Mission - perfect DIY faiyaz Cheulkar

I don't want to talk on behalf of Andre but I think he means +20% of the recipe amount, not the flavour. So if you had a flavour at 4%, you'd add 20% of 4% = 0.8% for 4.8% total. Not that you'd add another 20% for 24% total.
 
I don't want to talk on behalf of Andre but I think he means +20% of the recipe amount, not the flavour. So if you had a flavour at 4%, you'd add 20% of 4% = 0.8% for 4.8% total. Not that you'd add another 20% for 24% total.
Thanks @RichJB still new to this so I try and follow the advice from the more experienced guys...which means I almost doubled my blckvapor order after reading @Andre s post, specially since I ordered the flavours to mix up the Bowdens Mate clone. :party:
 
I don't want to talk on behalf of Andre but I think he means +20% of the recipe amount, not the flavour. So if you had a flavour at 4%, you'd add 20% of 4% = 0.8% for 4.8% total. Not that you'd add another 20% for 24% total.
Thanks for the heads up, I did think it's for the amount of flavour but then I added 2% sweetener in the eliquid calculator to give me the weight needed. Then calculated the rest by the method u told.
 
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This caught my eye, I am a big fan of using Excel for everything. If you don't mind sharing I'll trade you mine?
More than happy to send it to u. My list is only around 15 recipe right now.
What I am trying to do is eventually track everything using a excel sheet -list of flavour, mixes and their steep time, quantity, date of purchase, cost, amount used. Then may be a pivot to sort the list and track the most used concentrates etc.
 
More than happy to send it to u. My list is only around 15 recipe right now.
What I am trying to do is eventually track everything using a excel sheet -list of flavour, mixes and their steep time, quantity, date of purchase, cost, amount used. Then may be a pivot to sort the list and track the most used concentrates etc.
Perfect...exactly what I'm planning as well. I only have 7 recipies on mine, you'll see how the formulas are set up. Included vg/pg and nic as well.
 
More than happy to send it to u. My list is only around 15 recipe right now.
What I am trying to do is eventually track everything using a excel sheet -list of flavour, mixes and their steep time, quantity, date of purchase, cost, amount used. Then may be a pivot to sort the list and track the most used concentrates etc.

Why don't you just download and use Juice Calculator? It does all that for you. Flavour name, vendor purchased from, purchase date, amount purchased, cost, amount left, etc. This is the page that opens for each flavour:

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My excuse is :- I dont have a job and need to keep my excel skills up to date :p.
I love me some excel too.... BUT.... I just don't see the point of trying to replicate what is already a banging piece of software [The one @RichJB referenced above].

Not only does it do that but it:
  • tracks all your steeping recipes
  • allows you to rate recipes
  • allows you to categorise them
  • calculates the cost per bottle of juice you mix up
  • keeps track of inventory levels and easily allows you to add them to your shopping cart
  • allows you to make notes about ingredients and recipes
  • has a few built in tools like how to adjust nic level of an already made juice etc
  • color codes recipes depending on if you have sufficient stock to make them or not
  • keeps a running history of already made recipes
  • and
  • and
  • and
I really wouldn't want to be without it as a DIY'er.
 
I like the "Storage location" window. I am tempted to type in "Warehouse B2, Row A7, Shelf G5, Bin 23". I dunno, "in the seedling trays where all the other concentrates are" sounds a bit n00bish. :D
 
Finally made something that I am somewhat satisfied with, added some cap french vanilla to the "just turkish" recipe and it has turned out great. Needs steeping but will make a bigger batch.
 
Now I'm sitting here, reading this over and over and I can't make up my mind if you're being serious @Andre ...about the 20% not the sweetner and marshmallow points. o_O
Yes, as @RichJB said. I add 20 % to each concentrate percentage. E.g. if the recipe asks for a flavour at 4.5 %, I will add 20% to bring it to 5.4%. And so on for each concentrate. The important principle is that your mix must stay proportional to the original recipe.
 
Good luck with DIY. Watching this thread to get recipe ideas
 
All done and going straight for steeping.
Made a few testers with turkish flavour, will share recipe if its any good.
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Just tasted the Bonnie's nana cream, the banana comes weak but I guess that's because I used TFA banana cream instead of la.
Just learnt that if u are using a flavour from a different company u have to use it according to the recommended %.

Yes, and this needs a good steep to fully develop. TFA Banana Cream requires 2 weeks minimum to fully shine. Put it away and try it in a couple of weeks...
 
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