I've been using some cheap syringes. I discard after a few batches because the readings on the side just wore off. I've been thinking of getting some proper and more accurate mixing/measuring stuff. So, what are you guys using?
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I know you are gonna think this is a bit strange ... I use drops 
When you accurately determine how many drops are in 1ml using the same size and style droppers (ex: 25 drops).
You can easily create recipes using even the smallest accurate percentages ... such as 0.5% of a flavour.
With this method, you can also transfer recipes into any size batch you want using percentages and syringes.
When you accurately determine how many drops are in 1ml using the same size and style droppers (ex: 25 drops).
You can easily create recipes using even the smallest accurate percentages ... such as 0.5% of a flavour.
With this method, you can also transfer recipes into any size batch you want using percentages and syringes.
You can get a lot more life from the disposable syringes by putting clear packing tape or clear nail polish over the markings.
Drops are only bad if you don't know how to measure them consistently.
Well as I don't have access to an room that can keep a constant temp and humidity all year knowing how to measure drops consistently doesn't help me and since you need to use a pipet or a specific dropper to keep consistency even close there is no advantage over using a syringe and still makes using weight the easiest and most precise way to measure....need to get a decent scale.
Also PG. VG and ever single flavour will have a slight difference in drops per ml so you need to work it out and keep a note for everything you use.
Got tired of plastic syringe marks coming off so I broke down and bought some high quality glass syringes. So far they are lasting as well as all my other glassware. Really adds to the "mad scientist" look of my desk.
I know you are gonna think this is a bit strange ... I use drops
When you accurately determine how many drops are in 1ml using the same size and style droppers (ex: 25 drops).
You can easily create recipes using even the smallest accurate percentages ... such as 0.5% of a flavour.
With this method, you can also transfer recipes into any size batch you want using percentages and syringes.
I think it will be a bit different in summer compared to winter.
This:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AN44MJI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
After fiddling around with syringes a couple of times I switched to weight and find it much easier and more accurate.
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AN44MJI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
After fiddling around with syringes a couple of times I switched to weight and find it much easier and more accurate.
i put hard as nails on my newest ones and have packing tape on the other ones i first bought becareful if you choose to paint them the hard as nails made some of my lines bleed and now look blurry but i guess maybe i should have just used a clear coat but my wife didnt have any around and i stole here Hard as nails
This is almost all of my mixing gear. You can see that it is not really all that much. I mix for myself, my wife and several of my fellow pilots and officers. You just don't have to invest a larger amount to DIY.
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