Keeping the ink on your syringes without taping it

[dead not sleeping]

I been DIY'ing a LOT lately, too much fun. I like to soak all my tanks, coils, bottles, needles, syringes, etc, in hot, hot, water overnight and sometimes even for a day or two. The only problem I have is with the syringes losing the inked on marks. The ink comes off the syringes in a short time, and even with tape covering the ink the tape usually comes off after just a few soakings. Worse, liquid finds its way behind the tape and it becomes a mess handling them, or the marks come off when you change the tape.

If you find that the inked graduations printed on your syringes don't last too long, and that taping them sucks, just get some Minwax Wipe-on-Poly and poly over the graduation ink with a q-tip. I had some poly in my cabinet and never even thought about using it for this. Give it 2 coats, the wipe on stuff is very thin, and let it dry for a couple days. It lasts and lasts and lasts. It hasn't cracked or peeled off or anything. I tried nail polish and it cracked off being a bit too hard. The poly is somewhat flexible.

dns

 

[Blueser]

Tks for the tip...I just had the ink come off about 10 of my 1ml syringes I left soaking in water up to the .6 mark

 

[SLIPPY_EEL]

what is this poly stuff you talk of? im from uk if that's the reason why I don't recognise or cant picture what stuff you are using

 

[Havensal]

I assume it is clear polyurethane?


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ETA: I'll have to try it. I hate tossing good syringes because I can't read them anymore.

 

[SLIPPY_EEL]

hmm would be interested to know because thinking about this nail varnish I've been coating mine in if bit's do flake off into my nic or pg/vg I suppose it cant be very good for one


just an after thought.. I wonder if superglue would work ok.. I dunno if it would melt into the bases??anyone?

 

[JohnnyDill]

I want to try clear nail polish. This should, in theory, work great. Vapemail coming in a few days with new syringes.

Edit: You say nail polish peels off. I will try the polyurethane stuff. I have some!

 

[dannyv45]

I use clear nail polish and it work great never had it peel off.

 

[dead not sleeping]

I use clear nail polish and it work great never had it peel off.

Huh. The nail polish I used cracked when the plunger went down the tube. The GF was not pleased I used it either, lol. Who knew that stuff was worth its weight in gold?

 

[dead not sleeping]

Polyurethane you can apply with a rag. Great stuff for woodworking, you can't screw it up. It also stopped the rust on my 58 junk plow truck.

 

[Subject666]

Not trying to hijack this thread but its about syringes so i figured i would ask... Does anyone use glass syringes? I dont hear much on them but they have the measurements engraved into them and seems like a better way to go. I know that i have had more than 5 plungers seize up on me as well as the markings rubbing off and I have only started DIY for 4 weeks or so... Is the glass route a pita?

 

[Juicylicious2]

Thanks for the tip. Going to try it.

 

[Blueser]

I'm giving the poly a try...maybe

 

[dead not sleeping]

Not trying to hijack this thread but its about syringes so i figured i would ask... Does anyone use glass syringes? I dont hear much on them but they have the measurements engraved into them and seems like a better way to go. I know that i have had more than 5 plungers seize up on me as well as the markings rubbing off and I have only started DIY for 4 weeks or so... Is the glass route a pita?

Yes, but they dont have a nice seal like the rubber tips do. You have to wet the plunger, they rely on the liquid to seal. They will not suck up heavy vg very well. Other than that, the grads dont come off. The plastic 1ml plungers will fit in mine but they are tight and need to be wetted to slide well.

 

[General Boozer]

I have been reading through the DIY section because I am studying making my own juices. Why is it that nobody seems to be using actual lab glassware? It would seem to me that a graduated pipette would be perfect for DIY measurements.

 

[Hoosier]

I have been reading through the DIY section because I am studying making my own juices. Why is it that nobody seems to be using actual lab glassware? It would seem to me that a graduated pipette would be perfect for DIY measurements.

I think it's because most of us are sitting at a table instead of standing. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/51431-glass-pipettes-perception-size.html#post770623 They are great, but they tend to be quite long, then add the pump and having your hand always over your head makes for a tiring mix session.

 

[FStopFive]

I use clear nail polish and it work great never had it peel off.

Same here. I also do this on my graduated cylinders, as the Ml markings wear off quite quickly (at least in my case).

 

[Crunktanium]

I rather avoid potential harmful substances and toss as needed. As long as you don't dunk the syringe and only the needle they should last a long time.

 

[backitdown]

What is wrong with a little clear tape to prolong their usage ? Cheap and real easy

 

[AccidentalDiva]

I've used clear nail polish in the past and I haven't experienced any peeling or chipping either.

I would also suggest using a UV sanitizer if you are going to use your disposables over and over again. They will completely sanitizer all of your tools with non-porous surfaces and will not cause any markings or ink to come off. They can be purchased from places like Amazon or Ebay for about $100.

 

[General Boozer]

I think it's because most of us are sitting at a table instead of standing. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/51431-glass-pipettes-perception-size.html#post770623 They are great, but they tend to be quite long, then add the pump and having your hand always over your head makes for a tiring mix session.

I didn't actually think of that. I do have a lot of experience with using lab equipment, just seemed like it was the way to go. However now that I have looked for some online it seems like most places sell them only in packages of more than one. And the price of a package defeats the purpose because you can go through a lot of plastic syringes for the price of glass pipettes.