What Level of Nicotine should I start with?
WHAT LEVEL OF NICOTINE SHOULD I START WITH?
I want to 'step down' my nicotine, how do I best do this?
One of the most common questions from beginners relates to which nicotine strength and its equivalence to a particular kind of cigarette that a person smokes.
It can make all the difference between success and failure in changing over to electronic cigarettes.
"The amount of nicotine found in one cigarette varies greatly (...) Cigarettes contain anywhere from 8 mg of nicotine up to 20 mg of nicotine. Most cigarettes ... average amount of nicotine in one cigarette at 12 mg." Wikipedia
NO NICOTINE - If you just want the feel of smoking a cigarette or vape for the flavor and recreation, choose a nicotine free e-liquid 0mg/mL - usually ordered by people who have quit smoking but still have an oral fixation.
3mg/0.3% or 6mg/0.6% - (Best for SubOhm DEVICES) Without SUBOHM, this level can be effective if you are used to smoking less than half a pack per day. This is the smallest possible nicotine level offered and is commonly the last level in "stepping".
12mg/1.2% - if you smoke less than a pack per day - this is a comfortable level for people who prefer nicotine.
18mg/1.8% - (Most POPULAR Level for Non-SubOhm Devices) - if you smoke up to a pack per day - this is the middle of the road in terms of nicotine. This is a comfortable level for former smokers as this delivers a satisfying amount of nicotine.
24mg/2.4% - a good starting point if you smoke more than a pack (multiple packs) per day of a full flavored cigarette. Commonly preferred by people who were formally heavy smokers. Noticeable nicotine level and may produce a "HARSH" throat hit for some.
36mg/3.6% - The last level sold by ECBlend is designed to deliver a strong nicotine delivery (BEST in SmoothHit NicSalt using a POD DEVICE) or "dilution" or "mixing" by the consumer. A common reason for dilution is to adjust nicotine levels without affecting flavor. Ordering the same flavor (or another flavor to mix together) of varying levels will dilute the nicotine without diluting the flavoring. Do-it-yourself vapers like this level so they can add their own "do it yourself" flavoring (i.e. FlavorArtists or FlavorTudes).