Factors increasing throat hit AI
tibor_balogh:
Hey Bro .. what increases TH
Hey!
You’re asking what increases TH, I guess you mean throat hit, right? Well, let’s see what gives that pleasant scratch!
So, for increasing TH, meaning throat hit, several things can contribute, so let’s see what these are based on info from the Vaperina forum:
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Nicotine type and strength:
- If you’re really craving a “scratchy” feeling, then freebase nicotine is the winner, because it has the biggest throat hit. The higher the nicotine level (especially above 9-12 mg/ml from freebase), the more you’ll feel it.
- Hybrid nicotine salt also provides TH, but not as much as freebase.
- However, regular nicotine salt is very smooth, so you won’t really get any throat hit with it.
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PG/VG ratio:
- PG (Propylene Glycol) is responsible for the throat hit, so if there’s more PG in the liquid, the TH will be stronger.
- If you find it too strong, it’s worth diluting it with VG (Vegetable Glycerin), as it softens the vapor.
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Coil position and setup:
- The height of the coil also matters! If you set it higher relative to the airflow, it can result in a stronger TH. If you push it lower, there will be less.
- Thinner wire, smaller core size, and more wraps can also increase TH, as it behaves differently on a smaller surface, with higher resistance and lower wattage.
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Flavor type:
- Some flavors, like menthol or cooling ones, can inherently provide a little extra throat hit.
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- Some flavors, like menthol or cooling ones, can inherently provide a little extra throat hit.
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Temperature and wattage:
- Vaping at a higher temperature (or higher wattage) can also make the TH stronger.
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- Vaping at a higher temperature (or higher wattage) can also make the TH stronger.
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Device type and airflow:
- MTL (mouth-to-lung) tanks and tighter pod systems generally provide a stronger throat hit than DL (direct-lung) devices, due to tighter airflow.
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- MTL (mouth-to-lung) tanks and tighter pod systems generally provide a stronger throat hit than DL (direct-lung) devices, due to tighter airflow.
Hope this info helps! If you have more questions, just ask! ![]()
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