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Post by siffy on Sept 17, 2013 11:26:55 GMT
siffy I've never used distilled water in a mix yet. It's only used to thin down thick VG, but as I tend to mix at 70/30 or 60/40 (PG/VG) the VG is thinned by the other ingredients. VG is usually sold as 'aqueous VG' which means it's already had a little water added. Right, I see and I get it now, thank you.
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Post by siffy on Sept 17, 2013 9:19:46 GMT
siffy what % pg and vg do you normally vape? In pg or high pg mixes water isn't necessary at all. The vg nic base I have is definitely runny enough, and I wouldn't add any water to compensate for it. Pure VG needs 5-10% water added. (some brands add the water for you, I think inawera does, so check the label) I highly recommend pipettes over syringes, because they are easier to use (you can hold the bottle still with the other hand) I was terrified of mixing my own until I tried it. Then I realised it wasn't nearly as complicated and difficult as I imagined. Go for it girl Oh I'm ever so nervous, honestly..lol I vape at 70/30 as a rule. I am however on an egg custard tart one I purchased and am liking that. So I would say 70/30 to 50/50 is probably my thing. Thanks for trying to help me, I need all the help I can get. Must nip to the supermarket so if you do reply again please don't don't think I'm being rude if I don't vrespond staright away, will catch up when I get back. Hate ruddy food shopping :-(
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Post by siffy on Sept 17, 2013 9:15:36 GMT
You don't "need" distilled water... I vaped PG/VG without distilled water and PG/VG mixes that have distilled water. I recon it's only to thin the liquid a bit? (not entirely sure). But if you want to go with the kit, then I would say: Go for it and start your adventure ^^ I see, thank you very much. I wrote lots of notes when watching the tutorial video you see and wrote down AG distilled water. I have obviously confused myself already (only the start..lol) I will order the kit on Friday, thanks ever so much.
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Post by siffy on Sept 17, 2013 9:06:44 GMT
Heya Siffy, The details of the kit do not specify distilled water so I recon it's not in there... I've started off mixing my stuff with high nicotine content VG and then adding some pg etc to down the nicotine content and that was a hassle from time to time If at this moment, that would be too big a step for you, (and as you mentioned you don't have a good mixing application available for you) I would suggest buying the below: Premixed base liquid at your nicotine strength Some 5/10/30 ml bottles (test batch/normal batch/bulk batch) Some syringes with needles (just go to your local chemist) Some food flavoring And then just start with your base mix which is already prepared and add a % of flavoring until you get what you like. It will at least be exiting enough and you'll learn the basics. Later on you can just buy all the base components and go all mad scientist on yourself Thanks for helping me. So do I need the distilled water? Am confused as it's says it's a kit so does it not have everything I need in it? The nicotine says its in vg but that's not water is it? Sorry, I hope I don't get on everyones nerves but I really don't get it just yet.
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Post by siffy on Sept 17, 2013 8:47:27 GMT
I don't know where to start really. I watched Lordy's video that Super-Shiny supplied, which I personally found brilliant. So if I order this www.thealchemistscupboard.co.uk/product/mixing%20kit does this have the distilled water in the pg or vg that I need? Would it be better to put a kit together myself, if so what do I need for a beginner? I am excited but at the same time crapping myself and need my hand holding to I get going. I have no pc, only a pad so am gutted not to be able to use the programme Lordy showed. I down loaded a google app but can't really seem to get the figures right. Probably will have to loan the girls pc's to do liquid stuff. Don't know where to start really, anyone fancy free bed and board and move in for a week to get me going?..lol
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Post by siffy on Sept 17, 2013 6:18:23 GMT
Well done to you.
I bet you can't believe it? I know I can't I still feel like this is all a dream and I will wake up to the nightmare of still being a smoker. Thank goodness I won't.
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Post by siffy on Sept 17, 2013 6:09:42 GMT
siffy I don't know how old your Dad is but I will try and make this very brief. I am the wrong side of 50 and have no family ( Mother/ Father) so I cannot see what ailments so to speak run in my family. I have been in the meat trade for 40+ years now and as such always had access to all the best meat i.e. T-Bone steaks etc. etc. My Doctor knew this and sent me to have a cholesterol test, it came back bad like a high 9, he put me on 2mg Simvastatin daily which lowered it but not enough, now I am on 40mg and have been for 5 years, I have a blood test every year and its all good. Never once was nicotine mentioned, all he says is "do you smoke" to which I say "No". So tell him not to worry about the nicotine but to ditch those last fags cos they aren't doing him any good with those chemicals in them. When I first started this vaping lark I was on 36mg Golden Virginia now I am on 18-24mg so its slowly going down with no cravings for fags. Hope this helps a bit It does and thank you.
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Post by siffy on Sept 17, 2013 6:00:55 GMT
Hi ginge7289 I have been just the same as you. I found myself with vape envy because I could just not get on with flavours in any shape or form. I half wonder if our brains are not yet making the cross over in the sense that although we are going through the motions, suck-inhale-exhale, the flavour is not something we associate with doing that and we regect it? It's probably not that but it does make me wonder. I will be vaping a tobacco flavour as my ADV but have found I really like The Alchemists egg custard tart after dinner and during the evening. I don't mind the vodka and lime very late evening, almost like a night cap (although in truth I very rarely drink) I do feel for you as I have been exactly the same up until recently and the does come a point where it seems you are spending a small fortune on juice that you can ill afford to spend, especially as starting vaping was due to not being able to afford to carry on smoking. Like you I am not a sweet tooth by any stretch of the imagination and to vape desserts or sweet flavours all day would be just something I couldn't do. Maybe try what I am doing just vape tobacco through the day and sample and vape sweet ones after dinner. I am on day two doing this and it's working for me. I was on Black Cat but was going through a terrible withdrawl time so now it gives me a flavour memory of sad times so unfortunately I can't vape it, but have found I like liquorice tobacco. Good luck in your search and maybe just tell yourself sweet tastes after dinner? Also maybe some vendors recipes have too much sweetner in them for our taste and that's what makes them too sweet and sickly for us? So far my fav sweet flavoured vendor is The Alchemist.
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Post by siffy on Sept 17, 2013 5:31:19 GMT
Thank you just what I was after.
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Post by siffy on Sept 16, 2013 18:54:33 GMT
Hi guys I have just gone on you tube looking for a diy tutorial and don't know where to start.
Can anyone recommend one please?
I have read the info on here but just need to get an actual visual too.
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Post by siffy on Sept 16, 2013 18:27:10 GMT
Oh that really won't help will it. He gets the Bolton Evening news still, I think, I'll ask him if he read it. Yes very good point by our sammy13 through you guys I have lots to share with him and I am very, very grateful- thank you.
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Post by siffy on Sept 16, 2013 18:24:14 GMT
As you know siffy I still have my one a day, a little like your dad I guess, I will not let go of it - if I do the others have won lol. Your dad doesn't need to worry about his nicotine levels as there are no reports suggesting nicotine is bad for us to any extent. If his results from the doc are less than he liked due to what could be smoking, then he should go up in nicotine, or , and vape more to try to cut out the 5 ciggies he is having. The nicotine is neither here nor there, if he went on an inhalator through the doctor he would be prescribed 12 cartridges a day each containing 15mg nicotine, so the amount we vape is negligible compared to what the doctors prescribe. Good point, very true sammy13. I will speak to him tomorrow and see what he's planning to do.
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Post by siffy on Sept 16, 2013 15:04:52 GMT
I'd a feeling his GP might be part of the problem, & no offense but at the end of the day GP's by their nature are 'jack of all trades, master of none' & the BMA's current approach don't help, & your right her attitude of 'sigh' oh well step in the right direction' isn't helpful, what she should be doing is praising him to high heaven for the ciggies he ain't smoking. For someone's who's a committed smoker & doesn't really want to give up, if he went in there with a wee secret wish that he was going to get a pat on the back & the best he got he was apathy he's probably gone away feeling pretty dissappointed! A lot of the battle for all of us even those who are committed to vaping is finding that all elusive flavour/s, is there no way you could try & pin it down for him, a favorite sweetie or drink, something that just might be enough to tip him over the edge, or maybe increasing his nic level for the times he needs those 5. I'm willing to bet 1st thing in the morn, maybe after his tea & or bedtime, do him a special '5' clearo for those special one's. In the meantime some more ammo, this one courtesy of Ron, & check out the Discover Health link at the bottom 'How can nicotine be good for me' ecigarettereviewed.com/top-10-studies-on-nicotine-you-need-to-know-aboutThank you very much for the link, again very useful. I agree the dr's reaction knocked him for six to be honest. I skype him on Tuesday and will check if he is on the 24mg yet as I'm sure that will help. He is very lucky as he has a vape shop in Bolton where they have a taste bar so he is able to sample flavours, when he's ready. He's just not ready yet but fingers crossed he will be soon. You have been very helpful so thanks ever so much.
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Post by siffy on Sept 16, 2013 14:55:08 GMT
Sadly no :-( We don't have a gas supply in our village so have oil heating. Have just had to fill my tank and it cost £640 and it was last filled in January. I would love it to be £27 a month, if only. I thought oil heating was supposed to be cheaper? If this winter is as cold as last year my bill will go through the roof for gas, last year I had credit with them so that along with my monthly payment covered it. This year no credit, increased prices, and a standing charge - lets hope its a mild winter. So did I sammy13, last Winter cost our house an extra £120 or there abouts.
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Post by siffy on Sept 16, 2013 6:26:25 GMT
Just shelled out on £325 worth of oil. It's a pain in the arse. Wish I was back in the real world where they have gas. Me too!
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