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Harm Reduction I used some HR gear for the first time today and had a couple questions.

Bomb319

Bomb319

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I went to a safe injection clinic and was pleased to find they give unlimited supplies for free. I got a few rigs, a cooker, a micron filter and a dense cotton filter that came with my cooker. Never having used this stuff before, I experimented and it sure does seem to be better. For the first time, my arm did NOT break out into hives after my shot using the micron filter.

Anyway, I'm sure the answer is no, but just to be sure, are you able to use the micron filter more than once? It still seems brand new an unblemished and the clinic guy told me they are not really supposed to give them out and I only got one. Same deal with that cotton. It's so perfect, I'd really like to use it again, but I'd imagine as with all other equipment, it can get bacteria laden and toxic.

Also, the cooker I got is a tiny thin metal cup, and it came with a little plastic handle. What is this for? Just to hold so you don't get burned if you're heating it up? I noticed with this on, you can freely bend the cup up and down but I'm not sure what advantage this holds. Is it safe to reuse the cooker if I wash/wipe it out after each use? The soot builds up at the bottom of course like a spoon, but it's handier due to the depth of the cup - less likely to spill. Thanks a lot guys :)
 
best harm reduction practice, please do not re-use cottons or micron filters. i guess it's nominally OK to re-use the cooker so long as you clean it out good each time before re-use.
 
Definitely don't reuse your micron filters... it's good HR not to reuse your cottons either. If you're going to do a rinse, do it right away while making your shot and then disregard that cotton. As far as your cooker goes, you can reuse it but make sure you clean it thoroughly with alcohol or something beforehand.
 
Reusing a micron filter is not recommended. But if you can't find another reusing the micron filter is probably better than not using one at all. I think there's a thread around here somewhere on cleaning them?
Yes, you can reuse the cooker. Just make sure and scrub it with antibacterial soap and rubbing alcohol after each use and again before using it.

But NEVER reuse cottons. They're a breeding ground for bacteria. Always use a new one. I prefer the cotton from tampons because they're sterile. Cotton balls are not.

Edit: this thread some some info http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/archive/index.php/t-481622-p-5.html
 
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