So I'd read about people saying be careful using an 18g needle to draw because sometimes some of the rubber stopper will break off and might fall in the oil but i had never had it happen to me. Always as careful/gentle as I can be put a TINY piece apparently came off. So now what to do? Can I still use that bottle of cyp or do I have to throw it out and start over? Was thinking about trying to draw the piece of rubber up into a vial, obviously losing alittle test along with it, but at least then I wouldn't have to throw away the whole vial. Thoughts? Anyone had experience with this?
What to do when part of the rubber stopper comes off...in the test?!?
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rowdybrad
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Do you wipe the rubber off with alcohol each time?
Pinnacle and other good brands are filtered great, so you can start drawing with higher guagees to keep it from happening. I would use 22 or 23 g.
If you wiped it each time it should be ok, but either way you'll be taking a small chance. Try to suck it in to the syringe and throw it away, then use the oils if you want to or grab another vial. A vial is cheaper than antibiotics and a dr visit.
Pinnacle and other good brands are filtered great, so you can start drawing with higher guagees to keep it from happening. I would use 22 or 23 g.
If you wiped it each time it should be ok, but either way you'll be taking a small chance. Try to suck it in to the syringe and throw it away, then use the oils if you want to or grab another vial. A vial is cheaper than antibiotics and a dr visit.
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just pre load those syringes, and dodge that piece of rubber in the vial? thats what i would do! that way u can toss that vial once its all out, and hopefully u wont suck any rubber into the syringe, if u use slin pins, its slower but works or as others suggested 22-25 gauge should be good, without any chunks o rubber in them!
if the rubber is not small enough to be sucked into a syringe when you draw then it's ok. i wouldn't worry about it. if it is small enough to be drawn in a 23g needle i would just pay close attention everytime you draw to make sure you don't get that little fucker stuck in your syringe and then in your muscle.
That is a great idea! I think u should go with this, and monitor for signs of infection. I think u would b ok though.
it would take a long time for cotton seed oil, grapeseed oil, etc. to eat away at the rubber. actually i don't believe it will eat it, the rubber just naturally degrades over time but this takes years. a piece of rubber sitting in the vial for the next 4 weeks since he is on cycle right now, isn't going to do any harm. unless that rubber was contaminated. i'm guessing it was just a small piece from the underside, nothing from the top where the air hits it. you should be just fine dude.
