# Need Some Advice on Finding the Right Nicotine Level **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Tags:** Liqud, Vape-Guide\ **Created:** [October 25, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/need-some-advice-on-finding-the-right-nicotine-level/881 "2024-10-25T01:12:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jiankang](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/vaporesso/user_avatar/www.uvcommunity.com/jiankang/32/151_2.png) [@jiankang](https://www.uvcommunity.com/u/jiankang)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/need-some-advice-on-finding-the-right-nicotine-level/881/1 "2024-10-25T01:12:36Z")
Hey everyone 👋, I’ve been vaping for around four years now after smoking for over a decade, and I’m still trying to perfect my setup. 😬 Lately, I’ve been wondering if my nicotine level is too high. I’m currently using 12mg, but I’ve noticed I’m getting a bit of a throat hit that I’m not super into anymore. When I was first transitioning from smoking, I needed that stronger hit, but now it feels like I want something smoother. 😮‍💨 I’m thinking of dropping down to 6mg but don’t want to lose that satisfying feeling I get from my vape. 🥹 Has anyone here made the switch to a lower nicotine level after vaping for a while? How was the transition? Did it change your overall experience? I’d love some advice on how to adjust without feeling like I’m missing out on the full vape experience. 😅 🫶 ---
**Author:** ![vapor\_productions](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/vaporesso/user_avatar/www.uvcommunity.com/vapor_productions/32/1641_2.png) [@vapor\_productions](https://www.uvcommunity.com/u/vapor_productions)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/need-some-advice-on-finding-the-right-nicotine-level/881/2 "2024-11-06T13:16:47Z")
On freebase i mostly use 3mg-6mg and 24mg on nic salts.i found them gentle and smooth on throat. ---
**Author:** ![jiankang](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/vaporesso/user_avatar/www.uvcommunity.com/jiankang/32/151_2.png) [@jiankang](https://www.uvcommunity.com/u/jiankang)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2024, 6:29am UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/need-some-advice-on-finding-the-right-nicotine-level/881/4 "2024-11-07T06:29:26Z")
sounds nice, i’ll give it a try haha 👍🥂 ---
**Author:** ![Hannah](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/vaporesso/user_avatar/www.uvcommunity.com/hannah/32/133_2.png) [@Hannah](https://www.uvcommunity.com/u/Hannah)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 2:32am UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/need-some-advice-on-finding-the-right-nicotine-level/881/5 "2024-11-13T02:32:54Z")
Been there. The throat hit does get a bit much after a while. What worked for me was 6mg and slightly bumping up the wattage. Took about a week to adjust, but now I prefer it. ---
**Author:** ![jiankang](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/vaporesso/user_avatar/www.uvcommunity.com/jiankang/32/151_2.png) [@jiankang](https://www.uvcommunity.com/u/jiankang)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2024, 3:38am UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/need-some-advice-on-finding-the-right-nicotine-level/881/6 "2024-11-13T03:38:02Z")
thx so much! 😄 i’ve kept trying and still a bit of unsure … i might take your version for a try ---
**Author:** ![Winnie\_Mari\_In\_AZ](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/vaporesso/user_avatar/www.uvcommunity.com/winnie_mari_in_az/32/125_2.png) [@Winnie\_Mari\_In\_AZ](https://www.uvcommunity.com/u/Winnie_Mari_In_AZ)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2024, 4:50am UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/need-some-advice-on-finding-the-right-nicotine-level/881/7 "2024-12-02T04:50:08Z")
When I first quit smoking (after 30+ years) I was doing salt nic and 50mg but a pretty low wattage, 12-15. Then I found I liked the taste of freebase nic much better so I jumped ship. Another person posted 6mg and that’s what I use as well. What’s funny is I tried 12mg a couple times and it gave me this weird head rush that was decidedly unpleasant. I have also gone up on my wattage as well. I’m at 55 watts today. I find if I go any higher it dramatically shortens the life of my coils. Now I change the coil once a week at the first sign of that burnt taste. Peace! ---
**Author:** ![Aguzsw](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/vaporesso/user_avatar/www.uvcommunity.com/aguzsw/32/356_2.png) [@Aguzsw](https://www.uvcommunity.com/u/Aguzsw)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2024, 12:16pm UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/need-some-advice-on-finding-the-right-nicotine-level/881/8 "2024-12-02T12:16:20Z")
Using 6 mg is comfortable for vaping, for saltnic I use 30mg. ---
**Author:** ![jiankang](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/vaporesso/user_avatar/www.uvcommunity.com/jiankang/32/151_2.png) [@jiankang](https://www.uvcommunity.com/u/jiankang)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2024, 8:26am UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/need-some-advice-on-finding-the-right-nicotine-level/881/9 "2024-12-03T08:26:49Z")
I’ve been thinking about switching to a lower wattage too since I want to avoid that burnt taste and extend coil life. Changing coils once a week sounds like a smart routine! I appreciate the tips; it makes me feel more confident about trying out the 6mg. ---
**Author:** ![jiankang](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/vaporesso/user_avatar/www.uvcommunity.com/jiankang/32/151_2.png) [@jiankang](https://www.uvcommunity.com/u/jiankang)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2024, 8:31am UTC](https://www.uvcommunity.com/t/need-some-advice-on-finding-the-right-nicotine-level/881/10 "2024-12-03T08:31:09Z")
It’s cool to hear that 6mg works well for you. I’ve been curious about salt nic too—30mg sounds like it gives a nice kick! Do you find the throat hit different between the two? 😀