Needle size for refilling CE2 type cartos

[RevsVice]

Hi all,

So I have a 5 pack of the CE2 type clearomizers, which came with the plastic needle tip. Didn't take too long to bend two of these. Time for metal. So, what is the right size of metal Luer Lock needle tip. I think it is 18-20 gauge. This is for typical 80/20 juices.

Also what is a good source for needles, bottles, etc.?

Thx

-- Rev

 

[ChrispyCritter]

The 20 gauge is a little big it works though but it pokes a bit of the rubber out..also 20 gauge is a bit small with thick juices it works though it's just slow going. You probably could use almost any size needle it will just poke out some of the rubber. With a bit of practice and being careful the plastic tips work really well..I have a bunch of them on different syringes with different flavors to fill mine and I haven't bent one in awhile...

 

[mwa102464]

It also depends on what the viscosity of the juice is your running, thinner smaller needles work better with PG and bigger works better with VG in my opinion. Anything that fits in the hole will work just gauge it to your juice though

 

[Cyatis]

22 Gauge fits the hole if I remember right, but as the above poster has stated, filling them with such a small needle is a slow process.

 

[ChrispyCritter]

BTW the easiest way to fill a syringe is to pull the plunger out and fill is right from the bottle..I do this with the tip/needle on and in a empty CE2 that I'm going to fill so it doesn't make a mess..this way you don't have to try to pull the juice from the bottle with a needle..I've found that pulling thick juices through a small needle can kill the syringe after awhile..it pulls the rubber plunger out and after that it won't stay on. If you try it this way be careful as it's easy to tip the syringe over and make a mess...

 

[Rule62]

20 or 21ga are about right, although pulling juice out of the bottle is tough. I use a 14ga blunt tip to fill the syringe, then 20 or 21 for filling the carto.

 

[SubSplat]

I haven't had trouble with my 18 gauge luer lock.

For getting liquid out of bottles with drip tips, make sure you fill the syringe with air first. Then plunge into bottle, turn upside down, push all the air into the bottle, start pulling liquid. That way the pressure difference works in your favor. Turn right-side up before pulling out.

You want to air-fill the syringe with about the same volume as you're planning on pulling from the bottle. A little less volume (about a 1/4 to 1/2 ml less is fine) works even better. That way the bottle is left with a little bit of under pressure once you're done, making it suck air in when you pull the needle out. This prevents squirting and spillage.

Edit: You do have to "work" the drip tips a bit with an 18 gauge at first, when they're new. Just twist it around while applying slight pressure. Eventually it works its way in. Gets easier once you've done it a few times and the tip has widened.

 

[Trucapri]

I use a 19 gauge for all vaping needs and have never had a problem drawing the juice or filling a clearomizer, however, I don't fill through the holes in the seal. I go between the seal and the tube. Breaking the tightness of the seal all the way around I find gives a easier draw and longer life to the CE2.

One of the best places to get the larger needles and syringes is somewhere like "Tractor Supply" that carries supplies for farm animals. Of course, most e-cig vendors carry them as well.

Best wishes!!!!!!

 

[RevsVice]

Thanks all. Good info and advice.