Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part 5

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They may not be able to do that anymore under the new rules. My hands are messed upn too. I got wide mouth bottles for my nic. Just pour straight into to bottle from the liter. Or maybe use a glass measuring cup to pour into the bottle using a funnel? If you use a funnel, open a paerclip & hang it on the mouth of your bottle before you stick the funnel in. It makes a gap for the air inside the bottle to escape as you pour.
Well I already got the bottles with the order, though I suppose I could use canning jars instead. My biggest problem would be holding onto the full liter and trying to control the pour, which is why I was figuring on starting with the syringe.
 

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So I have a question on re-bottling 100 mg nicotine. This time MFS didn't break down my liter into the smaller glass bottles I bought (despite the request being highlighted and noted "customer service" on the packing slip) so I'm trying to figure out the best way to manage this with my wonky hands. So far my best guess is to use a large syringe for at least the first half and then try pouring through a funnel for the rest, working in/over the sink the whole time. The other idea is to use my lasagna pan on my usual tray table so I don't need to stand the whole time, doing the same syringe first then pouring.

Or, just ignoring the whole thing for now and freezing the entire liter as is, plastic bottle and all. That would also get around having to label each of the smaller bottles. I had so appreciated the first time when they put it in the smaller bottles there and labeled them as well, but I guess it was a bit much assuming that they would be willing to do it again.

Write them back and tell them what happened. If they refuse to fix it, I promise we will all dog them to hell and back until they do. I am sure it was an honest mistake and they will do right by you. If all else fails, you can send it on to one of use and we will do it for but it shouldn't come to that.

Take yourself to the Dr, Tutu!

It's not me, it's primarily my parents. Plus the arrogant melodrama the power company is putting on us all through. I'm beside myself with joy that the local wildlife, the cornerstones of my sanity really, are dealing with it. Far better than I am, that's for sure.
 
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They may not be able to do that anymore under the new rules. My hands are messed upn too. I got wide mouth bottles for my nic. Just pour straight into to bottle from the liter. Or maybe use a glass measuring cup to pour into the bottle using a funnel? If you use a funnel, open a paerclip & hang it on the mouth of your bottle before you stick the funnel in. It makes a gap for the air inside the bottle to escape as you pour.

Hadn't thought of them not being able to rebottle, but aren't they a "manufacturer" in the first place?

My vapeversary was really the 7th, but my signature is from a British site, and it was easier to use 10/10 dealing with the different mm/dd format.

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It's lame, it's late, I'm sorry, but it is sincere! :wub:

Well I already got the bottles with the order, though I suppose I could use canning jars instead. My biggest problem would be holding onto the full liter and trying to control the pour, which is why I was figuring on starting with the syringe.

The others will be along shortly with other suggestions. If you do decide to do it yourself. the bottle needs to be shaken up really well to prevent "hot spots" of nic, from my understanding. Even rolling it back and forth on the floor or counter would probably work. You know the porchers, they'll get it worked out for you. :)


Heading into my fourth flu/cold season as a vaper. My husband is sick again. He's been getting worse for a week now and is pretty congested, especially in his lungs. Not a smoker. To my amazement, again, I haven't gotten sick. Not once since I started vaping 3.5 years ago. Before that, I was the one that always got chronically sick. Can't figure out why. :blink:
 

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Well I already got the bottles with the order, though I suppose I could use canning jars instead.

I wouldn't try canning jars - over a long period of time - canning jars can become almost impossible to open - especially without a mess...
 

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So I have a question on re-bottling 100 mg nicotine. This time MFS didn't break down my liter into the smaller glass bottles I bought (despite the request being highlighted and noted "customer service" on the packing slip) so I'm trying to figure out the best way to manage this with my wonky hands. So far my best guess is to use a large syringe for at least the first half and then try pouring through a funnel for the rest, working in/over the sink the whole time. The other idea is to use my lasagna pan on my usual tray table so I don't need to stand the whole time, doing the same syringe first then pouring.

Or, just ignoring the whole thing for now and freezing the entire liter as is, plastic bottle and all. That would also get around having to label each of the smaller bottles. I had so appreciated the first time when they put it in the smaller bottles there and labeled them as well, but I guess it was a bit much assuming that they would be willing to do it again.
Better to freeze it as is until you need it. By then you might be able to recruit a helper. Would hate to see a major spill.

I use a 30 ml syringe.
 

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I'm not really here, just wanted to wish @DavidOck a Happy 4th Vaperversary!
(((((((((tutes)))))))))) sorry you're having to deal with so much and that hubby is sick. :wub:

I pick this one!! Can't I steal it???? hehehe

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Happy Vapeversary!!!!!!!! How many years?? If you can't find a way to do it, or get MFS to do it for you, I'd freeze it as is for now. But I know you'd much prefer it in glass. I would definitely call them and explain the situation. If all else fails, they need to refund your money for those bottles and shipping if they require them to be sent back, and you can get some wide mouth ones. Would you be able to pour into wide mouth with a funnel if you used both hands to hold the bottle? I'd gladly do it for you and label them if you wanted to send it to me.
Another option might be if you have any wide mouth ketchup/mustard bottles, or chef's bottles like these ....... if you could pour it in there, then squeeze it into the glass bottles with both hands??
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You used to be able to get 6 of these at Sam's for 5.00

Happy Vapeversary David!!!!!!!! Wahooooooooooo on 4 years!!!!
 

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    I wouldn't try canning jars - over a long period of time - canning jars can become almost impossible to open - especially without a mess...

    Been using pint canning jars for years, never had the problem of which you speek.

    (guess ya gotta be old enough to have opened lots & lots of mama's canning jars) ;)
     

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    Been using pint canning jars for years, never had the problem of which you speek.

    (guess ya gotta be old enough to have opened lots & lots of mama's canning jars) ;)
    well.......and they do have plastic lids now for the pint canning jars. Not the best, but better than it all being in plastic.
     

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    Ah ha, getting ready to order diy juice supplies. Does it matter whether I use glass or plastic in the freezer for the Nic ? And the rest, pg, vg, flavours.....are they ok at room temp indefinitely? Can get hot here in summer. Was planning on plastic containers and syringes.
     

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    Ah ha, getting ready to order diy juice supplies. Does it matter whether I use glass or plastic in the freezer for the Nic ? And the rest, pg, vg, flavours.....are they ok at room temp indefinitely? Can get hot here in summer. Was planning on plastic containers and syringes.
    Many do store their nic in plastic, but it can oxidize through the plastic, so glass is definitely better. I prefer my flavors in glass too, but haven't gotten there yet. PG/VG are fine at room temp, and I keep mine in the plastic gallons they came in at room temp. They are antimicrobial. Flavors, that's up for debate. Some prefer to refrigerate if they won't be used up for quite awhile.....some don't like that.
     

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    I'm not really here, just wanted to wish @DavidOck a Happy 4th Vaperversary! (Tit's today, Tuesday.) He wanted chocolate cake. :D

    My vapeversary was really the 7th

    Thanks, FT, looks like enough to share with @amoret! :)

    Or, just ignoring the whole thing for now and freezing the entire liter as is, plastic bottle and all.

    I have some in glass, some in the "original" poly/plastic. While all are suitably padded, they're also in zip lock backs, both in case of a cracked or leaky bottle and as a second air proof layer. Not overly concerned.

    Would pouring into a measuring cup be easier for your? Or perhaps a small siphon pump would work?

    As mentioned, DO thoroughly agitate/mix the 100 before decanting!
     

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    Hadn't thought of them not being able to rebottle, but aren't they a "manufacturer" in the first place?


    They do rebottle flavorings. But may not be allowed to break down nic that has been purchsed as a liter into smaller bottles. She might have to start purchasing multiple smaller bottles of nic. Or it could be it's a business thing, because they do sell smaller bottles of nic h want you to purchase that way. I know I've heard others with this same issue.


    Heading into my fourth flu/cold season as a vaper. My husband is sick again. He's been getting worse for a week now and is pretty congested, especially in his lungs. Not a smoker. To my amazement, again, I haven't gotten sick. Not once since I started vaping 3.5 years ago. Before that, I was the one that always got chronically sick. Can't figure out why. :blink:

    I haven't gotten sick either, & neither has my mother. But then we don't get out where we can catch a bug from someone, either.
     

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    Heading into my fourth flu/cold season as a vaper. My husband is sick again. He's been getting worse for a week now and is pretty congested, especially in his lungs. Not a smoker. To my amazement, again, I haven't gotten sick. Not once since I started vaping 3.5 years ago. Before that, I was the one that always got chronically sick. Can't figure out why.

    Hope he gets well soon, FT!

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    Ah ha, getting ready to order diy juice supplies. Does it matter whether I use glass or plastic in the freezer for the Nic ? And the rest, pg, vg, flavours.....are they ok at room temp indefinitely? Can get hot here in summer. Was planning on plastic containers and syringes.

    As you've seen, lots of variations on that! Dark glass is best, of course, but the main thing is to keep the nic away from light, heat and air. Cool and dark for the rest should be fine, although I don't stock large amounts of PG and VG, as they won't be affected by the dooming.
     
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