Can You Mix Vape Liquids?
by Azim Aleem
The vaping market is flooded with a variety of vape liquid flavours, and we see something new every other day. Mixing vape liquids has become a modern social pastime among experienced vapers.
But the question is, "Can you mix vape juice?" Of course you can! But there are many things that you take into account when crossing two streams of vape liquids, mixing brands or even VG/PG ratioed e-liquids.
In this guide, you'll learn whether you can mix different strengths of vape liquids, what to consider before mixing them, and more.
Can You Mix Vape Liquids?
Mixing different vape liquids is possible and opens up a whole world of new flavour combinations. However, before you start mixing, it's important to understand the basic components of vape liquids, including vegetable glycerin (VG), propylene glycol (PG), flavourings, and nicotine.
Wondering if you can mix vape liquids with different nicotine levels? Absolutely! You can combine vape liquids with varying nicotine strengths to create a customised vaping experience.
For example, when you combine a vape liquid with a high nicotine strength with one that has lower nicotine levels, you can create a middle-ground nicotine concentration. This can be especially useful for vapers who want to reduce their nicotine dependency gradually.
Can I mix a nic salt vape liquid with a freebase e-liquid?
No, you can't mix a nicotine salt vape liquid with a freebase vape liquid because they both require different coil resistance levels and are designed to be vaped at different wattage levels. If you mix these two types of e-liquids, you will end up with a blend that tastes burnt and produces very little or almost no vapor at all.
What to consider before mixing vape juices?
E-liquids have many components, and each can influence the outcome when you mix vape liquids, particularly if they contain different nicotine volumes or are from different brands. Below are some of the things you should take into account when mixing vape juices:
Nicotine Type:
Mixing freebase with freebase e-liquid and nic salts with nic salt creates unique results. However, mixing two different types of vape liquids may have unwanted effects. For example, nic salt is more stable than its freebase nicotine e-liquid counterpart. It does best at low-wattage devices like pre-filled pod kits, while freebase nicotine is best for high-wattage devices like vape mods.
PG/VG Ratio Compatibility:
If two e-liquids have different PG/VG ratios, that may affect flavour balance, vapour production and most importantly, not blend evenly. Different VG/PG ratio blends are designed for different kits and vape coils.
For instance, 80VG/20 PG vape liquid is perfect for sub-ohm coils fired by powerful devices, while a 50/50 vape liquid will work with high-resistance coils fired with moderate outputs. When mixing vape liquids, consider using liquids with similar ratios for maintaining a consistent experience.
Nicotine Strength:
Combining different nicotine strengths will result in a blend with an average nicotine strength. For instance, mixing a 3mg and a 6mg e-liquid will result in a 4.5mg nicotine strength. Mix equal parts of e-liquids to achieve a specific nicotine strength.
FAQs
Is mixing vape juice bad for coils?
Mixing vape juice isn't necessarily bad for coils, but it can reduce their lifespan if the liquids are very sweet. Heavily flavoured mixes can cause faster coil gunking, resulting in reduced effectiveness of your coils.
Can you mix different vape juice flavours?
Yes, you can mix different vape juice flavours to create new combinations and for a more personalised vaping experience. But combining some flavours can ruin the overall flavour. So always choose those flavours that naturally complement each other, like desserts with creams and fruits with menthol.
Are all vape juices compatible?
No. Compatibility depends on the base liquids used in each product and the PG/VG ratios. E-liquids with different bases may not blend well, leading to inconsistent flavor and poor texture.