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Sorry if this is in the Wrong spot but I have a noob question. I am confused about VG/PG and what does what. I have always been told I want a higher VG level. I am rather new at all this and I do understand basic concept of it all, but I was wondering if someone can explain exactly what VG vs. PG is. And I am sure this has been asked before, sorry!
 

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PG is thinner, high PG is better for MTL tanks because the airflow is smaller, big airflow tanks can leak a bit more with high PG. PG also give a bit of throat hit and IMO, carries flavor a bit better than high VG, though not everyone agrees with that.
 

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PG is thinner, high PG is better for MTL tanks because the airflow is smaller, big airflow tanks can leak a bit more with high PG. PG also give a bit of throat hit and IMO, carries flavor a bit better than high VG, though not everyone agrees with that.

Well that solves my next question....leakage. I tend to have a lot of it. They guy I buy my juice from told me it was 70vg/30pg but it leaks like crazy. I have the TFV4 mini tank.
 

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I don't have any experience with that tank, but it's a super popular one, so hopefully someone chimes in about that one, soon. I'd think 70VG would be ok with those, but...
 

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Leaky tanks are almost always the wicking. Higher PG may not leak as fast, but it's the build, not the juice imho. Assuming your orings are good.

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Everything is basically new so the orings would be ok I am assuming.


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Am I allowed to say GOOGLE my friend. Then again if everyone else did that there would be a lot lest post here. Oh the dilemma LOL247912.jpg
 

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Yeah...Google. Guess I wasted money donated to a forum designed to help....


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Suggestions give to me... make sure the airflow is closed off when you fill it. Something I've experience myself is leaking when a tank gets too low.
 

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I guess that is part of the problem, I have no idea. I am trying to learn about coils, along with everything else. Usually I walk in, show them the tank, they hand me a coil. I was running a Sense Hearkles tank before but it leaked so bad I got the TFV4 mini. So far that has not leaked.


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No I never thought to close air flow off. Thank you for the suggestion!


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No please take no offense. Just messing around
I am glad there are people here to help wish I knew about this place when I was a new vaper!!!!
 

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Lol DawnBear no offense taken...been a long morning sorry if that came out wrong. No worries


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Well that solves my next question....leakage. I tend to have a lot of it. They guy I buy my juice from told me it was 70vg/30pg but it leaks like crazy. I have the TFV4 mini tank.
I have that tank, and its never leaked perse, but the single coil rba has has weaped a little it from not using enough wick.
another thing could be not having the coil or the top screwed down far enough.
Alos like some one said the airflow open while filling.

I would think 70vg/30pg would be thick enough
 

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Yeah...Google. Guess I wasted money donated to a forum designed to help....


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No you didn't , I think it may be like Huck mentioned, maybe the airflow was open when you filled it?
 

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Did I mention I was blonde? Lol sometimes you have to spell it out hahaha


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There she is! Whiskey is the one that reminded me about the airflow.

So the Herakles was leaking?? I have that one, haven't had any leaking, but what she said about closing airflow works with my tanks.

@DawnBear, I LOVE your new avatar. He's just so beautiful. I'm a big fan of Boondock Saints, though. ;)
 

Skullzz

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Yes I am sorry I was not more clear. The Herakles was leaking badly. I think the PG on that was off...guy is a bit shady anymore. Terrible throat burn on that last batch.


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Sounds like you need to try some quality high VG juice. Try some 80/20 or higher ratio of VG/PG and see if that doesn't help your issue. I still get great flavor and vapor from 85/15 which is my usual DIY recipe. @Huckleberried is giving you some good info and also good advice on closing the airflow while filling.
 

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Is the top fill cap rotating all the way closed? One issue with the Mini many found was that it was too tight and that lip on the sealing pad would prevent it from sealing completely. Snipping that off did the trick for my Mini (didn't have to on my full size). Anyways, seals and tank pressure are the name of the game for leaking. That of course could be a variety of things. Check all the o-rings making sure there are no tears, this includes the oring at the bottom of the coilhead. Check that top gasket in the top fill portion. Make sure they're all solid, no tears and that they're sealing right. Also a little pro tip is take a drop of juice on each o-ring and rub it around, this will lube it up a bit so it's not gripping too tight onto the glass/metal, this will make it less likely to rip when you dismantle the thing the next time.

If all your connections are sealing right you shouldn't have any leaking issues. However the cotton inside isn't a complete seal, if you leave the tank alone too long it will eventually seep through, this should take days though unless it's an old coil (replace every 15-25ml, or weekish). If you are going to store the tank for longr than a day without use close the airflow that'll add some time, and if you're waking up to it having leaked you might try just closing the airflow every night.

Anyways, my 2cents.

EDIT: I've used 50/50 all the way to max VG in the TFV4 without issues, so it shouldn't be your juice, though in above average hot weather the viscosity changes which can be an issue, all the more reason to never leave your vape in a hot car.
 
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