Best transfer pipettes according to redditors
We found 113 Reddit comments discussing the best transfer pipettes. We ranked the 31 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 113 Reddit comments discussing the best transfer pipettes. We ranked the 31 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Thank you for posting this. I think they've assumed their users already know how to use it.
If I were a winner (which I am, actually, but do know what I'm doing) I would make some test batches with 0 nicotine, using the drop method. It's not even close to 100% accurate, but with what they're sending you, it's enough to get a feel for if you like DIY or not.
Mix up some 0 nicotine juice with what they send you. If you like it, order more. At that point, you'll want to invest in some actual equipment because by drops is inaccurate, but acceptable so long as you aren't using nicotine.
https://www.amazon.com/American-Weigh-Scales-LB-501-Digital/dp/B005UGBG20/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1482206345&sr=8-4&keywords=american+weigh+scale is a great scale for small scale users. I remember it being much cheaper when I started than what I've linked, so maybe you can find it cheaper somewhere else, but that scale is what you need.
These are good pipettes for measuring with your new scale: https://www.amazon.com/Disposable-Plastic-Graduated-Transfer-Pipettes/dp/B00W4QJNYW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482206554&sr=8-1&keywords=disposable+pipette
You can, as OP said, measure by volume, using syringes, but it's messy. It's hard to convince someone who hasn't tried mixing by weight to actually invest in the equipment, but trust me, if you're even somewhat interested in DIY, you want to do it by weight, not volume.
Also, really visit the forum OP linked. I never posted much there at all but I promise you VIAB wouldn't be around without the knowledge from that forum. Read, read and read some more.
Eighth swirl attempt. Trial and error = improvement.
It's an aluminum enclosure, so paint adhesion is always a potential problem. I used self-etching primer - it chemically etches the surface of the aluminum, providing a good base coat that other paints can stick to.
After that, I put down a base coat of intense orange. I've found that swirled paint jobs tend to have a lot of see-through areas, so you want to plan the bottom layer strategically. I let this dry for about 3 days before I proceeded to the dip because enamel spray paints stay tacky for so long.
For dipping, I put a large plastic trash bag into a 3 gallon bucket before adding the water. The trash bag prevents paint from mucking up your bucket, which is important if your bucket is also used for serving chilled canned beverages at fabulous summer barbecues.
I filled the bucket with room temperature water. I added 7.5g Borax per liter of water to reduce the surface tension and allow the paint to flow over the water's surface.
For paints, I used Humbrol brand enamel paints. I was able to find them at my local hobby shop even though they weren't listed as a retailer on the Humbrol website. They should be available at most serious hobby / model airplane stores, as they're one of the classic brands of model paint that have been around almost since plastic models appeared on the market.
If doing 3-color swirls, I think think one could dip about 10 pedals from three 14mL cans of paint. The consistency should be like warm syrup: not thin like water, but able to drip or drizzle off the end of a coffee stir stick (the smaller size makes them easier to use than a popsicle stick because the cans are so little). Stir really well. If too thick, thin with mineral spirits / white spirit. I dropped it in with a plastic pipette - about 10-30 drops were required, depending on how thick the paint was. (I also tried thinning with white gas / naphtha, but it did not work as well. Despite the similarity in name - white spirit vs white gas - they are not equivalent!)
I'm going to stop posting links now; the section above is where I had the most trouble finding quality instruction in the Internet when I was figuring out how to do this, but there are plenty of YouTube videos that demonstrate the actual swirling/dipping process described below.
I drop the paints into the water by dipping a stir stick into the paint and letting it drip off the end into the water. Drop the paints into the water from as close to the surface as possible - if you drop from too high, the paint will plunge through the surface and sink to the bottom. The first few drops on the surface might thin out into a fine sheen on the surface of the water, but eventually they'll saturate the surface with a fine layer of paint and you'll be able to start getting good dots and ropes of color. I noticed that different colors seem to behave differently as they hit the surface - it's smart to try some experimental dips to master your paints before actually dipping your enclosure.
Work quickly. The paint is drying on the surface of the water even as you drop it in. It doesn't even take a minute for a thin coat of floating paint to tack up.
Swirl carefully with a stick to make your designs and move the paint where you want it. Be aware that the more you swirl, the more paint you will end up with on your stir stick instead of on your work piece.
Dip your pedal slowly and carefully (on the end of a stick or a coat hanger so your hand doesn't end up getting swirled too). The paint will be pulled onto the surface of the pedal and dragged underwater with the pedal. After it's completely submerged, use crunched up newspaper to clear an open spot on the surface of the water to pull the pedal back out so it doesn't end up with swirls on top of swirls.
Pull the pedal out. Blow or shake the water off. By the time you're finished doing that, thin areas of paint will basically be dry, medium areas will be tacky, and thick areas will be on their way. Hang it up to dry in a wind/dust free area.
If you hate it, wipe it off with mineral spirits within an hour or two and start over.
If you like it, let it dry a couple days and then top coat with something tough.
Honestly? You will screw up once or twice when you first start, but generally, it's a fairly easy process and you'll save yourself a lot of money in the long run by doing it yourself.
Just to give you an idea of how I do it, here are the items I use. If you have Amazon Student/Prime, it'll be even easier:
For me, I mix it in small tupperware (obviously, I don't use this for storing food at anymore). For 2 small packets of Shiro samples (or even a minijar (both of which fit comfortably in the aforementioned palette)), I use a mixture of no more than 3 drops of jojoba oil and use alcohol to mix it into a paste, of which I then place into the aluminum palette.
You don't want to use an excessive amount of the oil because then it will almost never dry and dilute the color. Whereas, alcohol evaporates out faster so you want to use more of the alcohol than the jojoba oil (or whatever binding solution you choose). Once it gets dried down to a certain point, you can press if you choose to, but I never feel I need to when I do it this way because it's generally pretty uniform.
I know dorm rooms are crampy, but you can do this anywhere once you get the hang of it and for cheaper than having someone else do it (especially if you take into consideration the excessive shipping costs--which will be more than the cost of what you'd be using for some of these products alone).
ETA: Added details.
25% phosphoric acid isn't particularly dangerous, and it's not horribly corrosive. Plastic or glass will be fine. I wouldn't let it sit on metal for an extended period of time, so be careful if you plan to use metal needles with your syringe. Plastic transfer pipettes work nicely, though. I like this style because it allows you to eyeball the amount you're adding without needing anything like a syringe.
next time get some pipettes so you won't spill it! https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Gradulated-Pack/dp/B005IQTSE0
Yes. In fact, there's a simple experiment you can do to see liquid carbon dioxide for yourself.
https://www.flinnsci.com/wet-dry-ice-lab/dc91639/
Safety warnings: Safety glasses are mandatory for this experiment. Dry ice can give you frostbite, so don't handle it with bare hands. Dry ice also produces lots of CO2 gas, so don't confine it in a container except as described below, and for god's sake don't eat it. I take no responsibility for injury or damage.
> - 10 mL syringes to help measure nutes
I am quite fond of these 100 pack of 3ml pipettes.
I would get a cheap precision scale instead of syringes (must have 0.01g precision!). Then a big pack of disposable pipettes.
And bottles. Many bottles. LDPE dripper bottles. Or glass.
Sample containers:
௳ The bottles with the green flip-caps are from Amazon (~0.5oz/15mL each, $21.99 for 36).
௳ The little pots with screw-on lids are also from Amazon (3mL each, $7.99 for 50). I wound up making 2 pots for each sample because they were a little smaller than I had imagined (Starfish Lord, grant me the presence of mind to look at dimensions before ordering things), so next time I might get these slightly bigger ones (5mL each, $10.00 for 50).
Decanting supplies:
௳ I used these plastic transfer pipettes (3mL, $4.50 for 100) to decant anything that I could suck up with them.
௳ Anything in a pot was decanted using these wooden spatulas ($22.98 for 500); I put 2-3 in with each potted sample and kept the rest for myself. (Forgive me, my Spiny-Skinned Savior, for lacking the diligence to wash and dry my plastic spatulas after each use; pray accept my disposable compromise or guide me to a better way).
Baggies:
௳ The small ones are from the Container Store (2.5” x 3”, $0.89 for package of 10).
௳ The larger ones are from Wegmans, but similar ones are available at Target (3.5” x 5.5”, $2.24 for 64).
Markers:
I tested a lot of different markers before I found some that didn’t smear/smudge/wipe-off and that could withstand the watery trials of the bathroom counter. From my own stash, these three worked:
௳ Gold: Montana Acrylic Extra Fine Point (0.77mm) Marker in Matte Gold (Metallic) (available from Dick Blick for $5.35).
௳ White: Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Extra-Fine Point Marker in White (available from Joann for $2.62).
௳ Teal/peacock blue: Derwent Graphik Line Painter (acrylic, 0.5mm) in Brilliant (available from Dick Blick for $3.96).
Or buying 5ml water transfer pipettes, they also work great for feeding. I've also used them to save a few baby cherry shrimp from the inside of my aqua clear filter.
holy crap this is scary as fuck! please please please be careful. it's very obvious you don't know what you are doing. remember 2 grams is 2,000 pills. don't try to eyeball doses or keybumps or anything like that. first step: get a milligram scale!!!! you said earlier you have a gemini 20, that's would work just fine. then you are going to need a graduated cylinder, and some PG. i do 2mg per 1 ml of pg. so i weigh out 100mg of etizolam, carefully measure out 50 ml of pg then mix the two in a vial. just shake it hard core then let it rest overnight then shake it some more (takes it a while to dissolve in PG). make sure to store the vial outside of sunlight because that damages the etizolam (i wrapped electrical tape around my travel vial). then get a transfer pipette or oral syringe and make your dose (half a ml for 1 pill, 1ml for 2 pills). tastes horrible, best to put it in a drink or have a chaser handy. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!! it's hard to measure out under half a ml accurately so 10mg a ml means you HAVE to do at least 5 at a time. it's just a good recipe to extreme and dangerous addiction and would make it even harder to taper off.
On that starter kit you mentioned... It's fine, but it isn't the best route if you think you might stick with this.
First up, read up on mixing by weight. /u/Botboy141 has a fantastic write up on it. It ends up being cheaper and faster long term versus mixing with syringes. Take into account that you should use different syringes for each flavor and you'll have to clean them after use... The cleaning murders the time mixing and that kit doesn't have many syringes, so you'll be cleaning a lot.
A break down for you on mixing by weight... It isn't 100% I'd bet, but it should be close enough.
Scale: 16.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0012TEQMG - this is the one I have, but the auto shut off is a friggin annoyance. Pick up the one Botboy141 recommends for the extra 14 or so dollars. So let's go with 30
Pipettes: 10.00 for 500 1ml. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005CD2I50
10 for 200 3ml (you can probably find a better price) - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005IQTSE0
Dispensing bottles x2: 7.00 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B5139AG
Pg: 13.00 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005F5OJG6
Vg: 13.00 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004C7MTLA
Nicotine: 100mg/120ml 19.00 http://www.nudenicotine.com/product/500ml-100mgml-100-pg-nicotine-base-for-mixing-only/ 50 30ml ldpe bottles: 11.00 http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00F098JJA
$113, call it 130 with some shipping here and there.
Now add flavors, assuming you get 50 bucks of 8ml vials from wizard labs and you're running closer to 200. This will get you a good bunch of juice and the next time around you'll probably get 4oz bottles of your favorite flavors and maybe some more pg vg nic and possibly pipettes. It's worth the money, but syringes will be cheaper up start costs. You'd probably save about 70 bucks to start, but it'll cost you in frustration and time, which isn't worth the pain from all I remember with them.
Edit: I say wizard only because of the sample size of the vials... You can use bull city, tfa and lorann direct for 4oz and up on a bunch, or any other vendor really. But 50 in wizard with shipping will probably get you 25 or 30 vials.
Syringes will take away the scale and dispensing bottles and pipettes, so 60 bucks actually, and you'll add about 30 back in a bunch of 1ml, a few 3 or 5 and a couple of 10 for pg/vg and14ga blunt needles.
Hopefully that helps a bit. I can reformat it later on the computer if need be.
Buy some disposable graduated pipettes and rubber band each one to your bottle of flavor.
Do you think plastic pipettes would work?
This...
https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Gradulated-Pack/dp/B005IQTSE0?SubscriptionId=AKIAJQA6PK5J5ZC4LTRQ&tag=shopperr-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B005IQTSE0
When you split it, top it off with some [wine preservation spray](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AS4NCM/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_s(s_1?pf_rd_p=1944687722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0000DCS18&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=guphi-20&pf_rd_r=RY5M6TCXVQMG2QRQ3A37) and then close the bottles and seal the cap with a few wraps of teflon tape (grab some at Walmart or Home Depot for a dollar in the plumbing area). Make sure your bottles have the conical tops, also sometimes called vinyl liner, not paper liners. Like these. Don't use drippers to freeze, the rubber stopper area can contract in the freezer and let in moisture.
I use pipettes with my nicotine, you can get them in packs of 100+. The scale is more accurate than the syringes, and the amount you may be off per drop is insignificant.
(Edit, adding more):
Happy anniversary!
I got these 5ml decants and these pipettes. It works great. I’m thinking they’ll be a good way to share some stuff as well. Now I’m keeping my eyes out for a pouch or zipper pack of some sort to hold them. Something with little loops like a super villain would use to carry a pandemic virus. They just rattle around my center console atm.
It's way, way easier to mix with 100% PG nicotine solution unless you're going for max VG! Just get some pipettes, if you don't wanna have to clean shit. They're cheap and disposable. Five bucks for 100, free shipping at Amazon.
I've found using eJuiceMeUp, it's just way more simple to calculate crap out using 100% PG nic. Almost all flavours are PG and whatnot.
for moving paint around you can use a drinking straw, just dip it into the pot a little, then cover the end with your thumb, move it to the palette. if you're feeling fancy you can get some pipettes
I use about a 1:1 ratio on my palette, and I get a couple hours good use out of it just using a cheap plastic watercolor palette from Michael's. You can also make up a wet palette, I know a lot of folks like these.
for even longer lasting paint, or for wet blending, you can get some acrylic retarder
For my more touchy Ts, or ones I just don't wanna get my fingers in their enclosure, I use a biggie size pipette to squirt the water into their dish. Something like this
Scale 30
PG 13
VG 13+7Sh (Price is different from when I bought it, recommend difference source)
100 Pipettes 5
Lorann Sampler 15
Various bottle options, take your pick.
Does Nonsterile matter with Pipettes?
I realized it after ordering, it's still sunday for an hour, can cancel, should I though?
Yeah, I make sure to not shake my bottles, I stir them instead. This keeps paint from accumulating on the top of the bottle cap, preventing it from drying the lid shut as well as preserving the paint longer.
I also buy a ton of these pipettes as well as these medicine cups every few months. I always transfer my paint to a little cup to mix / thin it.
Another tip to extend a paints longevity is to never place thinned paint back into the jar, as it can cause some paints to gel and become useless over time.
Definitely have to spray it! Most full-size bottles come with spray-nozzles-- you need to try out the scent the way its meant to be tried (a couple sprays at least)!
I recently transferred a couple sample sets to little spray bottles. I purchased these 5 mL atomizers and a million little pipettes to aid in transfer. Finally, I made little labels for them using a label maker. The atomizers work great and I feel like I can better judge the scents after dousing myself haha.
They are disposable for a reason :P
It was actually the 100 pack
Glad I could inspire you! So here are the deets
The age of the helmet probably won't affect it. Just make sure it's sanded down (I used 200 grit) and primed well. I did 2(?) light coats of primer I got at Lowes. For materials I used Humbrol Enamel Paints that I bought here. I strongly recommend you get the 50ml paints... you're going to screw up a bunch. Also get high gloss, and don't get metallic paints, they don't swirl well. I didn't use a dip film like you would see at a shop, I did the swirl myself. This Youtube Walkthrough was my bible, though I did watch multiple other videos. There a few that are done on guitar bodies that are helpful, but ignore the ones that use spray paint. I used plastic pipettes here for application onto the water.
For the water, I used a 15 gallon container that was sitting in my basement. 13 gallons of water in it lined with a trash bag for cleanup, and then I brought the last gallon to a near boil and added 20 Mule Team Borax at 1.5 tablespoon/gallon, though i was very generous with the measurement. Dump that into water that is at 78º F which you can get to by using a fish tank heater and mix. I used an electronic meat thermometer to confirm temp, because the heater I bought was a piece of garbage and wasn't close (learned this the hard way).
For swirling, follow the youtube tips. Drip drip drip one color then drip drip drip another. Repeat. I used a nail for the swirling.
For dipping I used a long clamp I had for another project and dipped chin to top. I started at about a 60º angle, going down AND back and forth as I went. Since the top of the helmet is so large, I turned it to like a 20º angle when I got there, continuing the lateral movement. Once it's dipped, use your gloved hand to push the remaining floating paint to the side and pull the helmet out and rest it somewhere from the inside. I screwed a 2x4 piece to a small piece of plywood and made a stand.
Anything else you wanna know? I'm happy to help.
Edit: Don't get discouraged when it WONT FUCKING WORK YOU FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT! Just wipe it up with a paper towel, skim it with a colander, and start again. You'll know when it's right, you're gonna feel it.
For those of you with Prime, another very random deal that'll save you tons of star san: https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Gradulated-Pack/dp/B00KWFV58O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474778163&sr=8-1&keywords=pipettes
I brew way too much - in fact I'm brewing right now - and a 32 oz bottle of star san has lasted me years. I still have about 10 oz left. 6ml per gallon, I tend to make a quart at a time.
Just linked one randomly. Here's an even better deal, lol
I always use one. I came from beer brewing and already had one, it makes life a whole lot easier and you lose a lot less mead in the process. You can get them for pretty cheap on Amazon too. I've seen them for as little as $20 before.
Add on some extra long pipettes if you use a glass carboy and your set.
You could get some plastic pipettes to transfer small amounts of the oil. I use these for depositing scented oils in my oil diffuser so that I don't accidentally use too much.
You could also consider transfering the oil to bottles with dropper tops.
Yeah, Lahmian medium is great. That will probably work better than the Vallejo TBH.
EDIT: if you're airbrushing with GW paints, get yourself some of these:
https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Graduated-Pack/dp/B005IQTSE0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495632710&sr=8-1&keywords=paint+pipettes
Makes it a lot easier to get the right proportions of paint/thinner when you can measure. I haaaate the idea of literally pouring paint into the airbrush cup.
This is the advice that /u/gzprime gave me:
>I like the Rit Dymore (has to be the Dyemore version) for a few different reasons. The number one reason is convenience, it is pre-mixed and there for ready to go. It has far less warnings and caustic information than the iDye Poly. I find the iDye Poly hard to blend in small batches and have been having better results as of late withe Rit Dyemore.
>I'm pretty comfortable with dyeing keycaps. You can see some of my work here: (http://imgur.com/a/A79CE) You'll want the Rit Dyemore that comes in a bottle, premixed in the black color. I would use disposable pipettes to measures 1-3ml of dye for the initial bath/shade (https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Graduated-Pack/dp/B005IQTSE0/).
>If they're PBT caps, you can bring the water to soft boil, add the caps and then just babysit them until you get the shade you're looking for. Then I'd use the pipette to add additional dye for the next shade and babyit that as well, repeating the process until you've got all the shades you're looking for.
>I'd also strongly suggest starting off with a series of test caps so you can get the timing, concentration, and process down pat. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions and good luck!
If you're looking to do a gradient type dye with one color like what I did, I would strongly recommend using both as little water as possible and as little dye as possible for your first shade. The longer the cap is in the dye bath the more even and consistent the color, but the darker it gets. Use lots of test caps to figure out the exact length of time to consistently get the shade you're looking for before proceeding. And I've found tapping the strainer up and down so that the caps jiggle around in the dye bath without being lifted out of it helps to make the color look more consistent.
use these for mixing tricky flavors
r/diy_ejuice is a better place to ask and they may have a cheaper link as well.
I haven't personally tried Solarez, but I've heard from other cuemakers who have tried it that it was "just ok".
I have tried several epoxy finish techniques in the past and I've struggled to get it to really bond well with bare woods. I had better luck basecoating the bare wood with superglue, then finishing with epoxy over it.
The most annoying thing with epoxy finishes is they seem to bubble and separate from the underlying wood a lot easier than auto clear. I've had the best luck with automotive clear which I spray on with an airbrush. I found a good kit on amazon that comes with a compressor and a decent airbrush. I've used this kit for about three years now and it's been great:
Master Airbrush
I buy my auto clear in the smallest cans possible. The clear I use is two part. Four parts of clear mixed with one part activator. I use cheap plastic drinking cups as mixing containers and I bought a bulk pack of pipettes to mix up the small amounts of clear you use for cue finishing.
Disposable Pipettes
Make sure your plastic mixing cups are recycle code 1 or 2 (polyethelene) which is resistant to solvents. Recycle code 5 and 6 (polyprop or polystyrene) melt immediately when exposed to solvents. I buy the cheap clear party cups at the store and they work fine.
I thin the clearcoat quite a lot with lacquer thinner, especially for the first coat so the clear soaks deep into the surface and gets a good grip to build subsequent coats onto.
If you do try the Solarez, let me know how you like it. I've been paying attention to other makers impressions of it but most go back to their prior method after trying it on a few cues.
I started mixing back in January, and here's the list of the items I got off of Amazon to get set up:
There's a few incidentals, such as nitrile gloves, eye protection(You do NOT want nicotine in your eyes!) paper towels. Bottles! How could I forget bottles?!? Again, Amazon to the rescue-just head over to 510 Central's storefront They've got some of the best HDPE bottles on Amazon-Nice and squeezy but firm. If glass is more your thing, I'm sure there's a bunch of those on Amazon too.
Here's a little tip I use: When mixing, put your VG and PG in some condiment-style bottles(I picked up a couple at a craft store in the candy making dept) When you're mixing in small bottles, it saves time and mess to pour from a squeeze bottle than a syringe. Syringes and VG don't work too well-It's like sucking snot up a straw.
I'm also going to say head over to /r/DIY_eJuice and read up on mixing. There's a TON of great info in the sidebar-READ ALL OF IT. When you get ready to start mixing, pick 2 or 3 recipes that sound good and buy the flavors for those. It's a lot easier and less expensive than buying a slew of flavors that sound great but don't play well with others. Enjoy!
these work too
yeah boofing shard is glorious!
I don't really swallow my meth because it's kind of a waste imo. I only did it once on accident my first time smoking crystal and I didn't melt it in the pipe so i inhaled everything i packed and swallowed it. That fucked with me because I had to stay up the next day because there was no chance of me getting sleep that day.
Meth has a strong burning taste i'd rather shove it up my ass than hold it in my mouth.
They're insanely cheap on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Gradulated-Pack/dp/B005IQTSE0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421345085&sr=8-1&keywords=pipettes
Sean Terrill has probably the best linear polynomial calculation for accurately measuring post fermentation gravity with a refractometer.
FG = 1.0000 – 0.00085683*RI^i + 0.0034941*RI^f
Compared to the older simplified cubic, which is ironically more complex:
FG = 1.0000 – 0.0044993*RI^i + 0.011774*RI^f + 0.00027581*RI^i² – 0.0012717*RI^f² – 0.0000072800*RI^i³ + 0.000063293*RI^f³
http://seanterrill.com/2012/01/06/refractometer-calculator/
Yes, EtOH affects the refraction of light in beer. However, it affects it in a precisely predictable way. There is no reason to waste so much wort or beer just to get a gravity reading. You just need to understand the concepts and be willing to take careful measurements. A refractometer reading requires less than 1 mL. The small volume also makes getting your sample to the calibrated temperature for reading quicker.
My tips for accurate refractometer readings:
Use these to move paint from pot to mixing location and also to move from mixing location to airbrush.
Inventory:
This is my first shot at this, but it seems like a cool passive hobby that'll also augment my facefur. I already plan to expand by getting a couple other carrier oils to balance out the jojoba—particularly either some grape seed or avocado oil and perhaps some Vitamin E.
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Suggestions?
* I'd also be remiss if I didn't mention there's a subreddit specifically for this (of course there is) at /r/beardoil. I'm gonna start posting in the hopes of livening it up a bit—if you're interested in picking this up as a hobby, come join me!
Get you some Refillable Plastic Atomizers and some Pipettes. Then if you're really crafty, a label maker or strip of paper with some clear tape over the side for a label.
> i thought my tap water was too acidic because ppm very low
PH and PPM don't really have anything to do with each other.
> so have no idea how adding baking soda helped since using very tiny nutrients.
Avoid using Baking Soda in hydro. It's loaded with sodium which will lead to calcium lock out and nute deficiencies.
For PH up and down, I went to a local feed store over a decade ago and bought 5lb tubs of dry, powdered food grade Potassium Bicarbonate (PH Up) and Phosphoric Acid (PH Down) for under $10/ea. I've still got half the tub of PH down and have barely used the PH Up (pretty much only when I screw up and add way too much PH Down).
For testing, the only reason I'd recommend a meter for a small home garden is if you're color blind. I've used these for well over a decade. Under $4 for 160 tests (or use both ends of a strip and get ~320) and they're plenty accurate enough for basic cannabis growing. For more accurate testing, you can use shorter range litmus paper, such as this but I've never found it necessary.
Oh, if you don't already have and eye dropper or something similar handy, get some pipettes to pull water from your buckets to drip in the test strips. Don't dip the strips in your res, that's a contamination risk.
When I feed frozen daphnia or other frozen food, I use these little plastic pipettes I got in bulk from amazon. They're also great for dosing prime, my fertilizers, and test kit test tubes. And they're cheep enough to toss after they've been used for the food.
They're small enough to aim the daphnia right in an airhead bettas face.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G82SJRY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_z4GUzbFQV5974
I ordered these in October. I've been very pleased with them.
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Gradulated-Pack/dp/B005IQTSE0
I use about three big droppers full of Trader Joe's tea tree oil (~9 ml) in a whole bottle of Suave Naturals conditioner (I usually use coconut, but I'm going to buy one of the no-protein ones when I run out), and shake it up. I massage a huge handful into my scalp and comb it through my hair (fine, curly, not very porous) and rinse with cool water, and my hair stays fresh smelling and soft, not greasy or flat. Give it a try, but maybe only mix a few drops of tea tree oil into a half cup of conditioner to start with, just in case you don't like it. You don't want to ruin a whole bottle of conditioner if the tea tree oil doesn't work for you!
I also use a tiny bit tea tree oil in the spray gel I use for styling, to keep it fresh smelling. It's a pretty versatile essential oil!
...why on Earth would you pay $4 for a dozen disposable pips when you can get a hundred of them for $12?
Hey man, I would love to help you quit smoking and didn't notice the first time I commented that you didn't have any experience with vaping. So I'm going to try to put together a list here of what you need to do to start vaping for very little money.
https://www.vapordna.com/Joyetech-eGo-AIO-All-In-One-Starter-Kit-p/egoaio.htm
This is another option for you.
https://www.vapordna.com/Eleaf-iCare-All-In-One-Ultra-Portable-System-p/icaref.htm
I love my Icare, but you will need to use high (24-36) mg ejuice with it, whereas with the ego you would need 12-24 mg/ml.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005UGBG20/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488210602&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PSGWHIO/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1488210630&sr=8-2&keywords=vg
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01K8UB5VO/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1488210666&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=pg
https://www.nudenicotine.com/product/500ml-100mgml-100-pg-nicotine-base-for-mixing-only/?attribute_size=120mL&attribute_solvent=100%25+PG
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0081SRRFO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488210749&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=dropper+bottle
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005IQTSE0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488210793&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=pippettes+plastic+droppers
OPTIONAL: flavoring. If you want flavoring just ask in a reply I'll let you know what to get based on your tastes, but it's not necessary and you're trying to go cheap.
This is the recipe for making flavorless, 12 mg juice.
http://e-liquid-recipes.com/recipe/1240996/For+cheapos
You can make an account at that site and adapt that recipe to be higher or lower nicotine if you want.
I know this seems a lot more expensive than the Ryo cigarettes, but trust me, this makes like a year or two worth of liquid and the mods I suggested have really cheap coils. Please believe me, this is worth every penny of the investment, you will never regret it. If you need help with mixing your first batch of eliquid, go to r/diy_ejuice and look at the new mixer thread in the sidebar. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask me, but comment it cause I don't get message notifications on my phone app.
[You can try these, too.] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KWFV58O/ref=s9_top_hm_bLWo4B_g328_i7?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-11&pf_rd_r=1K20956MA11G3F77KPFM&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=d2c7f77d-19d0-5a76-91b2-2725eb36e606&pf_rd_i=318122011)
I ferment in glass carboys and use these 23 ml pipettes to take samples. They're plenty long to reach down to the fermenting wort.
I went on a little shopping spree for my DIY/rebuildable stuff. Picked up the following:
5 glass beakers, 50-1000ml
4 oz amber glass boston round bottles, pack of 12
2x pack of 6 2oz amber bottles w/droppers
2x 2pack 8oz amber bottles
[labels for bottles] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004Z5SM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
100count transfer pipettes
2 10 packs of 5ml blunt tip syringes
Heated ultrasonic cleaner (for quick steeping)
100ft A1 32 AWG kanthal
100ft A1 30 AWG kanthal
100ft A1 28 AWG kanthal
12ft 2mm braided hollow Ekowool
Pair of locking hemostats
butane pencil torch (for torching ekowool)
This genius little invention - everyone should buy this, it was like six bucks
other than that, a couple anyvape mini davide glass clearos because the protank 2 group buy I organized will likely not have a replacable drip tip, and I need at least 2 mini glass tanks that can take my bds60 from captivape.
i need me a fucking workshop, not sure where I'm going to put all this stuff...
Also best to use pipettes like these to get water from your tank. Do NOT scoop water out with the test tubes even if you think you cleaned them as it can be easy enough to leave even a residue in it and that can poison your fish. Years ago, I had some unknown death in a tank and that was the only thing we could think of.
I use these multiple times not just using once and throwing away. I keep one for each tank. Then I also have one rubber-banded to each bottle of Excel, Flourish, and anything else. If the tip touches the tank water, then I toss. The package will last ages.
Lately I've been using disposable pipettes for decanting and some filling. I also trim the tip down to fit into the back of the section for bulb-flushing. I got a pack of like 100 on Amazon for pennies per pipette. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Z4QVZ4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Pipettes usually are really slender and long and used for the same purposes.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G82SJRY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RueIAbY8BAF1M
Don't measure mililiters with a scale, measure it by volume (since you're doing volumetric comparison).
If you're going to be adding flavors to beer on the regular, a pack of these costs basically $0 and will last you a long time, and have applications outside of brewing.
https://www.amazon.com/G2PLUS-Disposable-Essential-Graduated-Transfer/dp/B00W4QJNYW/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=disposable+pipes&qid=1566870581&s=industrial&sr=1-4
Just like the other 2 redditors, I recommend you refill the cartridges: is not hard and you will have a higher ink capacity! I do not use a syringe, I use one eyedropper like this that was a gift from Birmingham pens.
200PCS 3ml Disposable Plastic Transfer Pipettes, Moveland Calibrated Dropper Suitable for Essential Oils & Science Laboratory https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07F3ZN56V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AJpuDbXMPRRH9
A pipette works.
100 pcs White 3ML Capacity... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MSNQYTV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Even better. $2.83
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Gradulated-Pack/dp/B005IQTSE0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
It is simpler than it looks,
ehpro kayfun lite plus clone base with M-tank, then a standard center steel section coupled to a second M-tank, with the top cap screwed on there. The chimney is extended using a repurposed pipette thing like these HERE Drip tip is a cute boy from 101vapes
It is filled with 80% Indigo RiffRaff, 20% Cola Freeze from EJC - a fruity cool type of ADV, but maybe I should fill it with some Absolute Pin, just to see how long it would take to finish one tank... :p
Okay because I’m doing the same and have been having trouble getting ammonia up.
Just made a post about it too, my ammonia crashed hard and nitrites also are crashing. But with ghost feeding I can’t get ammonia above .25-.5 ppm. Nitrates are through the roof but that could be decomposition of the dwarf sag that is melting.
Not sure what tank you have or what you’re stocking, but I’m gunna add some snails before I add anything else once everything stabilizes. Should keep the cycle going while I decide exactly what I want. Might not be a bad idea for you if your trying to keep the bacteria alive until Thursday.
Edit: just saw your top level comment, I think a snail might be the way to go to keep the cycle going. I definitely notice algae grows worse from ghost feeding. Don’t forget that if it’s a planted tank, nitrates may never significantly rise. I’m currently on day 7 of my cycle.
All my tanks are considered low tech, but I use liquid and root ferts, and daily excel doses for algae control and increased growth. For small doses, plastic pipettes work fantastic.
https://www.amazon.com/Disposable-Transfer-Suitable-Essential-Laboratory/dp/B07PX21G2D
More error margin if you don't have proper measuring equipment, yes. I have good pippetes. Something like this works fine for mL. It will work this way, just wasting water. Shelf life in the closet should be years, but may lose up to 10% potency a month, at the very worst. Most likely just a percent a month.
This is a good vial too.
Molecular Gastronomy Spherirication is really fun and sciency. I made little balsamic vinegar spears when I did it for a project but you can do it with fruit juice and then put them on ice cream. They are kinda like boba but much smaller. I used these pipettes to make the spheres (if you decide to do this, I still have a bunch and totally willing to send you some if you would like) It was pretty fun and I'm an adult. Also I have a simpler recipe but mine is specifically for vinegar...not sure if that matters...
These brain ice cube trays would make ice or you could make mini brain jello jigglers.
Buy vinegar, bicarb, food colouring and pipettes. Put the bicarb in a tray, and mix the vinegar with food colouring in cups. Let the kids use the pipettes to drop vinegar into the bicarb and watch it fizz and bubble!
I do this with my class all the time, and they love it. The colouring just makes it extra fun. Of course, you can also just put the vinegar in a cup or bottle and drop the bicarb in... fwoosh! Explosion!
Ok, will try again - i am knocking things out with a pipette (similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Teenitor-Disposable-Pipettes-Transfer-Essential/dp/B071JXVGNK ) but it keeps coming back somehow :(
I bought 150 plastic ones from amazon. I don't really worry too much about rinsing them out, so they're basically disposable.
https://smile.amazon.com/Teenitor-Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Dropper/dp/B01G82SJRY
Yes clean around wound. The flap has to go. It’s going to bleed when it’s clipped but that’s good cause you’re getting healthy tissue with blood vessels. Self-Adhesive Cohesive Wrap Bandage Tape by LotFancy, Elastic Non-Woven, FDA Approved, 10 Rolls, Assorted Colors (2Inches x 5Yards) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6C91ZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qNCLBbBSFG2VC
Remedy and Recovery Professional Groomer's Styptic Powder for Pets, 1.5-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004PJ55KC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xOCLBbAKS8A0G
Stash Tea Original Honey Sticks 20-3 oz Sticks Individually Sealed Portable Honey Tubes 100% Pure Clover Honey Kosher Certified Individually Wrapped Sticks of Pure Clover Honey, Sweeten Tea or Coffee https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I4PY1S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gPCLBb9TNCZHV
Dealmed Gauze Pads, Non-Sterile, Non Woven, 2" x 2", 4 Ply, 200/Bx https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M63XDS7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kQCLBbVN65JRZ
Manna Pro Theracyn Poultry Wound and Skin Care Spray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I5XHK88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IXCLBb28EDCFH
Silver Nitrate Solution, 0.1M, 100mL - The Curated Chemical Collection https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0787GCSKG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_E0CLBb42XWGRC
SE CS100-6 100 Count 6" Cotton Swabs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002V0ZY2Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_G1CLBbQDJ3WQT
10 - Black Twist Open/Close 2oz Refillable Artist's Bullet Bottles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N59CU9J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.2CLBb6123ZF2
Swan Isopropyl Alcohol, 99 percent, Pint, 16 OZ (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZCCYTWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_G4CLBb3V54WRP
Dynarex D1415 Povidone Iodine Prep Solution USP, 16 Fluid Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005R8580M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_G5CLBbMTA0YK8
Squip Nasaline Salt-box Of 50 Pre-measured Packets, 400 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009EXQLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_y7CLBbW76XN59
Teenitor 3ml Pipette, Top Quality Disposable Pipettes Transfer Pipettes 3ml Eye Dropper for Essential Oil Pipette Makeup Tool 110pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JXVGNK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Y8CLBbG25KBC5
Save A Caf Sav A Chick Electrolyte Vitamin Supplement 3 PACK/.25OUNCE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UQOZC4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_19CLBb3BFM046
Gorilla 7500101 Super Glue Brush & Nozzle, 10 g, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A7AVQKA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SgDLBbTME6VWX
MedPride Nitrile Exam Gloves, Powder-Free, Small, Box/100 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GS8W2HC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fiDLBb1X2K42G
Panasonic ES246AC Bikini Shaper & Trimmer for Women with Compact, Portable Design and Adjustable Trim Settings, Battery Operated https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005JS5C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sjDLBbY10CSTW
Think that covers basics. Alcohol, self adhesive wrap, salt for saline, styptic powder, gauze, theracyn (antibiotic for superficial injuries), silver nitrate (only use with wooden applicators- strong cauterizing agent), pipette, electrolyte ( 1/16 tsp to 8 oz water. If chick is ill add honey for quick energy then mix solution with food to make mash), bottles, betadine ( I cut to 50% strength with saline), and gorilla glue with brush and dispenser. Oh and gloves and shaver:)
I just take a plastic pipette, and refill my preppy cartridges. $5 for 100 pipettes that can be used for multiple pens, or $7 for the converter that is easier to use, but only for one pen. I guess it's a matter of preference really.
These work great for mixing Cheap as hell, too.
Disposable pipettes work great for transferring paint.
You could get some labeled plastic pipettes like these and put the same milliliters in every time?
I used an empty ccell cart with the ccell palm battery which you can openly take in and just filled up one or two 1ml plastic droppers each night with CO2 oil or distillate and only had to sneak these bad boys in with the ends cut short and taped closed.
Are you talking about pipettes?
If so you can get a giant box of 3ml pipettes on amazon for cheap.
Bel-Art Fast-Release Pipette Pump, Green, Fits Pipettes up to 10 ml
I use Pipettes and count the drops. This makes it simple when mixing custom colors since you can easily write down the total number of drops per color. I also have a bunch of empty Testors paint jars left from my model car building days that I use to mix my paint in.
For future reference, these are super helpful for tanks that have to be drained in order to access the coils.
At one point didn't transthetics have the option to buy detachable balls that could be added to their prosthetics? I could have swore that was a thing but looking at their website now I don't see it. It sucks because that would hit everything you want.
I have a couple freetom prosthetics. I've never heard of anyone that offers to add an ejaculation system to posthetics you already have unfortunately. You might be able to DIY some sort of ejaculation system for them? Like if you filled something with lube and put it in the shaft and squeezed the shaft, or maybe put it more in the base with a tube going up the shaft. Using a tube like that would be the only way it could work if you also wanted to use the insertable rod that comes with freetom prosthetics. My first thought is one of those little cake pipette things like these with a tube attached, maybe like this or this? Kind of similar to the idea of combining the peecock pleasure rod with a freetom but hopefully without the problem of pieces of it sticking out or not fitting right, and without having to buy a whole second prosthetic. No idea if that would actually work or not though. I also found this link talking about another method of piecing together different parts of different packers, but using cheaper products, maybe that would work?
If you're going to vape like he suggested here's what to get.
For VG/PG this is food grade and what everybody uses: https://www.amazon.com/Glycerin-Vegetable-Kosher-USP-Quart/dp/B004C7MTLA/
Here's the scale everybody uses which goes down to .01 grams and is flawless: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UGBG20
Sign up for http://e-liquid-recipes.com/ and then you can use the calculator to measure with grams and break down the pg/vg nic and flavors which is the tool all DIY e-juice use. Back in the day we did it by volume which was a pain in the ass and doing it by grams is a game changer.
I wouldn't bother with nic but if you do choose so nudenicotine.com offer a free sample ($3 shipping) get the 100mg pg version. If you do go into ecigs DIY section for safety. Although if you have common sense it's actually very easy and safe but go to the right section in DIY.
Get pippets: https://www.amazon.com/Teenitor-Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Dropper/dp/B01G82SJRY/
Get some latex gloves or something.
If you're going to add flavoring this is my favorite: http://www.bullcityflavors.com/natural-mint-wg-inw/ - or their mixed mint which is the same but menthol - Eucalyptus will clear your sinus for a year.
INW is a premium flavoring company because $2-3 dollars for flavoring is expenisve in the juice world, that's why every vapor should DIY but they get overwhelmed with all the info, but it's easy as hell. The 10ml (don't bet the 30) will last you probably your whole life. I would go either 1% or 2% using the calulator, I couldn't imagine using anything above 3% because it's so crazy concontrated.
Honestly, don't. Skip any starters as they are all generally over priced. Just buy things separately.
Amazon:
VG
Scale
30mL Bottle if you need some for concentrates, nicotine, VG, PG, etc. Or just to put your juice in.
Cheap Pipettes
to make it into a concentrate, you have to run a solvent over it. the easiest way for you might be to soak/rinse dry herb in some high strength everclear, if possible. but it's not a quick process to let it dry off and condense. i feel bad for everyone that doesnt have access to a decent supply chain :/.
On my phone... So my links aren't fancy...
Here's $1.99 http://www.amazon.com/Goodnight-Little-Monster-ebook/dp/B007TXVA7S/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=6ATZZU7BRZN1&coliid=I1ELXYZB7KGWPZ
Here's $3.99 http://www.amazon.com/Board-Carlos-Hangover-funny-sticker/dp/B009S9RURU/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=6ATZZU7BRZN1&coliid=I2FRWZ7N9XS5YG
Here's $5.99 http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Gradulated-Pack/dp/B005IQTSE0/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=6ATZZU7BRZN1&coliid=I2Q8HSKL0UL9Y2
And here's $7.96 http://www.amazon.com/Safari-Life-Cycle-Honey-Model/dp/B004JDJ9S8/ref=wl_it_dp_v_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=6ATZZU7BRZN1&coliid=I2T8LATGUTINMX
Don't think it's close enough to win... But I'm pretty close!
4 Oz bottles for nic, pg, and vg. I find these are perfect for control pouring.
Right now I use disposable pipettes for my flavors... I just started so I only have small 8 ml drams.
I just throw them away... But I have thought about cleaning them out with a squirt of water and reusing. I feel bad when I use 1 pipette for like 0.5 g of flavor.
I'm hoping I can move up to larger bottles and use regular bottle droppers or something.
If you can get the rest of the look maybe doing a "layered" injection of a liquid in to the background would work. Use a pipette to slowly place some liquid down and then another to do the eye. Good luck!
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Gradulated-Pack/dp/B005IQTSE0
Hm, yeah, looks like the one on the ca version is a bit more expensive than in the US.
G2PLUS 100PCS 3ml Disposable Plastic Essential Oils Graduated Transfer Pipettes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W4QJNYW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_elC8AbBSFBJH2
My solution to this problem:
http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Transfer-Pipettes-Gradulated-Pack/dp/B005IQTSE0/ref=lp_318122011_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1426102739&sr=1-1
I ordered a bunch of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005IQTSE0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1467598028&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=3ml+pipette
I just cut the tips off if I'm using meatier foods, they come in handy for other stuff too and are cheap!
get a set of these on amazon. They are perfect for measurring paints. Small and disposable, so no need to try to clean paint out of them, they will last a while. If i need to measure paints, I just use 2 droppers and go either drop by drop, or using the little markers along the sides.
What are you using as a dropper? I use 3ml pipettes after trying a few other things and they are perfect for it. They have a large enough hole and suction power to pull up thick, goopy oils and precisely and easily fill a gel cap.