Just a quick newbie guys, I've noticed all the recipes use 15% and under. Since I've started I've been using 15%-25%. Am I shorting myself In the foot by doing this? Also, do those lower % translate well in large batches of 500mls+?
percentages are percentages. It makes no difference if youre making 10ml or 10,000ml. If youre happy at 15-25%, i say stick with it :)
Dunno why you're being downvoted, but you're absolutely correct. If your mix starts tasting like flowers then you probably have too much flavoring. If your mix tastes like sweetened water, then you probably could use some more flavoring.
im used to being downvoted
Being down voted is a good thing actually , it means you don't alter what you want to say in fear of being down voted .
It means your "real" and will say whats on your mind even if you know it will probably not be popular with others .
Always say exactly what you feel and never allow the fear of being downvoted change that .
Right on. I frequently mix too strong on purpose, so i can dilute it down and find the best strength. I recommend everyone try this, to see what gnarly vapers tongue is like, and figure out where in that 10%-15% you really like it. I think most of us mix on the strong side, just by adding new flavors to a recipe but rarely reducing what's already there.
My tongue informed me that above teh 10-12% mark is when the flavor-flavs get funky. The 3-8% range works for the majority of my flavors. Some are less, down to the 1%s. but I don't have a single flavor my tongue likes above 10%.
Listen to your tongue!. If it prefers 40%, then give it 40%. But don't be afraid to try lower or higher percents. It's your mix, your vape, and your party. Do what you like and don't think you're doing it wrong. If you're not dying of smoking, you're probably doing it right.
I started DIY very soon after quitting smoking. In these cases you will start with high percentages. I was around 20% with CAP and TFA. In time that came down to 15% and then lower. Now with FA and INW in the mix it is under 10%. Taste is dependant on the individual. The best advice is start low and move up till you love it.
FA and INW do seem to be the strongest out of my collection as well. Some of those INW flavors, holy shit there strong.... But tasty as hell.