Has anyone refilled their carts with a syringe? I understand that is how it is done at the factory. I'm interested in what gauge needle can be used and the technique.
Syringe Cart refill
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Some around here use them. 18 gauge I believe.
I think there is a supporting supplier but I can't remember who.
Link for reference only, I know nothing about the vendor
3ml 18 gauge syringes for e-liquid measuring and cartridge refilling
I think there is a supporting supplier but I can't remember who.
Link for reference only, I know nothing about the vendor
3ml 18 gauge syringes for e-liquid measuring and cartridge refilling
Come on guys, I know you're out there, Thunderbolt is my bud and turned me on to V4L. I read somewhere that Leaford mentioned the factory loaded the carts via a syringe. I've tried it a few times and it does seem to work well; you get to load/refill the carto from the bottom up instead of dropping into the batting and letting it soak through. Taryn if you're out there (the goddess of the Spin technique, which I have used for awhile), you got to try this and report. Leaford (in a thread somewhere) indicated this is how they do it at the factory. The logic is there but the technique hasn't been established. From what I've noticed, you must be careful not to overfill the carto, like in any refil method, but it sure does get the juice down to the bottom, filling the carto well (1ML is what Leaford indicates for a good Dry carto).
I've been watching the thread but I don't have a syringe so I've never tried it! I know Leaford has given it a try so maybe he will post back some more information on how to do it and what his opinions are on best refill methods.
Wish I could help. I just put a few drops in the cart and spin. Repeat and repeat and repeat, whilst puffing on the 510. Don't have to wait with the 510, but the flavor is not there either.
I don't know how it would work in some other places, but I know many of the local vets in my area would have no problem with giving me a syringe. I suppose to get one with a big enough gauge needle, you would probably need to try a vet that deals with larger animals such as horses though....
Yes, I use a syringe to refill mine. At least, whenever I have a syringe convenient. Otherwise I drip it, and use Taryn's Spin. Either way works well. I don't know what gauge needle, whatever gauge comes on 5ml syringe. And you can get needles at any pharmacy or drug store.
Usually I inject about 0.2ml in each spot, moving the needle to distribute the liquid more evenly. That's not entirely necessary, but if you inject it all into one spot, I would recommend adding a Taryn Spin to make sure there aren't any dry spots.
And, I still let it sit at least 10-15 minutes before puffing on it for best results.
Usually I inject about 0.2ml in each spot, moving the needle to distribute the liquid more evenly. That's not entirely necessary, but if you inject it all into one spot, I would recommend adding a Taryn Spin to make sure there aren't any dry spots.
And, I still let it sit at least 10-15 minutes before puffing on it for best results.
Leaford, did you find out how the cartos are filled in the factory???
I'll go churn thru the posts to see if I missed your report.
I'll go churn thru the posts to see if I missed your report.
We buy them regularly at the pharmacy. No Rx. Don't know if they have the large ones though.
We have to buy by the package. 10 is the smallest they have in the size we use.
We have to buy by the package. 10 is the smallest they have in the size we use.
They fill them with a syringe. They use a 10ml syringe, filled with 5ml at a time, hold 5 carts in one hand, and inject each one with 1.0ml, one right after another. Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom. Then, all carts get weighed to ensure accuracy of the fill amount.
My mistake, I meant to say needle in a previos post, Thunderbolt asked about needle size (18g) . Considering the viscosity of the juice I think an 18 guage needle would work.
If you tell the druggist the gauge needle you need at the store, they don't question. Only when they know you don't know what you want is when the problem arises.
Went to local CVS (drug store) showed them what I wanted to do, she sold me a syringe it w.as .17 cents. I don't use it it was easier to drip and spin. (the Taryn Twirl)
In New Zealand you can only by needles at designated pharmacies, that are enrolled in the needle exchange program. I would have no clue how to approach the subject, so I ordered me some from heavens gifts. They call it an injector, I think. They aren't here yet, but once I try it, I'll let you know.
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