Syringes

[glassmanoak]

I just got a couple of new syringes yesterday. I mixed up ONE recipe last night and, already, the numbers on the syringe are going. 4 ml mark is almost gone.
Where can I get GOOD syringes that will last more than a day?

 

[salemgold]

I just got a couple of new syringes yesterday. I mixed up ONE recipe last night and, already, the numbers on the syringe are going. 4 ml mark is almost gone.
Where can I get GOOD syringes that will last more than a day?

That is a problem with syringes. I have seen people say that they cover the numbers in clear packing tape or clear nail polish. I would not be comfortable taking a chance that glue could mix in with my liquids though.

Do yourself a favor and get some of the glass laboratory cylinders and or beakers. They clean up easily and the numbers do not wear off. Several vendors offer them very inexpensively.

I do have several medicine syringes that I use for my birds mostly but some for DIY with blue writing on them. The numbers never wear off but the stopper will eventually wear down.

 

[Uselessdreamer1]

I hate this as well. Ive tried both methods above and the both suck. The nail polish just smears the markings due to the alcohol/acetone and with clear packing tape, it was so hazy i could barely read the numbers accurately.

My suggestion, find a good deal on Syringes, buy a lot.

 

[salemgold]

I hate this as well. Ive tried both methods above and the both suck. The nail polish just smears the markings due to the alcohol/acetone and with clear packing tape, it was so hazy i could barely read the numbers accurately.

My suggestion, find a good deal on Syringes, buy a lot.

The glass cylinders are great. I have a 5 ml, 10 ml, 50 and 100 I really like them for ease of use

 

[salemgold]

There are several places to get them but these are what I have and use
Bomex Laboratory Glassware

 

[glassmanoak]

This is the problem.. Usually, I'm experimenting with new recipes of flavors, and I only want to make 3 to 5 ml. Accuracy is important because I want to replicate the result. Droppers are bad for me because I make VG juices, and making 10ml to 30 ml of a juice that I have tried only in a 3 ml size is the problem.
What I really need is 1ml, 3ml, and 10ml syringes with numbers that won't come off too easily. I clean all syringes extremely well, and spending a coupla bucks for each test run in just unacceptable.
If I have a recipe, graduated cylinders would work for larger batches, but not for those small teast batches.. Thus, my dilemna

 

[salemgold]

This is the problem.. Usually, I'm experimenting with new recipes of flavors, and I only want to make 3 to 5 ml. Accuracy is important because I want to replicate the result. Droppers are bad for me because I make VG juices, and making 10ml to 30 ml of a juice that I have tried only in a 3 ml size is the problem.
What I really need is 1ml, 3ml, and 10ml syringes with numbers that won't come off too easily. I clean all syringes extremely well, and spending a coupla bucks for each test run in just unacceptable.
If I have a recipe, graduated cylinders would work for larger batches, but not for those small teast batches.. Thus, my dilemna

Hang on and I will link you to the small syringes that I use and the #s do not wear off. Not sure if their shipping would be good or not on just syringes but will give you an idea. I have been using a few of them for about 6 months and the numbers are still good as gold.

I use the 1CC and the 1/2 CC here http://www.birdsafestore.com/bird_first_aid_s/114.htm#.UAL_85Ga8f8

I had the same issue when my vet gives me the syringes with black ink with the meds for my CAG. After just a few days, the numbers would be gone. These stay on

I just got my magnifying glass out and these are called Exacta-Med so they could probably be found other places too.

 

[Underwhelmed]

How about the plastic pipettes that have the measurements molded into them?

They are inexpensive enough that I use them for feeding some of my tropical fish.

 

[glassmanoak]

Thanks so much. I'm familiar with the feeding tubes and have used them before. Don't know why I didn't think of them. I assume I can find some slip-on needles, but I guess I could live without needles
Thanks

 

[salemgold]

Thanks so much. I'm familiar with the feeding tubes and have used them before. Don't know why I didn't think of them. I assume I can find some slip-on needles, but I guess I could live without needles
Thanks

I don't use the needles either. The key is to have the blue writing on them. The ones with the black rub off just as easy. This is a good picture
http://www.baxa.com/exactamed/

 

[nanovapr]

How about the plastic pipettes that have the measurements molded into them?

They are inexpensive enough that I use them for feeding some of my tropical fish.

I've used these, they are OK, but not as good as a syringe for me. I used to use them for VG because it worked better because it was so thick. A problem is that because it is so thick, lots sticks to the inside walls, when it is not being pushed out like a syringe. If you are not in a hurry, set them in your mixing bottle and let them sit for a few minutes, it will run down.

Now I use a 20ml syringe with no needle for PG. Sucks it right up, and empties out well on the first push. For smaller batches a 5 ml syringe with no needle works well also.

 

[salemgold]

How about the plastic pipettes that have the measurements molded into them?

They are inexpensive enough that I use them for feeding some of my tropical fish.

I found them difficult to use. It is hard to get the right amount of liquid sucked up into them lol Others may have better results though.

 

[salemgold]

I've used these, they are OK, but not as good as a syringe for me. I used to use them for VG because it worked better because it was so thick. A problem is that because it is so thick, lots sticks to the inside walls, when it is not being pushed out like a syringe. If you are not in a hurry, set them in your mixing bottle and let them sit for a few minutes, it will run down.

Now I use a 20ml syringe with no needle for PG. Sucks it right up, and empties out well on the first push. For smaller batches a 5 ml syringe with no needle works well also.

The catheter tipped syringes work very well for VG too.

 

[Clovery]

I was considering buying these Amazon.com: 1 mL slip-tip disposable TB syringe, 100/bx: Health & Personal Care

I use graduated cylinders for larger recipes, but when I make a 3mL test batch I need 1 mL syringes to measure the flavors. Unfortunately, the numbers & markings wear off very quickly. I'm considering getting the bulk box and tossing them when this happens. It seems wasteful, though.

Another option would be to get a pipette pump and glass pipette. If you go this route make sure the pump volume and pipette volume match.

 

[salemgold]

I was considering buying these Amazon.com: 1 mL slip-tip disposable TB syringe, 100/bx: Health & Personal Care

I use graduated cylinders for larger recipes, but when I make a 3mL test batch I need 1 mL syringes to measure the flavors. Unfortunately, the numbers & markings wear off very quickly. I'm considering getting the bulk box and tossing them when this happens. It seems wasteful, though.

Another option would be to get a pipette pump and glass pipette. If you go this route make sure the pump volume and pipette volume match.

If you are able to find the ones with the blue (not black vegetable based) ink, it truly never comes off. I have some in the .5 ml and the 1 ml that I have been reusing for about 6 months and the ink shows no wear at all It is better than throwing away after 1 or 2 uses IMO.

I will check around when i get time and see if I can find them at the same price that I pay which is about 50 cents each with reasonable shipping and post back.

 

[glassmanoak]

Thanks everyone. You've all given me places to go