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Post by prowler on Aug 27, 2014 23:47:11 GMT
I seem to have lost options in the forum.  I can't see the "select" "actions" or "search" options shown in your pic above. I also seem to be missing some posting options, like to option to change to BBCode. I also default to post one when I click a thread, when before it went automatically to first unread post. I didn't change anything to cause this, I think. |
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Post by prowler on Aug 26, 2014 20:23:54 GMT
First, the story.
I use very low nic content so I'm constantly trying to add something to my mixes to make them more interesting.
I generally mix up a 10ml tester and try about 1ml a week to see how steeping affects the flavour. If it ends up being nice, I add it to my collection of "good" mixes. If it not good [about 80% of mixes], I just note not to try that again.
When I first tried this, I was unsure if I liked it or not. I made this mix a few weeks ago and it was all gone quickly. I've since mixed up 30ml and it's nearly gone. I've never done that before with a new mix so thought it may worth a post here. The main taste is from the Cinnamon and the Banana Nut Bread so I'm experimenting with replacing the Caramel Candy with something like butterscotch, or even some coffee flavour.
Anyway, I think this may be a love it or hate it juice, so only do a little tester first.
TPA Banana Nut Bread @ 10%
TPA Cinnamon Spice @ 4%
TPA Caramel Candy @ 5%
PG 60 VG 40
I'm really interested in hearing from anyone who tries this.
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Post by prowler on Aug 22, 2014 23:13:35 GMT
I'll just add, if you don't like something when you're halfway through an atty, think of something that will go with it and mix it in the atty. You can find some strange mixes that way. There's no laws here.  |
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Post by prowler on Aug 22, 2014 23:00:12 GMT
I try to do a couple of 30ml's a week and that way I stay ahead.
The t-juice ones are good as they are simple and quality mixes. I wouldn't be without Afro [but others think it stinks].
The sticky toffee pudding is very sweet and I wouldn't advise as an all-day-vape but is a nice dessert treat.
I generally mix straight and then try mixes AFTER steeping, for instance the Jamaican Rum/Coconut mix is 2 parts Rum to 1 part Coconut.
Percentages are very personal to taste but here are mine for the above mixes [everyone will have their own different ratios.]
TPA Jamaican Rum 20%
TPA Coconut 20%
T Juice Afro Dizziac 17%
CCW Butterscotch 25%
CCW Sticky Toffee Pudding 35%
T Juice Vamp Vape 15%
T Juice Red Astaire 17%
CCW Coffee 35%
T Juice TY4 17%
CCW Cappuccino 25%
TPA Caramel Candy & TPA Hazelnut 10% each making 20% total flavour.
TPA [Kona] Coffee 8%
Flavour Arts Anise 7%
Decadent Vapours Liquorice 15%
You can higher or lower yours according to taste but it's somewhere to start.
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Post by prowler on Aug 22, 2014 19:29:01 GMT
when you get a series working, it becomes easier....  If anyone's wondering about 1mg, I just add a bit of nic to aid the steeping process, I don't really need it anymore. The 100ml is my banker, good old Afro Dizziac.  |
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Post by prowler on Aug 22, 2014 18:31:06 GMT
There is little wrong with what you are using. I'm a fan of Aspire maxi's. They are very reliable and provide good vapour.
I wouldn't change atty until you have at least a few variable voltage [twist etc] high capacity batteries. Only then would I look at the likes of the Nautilus etc.
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Post by prowler on Aug 21, 2014 14:58:26 GMT
If you decide to mix any of the flavours on their own I'd mix between 15% - 20%, except for the coffee which I'd mix between 8% - 12% as it's quite bitter. The coffee from TPA was a strange case! Mixed @ 8% and after weeks/months of steeping it seems to be ready. I'd bet any money this is a major coil killer, be warned. Sort of cheap, cold, instant coffee taste but strangely vapable and should mix well with some other flavours. I just went and ordered 60ml of this concentrate and some more cartos for this ongoing experiment.  NB This is the dark coffee [now called Kona coffee on their site]. He says he intended to stop production but was encouraged to continue by popular demand. |
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Post by prowler on Aug 18, 2014 11:37:10 GMT
An interesting study submitted to the FDA concerning the impact of flavor variability on e-cigarette use experience.... Full submission link |
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Post by prowler on Aug 15, 2014 13:55:10 GMT
It is my believe, tho' I have no real evidence, that the lower the nic level, the more steeping is needed.
For instance, if a juice needs 3 days @24mg then it's likely to need a week @ 18mg and 2 weeks @12mg.
I think the nic is somehow a catalyst for the flavour to mix.
Aside from that, the end result should be the same.
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Post by prowler on Aug 14, 2014 20:27:46 GMT
Cubana was one of the reasons I returned to using cartos for some juices. It's still a killer but a lot slower. Good shout! Why didn't I think to try that? I've still got 8-9 Boges from when I stocked up while ecigwizard or whoever it was had them on offer at 40p. It isn't a juice I could vape all day, but killing the odd carto of an evening is perfectly doable. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using proboards You probably know this already, but I find when vaping Cubana with cartos, the traditional straightened paper clip trick is essential on nearly every refill.
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Post by prowler on Aug 14, 2014 0:09:36 GMT
just to see what all the fuss is about! Home made Cubana, after a four month steep, is much nicer than any custard. I'll  before I get   |
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Post by prowler on Aug 13, 2014 22:40:16 GMT
Cubana was one of the reasons I returned to using cartos for some juices. It's still a killer but a lot slower.
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Post by prowler on Aug 12, 2014 14:58:17 GMT
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Post by prowler on Aug 12, 2014 12:17:15 GMT
I found this Kross pipe and really tempted. :D Argh,can't make link to work for some reason. Is on ukecigstore.com This one? nice..  |
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Post by prowler on Aug 12, 2014 0:25:16 GMT
I just know about DV Absinthe [20%] and DV Liquorice [15%]. That's the percentage I find best for taste, even after a long steep.
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