I know its probably a stupid question bit iv been looking on youtube and google but cant find anything, how do I get the nibs out of used bottles? Without pulling them out with pliers and damaging the nibs?
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Probably not the best way to do it but I've been taking a butter knife and placing it right between the nib and the bottle and it pops right off. I imagine it's only a matter of time though until one goes flying and I never see it again...
I use a fingernail. If bite your nails, a micro flat head screwdriver inserted between the bottle and the tip and rotated 90° will also work.
I see you mean the drip tip on a plastic bottle. I use a knife and just pry it up slightly until it comes out. But now I have moved away from plastic to all glass dropper bottles.
I feel plastic are better as I love the unicorn style bottles and only carry 30ml anything bigger is too heavy, I thought the same with the glass bottles
Only so many times you can reuse plastic but glass is many many more. Some e-liquids permeate plastic and still stink. I have even had some glass the required multiple cleansings.
I agree plastic for travel because less chance of breakage. But I have had a plastic bottle crack on me and although not a major mess was an inconvenience.
Haha I'm not that far into diy yet, only about a month in still finding recipes off the internet lol
Unscrew the cap, then push the cap to one side and down, as if you were trying to break the top off, the nibs pop right off undamaged. I've been doing it that way for years.
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I personally like the 30ml bottles with the luer lock caps. You can look here to see what I am talking about.
Boston Round Bottle with Luer Lock Cap
But you still would need a luer lock needle and a cap to close when not in use.
Boston Round Bottle with Luer Lock Cap and Needle
But I prefer the 14 gauge needle..Allows for thicker juice to flow easier.
Caps can be found on ebay or amazon. Just look for luer lock caps.
Do they do thoes in 30ml? They look nice better than the crapy ones I have most of lolI personally like the 30ml bottles with the luer lock caps. You can look here to see what I am talking about.
Boston Round Bottle with Luer Lock Cap
But you still would need a luer lock needle and a cap to close when not in use.
Boston Round Bottle with Luer Lock Cap and Needle
But I prefer the 14 gauge needle..Allows for thicker juice to flow easier.
Caps can be found on ebay or amazon. Just look for luer lock caps.
found these also on onestopdiy These are the caps I mentioned in earlier post.
5 Pack Luer Lock Syringe Caps
although they are probably cheaper on ebay or amazon.
5 Pack Luer Lock Syringe Caps
although they are probably cheaper on ebay or amazon.
If i cant get the nipple off with my fingers cause i clipped them, then i use some paper towel and put it over and then use my teeth and pull it off..just dont bite down hard and should come off easily
If you don't have fingernails that are strong and long enough, use the side of a nail file (not the pointed end) and insert it between the bottle and the dropper tip bottom - pry it up gently. Works every time!
If you buy the right kind of plastic bottles...you can safely reuse them many times. Wash the bottles, their dropper tips, and caps, out well with dish liquid, rinse thoroughly, and go for it! The only one I don't reuse except for another bottle of the same eliquid...is the one for my Mint Chocolate. No matter how many times I wash it out, the smell doesn't completely go away from it.
If you buy the right kind of plastic bottles...you can safely reuse them many times. Wash the bottles, their dropper tips, and caps, out well with dish liquid, rinse thoroughly, and go for it! The only one I don't reuse except for another bottle of the same eliquid...is the one for my Mint Chocolate. No matter how many times I wash it out, the smell doesn't completely go away from it.
Good question. A semi dull folding pocket knife blade inserted between spout cuff and bottle. Pry upward and proceed around the bottle while prying. The blade is sharp enough for insertion but not to sharp as to cut your fingers accidentally.
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