E Cig Syringe Refills
If you use an e cig that gives you easy access to the filter liquid source, use the e cig syringe refill method to recharge the cartridge. There are many e liquid products out there that use eye droppers and funky nozzles to assist you refilling your cartridges, but I’ve found you can still spill quite a bit of liquid.
The e cig syringe method is really easy to use and you probably already have a good idea on how to do it. However, there are a couple of things you should know before you go and grab a pack of syringes.
Where to buy a Syringe for my E cig
You can get syringes at just about any pharmacy. Make sure the needle isn’t too thick or too small. If the syringe is too small it can take a lot of pressure and time to get the liquid out. On the other hand, your e cig syringe shouldn’t be so large that it’s clumsy making it harder to control. Instead get a mid sized needle, I find these work the best.
Filling with the E Cig Syringe
It only takes few drops to top up the cartridge. You should be careful not to overfill the cartridge or you could have another problem on your hand. Overfilling can flood the atomizer. If you follow this link you’ll see an example of a manufacturers e cig filter cartridge. Most follow a similar setup, though you’ll find this setup most common with 3 piece electronic cigarette instead of a two piece design.
Grab your e cig syringe and take a small amount of liquid from your bottle. It’s also worth mentioning you should be using a different syringe for each flavor so you don’t mix them up. Do not insert the needle into the spongy material, instead slowly squeeze a few drops from the syringe until a very thin pool is seen at the top. This will be your indicator that the absorbent material cannot retain any more liquid.
Important Note:
The needles are made for piercing skin and believe me if you aren’t careful they will. Since e liquid contains nicotine you don’t want to get pricked with the needle and pump it in your system. This could result in nicotine poisoning. So for added safety I suggest you file the tip of your needle down with a file and always use the cap when done. If you are accident prone, you should also know the e cig syringe doesn’t have to be the hypodermic needle used in hospitals. Printer cartridge refill syringes also work wonders.
Whatever you decide to use, you’ll find you’ll have better control with an e cig syringe. The liquid quantities are better regulated and wasteful spills are limited. Good luck!
