Correct 1ml Syringes?

[we87]

I have some PG flavors I need to measure, as well as some 100% vg nic. Would these work? Or would it be best to get ones with a needle? I'm assuming these with no needles would work better for the 100% vg nic, and would be okay for the flavors. Thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0082CMENY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1412248405&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40

 

[Spazmelda]

Those are fine. The 1 ml syringes that come WITH needles attached usually have very very tiny gauge needles, because they are for insulin injections. You don't want the little tiny gauge needles. Also, they are sharps, which you don't want, you want blunt end needles.

I think needles are nice in some cases, though not always necessary. If you do get needles, you can order them separately and get 14, 16, or 18 gauge (18 is about as small as I'd recommend going). If you have a tractor supply close to you, you can get some nice needles there, but they are sharp, so you'd want to cut the ends off with a Dremel or something to blunt them.

 

[Spazmelda]

Oh, I'd also recommend getting some larger syringes as well as the 1 ml ones. 1 ml is good for flavorings and maybe nicotine, depending on the level you use and the amount of juice you are making, but for VG and PG you'll probably want the capability to measure a larger volume all at once. Sorry if I'm telling you something you already knew, just thought I'd mention it.

 

[dannyv45]

I have some PG flavors I need to measure, as well as some 100% vg nic. Would these work? Or would it be best to get ones with a needle? I'm assuming these with no needles would work better for the 100% vg nic, and would be okay for the flavors. Thoughts?

1 ML slip-tip disposable syringe MVI Box of 50:Amazon:Health & Personal Care

These will work just fine. There slip lock syringes so if a needle is needed it will slip on the tip just fine. I use these all the time with a needle and buy them by the 100.

 

[Exchaner]

Is that $669 for 100 mls? Kind of expensive at $6.69 a piece.

 

[Big_Jim]

Instead of needles on my syringes, I use a product similar to this:

100 Pcs Gray Plastic Tapered Pinhead Glue Liquid Dispenser Needles 16GA - Air Compressor Accessories - Amazon.com

 

[Stacy1]

Danny, may I ask where you are buying the 1ml syringes in bulk?

 

[dannyv45]

These will work just fine. There slip lock syringes so if a needle is needed it will slip on the tip just fine. I use these all the time with a needle and buy them by the 100.

I pay $12.00 per 100 with free shipping. I buy from ebay.

100 1 CC Luer Slip Tuberculin Syringes 1ml Sterile New Syringe Only No Needle | eBay

 

[Stacy1]

:d thanks!!!

 

[xxJollyRogerxx]

I went ahead and bought a couple of glass syringes and I am liking them so far. I can easily wash them out after using them and they are as good as new.
AIR-TITE Glass Syringe,Metal Luer Lock,2 mL - Chromatography Syringes - 19G358|7.140-27 - Grainger Industrial Supply

 

[we87]

I went ahead and bought a couple of glass syringes and I am liking them so far. I can easily wash them out after using them and they are as good as new.
AIR-TITE Glass Syringe,Metal Luer Lock,2 mL - Chromatography Syringes - 19G358|7.140-27 - Grainger Industrial Supply

That seems steep to me $10 for one syringe but that would be perfect for stuff like banana I'm sure....

 

[Alien Traveler]

I went ahead and bought a couple of glass syringes and I am liking them so far. I can easily wash them out after using them and they are as good as new.
AIR-TITE Glass Syringe,Metal Luer Lock,2 mL - Chromatography Syringes - 19G358|7.140-27 - Grainger Industrial Supply

So, you paid for 2 syringes as much as for 200plastic ones. I'd rather buy plastic syringes and throw them away after single use; no washing at all.

 

[Boletus]

So, you paid for 2 syringes as much as for 200plastic ones. I'd rather buy plastic syringes and throw them away after single use; no washing at all.

True, but not throwing things away has value to some. Of course I have been reusing the same plastic ones for months now. But then again, some people like the feel of a good solid tool as well. My fiberglass Ace hammer drives nails almost as good as an Estwing, but swinging the latter does feel better.

 

[David1975]

I got these from amazon to mix smaller quantities of juice.
100 1ml for 13.25 Amazon.com: 1 ML TB slip-tip disposable syringe MVI 100/bx (without needle): Health & Personal Care
100 10ml for 16.44 Amazon.com: Syringe 10cc Luer Lock w/o Needle, 100/BX: Health & Personal Care
and then for needles I went with these 50 16Ga 2" for $16ish with shipping http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AFCKOWM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
For larger mixes, I use beakers here $9.95 for 5... 213A2 Karter Scientific Low Form Glass Beaker 5 Piece Set 50, 100, 250, 500, & 1000ml: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific and pour the liquid in till close (5-10 ml or so) and use a 10ml syringe to get to my exact measurement. I also use sharp needles with pierceable caped bottles for small sample batches.

 

[Spazmelda]

David, just FYI, the measurements on beakers are (or can be) wildly inaccurate. I don't know how picky you are, but measurements on beakers can be off by 5-10 ml or so (the larger the beaker, the more inaccurate, generally). This is what I learned in many years of lab work. For measuring large volumes we would never use a beaker, only a graduated cylinder, volumetric flask, or weight. For estimates of volume, a beaker is okay. If your juice is turning out fine, then it's not a problem, but it just thought I'd mention it.

 

[xxJollyRogerxx]

That is exactly right I paid the same for 200 plastic ones ones but if mine are taken care of I will still have it when you run out of yours. Heck I could have these for years; so who got a better deal? You will order more and I will not. Matter of opinion isn't it? As many of you know some of these flavors will not come out of plastic. And to go a step further, when you throw yours away where do they go? I thought about it and I made my own decision to use the glass over plastic. I was using plastic before and it was a PITA for me to keep them in order. TO ME this made my DIYing easier. To each his own.

 

[dannyv45]

There are pluses as mentioned to both types (Plastic and glass) Was thinking of getting a glass 1ml syringe myself. Ebay has some for far less then 10.00 ea.

5 x Cute Mini 1ml Glass Syringe Lab Glassware | eBay

 

[Alien Traveler]

True, but not throwing things away has value to some. Of course I have been reusing the same plastic ones for months now. But then again, some people like the feel of a good solid tool as well. My fiberglass Ace hammer drives nails almost as good as an Estwing, but swinging the latter does feel better.

You are right. But I was right also – I was speaking about myself, about my preferences. I am too lazy, even if I am reusing syringes. For example, I use the same syringe for all liquids when preparing base, I just keep sequence: first nicotine, then VG, then PG. After that I can keep that syringe not washed for a month - for dispersing base in smaller bottles, or to fill clearo if I want to vape unflavored. I just keep needle away from dust. To feed my laziness I theorize that water in the needle is much worse than Nic-PG-VG.

 

[dannyv45]

You are right. But I was right also – I was speaking about myself, about my preferences. I am too lazy, even if I am reusing syringes. For example, I use the same syringe for all liquids when preparing base, I just keep sequence: first nicotine, then VG, then PG. After that I can keep that syringe not washed for a month - for dispersing base in smaller bottles, or to fill clearo if I want to vape unflavored. I just keep needle away from dust. To feed my laziness I theorize that water in the needle is much worse than Nic-PG-VG.

I'm lazy as well and use the same syringe for flavors and usually measure my base via cylinder. I do use seperate syringes for flavor and base when not a lot of base is needed (10ml samples). I keep a bottle of water on hand and keep rinsing from the bottle between flavors at my mixing station. When done then I take them to the sink and give them a good washing. I'm not that .... about my mixes and have never noticed a problem with cross contamination between flavors.

 

[Alien Traveler]

There are pluses as mentioned to both types (Plastic and glass) Was thinking of getting a glass 1ml syringe myself. Ebay has some for far less then 10.00 ea.

5 x Cute Mini 1ml Glass Syringe Lab Glassware | eBay

$12 syringe was a chromatography syringe – for very specialized application and because of it much more expensive than usual glass syringe.
It’s true that glass syringe have some advantages, but I just do not like them. On my work I have boxes of plastic and glass syringes but I use only plastic ones – I like to have as little glass as possible on a bench or in a fume hood.