Need Help with DIY E-Liquid – Harsh Throat Hit Issue!

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Hey everyone,

I recently started mixing my own e-liquids… but I am struggling with a harsh throat hit. I am using a 70/30 VG/PG ratio with 3mg nicotine and fruit-based flavors. The mix tastes great, but the throat hit is too strong, almost irritating.

I have tried lowering the PG ratio but it didn’t help much. Could it be the nicotine quality or the specific flavors I am using: ?? I am using freebase nicotine, but should I switch to salts for a smoother experience: ?? Also…, does steeping help reduce the harshness: ??

Would love to hear any tips or tricks from experienced mixers here !! I have also gone through this thread https://forum.e-liquid-recipes.com/t/harsh-throat-hit-max-vg-react-native

Thanks in advance.

With Regards,

Derek Theler

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what specific nicotine are you using, where did you get it?
what recipe or flavors? some flavors can indeed be harsh

you can always make a batch of flavorless to test the nicotine
or 0 nic to see if its the flavors

yes salts have much less throat hit thats probably your solution

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Hi @derekktheler. Welcome to the forums. Like @warkwarth said, a little bit more information would be helpful. Have a good day buddy! :muscle:

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Hello, welcome!!! I know for me personally some of the flavors burn my throat, sometimes it gets better with time.

Go ahead and post the recipe you made here. Just go to the blue wrench icon, go down and select share URL privately. Another URL will pop up under the short URL. The long URL is the one you wanna use to link your recipe.

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I use free base and it alone doesn’t give me a throat hit or harshness, even when it’s old. Some flavors do though, especially the fruit ones.

If it’s narrowed down the recipe, percentages of and the types of fruits used can be a factor.

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Welcome and glad you joined.

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I also dislike th, salts work well for me. Some fruits if used too high a percentage can also be irritating without a good steep. I generally steep at least a month when using FW blood orange for example.

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Hi Derek, welcome aboard.

Need more information regarding this.
What type of device are you using?
What wattage do you vape at?
What coils do you use?
Does it feel harsh on commercial juice?

All can make a difference mate. :grin:

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Welcome! I agree with the other comments, it’d be easier to see your ingredients. Sometimes adding a little marshmallow can tame fruits. But it you can post your recipe with percentages etc, it’ll be easier to help you.

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