When it comes to choosing an e-liquid, we are usually
concerned with two primary factors: the flavor, and the nicotine strength. We know that e-liquids are relatively simple
formulas containing just a few ingredients, but the arrangement and quality of
those ingredients, as can the quantities of each.
That being said, some vapers out there prefer that
their vape juices are diluted. While
this may sound like it would ruin a vaping experience, the reality is that
e-juice dilution does serve a purpose.
What Does it Mean to Dilute an E-Liquid?
E-liquid consists of four ingredients:
- 1.Vegetable
Glycerin (VG) - 2.Propylene
Glycol - 3.Flavoring
- 4.Nicotine
Each of these four ingredients are balanced so that
the e-juice is flavorful, delivers the desirable impact of nicotine and
maintains the right consistency to convert from liquid into smooth vapor
without either burning or clogging your tank.
We know that e-liquids can have some level of variety
between the proportions of certain ingredients.
For example, many e-juices come in various VG/PG ratios based on a
vaper’s preferences in terms of their setup, with higher VG e-juices offering
thicker clouds. So, there is some wiggle
room when it comes to the balance of ingredients, which is why diluting
e-liquid is actually an okay practice.
What Does E-Liquid Dilution Accomplish?
Behind every e-juice method, there is an end result:
- People tend to dilute e-liquid because of
their flavor preferences. Most e-juices
on the market are made up of about 10% flavoring. While this is fine with most vapers, some
people find that the flavor is too strong, because they are particularly
sensitive to flavor stimuli. They may
benefit then from having an e-liquid diluted, so that they can enjoy the same
nicotine level without so much flavor. - A vaper accidentally buys too high of a
nicotine strength. Rather than wasting
an entire bottle of e-juice, they may choose to dilute it so that the nicotine
concentration per draw isn’t as strong. - Simply running low on e-liquid and not able
to get more before it runs out. So, a
vaper will dilute what they have to stretch the remaining vape juice before
they can restock.
How Can an E-Liquid Be Diluted?
E-juice dilution can be accomplished in two ways based
on the VG/PG ratio:
- With higher VG e-juices, adding a drop or
two of distilled water is the way to go, because high VG e-liquid is rather
thick due to the viscosity of vegetable glycerin. Thinning it then with water is fine. But, the water absolutely must be distilled
so that no contaminants in tap water are inhaled into the lungs. - With high PG vape juices, you can just add
a drop or two of VG. This way, the
e-liquid does not become thinner than it already is, as propylene glycol is a
runny substance.
Can You Dilute Your Own E-Liquid?
You can absolutely dilute your own vape juice, but
remember to follow the guidelines above, or else you can end up ruining what
you have. Many vapers choose to dilute
their e-juices at home.
Can a Vape Juice Brand Dilute an E-Liquid for You?
Some companies will dilute your e-liquids upon
request. This can only be performed if
you’re buying directly from the manufacturer, who mixes bottles fresh to order. Sometimes, companies already do dilute their
e-liquids because they want to spread out the ingredients to save money. Only cheap, low-tier brands do this, but if
they do, diluting the juice further could actually lead to extremely
disappointing flavor and nicotine content.
Is Diluting an E-Liquid Right for You or Something You Would Like to Try?
Whether you do so at home or find a company that will
do it for you, make sure that you really do prefer a vape juice with a lower
flavor or nicotine impact before choosing to go this route. Also, make sure that whoever does the
dilution, it’s performed with safe ingredients and only a drop or two in order
for the formula to remain vape-friendly.
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