A few questions from a novice

[stu31]

Hi all,

So i've decided to mix my own stuff got a few diamond mist fruit concentrates on the way 4 x 10ml for £8.50 and have found pretty good prices for 1l of vg and pg (£7.19 each) been playing around with the ejuicemeup calculator and feel pretty comfortable with it.

I'm going to be mixing to get a 50/50 12nic eventually for a months supply but I have a few questions for you pro's on here,

1. I've found some vg based 72mg nic 100ml for 8.49 and some pg based 72mg nic 250ml 17.99 but what one is easier to work with or doesn't it matter?

2. Do you have to freeze the nic ?

3. I intend to start at 15% flavour just 10ml to try but do you steep for a bit or can you just vape away?

and finally, this is where im clueless what equipment do I need a hit list if you like of syringes needles bottles and where is cheapest place for them?

Sorry for all the questions but if im going to do this I want to do it right and im not too sure if the prices are good

thanks a lot

 

[oldhippydude]

I would recomend gettin pg based nic because it stores longer and is what most people buy unless they are mixing max vg juice.

 

[oldhippydude]

You only have to freeze nic for long term storage.
I take about six months nic out of the freezer at a time.
Otherwise store in a cool dark place.

 

[s3rv3d]

If you're doing 50/50 then go with the 72mg PG. Unless you're mixing 90VG then id just stick to PG nic, as said it stores longer. Considering 54mg and 72 are the same price near enough also 72mg will go further.

I normally vape straight away if using 1 or 2 concentrates, they may mellow out a little after a few days. The only things i like to leave are custards and creams. Not for weeks though just a few days, Ill still try it when mixed though. I normally mix then either stick on the radiator and shake every 10 mins or so or stick in warm water and shake again. Then leave to cool, then id vape it.

Where are you intending on getting your nicotine from? Id recommend piratesvape, their nicotine is top quality, tasteless odourless, pure and clear. The first lot of nic i bought was peppery and had about 200ml of unvapable juice. Also if you were getting pirates nic their vg/pg is reasonably priced for about £8.00a litre.

If you want plastic bottles id use ibottles.co.uk and glass ampulla. Ampullas postage is steep though about £6 so unless you're making a big order its not worth it.

I mix straight into 10ml or 30 ml bottles. I don't really mix up huge batches yet. Currently got about 5x 30ml batches, this is after creating the original 10ml recipe as a test, then ill mix up 30ml if i like what I've created or another 10ml with a tweak and try again.

Most of the vendors who supply nic/pg/vg will sell syringes. Id probably start with 5 x 1ml, and a few 2, 5, & 10ml. Give your syringes a coat of clear nail varnish so the numbers don't wear off.

I normally start with a 2ml 5% test batch as well, I mainly use flavourart though, and they don't require half as much concentrate as other brands.

 

[stu31]

Thanks for that, theres a few deals on here in the bargain section 100ml vg base for 8.60 delivered and dark vapour has 250ml pg base for £18

Pg/vg I found at vampire vapes with the 20% code 7.40 a litre