Need advice from 100% VG users

[iLardyboy]

Jul 3, 2014 6:58:38 GMT Perpetua said:

Jul 2, 2014 8:13:54 GMT iLardyboy said:

So when diluting VG, would I add 10ml of vodka/water to 100ml of base to dilute by 10%? Is that right?

My method is slightly less scientific iLardyboy . . . .

I decant some plain VG off into a separate bottle and just slosh enough in ( the VG! ) until it's less gloopy.


Then I always have some ready to use, although if it's a runny(ish) VG base, which the ones from within the UK tend to be I've found. Then I don't use diluted VG as I prefer a thicker eliquid.

Toots uses Nicvapes base, which is quite thick.

I use Care+ Glycerin from the local chemists, would you consider it really thick Perps?

[Perpetua]

Jul 3, 2014 11:09:38 GMT iLardyboy said:

Jul 3, 2014 6:58:38 GMT Perpetua said:

My method is slightly less scientific iLardyboy . . . .

I decant some plain VG off into a separate bottle and just slosh enough in ( the VG! ) until it's less gloopy.


Then I always have some ready to use, although if it's a runny(ish) VG base, which the ones from within the UK tend to be I've found. Then I don't use diluted VG as I prefer a thicker eliquid.

Toots uses Nicvapes base, which is quite thick.

I use Care+ Glycerin from the local chemists, would you consider it really thick Perps?

It is quite iLardyboy, pretty much like Boots - depends which base you're using, PG you won't need to dilute. VG if it's a runny(ish) one you won't either - that's just my personal choice though. With the warmer temperatures we're having then our eliquid becomes less gloopy anyway, I'm not a fan of runny/thin eliquid as I reckon it leads to more leakage issues on certain set ups.

But again, that's me and my personal preference. Which no one else may share.

[iLardyboy]

Jul 3, 2014 11:19:50 GMT Perpetua said:

Jul 3, 2014 11:09:38 GMT iLardyboy said:

I use Care+ Glycerin from the local chemists, would you consider it really thick Perps?

It is quite iLardyboy, pretty much like Boots - depends which base you're using, PG you won't need to dilute. VG if it's a runny(ish) one you won't either - that's just my personal choice though. With the warmer temperatures we're having then our eliquid becomes less gloopy anyway, I'm not a fan of runny/thin eliquid as I reckon it leads to more leakage issues on certain set ups.

But again, that's me and my personal preference. Which no one else may share.

Do your VG heavy juices wick ok using a microcoil and cotton, or do you need to use a different setup for your juices?

[Perpetua]

Jul 3, 2014 11:23:01 GMT iLardyboy said:

Jul 3, 2014 11:19:50 GMT Perpetua said:

It is quite iLardyboy, pretty much like Boots - depends which base you're using, PG you won't need to dilute. VG if it's a runny(ish) one you won't either - that's just my personal choice though. With the warmer temperatures we're having then our eliquid becomes less gloopy anyway, I'm not a fan of runny/thin eliquid as I reckon it leads to more leakage issues on certain set ups.

But again, that's me and my personal preference. Which no one else may share.

Do your VG heavy juices wick ok using a microcoil and cotton, or do you need to use a different setup for your juices?

I don't do microcoils or cotton iLardyboy, a dinosaur I've morphed into as far as they are concerned. Although I have promised myself a re-coiling session this weekend - if I can be bothered.

I use Evods/Protanks/Clockworks top clearo tanks/Arry Tanks/Vivi Nova's/drippers and an assortment of FT's finest clearo thingwee's.


It's enough for me at my age quite frankly.

[Dan]

Jul 2, 2014 6:31:33 GMT wibble said:

Why would you use any kind of water if you can water it down with vodka ??

Throat hit from vodka can be brutal if you overdo it! Believe me!

[ruffdog]

Can I ask then,
What is the definitive answer to dilute VG.

Distilled
Deionized
Tap (boiled and cooled)
Kettle condensate
Defrosted ice
Vodka

I think these are the ones I have now heard mentioned. and there seems to be many answers and opinions here and on other forums / web pages etc.

Just received my mixing supplies so am keen to get going.

Ruff

[wibble]

Jul 3, 2014 15:19:01 GMT ruffdog said:

Can I ask then,
What is the definitive answer to dilute VG.

Distilled
Deionized
Tap (boiled and cooled)
Kettle condensate
Defrosted ice
Vodka

I think these are the ones I have now heard mentioned. and there seems to be many answers and opinions here and on other forums / web pages etc.

Just received my mixing supplies so am keen to get going.

Ruff

Personally I would suggest ... Drink the vodka ! Perhaps with some Ice (not defrosted) and buy pre-made juices and just relax and enjoy   

(but then I'm lazy !)

[ruffdog]

wibble You crack me up babes x

[wibble]

Just giving my answer & opinions LOL

I have this habit of replying the first thing that comes to mind on things without really thinking (life's far more fun like that)

[kaska]

Just an update as I started the thread question on how to vape VG successfully.

I have thrown away the clearomisers which was causing the problems & switched to refillable cartomisers. I'd never thought of this avenue before or even know they existed.
I can finally vape hassle free. No leaking, no clogging, no gurgling/bubbling, no overheating or burning, just clean smooth constant easy vape. I even bought some little drip tips for them.
Very happy ... At last!

Just thought I'd add this incase others searching are having issues that they haven't solved & still desperate to quit smoking. This is a quick & easy, cheap sure thing fix. I purchased a pack of 5 refillable blank carts for £5.55 from Cartomiser World. The only downside is it doesn't look too cool on the end of your battery but there are kits out there to buy with battery & carto to match if that's what you want. I'm sill using my variable battery with them, I really don't care what it looks like, I just want to get off & keep off the cigs.

[igual]

My nic base is avg and the VG side of it is cut 10% with distilled water. From vapoursemporium
Just vape247 do a range of VG based concentrates www.justvape247.com/vg-base-flavours-75-c.asp

A lot of the mixes I make are VG heavy 30pg \70vg and I use a nautilus with bvc coils no problems