Some quick injecting tips

[Anthony Starks]

Just a couple things I don't see mentioned a lot on the site but I think are important for injecting:

For oils, I draw with a 23g, and shoot with a 25g. I draw with the 23g because you really want the smallest holes as possible in the top of your vial and you don't want the needle chewing rubber into the vial. I shoot with a 25g because its the smallest that resonably works for oils - less discomfort and scar tissue.

Use a new syringe and 2 new needles every time.

Use a Z-method for injecting so no oil leaks out. Its easy to do - do a search if you don't know how.

Always wash your hands first and use two alcohol prep pads - one for the top of the vial before and after drawing, one to wipe the inject site before and after shooting.

If you are injecting glutes, the best place to shoot is in the glute med., not glute max. Less discomfort and less chance of hitting nerves or arteries.

Hope it helps.

 

[ace6921]

Just a couple things I don't see mentioned a lot on the site but I think are important for injecting:

For oils, I draw with a 23g, and shoot with a 25g. I draw with the 23g because you really want the smallest holes as possible in the top of your vial and you don't want the needle chewing rubber into the vial. I shoot with a 25g because its the smallest that resonably works for oils - less discomfort and scar tissue.

Use a new syringe and 2 new needles every time.

Use a Z-method for injecting so no oil leaks out. Its easy to do - do a search if you don't know how.

Always wash your hands first and use two alcohol prep pads - one for the top of the vial before and after drawing, one to wipe the inject site before and after shooting.

If you are injecting glutes, the best place to shoot is in the glute med., not glute max. Less discomfort and less chance of hitting nerves or arteries.

Hope it helps.

Some good notes. I use 23 g./ 1 1/2" for drawing and injecting. And yes, 2 needles. One for the draw and one for the inject. Pins are cheap. Glutes or quads for the inject for me.

 

[PolfaJelfa]

It doesent matter what size holes you ppoke in there...its rubber and seals right back up...if your top leaks when held upside down you have some bad vials....i constantly use 18g PIPES to poke into 50 cc vials...when the 50 ccs are done....its is still sterile...you can turn it up side down none will leak....

PS: I posted about this in another thread labeled...." Ruber in my Eq vial"

 

[NotEnough]

Good thread, bump to help the virgins

 

[Anthony Starks]

It doesent matter what size holes you ppoke in there...its rubber and seals right back up...if your top leaks when held upside down you have some bad vials....i constantly use 18g PIPES to poke into 50 cc vials...when the 50 ccs are done....its is still sterile...you can turn it up side down none will leak....

PS: I posted about this in another thread labeled...." Ruber in my Eq vial"

So tell me again why you want "rubber in your EQ vial?".

 

[LVTitan]

It doesent matter what size holes you ppoke in there...its rubber and seals right back up...if your top leaks when held upside down you have some bad vials....i constantly use 18g PIPES to poke into 50 cc vials...when the 50 ccs are done....its is still sterile...you can turn it up side down none will leak....

PS: I posted about this in another thread labeled...." Ruber in my Eq vial"

i've only used 18's once to draw with, never again, those pipes are way too big and will destroy the seal on top of the vial. maybe a small 2ml vial or amps yes, but def not a 50cc vial, there'd be nothing left of the rubber afterward . i'm glad it worked out for you though.

 

[wls8687]

Nice thread.. i like people who helps other people

 

[silver_shadow]

ok - here is my contribution. it's my butt shot technique since i've seen loads of guys who prefer to shoot only (or mostly) into the glutes but can't seem to alone.
so if u want to shoot into ur right side, then u hold the syringe in ur right hand and poke it in. now's the tricky part- get ur left hand behind ur back and grab the syringe with it. so now holding the syringe with ur left hand u can first pull the plunger out for asperation and then push it in with ur right. similarly, when u shoot into ur left side u start of by poking the needle in using ur left hand. then u get ur right hand behind ur back and grab the syringe and hold the plunger for asperation and shooting with ur left hand. hope that helps. cheers

 

[Raffaz]

ok - here is my contribution. it's my butt shot technique since i've seen loads of guys who prefer to shoot only (or mostly) into the glutes but can't seem to alone.
so if u want to shoot into ur right side, then u hold the syringe in ur right hand and poke it in. now's the tricky part- get ur left hand behind ur back and grab the syringe with it. so now holding the syringe with ur left hand u can first pull the plunger out for asperation and then push it in with ur right. similarly, when u shoot into ur left side u start of by poking the needle in using ur left hand. then u get ur right hand behind ur back and grab the syringe and hold the plunger for asperation and shooting with ur left hand. hope that helps. cheers

I cant reach round that far

Mick

 

[Ulter]

I have used an 18 gauge drawing needle for 20 years. A 23 would take too long because I pre-load 12 syringes at a time. You have to douse the vial top in Isopropyl Alcohol to give the pin the lubrication it needs so it doesn't rip up your top. The vial top actually fits perfectly inside the top of your average IA bottle. Then I just give it a shake.