Ampule openers

[NeverBigEnuff]

I've read a s**t load of articles on how to open glass ampules, I have disposable openers, and recently bought a couple of reuseable ones. Problem is I can't seem to get any consistency with opening them. Sometimes np, and other times, I'll bust a couple in a row, and you know what follows of course...
@$!!%* etc. Does anybody have some suggestions on getting the little buggers opened without ending up with a hand full of glass and oil??

 

[wolfyEVH]

do you use a nail file and file around them?

 

[kell11]

do you use a nail file and file around them?

Thats it Wolfy is right.
Score any li'l spot on the vial curve and snap it off opposite the scored area..tip:have some tissue in both hands anyway.

 

[NeverBigEnuff]

Using file

Well, yeah sort of. I've tried scoring them with a pen knife...but all the way around. It's no doubt some problem with my technique. Don't ya think a cork in the top of 1ml ampules would be a good idea?? Or maybe a pull tab like a can of soda. Thanks for the suggestions. Maybe a bit more patience and I'll get my success ratio up a bit.

 

[Little Man]

i broke off hcg perfectly its the sustanon thats a pain for me. the tops crush but the bottom doesnt break on me

 

[kell11]

Well, yeah sort of. I've tried scoring them with a pen knife...but all the way around. It's no doubt some problem with my technique. Don't ya think a cork in the top of 1ml ampules would be a good idea?? Or maybe a pull tab like a can of soda. Thanks for the suggestions. Maybe a bit more patience and I'll get my success ratio up a bit.

Fingernail file goobie newbie.
Score just one little spot on the neck and apply pressure to snap off from the other side...
I dont want to condescend,but didn't you take a little science in Jr. High?

 

[gpearl383]

I just take a paper towel, cut it in half and fold it up into 2 small rectangular pieces(usally enough to wrap it around the amp twice). Wrap it around the bottom and top of the amp and just snap it. Never used any kind of file or opener and never had a problem.

 

[kell11]

I just take a paper towel, cut it in half and fold it up into 2 small rectangular pieces(usally enough to wrap it around the amp twice). Wrap it around the bottom and top of the amp and just snap it. Never used any kind of file or opener and never had a problem.

on most amps you dont need to score and your doing it exactly right w/a ply of tissue or paper towel...whatever.
However some amps,such as the galenika TestE amps,thay wont break without being scored.Try it and you'l probably cut your hands up nicely.

 

[TexasCreed]

a pen cap is still the best and most CONSISTENT way.

 

[NeverBigEnuff]

Hey Thanks folks for all the good tips. I'll give em a try. Junior High?? LOL. That was sooooooo long ago Kell11. Thanks again all!

 

[Macstanton]

they actually make amp breakers. i bought one. they're only about $10 and it works perfectly everytime.

 

[welsh-beast84]

a pen cap is still the best and most CONSISTENT way.

Agreed, it worked for me everytime without fail.

 

[Andrew]

I have a small metal cutting hand saw that I use to score my amps. Its a little too big for the job but it does the job. I didn't want to buy a spcialized tool just for opening amps.