Some choose to use smart e-cigarettes in combination with a long-awaited smoking cessation, others use them as a supplement to regular cigarettes, while others simply like the taste and smell of the popular e-cigarettes.
Whatever the reason may be, it is a good idea to know a little about e-cigarettes before you get started. This also means that it may be a good idea to find out how much nicotine you can expect in one of the popular e-cigarettes, simply so that you can find the type that suits you best.
If you are a beginner with e-cigarettes, it can be difficult to figure out how everything works and how much nicotine the different cigarettes contain. So in this blog post, you can read more about nicotine for your e-cigarette, and how to choose nicotine.
Decide the nicotine content in your e-cigarette yourself
The smart thing about vaping is that you completely decide the nicotine strength in your e-cigarette. You can therefore decide for yourself how much nicotine you want the e-cigarette to contain, but you can also decide for yourself if you would rather have no nicotine in your e-cigarette.
If you use e-cigarettes in connection with smoking cessation, it can be difficult for a beginner to figure out which nicotine strength is best to start with.
If, for example, you choose a nicotine strength that is too low, it will be necessary to take a few long puffs to get anything out of it. In a way, there is nothing wrong with that, but it can feel difficult to vape, and there is also a greater chance that the coil in your e-cigarette will stop vaporizing because it becomes overloaded.
If, on the other hand, you choose a nicotine strength that is too high, you will find that your throat itches and that you get too much nicotine and may suffer from nicotine poisoning.
To help you a little on your way to finding the right nicotine strength, here is a small template that you can use as a guide to find the nicotine strength that suits you well.
- Nicotine strength in your e-liquid = 0 mg, corresponding to 0 cigarettes per day
- Nicotine strength in your e-liquid = 3 mg, corresponding to 5 cigarettes per. day
- Nicotine strength in your e-liquid = 6 mg, corresponding to 5-10 cigarettes per. day
- Nicotine strength in your e-liquid = 12 mg, corresponding to 10-15 cigarettes per. day
- Nicotine strength in your e-liquid = 18 mg, corresponding to 20 cigarettes per. day
How much nicotine should I have in my e-cigarette?
How much nicotine you should have in each e-cigarette is entirely up to you. First and foremost, it is up to you to find out what you expect from your e-cigarette. If you do not know what you are doing when you start vaping, you can unfortunately quickly end up consuming too much nicotine. But not all the nicotine from the liquid is absorbed when you vaporize it, as some of it disappears into thin air.
If you want to vape with nicotine and also want to get more nicotine from your vaping, there are three factors that play a crucial role when you need to increase your nicotine intake. The first is the nicotine strength of the e-liquid you have chosen, the second is the power of the battery and the third is how much resistance there is in your vaporizer.
Make your own nicotine strength with DIY mixing
The smart thing about vaping is that you can decide for yourself what you want to vape. This is probably also one of the main reasons why e-cigarettes have become as popular as they are. If you mix your e-liquid yourself, you can even make it cheaper than if you choose to buy a ready-made e-liquid.
You decide for yourself how much nicotine strength your ready-mixed e-liquid should have, even if you want to combine different flavors in one and the same liquid.
If you choose to mix your own e-liquids, you will probably need a so-called liquid calculator at some point. A liquid calculator can help you get the right information in relation to your preferred nicotine strength so that you can reach the right level.
What do I do with the pre-mixed e-liquid?
Once you have mixed the right e-liquid with the right nicotine content, it is necessary that you store and handle the liquid correctly. A good idea is to note the PG / VG mixing ratio, the nicotine strength, the flavor and the date on the ready-mixed liquid.
When the liquid is ready, most e-liquids also need a period to mature in order to achieve precisely the right flavor. The time may vary, and flavors such as a pastry-based e-liquid need to mature for up to four weeks.
You can often see from the different recipes how long the maturation process is, but we strongly recommend that you be patient. Try tasting the e-liquid once a week to find the right flavor for the e-liquid you are looking for.
Finally, when the ready-mixed liquid is ready, pour the e-liquid into bottles. You must store the liquid in a dark and cool place to preserve the good flavor. Sunlight, heat and oxygen will have a negative effect on the e-liquid, so pay particular attention to this. And finally, remember to keep the liquid out of reach of both children and animals.
Vape without nicotine in your e-cigarette
When you choose to vape, you can choose the nicotine strength yourself, and this of course also means that you can mix your own e-liquids completely without nicotine. If you use e-cigarettes in connection with smoking cessation, you have the unique opportunity to gradually step away from your nicotine consumption, at your own pace.
The only thing that matters when you need to vape is finding out what you want to get out of the vapor. Whether it should be with a little, a lot or even completely without nicotine is entirely up to you and your personal preferences.
