tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45437316501475720912024-03-24T12:52:27.978-07:00DIY eJuiceDIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-5461187084641069352020-07-30T11:08:00.006-07:002020-07-30T11:23:12.517-07:00The New Normal: The future of vaping in BC<span id="docs-internal-guid-4ac2fea3-7fff-6f58-5fc3-947db50d1496"></span><br />
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-4ac2fea3-7fff-6f58-5fc3-947db50d1496"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On July 20th 2020 the BC ministry of health released a guide on the sweeping set of new regulations for eliquid manufacturers and retailers in the province. The BC e-substances regulations guide outlines key changes to industry norms and sets some short time frames for compliance and reporting. Coming into full effect September 15th 2020, here is a quick summary of the regulations surrounding sales and packaging.</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nicotine content capped at 20mg and sale of 0mg Nicotine content is prohibited for sale</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The sale of flavoured e-substances restricted to specialty vape shops</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Plain packaging requirements that prevent the use of images</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Advertising restrictions effective immediately</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prohibit the sale of flavoured e-substances listed in schedule 3 of the TVPA (1)</span></span></li>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-4ac2fea3-7fff-6f58-5fc3-947db50d1496"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The retailers guide also contains more sections on notification requirements, as well as mandating reporting for products, sales and manufacturing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The vape industry in BC is changing rapidly while still in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. The industry as a whole responded and adapted quickly by implementing rigorous COVID-19 safety protocols including social distancing and thorough sanitization procedures. Already forced to adjust on the fly to massive and unprecedented economic challenges and disruption, retailers and manufacturers in the BC vape industry are facing a new set of requirements in response to the BC e-substances retailer guide. These changes represent a massive shift in marketplace norms, add significant reporting requirements (both initial and annual) to retailers and manufacturers, and have caused a slew of confusion and frustration among vapers and industry stakeholders. All of this is rolling out at a time when other more prevalent issues (like a global pandemic) are at front of mind for vapers and vape business owners. Until a full and formal bill makes its way through the BC legislature, retailers and manufacturers are going to have to interpret these guidelines as best as possible and attempt to adhere to new regulations absent the “letter of the law”... so to speak.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We submitted our response to the BC government’s intentions during the submission period at the beginning of 2020. DIY Flavours, as well as many other individuals and businesses in the industry, presented opposition to several key points in the intentions paper. Higher nicotine limits in e-liquid to help heavy smokers transition easier to vaping, keeping bottle size at 60ml to align with existing standards and to not restrict products sold by BC retailers to BC vapers. Unfortunately only a slight change in bottle size limits (originally 10ml - up to 30ml now) was the only concession made in response to the concerns of industry stakeholders. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Amidst the bevy of guidelines and reporting requirements is a provision under section 3 (Sales) that contains the following text:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Retailers cannot sell the flavoured vapour products that belong to the categories of flavours and substances outlined in Schedule 3 of the federal Tobacco and Vapour Products Act “</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The highlighted section above makes reference to a list of flavour categories outlined by the federal government in the TVPA (3). Although the TVPA contains a list of flavour categories - the only reference to schedule 3 in the TVPA is with respect to packaging and brand elements. Specifically the depiction of brand elements on packaging that could be derived from that list. In the TPVA there is no ban on the sale of flavours of those categories. The BC e-substances regulation appears to go one step further by explicitly prohibiting the sale of flavours that are on schedule 3. As our flavourings are not considered an E-substance by the definition outlined in the guide (2) we will continue to provide these high quality products to individuals and manufacturers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Amidst this ever changing business landscape and dramatic shifts in day-to-day life as we know it, our focus will remain the same. At the forefront for us is the safety of our customers and our staff by following appropriate pandemic protocols. We are always striving for excellence in customer service and longstanding support for the vapor industry. Our goal is, and always has been, to provide the largest variety of concentrated flavourings made by renowned manufacturers from across the globe. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How we support one another during this time is going to play a key role in how we respond to this new set of challenges. At this crucial juncture it is imperative that we are as supportive of one another as possible. Check in with your local shops or favourite juice makers to let them know they have your support. Reach out to them if you have any comments, questions or concerns. The Canadian vape industry was built by dedicated and fearless entrepreneurs. Shops and manufacturers across the province are staffed by wonderful and helpful individuals all with the same goal of helping smokers transition away from combustible tobacco. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We are all in this together. As clichée as that saying may have become in recent months, it appears to be more applicable now than ever before. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Definition of a vaping product as outlined in the BC e-substance retailers guide</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">the type of product (e.g. prepackaged cartridge/pod, pre-filled vape pen, e-liquid in a bottle)</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">”</span></div>
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</span>DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-48283969147353792642019-10-25T11:05:00.000-07:002019-10-29T12:55:31.806-07:00Real Flavours Canada<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Welcome to the home of Real Flavours Canada!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">DIY Flavours is proud to officially announce that we are the new home of Real Flavors concentrated flavourings. This means that you will still be able to get the same premium quality Real Flavors concentrates that you've come to know and love. Here are a couple notes:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- These flavours will be sold under the new brand of Real Flavours Canada. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- The concentrated flavourings will be of the same utmost quality and flavour as the original Real Flavors brand.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- As this is a new venture for us, we have some ramping up to do. We expect a delay of a few weeks as things are established on the back end and manufacturing moves to full production. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- We do have stock available on most Real Flavors concentrates and they are available here: <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Real-Flavors-s/1915.htm">https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Real-Flavors-s/1915.htm</a></span><br />
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- Real Flavours Canada Flavours will be available in gallon sizes from SaSaveur for customers in Quebec and further East.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you have questions, concerns or requests please forward those to our support staff at support@diy-ejuice.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you for all your continued support!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">- Dylan @ DIY</span>DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-15291448182309051072019-10-09T11:10:00.002-07:002019-10-09T18:27:18.959-07:00Satus Update: Vaping In Canada<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With all of the recent attention in the media, we thought it would be a good opportunity to address some of the concerns we've been hearing from our customers and the public in general regarding vaping. Safety concerns, flavour bans and the potential effects for DIY'ers in Canada are front of mind for us, and the industry as a whole. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">While some of this information may seem obvious to DIY'ers who'd been vaping for a while now, it is important in this climate of misinformation to be as informed as possible in order to educate and reassure people who do not vape and are worried about what they see in the news. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>The blanket term of "Vaping"</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The term vaping refers to the act of heating a substance and subsequently inhaling the vapours of the heated product. This term is commonly associated with vaping e-juice via electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS). More recently, it has become an option to vape THC distillate using similar devices. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is important to make the distinction between the two types of vape as they're completely different in their style and intent. An ENDS is used exclusively for nicotine e-juice, whereas THC cartridges deliver vaporized THC. Recently it has been discovered that the tragic deaths in the United States were a result of vaping counterfeit, black market THC cartridges (1) and not e-juice (2) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The illnesses were originally attributed to the THC cartridges containing vitamin e Acetate, which is a hydrophobic oil. This means that the vaporized oil could not be absorbed by the body, but rather would coat the lungs causing serious respiratory illness. Since that time, further studies have found additional toxic materials that contributed to health issues (3)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Vaping Safely</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A well known fact among experienced DIY'ers is precisely the ingredients that go in to their mix. USP Grade PG and VG, Freebase or Salt nicotine and high quality food grade flavouring. Whether you purchase your favourite e-juice from brick and mortar stores or enjoy mixing your own, e-juice designed for ENDS are a simple product with known ingredients that have been used by tens of thousands of Canadians each year as an alternative to combustible tobacco cigarettes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">THC Cartridges are a different issue altogether. Still not legal in Canada and, linked to a number of tragic deaths in the United states means that individuals using these cartridges are potentially at risk to develop serious health issues. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>The Push back on flavours</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The most recent action on a federal level with regards to e-juice flavours was the passing and implementation of Bill S5 (4). This bill was widely viewed favourable to both the consumer and the industry as a whole as it provided some legislative framework for the electronic cigarette industry in Canada (you can read our piece on the bill <a href="https://diy-ejuice.blogspot.com/2018/05/Bill-S5-And-Diy-what-it-means-for-you.html" target="_blank">here</a>). These regulations set standards for labelling, promotion, nicotine levels and prohibited packaging that could be misconstrued as aimed to youth, as well as prohibited certain ingredients (such as vitamins and caffeine) from being included in e-juice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">More recently however, there has been an attempt to vilify the use of flavours in e-juice and attempts in both the United States (5) and Canada (7) (8) to ban flavoured e-juice entirely. E-juice is classified as a consumer product and is regulated on the federal level, meaning it is at Health Canada's jurisdiction to impose bans or allow the sale. Flavours have been shown to play a crucial role in helping adult smokers make the switch to vaping (6). The large majority of adult vapers prefer fruit flavored e-juice compared to tobacco flavours (7) (thanks to our friends at Dashvapes for this great information!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b><u>What we've done</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the past week we've met with multiple candidates up for federal election in our local riding. Our intent was to provide as much information as possible about our industry, our products and what we think is a reasonable approach moving forward. It was a real eye opener for us to see exactly what our politicians knew, and how they would approach the issue of vaping in Canada. Both the candidates indicated the following information. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- Neither were aware of the distinction between vaping an ENDS filled with e-juice and vaping a THC cartridge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- They were both in favor of an evidence based approached to regulation by health Canada and were clear that they deferred any sort of issues pertaining to vaping to health Canada.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">- In their door to door campaigning, neither candidate had heard any constituents bring up the issue of vaping.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It may seem that we are fighting an uphill battle, given the amount of media attention vaping has received as of late. If you are as passionate about vaping as we are, and want to do your part - educate people as much as you can. Stay as informed as possible on the subject of vaping and the industry in Canada. Read beyond the click bait headlines and articles, and find the studies done on vaping and draw your own conclusions. Share this information with your family and friends and continue to push for a fair and evidence based approach. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you are looking for more information, or want to provide some easy to read information to friends and family, be sure to check out our friends over at Vaepworld. An excellent resource for vaping information in Canada. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">-Dylan @ <a href="http://diy-ejuice.com/" target="_blank">DIY</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(1) <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/health/vaping/counterfeit-dank-vapes-among-products-linked-lung-illnesses-n1059616">https://www.nbcnews.com/health/vaping/counterfeit-dank-vapes-among-products-linked-lung-illnesses-n1059616</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(2) <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/new-study-not-one-vaping-illness-linked-to-legal-e-cigarette-pods">https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/new-study-not-one-vaping-illness-linked-to-legal-e-cigarette-pods</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(3) <a href="https://www.leafly.ca/news/health/vape-pen-lung-disease-advice-consumers">https://www.leafly.ca/news/health/vape-pen-lung-disease-advice-consumers</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(4) <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/programs/consultation-regulation-vaping-products/s5-overview-regulate-vaping-products.html">https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/programs/consultation-regulation-vaping-products/s5-overview-regulate-vaping-products.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(5) <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/court-temporarily-halts-new-yorks-ban-on-sale-of-flavored-e-cigarettes-11570138950">https://www.wsj.com/articles/court-temporarily-halts-new-yorks-ban-on-sale-of-flavored-e-cigarettes-11570138950</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(6) <a href="https://www.heartland.org/publications-resources/publications/research--commentary-largest-vaping-survey-finds-flavors-play-important-role-in-tobacco-harm-reduction">https://www.heartland.org/publications-resources/publications/research--commentary-largest-vaping-survey-finds-flavors-play-important-role-in-tobacco-harm-reduction</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(7) <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/pc-party-proposed-banning-flavoured-vape-products-1.5306141">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/pc-party-proposed-banning-flavoured-vape-products-1.5306141</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(8) <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vape-juice-e-cigs-1.5095114">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vape-juice-e-cigs-1.5095114</a></span><br />
<br />DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-59769171030125229262018-10-31T00:39:00.001-07:002018-11-13T22:34:50.223-08:00Working with One Shots<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/" target="_blank">Diy-ejuice</a> now has <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/One-Shot-s/1974.htm" target="_blank">one shots!</a> These new premixed blends are a tasty, fun and quick way to get a great and easy diy experience. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">With almost 2000 different flavour concentrates available at <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/" target="_blank">diy-ejuice</a> - picking the right flavour option for your ejuice isn't always easy and can be especially challenging when doing diy on a budget. From a daunting array of <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/searchresults.asp?Search=blackberry&Submit=" target="_blank">blackberry</a> choices to a plethora of pastries to pick from, getting the most out of your diy experience takes time and practice - not to mention experimenting. I've had my fair share of mixes over the years that I thought would be delicious, turn out to be completely off... </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">With these brand new one shots from DIY Flavours - you can take the guessing right out of the DIY equation. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get rid of the guesswork - just mix, shake and vape. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">A "one shot" flavour concentrate is a pre-blended mix that can be added as the standalone flavouring in an ejuice recipe. These one shots are finely tuned and original recipes that contain multiple different flavours in a specific (and delicious) ratio.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/" target="_blank">Diy-ejuice</a> <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/One-Shot-s/1974.htm" target="_blank">one shot flavours</a> are PG based concentrates and m</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">ix at a high standalone percentage. Because the one shots are PG based you won't be able to get both a high VG ejuice and a full flavoured one shot experience. As an example, the standalone percentage for the <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Watermelon-p/dos-watermelon.htm" target="_blank">watermelon one shot</a> is 25%. In a 60ml bottle - that is 15ml of PG based flavouring and as a result the max VG:PG ratio you can get using the recommended mixing percentage is just under 70/30 (if using pg based nic at 6%). You can get a bit higher than 70/30 if you use VG based nic but anything higher on the VG will force you to cut back on some of the standalone percentage - which could result in a less flavourful ejuice. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another great tip to keep in mind when working with one shots (and mixing in general) is to use an ejuice calculator like this one (</span><a href="http://e-liquid-recipes.com/create" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://e-liquid-recipes.com/create</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">). They're essential for developing recipes, getting the right numbers for the right flavours and making sure you're blending everything together just right.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">We're happy to share these brand new one shots from <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/" target="_blank">diy-ejuice</a> and we have a great variety to choose from. Here are a couple of classics and tasty new blends to try!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Blue-Ice-p/dos-blueice.htm" target="_blank">Blue Ice</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">A long time favourite and a fresh take on a classic pairing - blue ice is a rich blend of blueberry </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">flavour and icy cool menthol. The menthol is immediately noticeable on inhale and it is balanced </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Miami-Vice-p/dos-miamivice.htm" target="_blank">Miami Vice</a></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">When I saw the name I had to try it, and what a wonderful surprise it was. A light yet rich tropical </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">style </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">vape. Miami vice hits you subtly on both inhale and exhale and has a deep and rich mouthfeel. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">You </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">can taste delicious hints of pineapple, coconut and other tropical notes. A real nice taste </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">without being </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">too overpowering - a definite consideration for my next all day vape.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Crisp and cool with a delicious mint finish. A good amount of sweetness without being overbearing </span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">or </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">taking away from the fresh mint and hints of menthol. A real delight for any mint fans!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre;"><a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Melon-Lime-Medley-p/dos-melonlimemedley.htm" target="_blank">Melon Lime Medley</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">A unique name for a unique one shot! Melon lime medley is a well crafted blend of that is more than</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">the </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">sum of its parts. A slightly sweet berry flavour with a unique finish. This one shot blend has a </span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">distinct </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">flavour profile that you don't expect from the aroma of the one shot. If you’re looking for</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">something </span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">new and different definitely give this one a try.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Of course we've got blackberry! This is another new take on a </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">classic ejuice </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">flavour. This blackberry </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">one shot is a delicious and definitive take on a distinct and bold </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">flavour. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">There is a slight sweetness </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">that compliments the unique blackberry taste that works really </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">well </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">if </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">you can’t get enough blackberry!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">The full list of one shots is available <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/One-Shot-s/1974.htm" target="_blank">here!</a> Be sure to drop us a line to let us know which ones are </span><br />
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DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-10265382240258618502018-06-30T01:09:00.001-07:002018-06-30T01:09:59.612-07:00Vape Train Concentrated Ejuice Flavours<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vape Train concentrated flavouring is now available at <a href="http://www.diy-ejuice.com/" target="_blank">www.diy-ejuice.com!</a></span><br />
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Vaping has many positive aspects. You may have started as a way to stop smoking cigarettes or do it just because it’s fun. However, vaping is not something that everyone views favorably. While vaping has become relatively mainstream now, public perceptions of it still aren’t the best. Nonsmokers often connect vaping with smoking cigarettes and therefore view the practice as harmful and unpleasant. Ironically, many smokers have their own problems with it; in particular, they may feel judged by vapers, which prompts them to act rudely. All too often, vapers get defensive when others look down on them for vaping, without even realizing that they are part of the problem. This negativity often stems from a lack of etiquette regarding the practice. Read on for a few tips on proper vape etiquette, and be part of the solution rather than the problem.<br />
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Whether you are new to vaping or have been into it for some time, it never hurts to brush up on some basic etiquette. By keeping the following dos and don’ts in mind, you can do your part to not only be a courteous vaper but to also influence and improve perceptions about the practice.<br />
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<li>Do ask first. Since vaping affects your immediate environment and anyone in it, it is crucial to always ask permission before partaking when others are around. Even when you know that the people you are with are fine with it, ask. Better to double check than to upset someone. </li>
<li>Do go outside. Whenever possible, take your vaping outside. Unless you’re in your own home, it is far more considerate to act based on the idea that others don’t want to see or smell vapor indoors. In fact, you should just assume that you’re required to go outside unless explicitly invited to partake indoors.</li>
<li>Do educate others. When someone gives you dirty looks or says something disparaging about your vaping, resist the urge to be rude. Instead, use this time as an opportunity to educate the other person about vaping. Explain why you enjoy doing it, and go into more detail if he or she expresses curiosity. Do what you can to keep the situation from escalating. By exhibiting calmness and friendliness in such a confrontation, you will do a lot to improve others’ perceptions about vaping.</li>
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<li>This probably goes without saying, but don’t blow vapor in people’s faces. Whenever you are vaping around others—especially around those who don’t vape themselves—be conscientious about where you are blowing your vapor. You may be enamored of the huge clouds you produce, but others definitely aren’t. If you inadvertently blow vapor in someone’s direction, make a point of apologizing for it right away. One of the top complaints about vapers is their tendency to want to show off their huge clouds, so refraining from doing so around others will help them to form better views of vapers.</li>
<li>Don’t “stealth vape.” When in situations where vaping is definitely not allowed, you may find yourself tempted to sneak off and do some vaping in secret. Even if you don’t get caught, this is a big problem. If nothing else, others may realize that someone has been vaping on the sly, and this might confirm whatever prejudices they have against vapers. Keep in mind that vaping is a privilege, not a right, and that there are plenty of opportunities in any given day to do it without resorting to deception.</li>
<li>Don’t vape around pets or children. As a general rule, keep your vape out of sight when pets or children are around. Assume that anyone who has kids or four-legged friends will be opposed to having vapor clouds swirling around them. You might think about asking permission, but this unfairly puts people on the spot. They may agree to let you go ahead, but you will still come across as a pushy person who can’t hold off on vaping regardless of the circumstances—and that’s the exact type of stigma we need to eradicate.</li>
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We love vaping as much as you do, but as with anything, there is a time and a place for it. Even if you start employing the above tips and are extremely conscientious about your vaping, know that there will always be people who look down upon it. By doing your part to be a courteous vaper, you can rest easy in the knowledge that you’re helping to blow away negative misperceptions about it—and that’s a great thing.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The controversial vaping legislation known as Bill S5 was recently passed by the Government of Canada and as of May 23 2018, has received Royal assent and become law. </span><a href="http://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/42-1/bill/S-5/third-reading" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">The Tobacco and Vaping Products Act </a><span style="font-family: inherit;">aims to regulate aspects of the vaping industry related to the manufacture, labeling, sale and promotion of vaping products. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Health Canada has outlined some specific priorities in this legislation. Their intent is to prevent youth from nicotine addiction and allow adults access to vaping products as a less harmful alternative to tobacco. These are both good common sense priorities with clear intentions. Beyond that however, the impact of the legislation varies widely. Depending on where you’re at with your DIY experience there are certain things you need to be aware of if you’re vaping, mixing or selling e-juice in Canada.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you make your own e-juice at home for your own use, you’re unlikely to see much, if any, change at all. Certain flavours will have more ingredients listed on the label and you may notice some changes in the packaging or names of some juices at your local store but, beyond that, it is unlikely that Bill S5 will impact you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The impact on e-juice manufacturers and retailers</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">E-juice manufacturers and e-juice retailers will be more affected by these pending regulations. There are several specific provisions listed in the bill that vendors will need to adhere to.</span><br />
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<li>Banning the sale of vaping products to anyone under 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your province)</li>
<li>Restricting the promotion of flavours that appeal to young people (confectionery, dessert, cannabis, soft drink and energy drink flavours specifically)</li>
<li>Prohibits promotional activities like advertising that associates vaping with exciting lifestyles (except in the case where the promotion may be viewed by only adults) </li>
<li>Prohibits health related claims regarding vaping products as well as prohibiting certain health related ingredients from being included in e-juice</li>
<li>Manufacturers must be able to provide on demand details regarding ingredient composition and emission details for all vaping related products.</li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These provisions are designed to prevent minors from being enticed into vaping by packaging that looks like it could be mistaken for candy, or an e-juice name that's considered appealing to kids. Juice names such as “Unicorn Puke” were actually used as an example when crafting this bill. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The legislation doesn’t specifically state prohibitions regarding the naming of an e-juice but that doesn’t mean restrictions are not being considered, especially when a popular flavour with a unique name is used as an example. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is where a lot of confusion arises surrounding this bill. Let's say for example, you’ve got a great tasting and best selling cola gummy flavoured e-juice. After Bill S5 lands can you still call your e-juice “Crazy Cola Gummies”? Is that name too appealing to kids because the juice shares a name and flavour with a kind of candy? How are consumers supposed to be "<i>allowed access</i>" to these products if they're not able to easily identify their desired flavour of e-juice? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The answers to these questions are yet to be determined. The legislative framework of the bill has not yet been established and ultimately changes and revisions can be made at any time and at the discretion of the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/government/ministers.html" target="_blank">Minister of Health</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>E-juice flavours</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Another big question surrounding S5 is how it impacts <a href="http://www.diyflavours.com/" target="_blank">flavouring</a>. Specific ingredients are one thing, but what about specific flavours? We know for certain that the government has explicitly stated that they are not banning flavours. This excerpt is taken from the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/programs/consultation-regulation-vaping-products/questions-answers-regulate-vaping-products.html" target="_blank">Q&A posted on the Health Canada website</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>“The use of flavours in vaping liquids is not restricted under the proposed Tobacco and Vaping Products Act (TVPA). While flavours help make vaping liquids palatable to adult smokers seeking a less harmful alternative to tobacco, the promotion of certain flavours may appeal to young persons and induce them to use these vaping products. In this way, the proposed TVPA seeks to achieve a balance between these competing public health interests.”</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is great news for DIY and the industry as a whole. This bill recognizes that e-juice flavourings are an important part of vaping and having a wide variety of flavours to choose from will continue to be a huge part of the enjoyment of vaping and mixing your own e-juice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The ban on ingredients</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Another provision of the bill that will directly impact e-juice manufactures is a prohibition on certain ingredients. Below is the schedule of ingredients included that are banned from inclusion in vaping products.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The reasoning behind the prohibition of these ingredients can be linked back to the wording surrounding health claims. Bill S5 prohibits health related statements from being made regarding vaping. Specifically, the bill states that the intention is to “prevent the public from being deceived or misled with respect to the health hazards of using vaping products as well as to enhance public awareness of health hazards associated with vaping”. As long as your e-juices do not contain these ingredients or make any health claims then you will not run afoul of these provisions in Bill S5.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Data retention and ingredient information</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Bill S5 imposes a requirement for e-juice manufacturers and retailers to retain detailed ingredient and emission related data for all of their vaping related products. Health Canada requires that this information be available to them on demand from any manufacturer at any time. Failing to provide this information at the behest of the minister could result in the prohibition of sale of vaping products.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Another vital component of Bill S5 is the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/programs/consultation-regulation-vaping-products/proposals-regulate-vaping-products.html" target="_blank">amendments made to the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act</a>. Restrictions regarding toxicity and nicotine content (less than 66 mg/ml or 6.6%) child resistant containers and labeling standards are now in full effect and can be viewed <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/programs/consultation-regulation-vaping-products/proposals-regulate-vaping-products.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At first glance there are some great common sense provisions included in Bill S5. Common sense regulations like prohibiting the sale of vaping products to minors and the understanding that a wide variety of different flavoured e-liquid is an integral part of vaping are two important things recognized in Bill S5. The labeling standards set forth in this Bill are also well laid out. Whether or not you agree with those restrictions is a up to you, but the clarity and specificity regarding this particular provision leaves little room for questions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is unfortunate that this bill covers both tobacco and vaping products. Two very different things regulated under the same Act can cause serious confusion and misinformation. We are all aware that smoking tobacco involves combustion whereas vaping does not. The act of using a flame to ignite dried tobacco leaves to produce smoke does not occur in vaping. There is categorical difference in the activities so why are they being regulated in the same legislation? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As it stands right now there are still many unanswered questions regarding the amendments proposed in the Tobacco and Vaping products Act. Regulatory framework and specifics regarding certain provisions are still under development and certain details aren’t yet available. Until more information is provided the industry is left to comply with what is already included in Bill S5 while simultaneously preparing for a changing regulatory vaping landscape in Canada.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="http://www.parl.ca/DocumentViewer/en/42-1/bill/S-5/third-reading" target="_blank">Complete text of Bill S5</a></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/programs/consultation-regulation-vaping-products/s5-overview-regulate-vaping-products.html" target="_blank">Health Canada Bill S5 Overview</a></b></span><br />
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Finally! The weather is starting to warm up, the trees are coming alive with buds and blooms, and vaping outside has never felt so good. Summer is on its way – and with it, the best time of year for refreshing, delicious flavours to keep you cool and satisfied. We’ve curated a list of some of our favorite refreshing flavors that are perfect for those hot days right here!<br />
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There’s nothing quite like a carnival on a summer evening. And a visit to the carnival isn’t complete without indulging in the good ol’ pastime of cotton candy. Now, you don’t need a carnival – nor a cotton candy machine – to enjoy the flavor you love. That sweet stickiness is available in a tasty blue raspberry flavor with <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Blue-Raspberry-Cotton-Candy-by-Capella-s-p/cap-blueraspberrycc.htm" target="_blank">Capella’s Blue Raspberry Cotton Candy e-Juice</a>. Bringing back those childhood memories on the Ferris Wheel has never been easier!<br />
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Staying cool can be a challenge when the temperatures soar. As much as we long for warm weather, there’s a point at which we want nothing more than to cool off in a pool or air conditioning. Now, you can cool off from the inside out with <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Extreme-Ice-Flavor-by-Flavor-West-p/fw-extremeice.htm" target="_blank">FlavorWest’s Extreme Ice Flavor</a>. This PG and Ethyl alcohol-based flavouring is as refreshing as it is cool, and will fill your lungs with a soothing chill. Extreme Ice Flavor is also great for combining with other flavors to give them a hint of artic cool.<br />
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Millions of Peaches</h3>
For me, for you, for everyone. Who doesn’t love the taste of a juicy peach on a hot day? In case you’re fresh out of peaches (or want to avoid the sticky factor), <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/category-s/1932.htm" target="_blank">Liquid Barn’s Peach e-juice flavor</a> is the perfect substitute. This e-liquid extract will bring you straight to the peach orchard surrounded by sweet fruit trees and blue skies. Perhaps you prefer peaches fresh, or in a pie, or even dried – but once you’ve tried a puff of this e-juice, you won’t turn back.<br />
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Great Lakes’ Rhubarb</h3>
The long, narrow stalks of this pink herb may be somewhat intimidating to bring into the kitchen. Do I slather it in peanut butter, like celery? Or bake it in a sweet pie? It’s a bit of a devious plant, not a fruit and not a vegetable. Now, you can enjoy its tart flavour while avoiding any confusion of how to prepare it with <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Rhubarb-by-Great-Lakes-Flavours-p/glf-rhubarb.htm" target="_blank">Great Lakes Flavour’s Rhubarb Flavour</a>. Your vape will only highlight the indistinguishable flavour of rhubarb for you to enjoy, anytime and anyplace.<br />
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Whether you’re counting calories or just trying to eat more healthily, a banana split is probably an indulgence you’d like to avoid. Now you can enjoy the sweet flavors of this summertime treat without the guilt with <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Banana-Split-Flavor-by-One-On-One-Flavors-p/ooo-bananasplit.htm" target="_blank">One on One Flavors’ Banana Split Flavour</a> e-juice. Manufactured in the USA, this sweet vape liquid combines ice cream, banana, fudge, whipped cream and more into a melting pot of perfection, ideal for hot summer nights.<br />
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These are just a handful of the hundreds of flavors we offer at DIY Flavours. Feel free to browse <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/diy-ejuice-flavoring-s/1939.htm" target="_blank">our selection</a> and pick out your favorite summer flavor. What e-juice are you planning to try this summer? Feel free to share in the comments below!<br />
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<br />DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-72888303189310830202018-04-18T09:40:00.002-07:002018-04-24T11:56:02.658-07:00Decadent Vapours AvailableDIY Flavours is proud to now supply some incredible flavours from our friends across the pond - Decadent Vapours!<br />
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Whether you are looking for something new to try, a fresh take on a old favourite or something tantalizing and original from their special blend of flavours called `djinni, we've got you covered here at <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/" target="_blank">DIY Flavours.</a></div>
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When you decide to give in to your temptations and order something new and special to try from Decadent Vapour - you know you're getting some of the finest eliquid concentrated flavours available today. Established in 2009 and with almost a decade in the eliquid/vaping scene, these guys have it all. A massive array of flavours with great variety that are sure to satisfy any diy’er! Based in the city of Swansea in the United Kingdom, the fine folks over at Decadent Vapours have provided a delightful variety of some of the most classic, unique and award-winning eliquid concentrates available.</div>
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Here is the full list of premium eliquid concentrates that are now available from <a href="https://diy-ejuice.com/" target="_blank">DIY Flavours</a>!<br />
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<a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/American-Red-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-americanred.htm" target="_blank">American Red</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/DY4-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-dy4.htm" target="_blank">DY4</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Virginia-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-virginia.htm" target="_blank">Virginia Concentrate</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Absinthe-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-absinthe.htm" target="_blank">Absinthe</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Cafe-Brasiliano-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-cafebrasiliano.htm" target="_blank">Cafe Brasiliano</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Classic-Cola-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-classiccola.htm" target="_blank">Classic Cola</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Crystal-Blue-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-crystalblue.htm" target="_blank">Crystal Blue</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Menthol-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-menthol.htm" target="_blank">Menthol</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Cherrylicious-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-cherrylicious.htm" target="_blank">Cherrylicious</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Froot-Bomb-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-frootbomb.htm" target="_blank">Froot Bomb</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Lime-Zinger-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-limezinger.htm" target="_blank">Lime Zinger</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Purpello-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-purpello.htm" target="_blank">Purpello</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Strawberrino-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-strawberrino.htm" target="_blank">Strawberino</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Watermelon-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-watermelon.htm" target="_blank">Watermelon</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Banoffee-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-banoffee.htm" target="_blank">Banoffee</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Toffy-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-toffy.htm" target="_blank">Toffy</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Creme-Anglaise-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-cremeanglaise.htm" target="_blank">Creme Anglaise</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Doughnut-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-doughnut.htm" target="_blank">Doughnut</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Krispies-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-krispies.htm" target="_blank">Krispies</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Bubblegum-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-bubblegum.htmhttps://www.diy-ejuice.com/Bubblegum-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-bubblegum.htmhttps://www.diy-ejuice.com/Bubblegum-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-bubblegum.htm" target="_blank">Bubblegum</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Apple-Strudel-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-applestrudel.htm" target="_blank">Apple Strudel</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Orangella-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-orangella.htm" target="_blank">Orangella</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Rainbow-Fruit-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-rainbowfruit.htm" target="_blank">Rainbow Fruit</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Gummy-Bears-Concentrate-by-Decadent-Vapours-p/dv-gummybears.htm" target="_blank">Gummy bears</a></div>
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As you can see, there is a ton of variety here from bakery to tobacco, sweets to fruits and many delicious things in between. Let's take a closer look at a couple of these great offerings from Decadent Vapour! </div>
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This award-winning eliquid concentrate won the 2015 ecigclick award for best new flavour. It is a deep and complex custard style vape. Rich notes of vanilla with hints of caramel and a unique brown sugar sweetness complete what is sure to be a treat for those who can’t get enough bakery style flavour!</div>
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With a name like Crystal Blue and a blue colour to match you’ve got to give this fruity and sweet concentrate a try! A delicate blend of rich forest fruits like blueberry and raspberry with a twist of grape and anise culminating in a deep and delicious vape. Sure to be a hit!</div>
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And last but not least on our list of featured flavours we have - Banoffee from the djinni line of eliquid concentrates. This blend offers a unique take on both banana and toffee flavoured vapes by bringing them both together for this exquisite take on some classic favourites!</div>
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It is with great pride that we now offer these delicious decadent vapour eliquids here at <a href="https://diy-ejuice.com/" target="_blank">DIY Flavours</a>! Which one of these intriguing flavour excites you the most? Got any recommendations on blends using concentrates from decadent vapours? Let us know! </div>
<br />DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-74754736220362342382018-04-13T13:14:00.000-07:002018-04-13T13:54:29.419-07:00Stixx Mixx NET Flavourings<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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Stixx Mixx flavours are now available at DIY Flavours<br />
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Are you a fan of rich tobacco’s, mellow aromatic teas and smooth coffee flavoured vapes? If so, you've got to check out the <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/STIXX-MIXX-s/1966.htm" target="_blank">Stixx Mixx</a> line of eliquid concentrates.<br />
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Stixx mix offers three big categories of concentrates:<br />
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There is a great and diverse variety of different tasty and intriguing eliquid flavours. With flavour names like Kona coffee and Butter rum Cavendish you cannot help but be curious and delighted with the possibilities. We’ve even got a chai tea base with cinnamon and nutmeg flavours!<br />
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We are really excited to be able to offer you a curated selection of some of the finest rich and savoury flavours direct from Stixx Mixx. Here is a list of the new flavours making their way on to the <a href="https://diy-ejuice.com/" target="_blank">DIY Flavours Store</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Chai-Black-Tea-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-blackchaitea.htm" target="_blank">Chai Black Tea</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Wild-Strawberry-Tea-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-wildstrawberry.htm" target="_blank">Wild Strawberry Tea</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Kona-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-kona.htm" target="_blank">Kona</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/American-Virginian-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-americanvirginian.htm" target="_blank">American Virginian</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Turkish-Oriental-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-turkishoriental.htm" target="_blank">Turkish Oriental</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Butter-Rum-Cavendish-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-butterrumcavendish.htm" target="_blank">Butter Rum Cavendish</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Whiskey-Cavendish-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-whiskeycavendish.htm" target="_blank">Whiskey Cavendish</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Turkish-Oriental-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-blackcavendish.htm" target="_blank">Black Cavendish</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Sweet-Brightleaf-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-sweetbrightleaf.htm" target="_blank">Sweet Brightleaf</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Nicaraguan-Seco-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-nicaraguanseco.htm" target="_blank">Nicaraguan Seco</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Canadian-Virginian-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-canadianvirginian.htm" target="_blank">Canadian Virginian</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/A-Blend-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-ablend.htm" target="_blank">A+ Blend</a> - <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Aged-Burley-Blend-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-agedburley.htm" target="_blank">Aged Burley </a>
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DIY Flavours is also proud to carry the Stixx Mixx naturally extracted tobacco flavours (n.e.t. flavours). This is the process of steeping dried tobacco leaves and in an eliquid base to extract all the naturally occurring flavours and rich and deep aromas of tobacco.<br />
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One of the featured naturally extracted tobacco concentrates is called <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/A-Blend-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-ablend.htm" target="_blank">A+ blend</a>. It is a<br />
Smooth blend and produces a unique and distinct flavour of flue cured tobacco with a mellow body and a nutty finish.<br />
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Here are some diy mixing notes for experimenting with tobacco eliquid bases:<br />
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<li>A good place to start with tobacco flavours is between 4% - 8% total volume on a standalone mixture.</li>
<li>Be sure to take a test vape shortly after mixing to get an initial impression and then test again after a week or so of steeping. You’ll definitely notice a change in the impact of the vape. Use this information when adjusting your percentages. If it is too strong after being fully steeped - dial back the initial amount. If you’re not quite getting the depth of flavour you desire - increase by a couple percentage points until you find the right balance.</li>
<li>Prepared a base of your preferred PG/VG Blend and add 5% - 8% of a Sitxx Mixx tobacco base like <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/American-Virginian-by-Stixx-Mixx-p/stixx-americanvirginian.htm" target="_blank">American Virginian</a>. </li>
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DIY Flavours is excited to be providing you with this new and exciting line of flavour concentrates from Stixx Mixx. There are some great options here for flavours and unique combinations that are sure to get your mixing mind moving!<br />
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What are your favourite Stixx Mixx flavours? What sort of blends have you come up with that blow you away?! Which tobaccos pair best in blends and which ones are solid standalone flavours? Be sure to let us know in the comments below or on our <a href="http://facebook.com/diyejuice" target="_blank">facebook page</a> and check out all the flavours we carry from <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/STIXX-MIXX-s/1966.htm" target="_blank">Stixx Mixx page</a> in the <a href="https://diy-ejuice.com/" target="_blank">DIY Flavours store</a> and place your order today!<br />
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DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-64662819721213703672018-04-11T14:55:00.002-07:002018-04-11T14:55:19.493-07:00How To Avoid e-Cigarette Explosions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vaping an e-cigarette is, in general, very safe. But, as with any electronic device, there’s a small chance of an explosion occurring, especially when the device is plugged in for charging. You’ve probably heard some variation of a vapor battery explosion story in the news. These accidents are really happening, but most can easily be avoided.<br />
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It has been found that most explosions occur when an e-cigarette is being charged with an alternative charger; that is, a charger that was not sold with the battery being charged. A small proportion of the explosions occur when the vape is in the users’ possession, whether in hand or in pocket. Regardless of the circumstances, it’s important to take measures to avoid this vaping hazard. There are a few simple precautions that may save you or someone you love from injury.<br />
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Charge It Right</h3>
You want to be sure the charger you use to keep your vape going is 100 percent compatible with the battery in your vape, no exceptions. This is probably the most important safety measure you can take since the majority of vape explosions occur from using the wrong charger. Do you only have your phone charger with you? Too bad. Err on the safe side and wait it out. On this note, avoid plugging your e-cigarette into computers or other USB-cable devices.<br />
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Stick With the Big Names</h3>
Forget supporting the small brands – protect yourself by only purchasing vapes made by the well-known players in the industry. You want to be sure the product you’re getting is made using high-quality standards to avoid an increased risk of malfunctioning. Finding a reputable source for your vaping supplies is also important so you don’t fall victim to counterfeits. New to the vaping world? Do your research before making an investment!<br />
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Give Your Battery Some TLC</h3>
A few vape battery safety tips: When you’re not using your e-cigarette, turn the battery off. If the battery is dirty, clean it – and the terminal contents – with a tissue or alcohol wipes. And if your device has a clearomizer, avoid over-tightening the battery when attaching it. When in doubt, your safest option is probably to invest in a new battery.<br />
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Study the Instructions</h3>
Okay, you don’t have to study them exactly – but definitely don’t throw them aside. Read through them carefully before you get started. Even if you’re a veteran vaper, your new device will probably have its own idiosyncrasies, and you’ll want to know about them so you don’t miss an important step as you set it up. Following the instructions will also likely increase the longevity of your vaping device, so following the manufacturer’s directions is also a smart financial move.<br />
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Charge for a Finite Period</h3>
It’s easy enough to leave your vape charging all night – but that’s exactly what you don’t want to do. You may have heard this advice about other electronics, such as your phone, but it rings true for vapes even more so. Overcharging your vaping device can lead to overheating, which increases the potential for explosion. Charge your vape for only as long as it takes to reach a full charge. Don’t leave it charging for extended periods of time; instead, remain in proximity so you can unplug it when charging is complete.<br />
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Think Minimalism When Charging</h3>
In other words, keep the area where your vape is charging free of clutter. It’s also recommended to charge on a flat, clean surface. This will minimize the chance of a fire doing damage in case your device does explode.<br />
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Keeping Dry Is Best</h3>
This is probably an obvious one, but keep your vaping device away from water at all times. Sometimes, condensation will form on the battery and atomizer, so stay on the lookout for that and give it a quick wipe-down if you see anything.<br />
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While extremely rare, a vape explosion is at best a damaging inconvenience and at worst a serious injury. Keep yourself safe by following these simple guidelines. Feel free to share any other tips you may have in the comments below!<br />
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<br />DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-5497228747752688962018-03-06T12:38:00.002-08:002018-03-06T12:38:37.057-08:00The Biggest Vape Myths: Busted<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As vaping becomes more popular and more mainstream, everyone seems to have an opinion on it. Some people say vaping allowed them to quit smoking or drinking and get healthier, while other people point to rumors of the dangers of vaping and advocate against it. It’s hard to muddle through all the talk and figure out the truth.<br />
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As vape experts, we have quite a bit of experience in the field. We know vaping inside and out, and we hope to clear up some rumors and get the truth out there. Here are the top five vape myths that you’ve probably heard – busted.<br />
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1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Vapes explode randomly.</h3>
Let’s start with the rumor that seems to have the most factual support. While it may seem like vapes are exploding left and right with no real warning or explanation, that’s not really the case. The media has popularized this phenomenon to create a great story. In reality, exploding vapes are just a simple issue of battery safety.<br />
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Vapes and e-cigarettes contain lithium ion batteries, which are the same batteries you’ll find in your smartphone. These batteries are designed for safe consumer use as long as they’re used properly. What exactly does this mean? It comes down to a few simple guidelines:<br />
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<li>Store your batteries safely in an insulated case. Batteries should never be loosely floating around pockets or in the bottoms of bags.</li>
<li>Use vape-recommended chargers.</li>
<li>Replace your batteries regularly.</li>
<li>Never use damaged batteries or devices that may short circuit.</li>
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Basically: Treat your vape and its batteries well, and it won’t ever go boom.<br />
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2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Vape juice contains formaldehyde, anti-freeze and other harmful ingredients.</h3>
This rumor, while definitely terrifying, is entirely untrue. Depending on the type of e-liquid you use, there are usually only three ingredients included. Those ingredients are propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin and natural/artificial food grade flavoring – all products that we consume in everyday life through cosmetics, food and drink. You should always be able to easily see which ingredients are included in any e-liquid you choose, and take even more autonomy over what ingredients you inhale by <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/">making your own custom e-liquid</a>.<br />
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Some e-liquids contain nicotine, which is an addictive ingredient. While it’s not good to consume high amounts of nicotine on a regular basis, nicotine does not cause cancer or damage your lungs like many anti-vape advocates will say. It’s also easy to omit nicotine from your vape routine by opting for nicotine-free flavors.<br />
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3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Vaping hurts your lungs.</h3>
If when you first started vaping you experienced some minor throat soreness, this is completely normal and usually goes away after a short period of time. Other than that, vaping should not cause any discomfort at all, especially to your lungs. Vaping does not hurt your lungs.<br />
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If vaping is causing you discomfort in your lungs or anywhere else, consider trying a different e-liquid, cutting down on how much you vape or staying hydrated. You should also make sure your device isn’t heating up too much before inhaling, as this can cause an overly harsh hit. All of these solutions should provide you some relief and let you return to a comfortable vaping experience.<br />
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4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Vaping will stain your teeth.</h3>
It may seem like vaping could stain your smile. Traditional smoking does, and sometimes the colors of caramel and coffee-flavored e-liquid look pretty ominous. But in reality, there is no evidence that vaping, even dark colored flavors, stains your teeth. In reality, drinking coffee, tea or soda will make your teeth more yellow than any e-liquid. Maybe consider trading in your Coca-Cola for <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Cola-Flavor-Concentrate-by-Capella-s-p/cap-cola.htm">Capella’s Cola Flavor</a> for extra pearly whites.<br />
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5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Vaping will make you gain weight.</h3>
Cherry pie and banana split and fudge brownie flavor – oh my! We typically associate these tastes with lots of calories and weight gain – but this couldn’t be further from the truth. While it may taste like you’re inhaling dessert, you’re really just getting a burst of flavor that averages out to around 4 calories per gram. Vaping does not have a negative effect on your waistline. In fact, with so many indulgent flavors to choose from, you might never crave real dessert again!<br />
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There you have it – the truth behind the five biggest rumors about vaping. We hope your mind has been put to rest as you wade through the pro-vape/anti-vape debate with some new knowledge and reassurance. Any more rumors you’ve heard that you want debunked? Let us know in the comments to learn the truth about vaping!<br />
it. It’s hard to muddle through all the talk and figure out the truthDIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-22028735836809856002018-01-23T08:08:00.000-08:002018-01-23T08:08:29.970-08:00A Guide to Storing Your E-Juice<div>
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Find a cool, dry place away from children and pets</h3>
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When looking for the perfect place to keep your e-juice, it’s important to find a spot that is not only cool and dry but also out of the reach of children or pets. Exposing your e-juice to heat will speed up the chemical processes that make it lose its flavour and strength. Because of this, you should never leave your substances outside or in a car where they can be exposed to direct sunlight. </div>
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Ideally, the best place to store your e-juice would be any cupboard or cabinet. Not only does this provide a dry, cool and dark place, it will also make it hard for children or pets to get their hands on it. If your house has a basement, this is also an excellent place for storage because it’s often cooler and darker than any other room in the house. </div>
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Another possible place for storage would be in the refrigerator. Although this could be a great option, it is not always the best option, as it may lead to a change in consistency of the liquid. If you do opt for fridge storage, be sure to let your liquid warm up to room temperature before using it. Storing your substance in the fridge may also make it more accessible to children. If you’re planning on refrigerating your e-juice, keep it on one of the higher, out-of-reach shelves. </div>
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While storing in plastic containers can be acceptable for short-term storage, the best way to store e-juice for the long term is to use glass bottles. Unlike plastic bottles, glass bottles are better at keeping oxygen out of the bottle. When oxygen gets into the bottle, the vape liquid will oxidize faster, causing it to lose its flavour faster than otherwise. Glass bottles do a great job of keeping your juice sealed away from the harmful substances outside.</div>
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Exposure to light will also have a huge effect on the flavour of your vape liquid. Because the chemicals in e-juice are highly affected by heat and light, the ideal container in which to store your product is a tinted glass bottle, minimizing the amount of light allowed into the bottle. </div>
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<br />Label your bottles</h3>
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More often than not, people forget to do the little things that could help make their e-liquid last. Something as simple as labeling the bottle with the date can make a world of difference. Even if you think you’ll remember when you got your favorite banana split-flavoured e-juice, you’d be surprised how easily that information can get lost in the excitement of receiving your new blueberry pomegranate-flavoured e-juice. </div>
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Labelling your e-liquid will ensure you know exactly what you’re opening as well as allow you to see which flavours you should use up first. When looking through your cabinet of flavours, you’ll find that it’s probably better to prioritize the older yet still delicious options when choosing a flavour. By taping a label to the bottle, you’ll not only feel more organized, but you’ll also be able to get the most out of your precious liquids. </div>
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You don’t always have to wait until you finish the first flavour to move on to the next. We know how important it is to make the things that we love last as long as possible, and these simple tips could make a huge difference. As long as you don’t go overboard, you can have a nice variety of flavours while still being able to enjoy the fresh taste of new bottles. </div>
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DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-6041890482242006922017-12-21T14:33:00.005-08:002017-12-21T14:34:06.969-08:00Top Vape Gifts for the Holidays<br />
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Picking gifts for friends and family who are into vaping is fun and easy when shopping here at <a href="http://www.diy-ejuice.com/">DIY Flavours</a>. With more than 1,000 flavours available, you’ll have no trouble finding flavours you like that will go well with your tried-and-true favourites. If you're not a vaper yourself but want to make a great impression on someone who is, take some time reading through the reviews found on many of our product pages. You can gain some great insights learning about the experiences of others who have used the products you’re considering. Read on for where to start on finding the perfect vapor gifts.<br />
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Where To Start</h3>
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At DIY Flavours, we offer an almost unlimited range of flavors and flavor combinations to help make vaping experiences uniquely enjoyable. In tailoring your gift to get someone started on creating their own e-juices, you'll want to give one of the two available bases – <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/propylene-glycol-s/1840.htm">propylene glycol</a> (PG) or <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/vegetable-glycerin-s/1943.htm">vegetable glycerin</a> (VG) – right off the bat.<br />
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VG has a naturally sweet taste that enhances many of our sweet flavors, such as the fruit, confectionery and sweets made by Capella. We offer a wide range, from French Vanilla to Blueberry Cinnamon Crumble to Orange Creamsicle.<br />
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PG has no taste whatsoever, allowing it to mix seamlessly with any flavour of your choosing, whether you lean toward a tobacco-tasting flavour, such as Mild Seven, Dunhill Super Concentrated or Cherry Cigar Flavour, or one of our bakery flavours, such as Fluffy White Cake, Pretzel Dough or Croissant.<br />
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Choose your base – whether PG or VG – in the milliliter amount of your choice. PG is available in 60, 120, 250, 500 and 1000 ml sizes, or it comes in wholesale sizes of 4000 ml and 5-gallon sizes. VG is available in 60, 120, 250, 500 and 1000 ml sizes as well as 4-liter, 10-liter, 20-liter and 5-gallon sizes.<br />
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Giving the Gift of Flavour</h3>
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Once you’ve chosen your base, the second gift to bestow upon your favored vaper should be one or more flavors. If you check out the <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/diy-ejuice-flavoring-s/1939.htm">Flavourings category</a> on our site, you'll have access to all the different manufacturers whose products we offer as well as the categories those flavorings fall under. You'll find fruit, drinks, confectionery, menthol & mints, tobacco, emotions, bakery, candy, cereal, dessert, DX (diketone free), and sweets. Pick one or more flavors that sound good and that you think your gift recipient would appreciate. Whether they’ve tried them before or have never heard of them, they’re sure to enjoy the process – and perhaps may discover a new favourite!<br />
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When gift giving, you can play it safe and start small if you’re unsure of the recipient’s preferences, or you could up the ante and go with a larger supply. Some of our flavours are available in 1000 ml bottles while others come in quantities of up to one gallon!<br />
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Add Some Tools</h3>
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Making a homemade e-juice will require the use of some essential tools, so add some glassware to your gift package. Glassware options include our <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Glassware-s/1882.htm">graduated cylinders and beakers</a> that are available in a number of sizes, including 50 ml, 100 ml, 150 ml and 250 ml.<br />
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Bottle It Up for Safe Keeping</h3>
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The lucky recipient will also need some <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/e-liquid-bottles-s/1941.htm">bottles for transporting and storing</a> his or her e-juice once it's been concocted. You'll find several types of bottles here, including Chubby Gorilla bottles, dropper bottles, capped bottles and glass bottles. These come in many different sizes and are available in child-proof and tamper-evident styles.<br />
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To Top It Off</h3>
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And finally, the icing on the cake: that perfect DIY Flavours coffee mug, large enough for even the most sleep-deprived coffee addict with our vape logo on the side to remind you of all those great flavors. This coffee cup will be an all-year reminder of the vape gifts your loved one has received – and nothing goes better with a good cup of coffee than a tasty DIY vape!<br />
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DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-26901630680000396832017-12-01T14:45:00.002-08:002017-12-01T14:46:18.590-08:00Vape TLC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Maybe you’ve had your vape for a few weeks, months or even longer. Whatever time you’ve spent with your device, if you haven’t been performing proper vape maintenance, it’s likely that it just doesn’t run like it used to. Your vape is dirty and gunky, and your hits are not nearly as flavourful as they were the day you purchased your device. What’s the deal?<br />
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Turns out, vapes are like cars, iPhones or basically any other device that you use on a regular basis: The more tender love and care you put into them, the better they will serve you. In order to get the best experience, you need to be regularly cleaning your vape so it is in tip-top shape. If you’re not sure what this means, don’t worry. All newbies need a quick lesson in the basics of vape TLC. Read on to learn how to love your vape so it will love you back.<br />
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Head to Toe</h4>
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First off, let’s go over the basic parts of the vape that you need to know. To be very general, a vape is made up of a few basic parts:<br />
1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>The tip</b>: This is where you inhale the vapor.<br />
2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>The tank</b>: This is where the <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/bases-for-eliquid-s/1940.htm">e-liquid </a>is held.<br />
3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>The heating element</b>: This turns the liquid into vapor. It’s also called the coil or the atomizer, because the heat speeds up the atoms in the liquid, causing it to change into vapor.<br />
4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>The wick</b>: This draws e-liquid to the heating element. Pay special attention to this piece when cleaning between flavors, as residue from past e-juice can affect the taste of new e-juice. Nobody wants to mix <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Watermelon-by-Lorann-p/lor-watermelon.htm">Loranns’ Watermelon</a> with <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Buttered-Popcorn-Flavor-by-Flavor-West-p/fw-butteredpopcorn.htm">FlavorWest’s Buttered Popcorn Flavor</a> (but if you do, we’re not going to stop you).<br />
5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>The cartomizer</b>: This separates the e-liquid from the heating element in some vapes. If you clean your vape regularly and still notice a funky burnt taste while vaping, you might need to replace your cartomizer.<br />
6.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>The battery</b>: This is what powers the device.<br />
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Cleaning</h4>
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A quick rinse of your vape device on a regular basis is a good idea, and especially when changing your e-juice flavor. You’ve spent the time creating your own custom e-juice, so get exactly what you asked for by following the steps below:<br />
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1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Detach and dissemble the tank, disposing of any residual e-liquid.<br />
2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fill a bowl with warm water and a few drops of dish soap, and place the tank parts into the bowl.*<br />
3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>With your fingers, gently wash tank components in water until they look clean.<br />
4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Carefully dry off each component with a paper towel.<br />
5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Leave parts out to air dry until they are completely dry. DO NOT reassemble your device until you are certain all pieces are dry, as this might damage your device. This usually takes anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes.<br />
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*Note: If your device uses a disposable coil, you don’t want to soak it; instead, replace the coil and soak the other pieces.<br />
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If you’ve had your device for months and have never cleaned it, the quick rinse is not going to be sufficient. Even if you have been cleaning your device, treating your vape to a deep clean every now and then is necessary – and you’ll be glad you did it. Think about what it feels like to have your car detailed!<br />
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For a deep clean, you’re going to need a solvent that is stronger than water. Lots of people will suggest using rubbing alcohol to clean your vape, but we strongly advise against that. Isopropyl alcohol can damage your device. Instead, purchase vape-specific cleaning liquid, or use high-proof, unflavored grain alcohol:<br />
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1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Detach and disassemble the tank, disposing of any residual e-liquid.<br />
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4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Leave parts out to air dry until they are completely dry. Again, DO NOT reassemble your device until you are certain all pieces are dry.<br />
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Voila! Your device is good as new. Follow these steps regularly to keep your vape happy and functioning well into the future.<br />
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One last thing – if you follow all the steps above and your vapor still tastes sour, your device isn’t producing as much vapor as it used to, or your coil is visibly dark and crusty, it’s time to replace your coil and/or cartomizer. It may seem like a pain, but good upkeep of your vape will ensure a superb flavour experience, and with <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/diy-ejuice-flavoring-s/1939.htm">all the flavours we have to offer</a>, you don’t want to miss out.<br />
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DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-19305201181897716492017-11-03T15:04:00.003-07:002017-11-03T15:05:10.118-07:00Top Vape Flavors This Fall <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Fall is probably the only season that has such universally loved smells and flavours. Watching the leaves change while enjoying all the delicious food that this season is known for makes it a truly enjoyable time for everyone. However, if you vape, you’ve got even more reason to rejoice this season as there are so many options for fall-themed vape flavours. Below are some of the best vapor liquid flavours for this autumn.<br />
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If there were ever two flavours that together could define an entire season, they’d be apple and cinnamon during fall. This is exactly what you’ll get with this Apple Cider flavour if you decide to create your own e-liquid this fall. This delicious flavour combines just the right amount of sweet and spice to make you feel like you are literally inhaling apple pie all season long.<br />
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Another autumn favorite, this ginger snap cookie e-liquid flavour offers all the pleasure and satisfaction of enjoying a plate of freshly baked ginger snap cookies – and without all of the guilt. This spicy creation will keep you satisfied throughout the entire season.<br />
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It is hard to really describe how quickly pumpkin spice rose from complete obscurity to being at the top of everyone’s fall favorites list. However it happened, we are sure glad that it did, because this pumpkin spice flavor is impossible not to love. Combining all your favorite things about pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread and, of course, pumpkin spice lattes, this pumpkin spice flavoring will put you in the fall spirit after just one puff. On that note, you can check out our <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Pumpkin-PIe-Flavor-Concentrate-by-Capella-s-p/cap-pumpkinpie.htm">pumpkin pie</a> and <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/Pumpkin-Bread-by-Flavorah-p/flv-pumpkinbread.htm">pumpkin bread</a> flavours, too.<br />
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Continuing our theme of baked goods and cinnamon, this baked cinnamon roll flavour actually tastes and smells like the real thing, cream and all. In fact, this flavor smells so realistic that any friends or family nearby might actually think that you’re baking cinnamon rolls. It’s so irresistible, they may even ask for a puff once they realize where the smell is coming from. Be prepared to share with others ;) </div>
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Possibly one of the most underrated fall tastes of all time, maple makes an incredible flavour addition to your e-juice creations, both during fall and any other season for that matter. The natural warm sweetness of this maple syrup flavour is hard to describe, but it strikes the perfect balance, leaving you wanting more without overdoing it. </div>
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There are so many ways that you can add some delicious autumn flavours to your e-juice creations this fall. We highly recommend you try at least one of these flavours to get the full experience. What’s more, you can even mix and match these flavours yourself and see if you can create something even more delicious. We believe that making your own e-juice should be an enjoyable experience, and we hope these suggestions will help you do this while embracing the fall season. What’s your favorite fall flavour? </div>
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DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-1716296053024193272017-10-09T11:13:00.004-07:002017-10-09T11:13:57.775-07:00A What’s What on Vaporizers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While most people probably know what "vaping" is, not everyone may understand what a vaporizer is, what it does or how it works. This guide will attempt to clear up the confusion by analyzing the anatomy of vaporizer devices.<br />
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Vaporizers, which are sometimes called e-cigs or just "vapes”, are small battery-powered devices that produce vapor by heating a liquid. They are intentionally designed to replicate the sensation of smoking as to provide a safer alternative for tobacco users and the people around them.<br />
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Although some vapes can vaporize dry plants, most devices are designed to hold e-juices, which are composed of water, nicotine, artificial flavors and a non-toxic base such as propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin. You can also find e-juices without nicotine. Some e-juices come in prefilled cartridges that are designed specifically for certain devices, but most e-juices are usually sold in bottles and can be used in any vaporizer.<br />
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<b>Cig-a-likes </b>- Created to look and handle exactly like a tobacco cigarette, cig-a-likes are often sold as one inseparable unit. They may take e-juice cartridges or they may be designed to be disposed of after the prefilled e-juice runs out.</div>
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<b>Vape Pens</b> - Unlike cig-a-likes, vape pens are a little bigger and can be easily taken apart. The largest piece of a vape pen is always the battery, which will be either manual or automatic. </div>
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<b>Mods</b> - With mods, or modifications, every part of the device is detachable. Some vapers build their own mods while others like to buy pre-made mods and swap out the parts to meet their preferences. Mods give users a lot of control over temperature and voltage, which means they are capable of producing thicker vapor clouds.</div>
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There are thousands of different types of e-juices on the market, but there's no need to waste your money buying products you may or may not like when you can customize your own. DIY Flavours has everything you need to <a href="http://www.diy-ejuice.com/">create e-juice flavors</a> specifically tailored to your tastes, including <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/bases-for-eliquid-s/1940.htm">bases</a>, <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/category-s/1941.htm">bottles</a> and <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/category-s/1942.htm">mixing tools</a>. All ingredients are safe and easy to combine. What are your vaping preferences? </div>
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DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-85851508972940576792017-09-08T13:27:00.002-07:002017-09-08T13:27:55.637-07:00PG vs. VG: Which E-Liquid Base Is Best?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the most exciting aspects of vaping is the control one has over the experience, from choosing flavors to the nicotine level to the likeness (or not) of smoking cigarettes. The more you vape, the better you’ll understand what exactly you’re looking for. If you’re new to vaping, however, the choices might seem overwhelming at first. To make the decision-making process a bit clearer, we’ve tackled one of the first questions you’ll be asked: PG or VG base?<br />
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E-liquid is the fluid that is used to smoke vaporizers and electronic cigarettes. Almost all e-liquids consist of PG or VG bases. While both PG and VG are non-toxic and organic, the taste and overall experience of vaping with each varies greatly. As a result, the quality of a <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/PG-Propylene-Glycol-p/pg-usp-4l.htm">PG-based</a> versus a <a href="https://www.diy-ejuice.com/VG-Vegetable-Glycerin-p/vg-usp-4l.htm">VG-based e-liquid</a> is hotly debated amongst the vaping community, with no clear winner.<br />
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Curious what PG and VG even mean? Well, PG stands for propylene glycol, and VG stands for vegetable glycerin. Each one can be found as additives in tons of commercially available food products, such as ketchup, salad dressing and soda. PG and VG are used as bases to dilute e-juice and contain the nicotine and flavor one inhales and tastes while vaping. Nicotine and flavorings need to be diluted, as they are highly concentrated. The e-liquid is held in suspension so that the vaporizer or e-cigarette will produce smoke-like vapor.<br />
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While a PG e-liquid base is the more popular of the two, this does not necessarily mean it’s ‘better’. PG-based e-liquids are tasteless and odorless, meaning they will not alter the e-liquid flavor. VG-based e-liquids are naturally sweet and can alter the e-liquid flavor so much that, at times, some find it overpowering.<br />
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Though VG-based liquids are considered to have more cons than PG, some of their pros strongly outweigh the cons. Not to mention, many of the aforementioned pros and cons are subjective, like throat hit and flavor. </div>
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Those who are new to vaping are generally recommended to try PG-bases first in order to fully experience e-juice flavors. From there, you can experiment with PG versus VG to decide what suits you.</div>
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Among the many choices you need to make when switching to vaping, the nicotine strength of your e-juice is among the most important. Choosing a liquid that matches your current nicotine level is essential for a successful switch. If the nicotine level is too low, you may smoke even more to compensate; if it’s too high, the intensity can create an unpleasant experience. So how do you find that sweet spot in the middle?<br />
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It helps to first know how much nicotine you’re currently smoking with cigarettes. The average nicotine level of a traditional cigarette is between 8 and 20 mg, although most are closer to 12 to 18 mg.<br />
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Before we launch into a breakdown of various nicotine strengths that are traditionally offered among big brands, a quick note: the technology in newer vaping devices or mods with higher power capacities cause them to produce more vapor and require much lower nicotine strength. Most people (including heavy smokers) will use 3 mg of nicotine or less. Of course, there are always exceptions, as well as older devices for which 3 mg may not be enough (or could be too much). Our breakdown below should help guide you on your DIY vaping journey, whatever device you’re using!<br />
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<b>No Nicotine</b>: This level will work for you if you just want the feel of smoking a cigarette. Zero nicotine offers optimal flavor and vapor production but lacks a throat hit.<br />
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<b>1.5 mg/ml or 0.15%</b>: This level offers supreme flavor and vapor production with an almost nonexistent throat hit, making it a perfect starting strength for the “once in a blue moon” light cigarette smoker.<br />
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<b>3 mg/ml or 0.3%</b>: If you prefer ultra-light tobacco and can count your monthly cigarette intake on one hand, we recommend beginning at 3 mg/ml. This will be a good balance for many of the newer, more powerful vaping devices.<br />
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<b>6 mg/ml or 0.6%</b>: A level of 6 mg can be effective if you are not a heavy smoker and are used to smoking one to five ultra-light cigarettes a day.</div>
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<b>12 mg/ml or 1.2%</b>: This is a light-level nicotine strength for most e-cigarette brands. If you smoke a light cigarette, especially if you smoke less than a pack a day, we advise this level to deliver a healthy balance of flavor and vapor with a mild throat hit.</div>
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<b>18 mg/ml or 1.8%</b>: If you smoke a full-flavored or unfiltered cigarette and smoke up to a pack a day, you will probably want your e-liquid to contain around 18 mg of liquid nicotine to deliver a medium throat hit.</div>
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<b>24 mg/ml or 2.4%</b>: It’s very rare that this level of nicotine would be used, but if you smoke more than a pack a day of a full-flavored cigarette, you could find this is the best option for you.</div>
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<b>36 mg/ml or 3.6%</b>: While it’s extremely rare to reach this level of nicotine, this could be an option for the heaviest of smokers who is used to two or more packs a day and needs extra nicotine to be satisfied.</div>
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Choosing the perfect nicotine level for you can be a tricky business, especially depending on your usual cigarette intake, the PG and VG ratio of your e-juice, and whether you’re trying to wean yourself off nicotine or simply remain at your current intake level. With this guide and a little bit of trial and error, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect nicotine level to suit your needs. </div>
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What nicotine strength works best for you or your friends? Sound off in the comments section below!</div>
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DIY eJuicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13730861962934505538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4543731650147572091.post-79527339341563194022017-07-03T11:53:00.000-07:002017-07-03T11:53:19.402-07:00A How-To on Making E-Juice<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tired of paying for retail bottles of e-juice? Want to have control over what you’re vaping? It’s true: vaping can be an expensive hobby. And depending on how often you do it, you’ll probably appreciate saving a few bucks . Well, we’ve got just the solution: making your own e-liquid. Many vapers out there prefer making their own e-liquid to buying everything, allowing themselves complete control of the level of nicotine they’re getting, as well as the amount of flavour. Why not give it a shot? With a little preparation, making your own e-liquid can be satisfying and just as good as what you would find at your local vaping shop.<br />
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Need some guidance? We’ve laid out a step-by-step guide on how to make e-juice right here, so you’ll be mixing your own brew in no time!<br />
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1)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Find your recipe.<br />
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2)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Make sure you’ve got everything you need. This will include the four ingredients that go into e-liquid:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.diy-ejuice.com/propylene-glycol-s/1840.htm">Propylene glycol</a> (pg) – make sure it’s with no additives</li>
<li><a href="http://www.diy-ejuice.com/vegetable-glycerin-s/1943.htm">Vegetable glycerine</a> (vg) </li>
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<li>Flavouring – choose your favourite concentrate of thousands available out there, <a href="http://www.diy-ejuice.com/diy-ejuice-flavoring-s/1939.htm">like these e-juice flavors</a>.</li>
<li>Nicotine (not necessary for nicotine-free vaping)</li>
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Feel like you’re back in high school chemistry? You kind of are – but this is much more fun. We promise. And easier, too.<br />
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In addition to the ingredients, you’ll also need some equipment:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.diy-ejuice.com/Syringes-s/1831.htm">Syringes</a> to mix by volume.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.diy-ejuice.com/category-s/1941.htm">E-juice bottles</a> for experimenting to find the perfect combination. </li>
<li>Labels so you know exactly what everything is.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.diy-ejuice.com/category-s/1941.htm">Storage bottles</a> to keep the ingredients.</li>
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3)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Decide on your PG/VG ratio and nicotine level. We recommend sticking with the ratio that’s recommended in your chosen recipe. Once you’ve had a bit more practice, you can experiment with different ratios for plus-ohm and sub-ohm vaping.<br />
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4)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Next, you’ll need to figure out the amount of each ingredient to use. This can be tricky, so we recommend finding an online juice calculator for best results.<br />
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5)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Get mixing! Make sure your work space is clean and hygienic; it’s a good idea to do everything on a plastic tray to avoid spillage. We recommend wearing rubber gloves. If you’re using a scale, you’ll get your measurements by weight. If you do it by volume, you’ll add everything to an empty bottle. Note: Scale measuring is more accurate. You’ll add your nicotine first, then the flavour, and finally the PG and VG. </div>
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6)<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Steep your mixture, which will replace that harsh taste with a smooth, pleasant flavour. You’ll know it’s steeped long enough when the colour becomes darker, which can take a few days or even weeks, depending on the batch and the conditions it’s in while steeping. </div>
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Pro tip: Make your e-liquid in small batches as you’ll waste a lot of money if you make a big batch that you don’t like. Also, be cautious with adding nicotine, as it can be toxic. It’ll be listed in the number of milligrams per millimeter of liquid. </div>
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Have you made your own e-liquid before? How did it turn out? Do you have any favourite recipes? Share your thoughts on DIY e-liquid with us in the comments. And happy mixing!</div>
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