ILuvHuskyDogs Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 I've posted a couple threads on the Introduce Yourself Sub-Forum and figured it was time to leave there. I'm trying to come close to the nicotine level of my cigs (0.1 mg -- the "Why do you even bother?" cigarettes). Some members suggested that there might be a PG allergy. I'm very happy to say that, after vaping a zero nic version of my juice yesterday -- I was so overloaded with nicotine that it was after noon before I even got a craving, I don't have a problem with PG. I'm close, but still no cigar. I've been vaping 1 puff of my reduced-nic juice, two puffs of zero, and repeat with my morning coffee. So far, no overdose symptoms, no cravings. What does close translate to? 0.75 mg/ml (the new "Why do you even bother?" juice). In case someone actually wants a serious answer, I bother because I just can't kick that last 3.5-4 mg nic everyday, and the habit, of course. Another 50/50 split will be a bridge too far, so I'm going to play around in between. I'd like to free up my other e-cig for use with a different flavor, and I'm too lazy to keep switching reservoirs. "Things are looking up," she says as she gazes at the ceiling. I received lots of great help and encouragement in the sub-forum. Maybe I'll be able to pay it forward sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnarlyBooger Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 Why not buy a bottle of 1mg liquid and dilute it with the same flavor 0mg juice? Seems odd that that little nicotine would have an effect ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILuvHuskyDogs Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 That's a REALLY good idea. It'll save me a lot of measuring. My juice isn't available in a 1 mg level, but maybe I could just get some nicotine solution at that strength? I'll have to do some shopping. Not sure whether you're referring to the small amount of nicotine I use, or the mess I made, both by vaping too much of the stronger stuff and by diluting my first try without gloves and getting it all over my fingers. I smoked around 1 1/2 - 2 packs a day of the 0.1 mg/cig stuff, I've tried just quitting, but I really miss that 3.5 - 4 mg/day. I've also pretty much structured my life around smoking, so the habit is really strong. After I cleared all the extra nicotine out f my system yesterday, the cravings hit. So, gotta have that little bit every day. In terms of the nicotine overdose, that was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. I really didn't think 6 mg/ml was all that big a deal. I guess it was for my system. Today, I alternated 0 nicotine and my 0.75 mg/ml juice. It worked wonderfully, although I did get some dry-mouth and a little acid stomach this afternoon. I imagine those will go away as I get used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtdobies Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Definitely wear gloves mixing nicotine solution. And long sleeves etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILuvHuskyDogs Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 I've been trolling around the web trying to find a vendor who sells very low nicotine solutions, like the 1mg/ml suggested above. No joy, here. Can anyone give me a recommendation? The lowest I see anywhere is 6. Absolutely, Mtdobies, I was an incredible idjit to do that with no gloves, and I should have known better. I'm not sure I totally trust the latex. I'm picking up some chemically resistant gloves before I do any more mixing. I'd probably wear eye protection also, if I didn't already need my eyeglasses to see what I'm doing. They don't have side shields, but they should do the job. Mtdobies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grailhunter78 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I've been trolling around the web trying to find a vendor who sells very low nicotine solutions, like the 1mg/ml suggested above. No joy, here. Can anyone give me a recommendation? The lowest I see anywhere is 6. Absolutely, Mtdobies, I was an incredible idjit to do that with no gloves, and I should have known better. I'm not sure I totally trust the latex. I'm picking up some chemically resistant gloves before I do any more mixing. I'd probably wear eye protection also, if I didn't already need my eyeglasses to see what I'm doing. They don't have side shields, but they should do the job. Hit up a juice maker. They can probably mix it at the level you want. Just buy a bottle of 1 mg no flavor and boom mix half and half with your zero. It would dilute flavor a bit but you could really vape all day no issues. There's a few makers on here that may help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILuvHuskyDogs Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Actually, Grailhunter, I think I may just mix my own 1 mg/ml working juice. Knowing as I did early on that I was probably going to have to do some mixing, I ordered a pretty cheap but accurate 1 ml micropipettor and some 1ml tips. I used to use a micropipettor in the labs, so I'll just have to brush up. In fact, my volume measurements are going to be more accurate than the nicotine level in the 6 mg/ml starting juice, LOL. I was stuck thinking along the lines of diluting the commercial juice. For some reason, until Gnarly suggested it, I never made the mental leap to using a set starting solution to work from. And even then, I didn't think right away to mix it myself. Just goes to show you, retire, and your brain decides to retire with you. I guess I'd better order a backup. This pipettor is cheap, buts it's probably not very durable. I'm going to test it first to make sure it can suck up that thick juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtdobies Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I've diluted w drops of pure glycerin I added to my tank. Worked well now that I'm using the Russian and magma I have dropped my older juices nic level by half adding glycerin. I'm a chain Vaper in the morning and was doing the headache thing (had a constant slight headache while detoxing) so I vaped 0 nic in a seperate tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILuvHuskyDogs Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thanks, Mtdobies, If I have to thin it a bit, I'll get some USP grade glycerin. Does it clog the coil faster? Leave a bad aftertaste? In other words, any downside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILuvHuskyDogs Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Oops, never mind. Earthling already told me in a previous post that it can dirty up the coil a little faster. I imagine how much faster depends on the PG:VG ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtdobies Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Lol no I Dont think it does leave a bad taste, and it may gunk the coils a bit quicker not terribly, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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