Starting diy and need some order advice/checking

[Straick]

I'm getting ready to place my first order to diy my juice, and want to order everyone from the same place.
My list:
5 liter usp grade vegetable glycerin
2 liter usp grade propelene glycol
1 liter 100mg pg base nic
500 mil TFA blackcherry (turns out to be exactly what my local vape shop has been using and I REALLY like it)
Check for other possible flavors and get some small ones to try.

My dripper bottles are going to be used 120ml bottles from my local vape shop.
Measuring syringes are all brand new in 1, 5, 10, and 20 ml capacities (I tend to stock them for aquarium use).

How is My Freedom Smokes for their orders? I am aware of the security issue several years ago with vard theft, but I couldn't find anything else review wise.
Down the road I know that I'll branch out, but for now I want to keep my supply order simple(one supplier).

Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

 

[Rin Vapes]

I use them for my nicotine and have ordered a couple of other things from them prior to that. I've never had any issues with them, security shipping or otherwise.
Check to make sure they have TFA Black cherry though. My only complaint with them is their flavoring selection is pretty limited.

 

[Heabob]

500 mil TFA blackcherry (turns out to be exactly what my local vape shop has been using and I REALLY like it)

Seems like an awful lot to start with, just in case it doesn't work.
Don't know if I'd trust a local vape shop giving away trade secrets, just sayin'.
I'd get 30ml at most, just to be absolutely sure.

 

[Straick]

Thanks Heabob, I hadn't thought of that. Guess I'll be shrinking the flavor amount way down, and try several brands, as well as any other flavors that catch my eye.

Would you all recommend 30 ml for a testing point on flavors, or should I do less/more?

Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

 

[Foggz]

500 mil TFA blackcherry (turns out to be exactly what my local vape shop has been using and I REALLY like it)

Seems like an awful lot to start with, just in case it doesn't work.
Don't know if I'd trust a local vape shop giving away trade secrets, just sayin'.
I'd get 30ml at most, just to be absolutely sure.

yeah what Heabob said.. even if your sure, get at most, 4 oz (120ml ish) if the DIY works out for you then you will be placing more orders and can restock as needed.

My Freedom Smokes is a great vendor .. no issues with them ever.
Also check out BCF - http://www.bullcityflavors.com/ they are another great vendor.
Congrats on starting DIY! Good luck! Welcome to VU!

 

[Foggz]

Would you all recommend 30 ml for a testing point on flavors, or should I do less/more?

stick with 10/15 ml's for trying flavors, no matter how good they sound or how many people say it's great... you will find some flavors that just 'don't work' for you .

 

[Heabob]

Thanks Heabob, I hadn't thought of that. Guess I'll be shrinking the flavor amount way down, and try several brands, as well as any other flavors that catch my eye.

Would you all recommend 30 ml for a testing point on flavors, or should I do less/more?

Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

I only by new flavors in 10ml sizes as I've wasted $$ on 30ml that I didn't like at all.
Only when you're sure you really like a flavor should you buy larger quantities.
And much depends on how fast you will consume them as they don't keep forever on the shelves.
I've got some flavors over 2 years old and some are starting to go south now.

 

[Straick]

I know that storing nic base in a freezer helps shelf life, so wouldn't the same apply for the flavors?

I was planning on having smaller ammounts of the nic and flavor out for mixing(between 10 and 30 ml), so freezer storage wouldn't be too much of a hassle I'd think.

Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

 

[Heabob]

I know that storing nic base in a freezer helps shelf life, so wouldn't the same apply for the flavors?

I was planning on having smaller ammounts of the nic and flavor out for mixing(between 10 and 30 ml), so freezer storage wouldn't be too much of a hassle I'd think.

Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

I've heard the flavors don't keep so good in the freezer...
Cool and dark is what I think works the best anyway.
And I don't think that the frequent exposure to air helps matters any.
More so with fruits loosing potency IMO.