Awesome four, just getting started, some questions !

[Lanane2106]

OK, I started off with the starter kit from a company we all know. I won't name the name, not sure if it's against forum rules. So .... On top of that I got 2 extra half liter bottles. Totaling 1500 ml of VG, 500 of PG, and I think it was 500 ml of 48mg/ml VG based nicotine

I screwed up a lot mixing small 15 ml batches to start lol ....

OMG the pink lemonade at 10 percent was overwhelming. Completely ruined a coil it was so strong. I did like the taste however so I might try at 4-5 percent on a RBA sometime.

That being said I am playing with it and having fun, more fun then building these PITA coils. U self. Anyone else have so many problems learning to build coils ? Haha

So, I've got one flavor down though ... 75/25 VG to PG straw nana with 8 percent strawberry and 4 percent banana. It's not as good as the local vape shape. But I know over time I can get it there.

The one question I have that confuses me, is you order online from most vendors you have to let it steep, right ? Like MBV etc ...

Why is it when you go to the local vape shape you don't ? I'm more interested in this then anything. I've read about something that looks like a blender that reduced steep times to a couple hours but two,problems. First one is they say don't do it unless you are doing 100 mg or more. Second is the local vape shape have it for you in 3 minutes.

The other thing I notice is when I order from MBV or do it. U self, even after I let BOTH of the two mentioned before hand steep for three weeks I still see what I would explain as air bubbles in my juice. Not nearly as bad as they are in the beginning but still there. I don't see that from the vape shop. The flavor a from the vape shop are also better.

I even let one juice from MBV steep for 3 months. 80/20 VG to,pg and the bubbles were horoscopes. Although that was an extra flavor sot.

Few questions

1) air bubbles obviously mean it isn't mixed entirely, so what do I do about that ?

2) are the air bubbles VG/pg/ or nicotine. I saw the same air bubbles in a batch of 50 /50 MBV juice that they refunded me on after I steeped it for 8 weeks in the dark and they were still there.

3) I've spent $400 on supplies so far. Will spend more BUT I don't want to measure by weight etc. I want to do small batches of 30/50/100 until I get the hang of it. I just did my biggest batch an hour ago of 100ml. 75vg 25pg ... Straw nana ... It's not perfect, still has air bubbles even after proper steeping but it's gap able.

I can't help think if I could figure this out I'd be on my way to a better DIY juice

 

[SailCat]

the bubbles were horoscopes. Although that was an extra flavor sot.

First thing, double check your text when sending from your phone.

Second. Welcome to VU. You're gonna love it here, particularly for DIY info!

Third, you can say anything. Really. Mentioning a vendor ain't no thang. It's a bonus feature at VU.

As to your questions, you asked plenty of 'em even prior to the three at the bottom. Start off by making smaller, not larger batches, If large batches are bad, they ain't gonna get any better and you wasted a lot of materials. Don't spend more time reading. It's all here but briefly, your bubble problem will go away with a little heat. Emphasis little as in hot tap water/ Oh, and it's VG, mostly.

There will be others offering information but you'd do well to head for
"How To" - DIY Tutorials" soonest.

Enjoy your journey. The best is yet to come!

 

[Heabob]

I started out with MBV pre-mixed juices and are made to order fresh, so steeping is needed.
Most were not that good though.
That's kinda what forced me into DIY early on.
Some flavors like Blackberry only need 2%, but others need 10%+.
Hard to say start at 5% with everything cause of the variations between brands & flavors.
You just need to learn your flavors as you go.
Making smaller batches you can use drops in a pinch if not using a scale.

 

[sk7175]

Strawberry, dragon fruit , and a little cream is a good vape. banana is kinda a tough one for me

 

[Chrispdx]

The bubbles normally go away. When I'm done mixing I use a sawzall to shake my liquids. Hundreds of little to my bubbles are present.

I put my 5-12 bottles in my vape drawer(dark and cool). Next day the bubbles are for the most part gone, but there may be a touch of white ring at the top (which is the air bubbles moving to the top and poping). A quick shake and it's gone. Then a give them a shake every day or every other day.

So for a random air bubble in the middle of the mix it should be fine, but it should go away after a day or two. If they are not going away how cold are you storing at. Cool dark bassically means away from light (in a drawer/cabinet/closet) and not next to a heater. My room temp is normally between 60-70.