon get used to safe mixing habits and the best part it's how reasonable costs are. 10ml works out at under £1
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Post by elly2 on Jun 22, 2014 9:02:53 GMT
Thanks for that babs what size needles do I need or is it best to get a couple of different sizes. I have got some bottles ordered from FT but not sure on delivery times yet so will look into getting some more (i am also saving my used bottles from the ready made juices)
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Post by elly2 on Jun 22, 2014 9:07:53 GMT
Thanks pep I am going to ease into juice making slowly but deffo want to make soft mint so as i use JJ I thought if I bought the nic base and flavour from there I would stand a better chance of it being if not the same very simillar, will order now and ask for his help (if jim has time as I noticed JJ is going to be closed from tues). Just noticed JJ only sells 54mg nic base so I may have to buy the base from elsewhere
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Post by Pepperty on Jun 22, 2014 9:15:17 GMT
I would suggest ( for syringes) 1 ml 5ml and 10ml. cover the measuring marks in clear nail polish so they don't rub off! celotape will work too. there's mixed packs on eBay for a couple of pounds.
you could probably do with a blunt needle and a small plastic measuring cup ( handy for large mixes or for when you can't get to bottle dregs!) thats all you really need as starter mixing
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Post by babs on Jun 22, 2014 9:32:50 GMT
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Post by elly2 on Jun 22, 2014 10:43:04 GMT
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Post by babs on Jun 22, 2014 11:39:15 GMT
That kit is quite good I got one when I started never used the largest syringe but the rest is all you really need all sorted for you.
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Post by elly2 on Jun 22, 2014 11:53:53 GMT
Thanks for all the help, have ordered the kit nic base and some flavours from lt, pg mix from ebay, sent daughter to boots for the vg got the soft mint on order from JJ with another few flavours and emailed Jim about % for soft mint juice, think thats it all done can't wait to start hopefully it will all be here by the end of next week
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Post by babs on Jun 22, 2014 12:19:22 GMT
Well done by next weekend you will be vaping your own mix
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Post by Perpetua on Jun 22, 2014 20:07:37 GMT
Thanks for all the help, have ordered the kit nic base and some flavours from lt, pg mix from ebay, sent daughter to boots for the vg got the soft mint on order from JJ with another few flavours and emailed Jim about % for soft mint juice, think thats it all done can't wait to start hopefully it will all be here by the end of next week You're well on your way then elly2. Maybe have a play around with the Forum Calculator while you're waiting for your goodies. allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/page/calculator
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