Reddit mentions: The best wash bottles for labs

I don't have a Hitz, and my experience with portable distillate is limited to Ccell carts and a few other odds and ends. But...

My tips:

You want to save, I presume, as much of that as possible. You should be able to disassemble the top and bottom metal portions by twisting them. You may want to take photos as you disassemble, so you'll have a good guide. You will probably want to hit it with a hairdrier for a minute or two to loosen things up. You'll also want to remove the o-rings while things are warm. Once you've got a few pieces, I suggest putting them in a small, flat-bottmed glass container. Like this, but smaller. Put your pieces there, "set to drain". The glass should be upright, stuff tilted so distillate is toward the bottom. Warm the oven - 175F is plenty - and put it in once the oven is hot. Don't want that preheat causing issues.

I rinse my o-rings in iso, but I don't leave 'em soak. I've heard other folks use other, likely better, solutions. I wash them with distilled water for good measure.

Once I've heated and collected The Fallen (salvaged), it's time to really clean. I put all the pieces in a ziplock. I'd use the gallon size for this. Get them all to a corner, and fill with 90+% iso, only need to the top of the parts. Bonus points for grain alcohol.

Mostly-seal this bag and immerse it in a bowl of water. You're trying to push the air out of the bag. Once that's done, seal it up. Run hot water into the bowl for a few minutes, and give the bag a good shake. Massage it around for a bit. Set it back in the water and run the tap on a hot drip for ten mins. Be careful if you put the glass in this; I suggest doing it separate. I also don't know what your tip is made out of, iso can damage some plastics.

One more shake and see what you've got. Should be pretty clean. If there are still spots, you can attack them with a qtip. Rinse everything really well -- I use a small separate, clean-iso bath for everything and then rinse the parts with clean iso after that. If you're really cool, buy a lab wash bottle and do it right.

Rinse with distilled water and dry. You'll want to lubricate any parts that need it, (maybe a fill-port hinge, I dunno) and replace the atomizer at this point. Some people use things to support or swell up the o-rings. I have no experience with this. Check the threads and hit them with a dry toothbrush if there is any debris. Also check the airpath for anything stubborn.

Reassemble and you should be good to go. I used the big ecig tanks for a couple of years, and I don't think there is a lot of difference. Luck, and apologies for this... ramble of advice. I'm pretty certain that it is valid, but I'm lit up light a goddamn christmas tree.

I just went through this myself and am very happy with my purchases. This is a complete entry level set with the tools you will need to maintain it. Assuming you're US based, you could have everything Monday with Prime shipping.

• Airbrush - $27 - This is a basic brush with the ability to change between 0.2, 0.3(most common), and 0.5mm tips. This gives you the flexibility to go from precise to blanket applications.
  
  
• Compressor - $120 - I opted for a model with a tank to help regulate the air output. The compressor still ends up running most of the time during extended applications so I'm not sure how much it helps but I didn't want to take chances. You could save ~$40 by getting a model without a tank. You could always add a tank later if you feel the need.
  
  
• Cleaner - $12 - You need this before you even think about starting. One cleaner seems about as good as another so pick whatever.
  
  
• Tools - $7 - You will need to clean paint from the internals. Some of these brushes will work for that. There seems to be differing opinions in the community over how useful these are but I opted for them and use them every so often.
  
  
• Cleaning Pot - $15 - You will need one for your station and everyone uses this one. Definitely spray the cleaner through into this.
  
  
• Wash Bottle - $6 - 500 mL bottle you fill with water. This will allow you to rinse the pot at your station without having to go to a sink (though you still might use one often). Get a bucket or tupperware container to rinse into.
  
  This will allow you to setup a bare-bones station. You could also get a fume hood or just spray into a box in a well ventilated room. Get a good white led light (if you don't have on already) to illuminate your workspace and you're good to go.

Well, we don't have inner dimensions on the Whitetail, but the product page does say it's outer dimensions, so let's go by that, which would equate to 387 cubic inches.

Now you can go with a round if that's your thing, and if there's a slot in the hood of a humidor that might work, but that whitetail doesn't have one, so you would have to lay the puck down somewhere, either on the top shelf or on the bottom somewhere. That's bulky, and it's going to be at least 3 cigars wide, which is space you can't afford in such a small humidor. I heartily recommend getting the tubes as they simply take up the space of one cigar and they allow a lot of surface area to be releasing moisture. Plus they're just as easy to fill.

The small tube allows for 270 cu.i., so I think that's too small. The medium tube allows for 570, which is great because you're not going to overhumidify (remember, those beads don't just keep pouring out humidity like the gel does-- once it gets too humid in the box, they start pulling it back into the beads), you're just going to be able to bring the box back up to proper humidity whenever you open it.

In regards to filling, you can get one of those syringes that they offer at the top of the page. or if you have a Daiso Japan or similar store near you, you can get a cheap, $.99 water bottle like this (mine seriously was $1 at a bargain store... you should be able to find one too.)

Then again, this would probably work too.

I have been there. Since it's been 2.5 weeks, I'd say you're clear for any socket issues. I actually went out to Walmart and bought a DenTek tooth scraping kit... it was $5-7 at the time but it had some plastic scraping tools and gum stimulators inside. The rubber/plastic tips are spiky and perfect for gently poking things out of the holes. Then, flush. Also, a wash bottle is great, too but be careful with how much pressure you can stand. They just flush away :D

Here's some links to what these products look like. Should be able to find similar in a local big box retailer. Also, be very careful if you get the Dentek Kit. Home cleaning is great, but scraping can be damaging to your enamel & gums if you aren't sure what you're doing or how often to do it.

https://www.amazon.com/Economy-Bottle-Squeeze-Medical-Tattoo/dp/B00WTHLR2M/ref=sr_1_3_acs_ac_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537011518&sr=8-3-acs&keywords=wash+bottle

https://www.amazon.com/Dentek-Professional-Removes-Contains-Stimulator/dp/B008YEMWOG/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1537011651&sr=8-1&keywords=dentek+tool+kit

Washing my face while getting everything wet irked me too, so I looked on ebay and found my solution. I nowuse a "lab wash bottle" with a bent spout. Mine is around 500ml. Here is one similar @ amazon. I fill it up once then turn off water at sink. Once I wipe off my oil cleanser, I lather up my foaming cleanser in my hand & after massaging my face to clean it, I just bend over sink and point the nozzle at my face & squeeze bottle to rinse my face. It's super easy & I don't waste water. No wet sleeves or floor. :)

As the other comment said, Isopropyl Alcohol. It's recommended you get something higher than 90%. A bottle of 91% IPA is available at Walmart for $2.50. I bought that 32oz bottle when I first got my printer and I've maybe only used about 2/3 of it so far so it'll last you quite a while.

I dispense mine from a squeeze bottle like this onto the print bed and then wipe it down with a clean paper towel. Feel free to ask more questions if you have any. I'll be happy to answer :)

>Almost like it's too full to empty, if that makes sense?

This is totally a possibility. The bladder is a muscle that is triggered to contract (and thereby pee) when it is stretched out by urine. If it gets too full, it can lose some the sensation and have a hard time contracting effectively.

Some tricks for reluctant bladders (sorry if formatting's wonky, I'm on mobile):

Use a peri bottle to get the flow started. Fill it with warm (not hot) water and gently run it over your lady bits to help the stream start. This will be great postpartum too, especially if you have stitches to mitigate stinging sensation.

Take slow deep breaths and blow out slowly with slightly pursed lips like you're blowing bubbles.


Put a couple drops of peppermint oil in the bowl of the toilet . (Not on your lady bits! Just near the front of the bowl on the porcelain above the water line)

If you're still having a hard time, sometimes sitting backwards on the toilet so you are straddling it can help change the angle and make it easier.

All that said, I would still definitely recommend mentioning this to your OB just in case it is a UTI or something else out of the norm going on. Bladder issues left untreated can turn into much worse problems.

I recommend it, Good luck!

Remember to secure the plastic wrap with tape or a rubberband. I am using a rubberband. I also have a squeezable squirt water bottle with a pointy nozzle on it to keep the water level touching the plastic. Just poke a hole to squirt water in, makes it much easier.

Like this

Safety Wash Bottle, Squeeze Bottle, Narrow Mouth, Plastic (250ml / 8oz / 2 Bottle) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074W51ZXX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7RpXCbS6HFG7A

has anyone used this style for butt washing? most ul bidet solutions are just nozzles that attach to water bottles, but I cant get over the mental hurdle of getting my water bottle near my asshole everyday. thinking I want something with a dedicated bottle: ACM Economy Wash Bottle, LDPE, Squeeze Bottle Medical Label Tattoo (250ml / 8oz / 1 Bottle)

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how's the squirt? what size would be best? any lighter options (this one says 1.12oz)?

Ok then it’s probably mold! A wash bottle like this will help you thoroughly clean your pH meter after each use.

Wash Bottle, Widemouthed, for Deionized Water, 500 mL

Replace your storage solution weekly

To try to clean it you can warm pH 4..01 buffer to 50°C and soak for one hour.

One of these are good for the range to clean out the salts. Makes it super easy.

I use one of these

https://www.amazon.com/Nalgene-2407-1000-Wide-Mouth-Bottle-1000mL/dp/B00RZQ8PWC/

with the tip cut off and a bit of irrigation hose attached. This allows me great control when watering small plants or succulents. It also works great for terreriums that have plants you don't want to get the leaves wet.

https://i.imgur.com/aW31bUP.jpg

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Thought someone might find this useful! Happy growing.

EDIT: shop around to see if you can find a better price. Search for "wash bottle" 500ml or 100ml

I water mine with this: ACM Economy Wash Bottle, LDPE, Squeeze Bottle Medical Label Tattoo (250ml / 8oz / 1 Bottle) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WTHLR18/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6M-BDbHY9AXQJ

It’s awesome!! Good luck 👍

I got these: SUPERLELE 6pcs LDPE 250ml 8.5oz... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PLTQPQF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

They are LDPE plastic and are excellent for lacquer thinners based on this chart here. https://www.calpaclab.com/ldpe-chemical-compatibility-chart/

Those caps that Dan listed look pretty good, I may try them out!

That's my assumption too, that the roots are still shallow. Perhaps alternating between top and bottom watering for a while would help encourage them to grow out without causing dehydration? I use a precision squeeze bottle like this and it does help with avoiding leaves to an extent: https://www.amazon.com/Economy-Bottle-Squeeze-Medical-Tattoo/dp/B00WTHLR18/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=squeeze+bottle&qid=1572211503&sr=8-10

After every use I strip the airbrush down completely. I use a bottle like this:

https://www.amazon.com/ACM-Economy-Bottle-Squeeze-Medical/dp/B00WTHLR2M/

to blast water through the nozzle and to clean the excess paint out of the pot. I use a soft cloth to clean the needle. Once a month I soak the pot in simple green to clean out excess paint.

That's all I do and I've never had a clogged airbrush. The aircap I'm currently using is about a year old and the needle is over a year old.

Any cleaning procedure that leaves liquid in the aircap/nozzle will corrode the nozzle and shorten its life.

Maybe stop by a laboratory supply store and grab a lab squirt bottle, I hate rubbing anything on a pcb that might leave little bits behind (even though people use q tips all the time,) though it's likely this residue won't simply lift away. Spray bottle will be good for in the pci-e slot and such.

https://www.amazon.com/Economy-Bottle-Squeeze-Medical-Tattoo/dp/B00WTHLR18/ref=asc_df_B00WTHLR18/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198059287844&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12565168165468540085&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019550&hvtargid=pla-385033840497&psc=1

Totally disassemble everything and spray it down. Consider doing it over a tray to recapture the alcohol for reuse if it's not overly cloudy, and finish with a rinse using fresh alcohol.

Pretend like this is a brand new PC. you just acquired all the parts to put it together, but there's one tiny jumper SOMEWHERE on the board that will short everything and brick it. You just gotta clean it all and it's a perfect PC again!
Also a chance to redo that annoying bit of cable management that you didn't notice you messed up, and was too minor to take it apart for.

Fuck Keurigs! Just buy an AeroPress. It's so much cheaper per cup, is practically self cleaning, and makes better coffee. You can make it as strong as you want, and can even make espresso ("coffee concentrate" if you want to be very technical.) And you can use whatever coffee you want!

Rather than spending all that money on a fancy brewer, and then $1 per cup of coffee, buy a Zojirushi Boiler (or similar), and you can make coffee nearly as fast as with a Kurig. I don't mean within 15 seconds, but so short that you won't hesitate to make a cup. Or you can just nuke some water in a Pyrex measuring cup, but that takes 2-3 minutes.

I own that exact boiler and an AeroPress, and it's amazing. I have 195° water on tap all of the time, and the 4 qt one is tall enough to dispense right into an AeroPress on top of a tall mug.

I even use an AeroPress at work at my desk even though there's a Keurig available. I get hot water from the water dispenser (combo water cooler/heater that work provides), use the AeroPress normally, push the grounds into the waste basket, then wash the remaining grounds off of the plunger with a chemistry wash bottle right into the waste basket, too. (There's a trash bag in it, and it's not much water.)

You could surely find some on Amazon (make sure it is the right plastic) or just throw one in with an order from Bull City Vapor. (Link #1) (Link #2)

Or you can get something like this. Might need to modify it slightly for VG though.

my baseline general water gig: 2x 1L smart/life bottles dirty, 1x 700mL smart/life clean. Have sports caps on sawyer and 700mL.

I thread my bidet cap thing right onto a dirty bottle. Between the angle I use it at shooting backwards between legs and the 'L' angle of the bidet nozzle thing like these I cannot possibly fathom poo flecks getting into the bottle.

add in a 2L CNOC next if I need more capacity, then adding a third dirty 1L for the PCT this year. Maybe get crazy with it and swap a 1L for a clean 700mL and carry both on shoulder straps

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ninja edit: also won't catch me dead without my 3.7g capri sun water scoop. lets me fill all my capacity to the tippy top even with just a trickle on the surface of a rock or less than 1 inch puddle

edit2: so as not to propagate bad practices, see u/reset2pt0 's comments in this thread about dirty vs clean water for bidet-ing so that you can make an informed decision on how best to splash your leather cheerio clean

I laughed out loud at that last bit! I have one similar to the second one (just squeeze, no battery), but I found that fancier doesn't mean better. Literally just this plain ol squeeze bottle was way easier to use, aim, clean, etc (https://www.amazon.com/Medline-MEDDYND70125-Cleansing-Bottle-8oz/dp/B01M2BKNLE/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1526059814&sr=8-5&keywords=squirt+bottle)

I have a bunch of plants on a shelf and I like to water them with a wash bottle, like the kind they use in science labs. Something like this. It gives a lot of control over where the water goes and keeps the plants leaves dry.

But ya! This is an extreme level of plants on a shelf staged for IG!

We have the same child lol. I use the squirt bottle I got after giving birth it is like a mini shower head with multiple streams. More control over the water and less water in the face.
https://www.amazon.com/Medline-Perineal-Irrigation-Cleansing-Bottle/dp/B01M2BKNLE

Rather than remove the foil seal completely, I poke a hole in it with a toothpick. Works pretty nicely.

For a more controlled alternative, Wash bottles are fairly inexpensive and can hold a wide variety of liquids.

Someone posted success with buying distilled water and using one of those tattoo water bottle spray/pump

They sell them in lots of 3 or 5 on amazon too.

I think that sounds very flammable and overly complicated. a spray bottle with a narrow stream and alcohol would be better IMO.

[something like this] (https://cdn-img-1.wanelo.com/p/5f7/ae9/a08/989da9c15aefe6d6a9fae8e/x354-q80.jpg)

[or this] (https://www.amazon.com/Karter-Scientific-210P3-Capacity-Polypropylene/dp/B005Z4RGQW/ref=pd_lpo_328_lp_t_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JBJN05XZ7PDPZCH5JY5Y)

I’ve also thought those plastic scientific bottles with the long stem would work well, too, as a hand held bidet. Wash Bottle LDPE Bottle with Narrow Mouth 250ml 500ml (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073J55373/

I made some for my first baby (pads + witch hazel + aloe gel) but I never used them. The hospital sent me home with witch hazel pads and Dermoplast spray, that was all I needed. One thing that really did help was to have an extra squeeze bottle for post partum cleansing since you can't wipe for a while. The hospital sent me home with one but I had another on hand just in case and it was handy to throw in the diaper bag when we left the house.

Tip on irrigation, I use these: https://www.amazon.com/Squeeze-Polyethylene-Chemistry-Industry-Gardening/dp/B07MQTZJY6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wash+bottle+science&qid=1555477243&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Which fit on smartwater bottles as a trail bidet. They also would work very well to flush a wound without having to carry a syringe.

I Googled the numbers on the side of your bottle and found it on Amazon. But I've used these quite a bit and it won't work as is for what you want. Unless you cut the nozzle back and push some clear hose onto it to run under your helmet. Make sure the hose is "food grade".

Nalgene Right to Know


Take a look at Camelbak. They already make what you want.

I carry a peri bottle. It's excellent for rinsing myself and my cup.

Peri bottles. Just fill with warm water and use to clean the outer parts of your genitals.

Never put water or soap inside of your vagina, only on the outside.

Not gonna lie, a little bit but I got a special fill bottle that I use for water cooled computers. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WTHLR0E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_IEYlDbQVPK7KW

I find a wash bottle easier and cleaner to use than the funnels.

http://www.amazon.com/Amico-Tattoo-Cleaning-Plastic-Squeeze/dp/B008ASY406/ref=reg_hu-rd_add_1_dp

Also, for dual rads and three blocks you may want to consider the MCP35x. You can compare the performance of the MCP655/MCP35x at

http://martinsliquidlab.org/

I use a shitload of acetone around the shop.

Get it at homeless despot by the gallon can, and buy some of those clear acetone/alchohol bottles on amazon - I bought a 3 pack, one for acetone, one for isoproponol, and one for tap-magic.

Like this??

Something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Safety-Bottle-Squeeze-Narrow-DEPEPE/dp/B07DB1HCKP/ref=sr_1_4?

Was going to look into this a long time ago, then just got several labrotory wash bottles on Amazon.


https://www.amazon.com/ULAB-Scientific-Self-Venting-ISOPROPANOL-Wide-Mouth/dp/B07MTCVCMS/ref=mp_s_a_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1557067881&sr=1-35&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=414SSx%2B9gRL&ref=plSrch

Work well enough.

Get a few of these! Hmm, might be worth stocking up on other common postpartum comfort items--a lot of folks recommend sitting on menstrual pads that have been soaked in witch hazel and/or stuck in the freezer, for example.

Bottles like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Medline-DYND70125-MEDLINE-Perineal-Irrigation/dp/B000TQGXW4/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1499190497&sr=8-1&keywords=Perineal+Irrigation+Bottle%2C

should work for what you need. They are designed to squirt lady parts after childbirth, so they squirt on an upwards angle.

ACM Economy Wash Bottle, LDPE,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WTHLR18?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I use this to keep the plants that like their soil to stay moist, or plants that don't like moisture on their leaves! Really handy little tool

And clean! So many failures are due to not cleaning your probe after each use. Keeping a wash bottle with some distilled/RO water next to where you store/clean your meter helps a lot.

Depending on where you're located and your accessibility to amazon.com, I buy unscented foaming soap and a tattoo spray bottle like this https://www.amazon.com/ACM-Economy-Bottle-Squeeze-Medical/dp/B00WTHLR2M/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1500688799&sr=8-5&keywords=squirt+bottle . Put foam on, rinse it with the squirt bottle, good to go. That's my LITHA when I'm away from running water (like when I go camping).

Edit to add: when camping, use bottled water. Camp/lake water is full of all sorts of gross stuff.

Yep, or if you are afraid of getting the baby leaves wet, I also use one of these for more precise watering: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MYT12HG/

Try a perineal cleansing bottle, fill it with warm water and give your butt a spray before you wipe.

I use this so I can get to the soil without getting the leaves wet. I bring a bucket of water outside with me if a lot of my succs need a drink so I can refill the squeeze bottle.

Do you mean a squeeze bottle? You should be able to get them at any restaurant supply.

And anyone wanting a cheaper option for the bottle: amazon bottles

They are only half the capacity but less than half the price.

This works. For VG, I used an 8-oz barbeque sauce bottle for a while then bought 16-oz HDPE bottles. I can turn it upside down and squeeze the hell out of it with no leaks around the cap (unlike the seeping from my cheapie bottle). The bottle opening is a little small but I have no trouble with refilling it from a gallon jug.

For PG, I use a 250ml laboratory-type wash bottle. Works great, and no funnel required to refill this one either. No leakage around the cap because you don't need to invert it.

For nic (PG base), I use a setup like this 2-oz LDPE bottle with Luer Lock cap and 14-gage dispensing needle. One squeeze gives about 1 gram delivery and gravity-only flow is about 0.1g /second. Easy to use.

This comes up every so often, I think this post is the only one listed in the wiki but if you search you'll find quite a few lists. Here's what things I found useful, to that I would add one of these perineal cleaning bottles that can be used for bidet/douching/general cleaning. It'll vary as different surgeons give you different supplies; for Suporn and I think a few others they just give you a donut and it's better than the one I was planning to buy.

For bed pads I've been using disposable despite having a few reusable hospital-type ones, as you probably won't have much energy to clean them for a while and water-based lube tends to be messy and gross and get everywhere compared to oil-based lube you can use later on. I managed to reuse them each once, but you're going to be generating a lot of trash (lube, pads, etc) anyway, so it's best not to feel too bad about it and focus on recovery in the short term imo.