Help transferring 50lb bucket of VG to smaller bottles

submitted over 9 years ago by 401Vapes

I ordered 50lbs of VG from bulk apothecary thinking it would just be delivered in 5 1-gallon bottles similar to the glycube. It's in a massive bucket. Any easy way to fill 1 liter bottles with this massive bucket? Thanks for any help.

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12 points

by MrGrimReaper2Uover 9 years ago

Seems like a funnel would be the appropriate answer here.

6 points

by 401Vapesover 9 years ago

I didn't even think about a funnel.

2 points

by MrGrimReaper2Uover 9 years ago

Should work just fine. Now I'm thinking in should have bought 50lbs instead of a glycube :)

5 points

by abdadaover 9 years agoI will rip you a new one if you don't use the sidebar & search.

/u/bluedotvapors will tell you a fun story about how they do it.

And then you will cry.

6 points

by BlueDotVaporsover 9 years ago

At this point it's a pallet of 4 - 55 gallon drums (2200lbs IIRC) and a fork lift. The electric drum pumps feed tubes into the clean room with a nice little handle, sort of like a gas pump. That gets pumped into 10 gallon mixing vats with a drain at the bottom. Life is much easier now.

4 points

by 401Vapesover 9 years ago

I started crying as soon as I opened the box. :(

16 points

by abdadaover 9 years agoI will rip you a new one if you don't use the sidebar & search.

I heard that the 7th level of Hell involves a 100lb bucket of VG, a bunch of 15ml unicorns and 1ml pipettes that tear after 2 dispenses.

4 points

by Eizoozover 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Please delete that comment, you just gave me nightmares for the next two weeks... i dont want any other poor soul to feel that pain.

2 points

by Code_Xanaover 9 years ago

VG is easier to mix if it's warmed. The 7th level of Hell needs to be slightly cooler than room temperature to be truly horrendous.

2 points

by PalefaceVaperover 9 years ago

umpa lumpa's... Hard workers, tiny fingers, will work for chocolate.

2 points

by BlueDotVaporsover 9 years ago

Muscles. It's the only way.

5 points

by nw167over 9 years ago

https://imgur.com/a/ihkh2

2 points

by [deleted]over 9 years ago

Screw the downvotes man, I laughed out loud

4 points

by ilotekover 9 years ago

If you're confident the bucket can be tipped and poured easily, I'd say use a funnel. Or just get a giant turkey baster.

2 points

by 401Vapesover 9 years ago

Yeah, I'll just funnel it into some empty gallon bottles I have left. A funnel truly didn't cross my mind when I made this post.

7 points

by abdadaover 9 years agoI will rip you a new one if you don't use the sidebar & search.

Be aware that funnels can back up a LOT and all of a sudden VG everywhere.

Source: happened to me. often lol

1 points

by 401Vapesover 9 years ago

Thank you for the warning. I've had to clean up half a gallon of it before when I got a delivery with an unknown leak until a few hours later. It was no fun.

1 points

by Dick_n_a_Boxover 9 years ago

Could probably tape a straw to the inside so air escapes to avoid that.

Edit: or use a rubber band at the top or something.

4 points

by badf1ngerover 9 years ago

Also, put the bucket in a hot bathtub for a bit to make it less viscous. You'll thank me later.

Also, you might wanna use that tub to do the pouring to catch and spills. Just saying.

1 points

by iKrunkover 9 years ago

This is such good advice. Thanks man, noted for the future.

4 points

by crappy_guitaristover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

3ml disposable pipettes are the answer. You're welcome

3 points

by BuryMeInSmokeover 9 years ago

Homebrewing buckets often have a spigot on the bottom and a capacity of about 6-7 gallons. You could pour into one of those and then fill smaller bottles from the spigot.

Dunno what they go for in the US - probably $10-20 at a guess.

3 points

by Vurveover 9 years agoVurve with the Swurve

That's a damn good idea. And they can seal air tight.

3 points

by Cladariover 9 years ago

Get one of these:

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23175&catid=818

Get one of these an install on above

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24273&catid=810

Pour VG into bucket and use above to fill whatever.

1 points

by aelweroover 9 years ago

Description says lid is sold separately and is not liquid tight.

I suppose if it was viable for only some liquids, VG would be one of them, but still...

3 points

by senatorpjtover 9 years ago

Siphon it out with a hose.

2 points

by Izentoover 9 years ago

Yup. Break the funnel out. I just painted the top of my engine, so I'd like to not get engine oil all over it; hence why I use a funnel for motor oil.

3 points

by ilotekover 9 years ago

gotta use a funnel on my Kawi ZX6R, engineering gurus decided to put the oil intake at a slight angle. makes pouring sans funnel a dicy proposition.

1 points

by Izentoover 9 years ago

Ugh, I can't imagine how much of a pain bikes are with placement of where to put refills and serviceable parts.

0 points

by waterhead99over 9 years ago

Upvote for the proper use of "sans"!

2 points

by FuNiOnZover 9 years ago

Don't bother with pumps, they break so easily with VG.

http://www.uline.com/Product/ProductDetailRootItem?modelnumber=S-9943

I was told to get that by another DIY'er, works perfect.

1 points

by queuetueover 9 years agoAllTheFlavors Creator/Admin

And pour with the bucket on it's side and start with the spout at the TOP. Gives you control, you can roll it side to side to start and stop flow.

1 points

by FuNiOnZover 9 years ago

God yes, good tip! Had to learn the hard way for that one :D

1 points

by phuntklapsover 9 years ago

Not aure how well sythoning it will work. Maybe with a good hard initial suck it will work? I've never tried to shift such a large amount of vg, but have had problems using funnels in smaller bottles due to how thick it is.

1 points

by Chrisdvr1over 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Truck stops often sell a siphon hose with a hand pump works great for diesel fuel. You may have been a kung foo grip to get VG through the hose. Still think this would be the cleanest way.

1 points

by Flawdover 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

https://youtu.be/2gfjCncKZj8

Skip ahead for a 5 gallon bucket.

Put it on it's side and roll it, assuming it has a cap in the lid.

1 points

by 401Vapesover 9 years ago

Mine doesn't have a cap in the lid sadly. I ordered one with the cap just in case the funnel method goes south tomorrow.

1 points

by chipfoxover 9 years agoPâtissier

Use a jug with a handle...

0 points

by joshmaaaaaaansover 9 years ago

Use your second stomach to consume all of the vg and then regurgitate the vg in your second stomach in smaller portions into bottles of your choosing.