Filling blank cartomizers.. blunt or sharp tip syringe?

[illitirit]

I want to buy some syringes tomorrow from a local pharmacy and was wondering what type of syringe is best to be used for priming blank cartomizers. Sharp or blunt?

Also, what gauge needle should I be looking for? 17-20?

 

[Choc_Addic]

Blunt and the bigger sized needle the better.

Cheers.

 

[SirSteve]

I got my syringes and needles at Tractor Supply, in the animal health section. Some people like the blunt ones for safety reasons, but Tractor Supply only had sharp ones. I have been using 18 gauge needles, tried 16 but they are huge. Darn stuff is so cheap at Tractor supply you could try a few different gauges. VG is much thicker, so if you run a high VG ratio you might want to try a larger needle, I normally run 70/30 to 80/20 PG/VG.

Sharp needles penetrate better, they also will penetrate your skin pretty well. I just poked myself looking at my needles, again safety is why many prefer the blunt ones.

 

[sjb217]

I find that sharp tips slide into the carto (and down the side wall) much easier than blunt tips!

 

[DasBluCig]

I use a Monoject 412 syringe...A tad large overall......but the tip is, IMHO, nearly perfect for any filling application....
And......at ~$.50 each....they won't break the bank!!