DIY dropper amounts vary

[Malarkey]

I noticed that I have to make a few posts before I have access to the rest of the forum so I figured I might as well post something somewhat informative. I just got started into DIY juices and while messing around I came across something that might seem like common sense but I wanted to share anyways for those who might be unaware. The different flavors that I have plus bottles that I have purchased leave me with 3 dropper sizes....one for 15ml bottles, one for 5ml and one for 4ml bottles.
I use the ejuice me up program and the default drops per mil is 20. After running a test using the dropper, pipette and empty bottle I determined that the dropper for the 15ml and 5ml bottles actually use 24 drops to equal 1mil and the 4ml dropper takes 28 drops to equal 1mil. So all this to say if you are doing your own juices make sure you test how many drops it actually takes to equal up to one mil so that when you are doing your own mixes you are adding the proper amounts. Post 1 completed, lol.

 

[bacc.vap]

Hello and welcome. Yep, drop sizes can be very different and must be taken into consideration, not really an accurate method of measurement.

 

[FlamingoTutu]

Welcome to ECF! Yeah, they do vary. Best to use a syringe for accuracy.

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[twgbonehead]

Syringes are readily available, I got several 1ml and 3ml ones (with blunt needles). They are very good for measuring this kind of stuff.

There are some backwoods areas where these aren't legal to possess (New Jersey is the only one I know of) but make sure, YMMV. If the blunt needles aren't legal, the syringes might still be (and they still work, just a bit clumsier due to the broader nose).

 

[Rat2chat2]

It really depend on the formula you are using. Sometimes drops are convenient and easy to use. Sometimes it take a little more precise measurements to produce a certain recipe. You learn when to use each technique. Just my 2 As long as you are having fun, you're doing it right. Thanks for the post.

 

[Malarkey]

Yeah with the mixes I have been messing with requiring only a couple drops of certain liquids the dropper seems more practical. Also what techniques do you guys use with the syringes? I don't have anything that allows me to turn the bottles upside down to dispense into the syringe that lets me remove the air in it. I have been looking for bottle adapters that would connect to a luer lock syringe, which would solve the issue, but have had no luck in my search.