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Reusing disposable syringes?
submitted over 10 years ago by clownbiscuit

Is it possible to clean the syringes for my flavorings well in between each flavor addition? I normally use isopropyl and hot water (good flush before adding more flavor) and it does alright, not what I'm looking for though.

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by onmywaydownnowover 10 years ago

I have a ton of 1ml syringes and I just wash them after using them. Sometimes some smell lingers but it is usually gone after drying.

I don't see an issue with reusing them. If you were doing this for profit you might want to ensure you do not reuse.

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by tek35over 10 years ago

Do yourself a favor and grab a pack of disposable pipettes. (and a digital scale that reads to .01 if you don't already mix by weight)

I used to wash syringes/do the whole volume mixing thing. I switched to mixing by weight and haven't looked back.

The pipettes are great because they have .5 mL markings to give you a general idea. You can also shake them out after using and keep them attached to the bottles by rubber band, etc.

edit: because sterile

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by PriceZombieover 10 years ago

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by JustSayNoToDiacetylover 10 years ago

The downside is those pipettes are not sterile. Yeah, it probably won't kill you, but just saying.

If really concerned, you can buy disposable (sterile) syringes for about $10 per 100 and just toss them each time.

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by tek35over 10 years ago

True, but rinsing with non-sterile water is about the same conditions. I should have linked sterile ones just to be safe.

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by downtideover 10 years agoFrugivore

I just use two syringes (2ml & 10ml) and I just wash them out after use. Between flavours I run hot water through them.

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by CPO_Mendezover 10 years ago

I use 1ml, 3ml, 5ml, and 10ml plastic disposable syringes. I rinse them out if using for the same flavor or wash them if not. I see no harm in it for personal use. As others are saying, if making for others/selling your juice, don't do this :p

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by Jam3z_Cover 10 years agoOne of "The Damned"

I reuse all my syringes for quite a long time. I just rinse them out with hot water in between recipes (since I use 1 syringe for each flavoring). Also, if you plan on reusing them, put some clear tape over the measuring increments so they don't rub off.

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by VapeQueen214over 10 years ago

thats really the only method I have found that works so far, ive started dabbling in mixing by weight and it is a lot easier not having to wash out syringes everytime. Glass syringes are much easier to clean as well, but for now I just have one syringe rubber banded to every flavor I have.

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by xnavyguyover 10 years ago

Not sure what kind of water you're using but I rinse mine in Alcohol and then rinse them in very hot distilled water. I buy it in gallon jugs from the grocery store for about 70 cents a gallon. Distilled water won't leave any mineral residue behind after your rinse, which is a good thing.

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by xnavyguyover 10 years ago

You can also use denture tablets to help sanitize your plastic syringes....they also work great for sanitizing your hydration bladders for hiking.

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by doc225over 10 years ago

Folks, please do yourself a favor and stop using rubbing alcohol and bleach to clean anything associated with your vape gear.. Would you ingest these things? You probably are because they leave a film on whatever they come in contact with. Just drop by your local liquor store and buy the strongest alcohol content cheap booze you can get.. Grain alcohol is the best. Everclear does a fantastic job for those states that sell it. If you won't ingest it, don't use it on yer vape gear.

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by Shawnessyover 10 years ago

I personally sharpie a number on the top of the white of the syringe and match that to a flavor. Clean them out regularly, but be sure to use the same one with its flavor, not to cross contaminate.

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by JustSayNoToDiacetylover 10 years ago

According to the CDC, you can sterilize glass at 340F for one hour. However, 340 is probably too hot for plastic.

I usually boil mine for about 10 mins and then throw them in the oven at 225 until they completely dry out. But, this is probably overkill for personal use. Soap and hot water is all you'll likely need. Just be sure to let them dry completely before storing them.

Another option is bleach and water. Run bleach through once, then rinse with water. Repeat a few times.

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