Finding good syringes, mixing 100ml, tank for IPV D2

[doveman]

I'm just ordering my next batch of flavours from Vapable and I need to get some new syringes. The 10ml ones I've got are marked BD Plastipak and they're fine, the plunger's not sticking after a year of use and only the 10 marking has faded slightly, where my finger's been rubbing on it I guess. The green 6ml ones, which are marked Braun Inkjet, are awful though, they're very stiff now as they don't have the black rubber bung inside them that the 10ml ones have. The markings haven't faded though. With the 1ml ones that I use just for Nic (I can't read the brand name anymore), all the markings above 0.7 have pretty much rubbed off and the plunger gets a bit stiff above 0.5ml.

Vapable sell some syringes that look like my 10ml ones with the black plunger but the reviews say the markings rub off very easily and they start to stick after a while, so can anyone recommend any long-lasting 1ml and 6ml syringes?

I'm currently mixing 30ml bottles but I'm thinking of going to 100ml to save time, as then I can just pour in 2*10ml bottles of flavour (either both the same or two different ones) rather than syringing up 6ml (or 3/3 if I'm mixing a 50/50 flavour). I guess I'd want some 50ml syringes to do that, as I'd be using 30ml PG and 47.2ml VG. If I want to do a 15%/5% flavour mix, that would be 15ml and 5ml so I could use 10ml and 5ml syringes for that (well just 5ml really, as I could just pour a whole 10ml bottle in then just add the 5ml). Can anyone recommend some good 50ml syringes and 100ml bottles?

I have this weird problem with my 30ml bottles when I take them out with me. I keep them wrapped in a carrier bag and in my inside breast pocket, so they should stay mostly upright but whenever I get to wherever I'm going and take them out I find they've leaked a bit and made the bag and bottles all sticky. They've got tips in them, it's not like the top is wide open under the cap, so I don't really understand why this is happening and can only hope that I can get some 100ml bottles that don't do this.

I'm currently vaping a Kanagar Subtank Mini (>30W) on a Clouper Mini but I've got an IPV D2 (>75W) my friend gave me. I can't go above 20w with the Subtank before it tastes burnt though, so what tank/coils would be good for the IPV? I do find fitting the coils (pre-built) on the Subtank a bit fiddly as you have to bend each end round the screws, which isn't too bad once you've done one end but trying to hold the unattached coil steady whilst doing the first end is awkward, so maybe something with holes to poke the ends through would be easier. I've been told the Smok TFv4 is a good tank but looking at the "How to rebuild the RBA" guide on their website, it seems to be exactly the same as the Subtank www.smoktech.com/atomizer/tfv4

[Deleted]

I use these instead of syringes i got the 100ml ones for base and a couple of 10ml for the concentrates but
you can get them in any size you need mate. i find them much quicker and easier than the syringes
www.creamsupplies.co.uk/academy-glass-measuring-cylinder-100ml
50ml ones www.creamsupplies.co.uk/academy-glass-measuring-cylinder-50ml
never had my bottles leak i use the unicorn ones 
and don't do rebuilding i just use prebuilt coils so can't help there sorry.

[decoy]

the kayfun mini v3 is a good rta to start with as its prob one of the easiest tanks out there at moe but its mtl only but v good on flavour
the vtcm or the griffin seem to be the fave cloud chasseing rta,s at the moe
the prob with using any tank with an rba is how much room you have inside the things, so you can never build a coil or wick it as well as the occ heads (tfv4 is a good eg)
there is a tank out there that uses ceramic only coils that are supposed to last 6 months but the jury is still out on the hole ceramic thing
building your own coils can be fun and very rewarding when you get it right

oh and you don't really want/need to run max wattage on the ipv d2 especially if your not sure of what batt is in it 



opps theres a mini goblin v2 for sale in the classies that's a v nice tank but might be a bit of a bugger to set up

[DiscoDes]

Just put clear nail varnish over the graduation marks on the syringes and they don't rub off.

[doveman]

Apr 10, 2016 16:06:11 GMT @broadblaster said:

I use these instead of syringes i got the 100ml ones for base and a couple of 10ml for the concentrates but
you can get them in any size you need mate. i find them much quicker and easier than the syringes
www.creamsupplies.co.uk/academy-glass-measuring-cylinder-100ml
50ml ones www.creamsupplies.co.uk/academy-glass-measuring-cylinder-50ml
never had my bottles leak i use the unicorn ones 
and don't do rebuilding i just use prebuilt coils so can't help there sorry.

I guess that's an option but I can see it being a bit fiddly trying to get the right amounts, as if you add too much you'd have to pour some out, which will be hard to be precise about, whereas using a syringe you can just squeeze a bit out slowly.

[Perpetua]

Glass syringes are great doveman:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1ml-50ml-Glass-Syringes-Glass-Injector-Hypodermic-Reusable-Laboratory-Supplies-/381331327059?var=650537842621&hash=item58c91e4853:m:m_Div6-TA3WzlvUvHtJy01A

Although for making large volumes then measuring cylinders are easier:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271792444194?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[doveman]

Apr 10, 2016 16:55:17 GMT DiscoDes said:

Just put clear nail varnish over the graduation marks on the syringes and they don't rub off.

Good tip. I'm still not sure about getting those ones from Vapable though as reviews say they start sticking after a while, so if anyone can recommend a good source for long-lasting 1ml and 5ml syringes I'd appreciate it.

[doveman]

Apr 10, 2016 19:47:16 GMT Perpetua said:

Glass syringes are great doveman :

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1ml-50ml-Glass-Syringes-Glass-Injector-Hypodermic-Reusable-Laboratory-Supplies-/381331327059?var=650537842621&hash=item58c91e4853:m:m_Div6-TA3WzlvUvHtJy01A

Although for making large volumes then measuring cylinders are easier:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271792444194?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Cheers. I think I'll buy some of each, it's not like they cost much and then I can experiment!

[Perpetua]

Apr 10, 2016 20:00:15 GMT doveman said:

Apr 10, 2016 19:47:16 GMT Perpetua said:

Glass syringes are great doveman :

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1ml-50ml-Glass-Syringes-Glass-Injector-Hypodermic-Reusable-Laboratory-Supplies-/381331327059?var=650537842621&hash=item58c91e4853:m:m_Div6-TA3WzlvUvHtJy01A

Although for making large volumes then measuring cylinders are easier:

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271792444194?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Cheers. I think I'll buy some of each, it's not like they cost much and then I can experiment!

YW doveman . . . . and exactly. I've bought from both of these Sellers - delivery was within 2 weeks as I recall.

[chykensa]

doveman, wrap some clear Sellotape around the syringe body, works a treat. I have a 20ml and a 10ml syringe that get weekly use, both over a year old, and the markings are as clear as when they were popped out of the protective packing they arrived in.
As I usually mix at least 100ml, if not considerably more, I have a couple of plastic mixing beakers, one x 100ml and one 250ml, and they are a godsend for measuring larger quantities of bases, and they pour really well too. Loads around on eBay!

[Bobsbeer]

My 20ml one is BD Plastipak and nearly a year old, but that too has started to stick, so ordered another. None of the markings have come off, but I suppose you get what you pay for. I also have some glass syringes, but find that the outlet is very restricted and difficult to draw with thick vg heavy juices, so don't tend to us it.

[mammo]

Ive just put some sellotape over the numbers and they have been fine for about 6 months including when i sterilise in boiling water (dont let them soak too long)

[nanotm]

doveman

I bought medical syring kits from amazon www.amazon.co.uk/Ciringe-Disposable-Syringe-Mix-10ml/dp/B00X2E0TCU?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00 although the price seems to have doubled since I bought them

I keep them in a pot or in a plastic bag and they seem fine after 4 months of use, but you will need to source the needles on your own I'm afraid I ended up getting some plastic tubing to use although I think its too soft and will need a stiffer one next time round

if you search around you can find boxes of 100 + surgical grade syringes for under £10, and I might have inadvertently bought a few of those ..... now there clogging up a shelf in the cupboard... still i'm sure they will get used eventually even if its for kids needing medicating lol

[SteveF]

Hi.
You don't say what resistance coils you are using in your RBA but the D2 doesn't step down in voltage mode. So basicly with sub ohm coils it is going mechanical via the board by giving full battery voltage ie; a 0.5ohm coil and freshly charged battery at 4.2v gives you 35w even if the display says 20w.
 Something I found out after putting a 0.3ohm mini clapton in my subtank RBA .... 58W

If you were unaware of this the way around it is to set the D2 to titanium mode, max temp and use joules as watts.

Syringes? I use E-bay there are plenty to choose from although I have recently started to weigh ingredients. I tend not to mix under 30ml at a time and my favourites in 100/200/500ml. So long as you use the same syringe discrepancies should be in the same ratios, plus with larger amounts accuracy increases. A couple of drops in a 10ml mix can make a large difference, significantly less in 100ml.
 I've weighed volumes from syringes and its not too far out, although its all based on making the assumption that the scales are accurate.
For comparison a set of pharmacy scales would set you back £500....most of the ones we use cost around £10-20?


Yeah, leaky bottles, VG/PG it gets everywhere if it can, but generally I check that the bottle is airtight and make sure that the tip and cap is clean before putting it on. Even a tiny bit can make a mess.

I wouldn't recommend the TFV4.

a) its a big lump, even more so on the D2
b) the stock coils need more than 75w
c) the TF-R1 rba isn't particularly good, the layout of the deck means that you end up with long legs on the coils and I don't think it wicks particularly well. The clapton rba, TF-RCA is more like the subtank, much better but an extra.
d) they leak, the coil/rba seals are prone to leaks or just falling off as you put it back together and if you thought subtank wicking was a pain the TFV is a real messy swine to strip down and fix
e) its not very good with flavour, clouds yes but definitely mehhhh on the flavour front.

If you are set on a Smok perhaps the TFVmini? same size as the subtank and with the same problems but it comes with the 'clapton' rba, its only saving grace

[doveman]

Apr 11, 2016 6:09:45 GMT chykensa said:

doveman , wrap some clear Sellotape around the syringe body, works a treat. I have a 20ml and a 10ml syringe that get weekly use, both over a year old, and the markings are as clear as when they were popped out of the protective packing they arrived in.
As I usually mix at least 100ml, if not considerably more, I have a couple of plastic mixing beakers, one x 100ml and one 250ml, and they are a godsend for measuring larger quantities of bases, and they pour really well too. Loads around on eBay!

Thanks chykensa , I was going to buy some nail polish but I'll try sellotape first as I've already got that

As for the beakers, I'm concerned that just like the cylinders they'd be harder to measure something like 47ml with than syringes but I'll probably pick up a couple and give them a go.