PG/VG Ratios and congestion

[RicModMaker]

This has probably been covered before but I though I'd ask anyway.
Lately I've been getting a bit congested and not really tasting the juice that much and am wondering if it's the juices I've been using. I've been drinking lots of water and even trying the old tabasco trick and it seems to work a bit.
I asked the vendor and they said their juices are about 40/60 mix.
I have started making my own and am experimenting with the mix trying a 80/20 mix to see if this helps.

Anyone else had this problem?

 

[MadTz]

40/60 seems weird for a vendor maybe 60 pg 40 vg

the ones i have bought ranged from 60/40 70/30 80/20

But I mix most of mine @ 50/50 @ custards and cake/sweets, fruits @ 60/40 & menthol's @ 70/30 it's a flavour thing

 

[RicModMaker]

40/60 seems weird for a vendor maybe 60 pg 40 vg

the ones i have bought ranged from 60/40 70/30 80/20

But I mix most of mine @ 50/50 @ custards and cake/sweets, fruits @ 60/40 & menthol's @ 70/30 it's a flavour thing

Do you think the VG mutes the flavour at all? I'm trying to mix juice for maximum flavour but obviously want some cloud.

 

[KulrMeStoopid]

Max flavour would be pg only but youll rip your throat out and dehydrate yourself.

Yes VG mutes the flavour a tiny bit, but nothing major. I vape around 60=75% VG mixes as it is and dont notice much of a difference!

 

[RicModMaker]

I think I'll tweak my recipes a bit. Maybe 60/40 would be better. I'm just finding the flavours a bit weak from the big sellers. Has anyone ever done a high percentage flavour mixes?

 

[Jackson]

I just don't like a lot of VG, I can't take the heavy, gooey feeling in lungs. Nothing like smoking. 80/20 max, provides a crisper and sharper vape.

 

[Fleabag]

I just don't like a lot of VG, I can't take the heavy, gooey feeling in lungs. Nothing like smoking. 80/20 max, provides a crisper and sharper vape.

I'm the opposite - I can't stand the harsh throat hit and I like some substance to the vapour - feels more like smoke to me. I also feel that exhaling a nice cloud is more satisfying (has to be psychological, as I find sleathing less satisfying than not, despite the fact that the feeling and effect of the inhale is no different). I mix at 50/50.

I also like lots of flavour, but I couldn't put up with the throat hit just to increase the effects of the flavours, so if necessary, I'd up the flavours a bit (though never usually feel the need to mix at more than 20% flavour - considerably less with the extra strength food flavourings)

 

[RicModMaker]

I think I'll work my way back down to about 60/40. I've got batches of 80/20 made now. I have recently reduced the nic too to get rid of the heavy TH. I suppose it's a personal taste thing but I think I should try lower VG to see if that gets rid of the congestion. Thanks for all of your advice. It is appreciated.