Real quick probably stupid question but if i have a 23 gauge 1 inch needle it can't be an insulin needle can it? b/c i don't want to inject my test from an insulin needle bc i herd you have to go really slow with insulin needles, as you can just poke really fast with 23 gauge needles am i correct?
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jimbo79
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Syringes and needles are designed for the purpose of introducing a drug into the body. The term "syringe" technically refers to the reservoir (that holds the liquid) and the plunger (which pushes the liquid out of the reservoir). The "needle" is the part that enters the body, whether into a vein, under the skin, or into muscle. The word "syringe" is also sometimes used to refer to the entire reservoir/plunger/needle combination.
The two most commonly available varieties of syringe/needle sets are insulin and tuberculin. "Insulin needles" are used by diabetics for injecting insulin, while "tuberculin needles" are used to inject tuberculin during the diagnosis of the tuberculous infection.
Many countries and U.S. states have legal restrictions on possession and over-the-counter sale of needles. Drug paraphernalia laws often prohibit possession of syringes for purpose of illicit drug use. Medical prescription laws often prohibits over-the-counter pharmacy sales, or possession without a prescription. As of 2002, six U.S. states require a prescription for the purpose of a sterile syringe: California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Massachussetts. [from helpstopaids.com]
Syringes sold by pharmacies and online medical suppliers are typically for diabetics and other uses including post-operative conditions, vitamin deficiencies and intramuscular medications. They come in a variety of sizes, but the most common reservoir size is 1cc (1 cubic centimeter (cc) = 1 milliliter), with a 25 gauge needle size or smaller.
NEEDLE GAUGE refers to the size of the bore or hole in the needle. The higher the gauge, the thinner the needle (and the smaller the hole). A 28 gauge needle (abbreviated 28G) is therefore thinner than a 25 gauge needle, which is in turn thinner than an 18 gauge needle. Different gauge needles are used for different administration methods (see below).
NEEDLE LENGTH. Insulin needles are typically 1/2 inch in length and tuberculin needles are typically 5/8 of an inch in length. As inscribed on packaging, needle length appears after the gauge number: "28G 1/2" refers to a 28 gauge needle that is 1/2 inch long.
SYRINGE RESERVOIR SIZE. Standard insulin syringes typically have a 1cc reservoir and are calibrated by .10cc's along the barrel of the reservoir. Most drug injectors find this size ideal and would rarely need use of a larger syringe, although some like to use a smaller 1/2 cc syringes. Syringes other than 1cc in size may be more difficult to obtain.
PLUNGERS. The plunger is used to push the liquid drug out of the reservoir, through the needle and into the body (either into a vein, under the skin, or into a muscle). The plungers on some brands of syringes are easier to manipulate than on others.
INTRAMUSCULAR. Larger gauge (frequently 23G or 21G), longer needles are often used for intramuscular injections. Muscle syringes are usually 1cc–-but sometimes 2 to 5 ccs–-with up to a 1-1/2 inch long point.
INTRAVENOUS. Intravenous injectors typically use shorter needles no larger than 25G. Most intravenous injectors use either a standard insulin set (orange cap) or a tuberculin needle and syringe (frequently called a bluetip because of its color).
ONE-PIECE SETS VERSUS TWO-PIECE, DETACHABLE SETS. With some types of injection equipment, the needle detaches from the syringe resulting in two separate pieces. Standard insulin injection equipment is typically one piece, and has a 27G or 28G needle (and an orange cap). Tuberculin needles and syringes are often detachable and typically have a 25G needle. NOTE: Certain brands of tuberculin syringes have an orange cap, making them easy to confuse with insulin syringes.
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The two most commonly available varieties of syringe/needle sets are insulin and tuberculin. "Insulin needles" are used by diabetics for injecting insulin, while "tuberculin needles" are used to inject tuberculin during the diagnosis of the tuberculous infection.
Many countries and U.S. states have legal restrictions on possession and over-the-counter sale of needles. Drug paraphernalia laws often prohibit possession of syringes for purpose of illicit drug use. Medical prescription laws often prohibits over-the-counter pharmacy sales, or possession without a prescription. As of 2002, six U.S. states require a prescription for the purpose of a sterile syringe: California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Massachussetts. [from helpstopaids.com]
Syringes sold by pharmacies and online medical suppliers are typically for diabetics and other uses including post-operative conditions, vitamin deficiencies and intramuscular medications. They come in a variety of sizes, but the most common reservoir size is 1cc (1 cubic centimeter (cc) = 1 milliliter), with a 25 gauge needle size or smaller.
NEEDLE GAUGE refers to the size of the bore or hole in the needle. The higher the gauge, the thinner the needle (and the smaller the hole). A 28 gauge needle (abbreviated 28G) is therefore thinner than a 25 gauge needle, which is in turn thinner than an 18 gauge needle. Different gauge needles are used for different administration methods (see below).
NEEDLE LENGTH. Insulin needles are typically 1/2 inch in length and tuberculin needles are typically 5/8 of an inch in length. As inscribed on packaging, needle length appears after the gauge number: "28G 1/2" refers to a 28 gauge needle that is 1/2 inch long.
SYRINGE RESERVOIR SIZE. Standard insulin syringes typically have a 1cc reservoir and are calibrated by .10cc's along the barrel of the reservoir. Most drug injectors find this size ideal and would rarely need use of a larger syringe, although some like to use a smaller 1/2 cc syringes. Syringes other than 1cc in size may be more difficult to obtain.
PLUNGERS. The plunger is used to push the liquid drug out of the reservoir, through the needle and into the body (either into a vein, under the skin, or into a muscle). The plungers on some brands of syringes are easier to manipulate than on others.
INTRAMUSCULAR. Larger gauge (frequently 23G or 21G), longer needles are often used for intramuscular injections. Muscle syringes are usually 1cc–-but sometimes 2 to 5 ccs–-with up to a 1-1/2 inch long point.
INTRAVENOUS. Intravenous injectors typically use shorter needles no larger than 25G. Most intravenous injectors use either a standard insulin set (orange cap) or a tuberculin needle and syringe (frequently called a bluetip because of its color).
ONE-PIECE SETS VERSUS TWO-PIECE, DETACHABLE SETS. With some types of injection equipment, the needle detaches from the syringe resulting in two separate pieces. Standard insulin injection equipment is typically one piece, and has a 27G or 28G needle (and an orange cap). Tuberculin needles and syringes are often detachable and typically have a 25G needle. NOTE: Certain brands of tuberculin syringes have an orange cap, making them easy to confuse with insulin syringes.
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juiceman2027
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lol. insulin is 29 gauge u cant use that shit that for pussy's u need 23-25 gauage depending on ur oil, i use 25 and go 1 1/4 inch deep, not a stupid question. just a rookie question and thats how u learn my friend.
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jimbo79
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i use a 23 gauge for delts, but not 1 inch. i'd go with 1 1/4 at the least.
well somewehre i read 1inch will do if i am below 12% bf? correct me if i am wrong... b/c i have 23 gauge needles 1 inch long and plan on doing my first injection tomorrow.
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juiceman2027
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just get 1 1/4 inch, go deep, 1 inch is to shallow. im under 10 percent and i go that deep.
well fuck me... i just bought a 100 syrenges and needles 23 gauge 1 inches... =\
jimbo79
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i'm sure they will be fine, just don't rush it, you want the muscle to absorb it. a fast injection with a short needle could cause some of the gear to leak back out. there's a proper word for it just can't think of it at da moment...
jimbo79
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i prefer deep aswell, just try it though, it may work for you. slow.....
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juiceman2027
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well shit, just use those then u will be fine 1 inch is to short imo. it wont hurt ya though i wouldnt shoot n the ass then.
jimbo79
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yeah go delts, i use 1 1/2 inch for da ass...
they were only like 25 centy per needle and syrenge so i might just buy the 1 1/4 inch if they have them. should i go 25 gauge instead of 23? and i'm injecting in my delts not my ass...
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juiceman2027
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25 will be more comfortable fo ya, just heat the oil up by setting the vail in hot water before u extract the oil it will come out smooth, depends on the product.
jimbo79
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try what you have first, then if it goes well keep with it. it's good to have an assortment of sizes on hand, i use 18g to draw, 22 or 23 to pin...1 1/4 is the smallest i have 1 1/2 the longest. try what you have though, just don't pull out fast, give it a few seconds (20) and see, it's like a self expeiriment!! i tryed a 1 inch for delts once and i felt it was too short, but i also had other sizes ready to go...
fucik it i'm getting the 1 1/4 lol and then going to use 25 gauge... it's my first real injection so yea lol...
jimbo79
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right on!! let us know how it goes...
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