Syringes and bottles

submitted about 5 years ago by Hotinthakitchen1

What syringe or syringe Luger tip do you guys recommend to pull VG? Also what bottles or storage methods do you guys use to hold your PG/VG in? I I had been using the bottles that the liquid shipping but once it gets towards the end it's hard to get it with the luger tips. Thanks

Edit: I'm in the United States

Comments

10 points

by Binsky89about 5 years ago

Get a scale and mix by weight. I used syringes for a while, but mixing by weight is so much easier and faster.

1 points

by Hotinthakitchen1about 5 years ago

I'll look into that thank you for your recommendation

2 points

by Binsky89about 5 years ago

This is one of the most popular ones for DIY. Looks like it's out of stock at Amazon for a reasonable price. It should be around $20-25

1 points

by Hotinthakitchen1about 5 years ago

Thanks for sending me the link. I happen to have a few grams and microgram scales. I don't think weighing out is going to work for me I only make two 15 ml batches at a time

7 points

by kuri_sanTouabout 5 years agoDiketones, Schmiketones

use something like this for PG/VG. Get a funnel if your aim sucks.

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by Hotinthakitchen1about 5 years ago

Interesting solution idea I'll look into that. Thanks for taking your time to respond

3 points

by mysticalbuffaloabout 5 years ago

Find a dollar tree. They have 2 condiment bottles for $1 that work perfectly for pg/vg.

https://www.dollartree.com/cooking-concepts-clear-condiment-bottles-2ct-packs/253214

5 points

by ddyessabout 5 years agoMissing One Flavor

I measure by weight, but I use the 16oz bullet bottles from river supply (currently sold out) for my VG. They are clear, so you can see how much is in them and sturdy enough I've used them over and over, plus they have adjustable twist tops.

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by Hotinthakitchen1about 5 years ago

I'll have to look into it thanks for taking your time responding

2 points

by Nparalleloppositeabout 5 years ago

I use these too. Made life amazing..My dumbass was using 120ml chubby bottle for vg when I first started earlier this year...Until the lid fell off and vg went everywhere.. Mixing by weight is great btw. I was gonna do syringes when I started but Im glad I didn't, even with the great vg spill of early 2020 lol

4 points

by SigmaLanceabout 5 years ago

If you are in the U.S. I highly recommend purchasing the Liquid Barn 500ml bottles. They are super easy to dispense from while you’re mixing and totally eliminate the need for a syringe.

Once they’re empty I refill them from my typical 1L bottle and keep rolling with them.

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by Hotinthakitchen1about 5 years ago

Thanks to you too for taking your time to respond I'll check them out when I get home

3 points

by SigmaLanceabout 5 years ago

They were a lifesaver for me. I absolutely hated working with syringes. It was messy and added too much time to the process of mixing.

3 points

by QueenBuzyBeeabout 5 years ago

Hi. Get a scale that measures in 0.01g increments and a limit of 500g, like the AWS LB-501, which comes with a power supply and calibration weights. And use condiment bottles for your VG/PG. It really makes mixing so much easier. No cleanup. It’s a „game changer“.

3 points

by Phatpharm269about 5 years agoMixologist

I get PG in 16oz bottles from the pharmacy. Then I put a 'Yorker tip for 500/1000ml hdpe bottles'

They work well for 4oz concentrate bottles too

VG I freehand pour as the last ingredient to complete the finished volume of liquid. Weigh everything else.

Flavorings: Squeezing drops/drips works well once you get the hang of it. I sometimes just pour a little over into the cap and know what 1ml looks like now. Syringes can get worn out quickly as well as the ink getting dissolved by solvents in the flavs

VG, I store in 16oz and a smaller 6oz widemouth ldpe bottle

2 points

by Grammar-Goblinabout 5 years ago

Fill into a cup, use a 50mL syringe and widen the nozzle. All depends on the scale of juice you are making. Weight is probably better for large scale work

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by jasone414about 5 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

None. I've heard that the picnic condiment bottles from Walmart work well and cost like $2.

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by Hotinthakitchen1about 5 years ago

Thanks everyone for taking time to answer and enlighten me with different tips and tricks. I really appreciate it!