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Today, I disassemble my TWSBI mini to clean the nib. It was my first time, the water pressure was too strong, my nib went straight into the sink, I thought I share with you guys as a reminder. :P :P :P :P

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I usually plug the sink hole first, and then wash the nib. :P

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Today, I disassemble my TWSBI mini to clean the nib. It was my first time, the water pressure was too strong, my nib went straight into the sink, I thought I share with you guys as a reminder. :P :P :P :P

Dang that's some bad luck!

I'm no plumber but that nib is probably stuck in that U shaped tube at the bottom of the sink.

Surely some more experienced DIYers will chime in to help. ;)

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I usually plug the sink hole first, and then wash the nib. :P

 

 

yep, that!

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I got some drain screens a few weeks ago, and anytime I'm flushing pens, the screens are in. I haven't dropped any nibs yet, but if/when I do, it won't be a problem. And, unlike plugging the hole entirely, you can keep the water flowing without stopping to unplug anything.

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This is exactly the sort of thing that would happen to me! How much are TWSBI nibs?

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Fortunately what I lost to learn the lesson was the needle off a syringe I used for refilling a cartridge.

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This is exactly the sort of thing that would happen to me! How much are TWSBI nibs?

In the UK around £20 :unsure: :unsure: :doh:

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I usually plug the sink hole first, and then wash the nib. :P

Wow, that was real helpful

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I usually plug the sink hole first, and then wash the nib. :P

 

I have an OXO Good Grips colander I put over the drain, right side up, and then I wash and rinse over that. When the nib slips out of my fingers, the colander catches it.

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Well I do hope you manage to retrieve it.

 

I'm curious, why do you need to remove a nib to flush it? I've never had to do this.

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Chances are it is still in the gooseneck. Of course, if it is a steel nib, you could always send a magnet down after it instead of taking apart your pipes.

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Chances are it is still in the gooseneck. Of course, if it is a steel nib, you could always send a magnet down after it instead of taking apart your pipes.

 

This is exactly what I did when I lost a preppy nib down the drain. Give it a try before taking anything apart or buying a new nib.

So many inks, so little time...

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Well I do hope you manage to retrieve it.

 

I'm curious, why do you need to remove a nib to flush it? I've never had to do thisW

TWSBI is piston filler, It is easier to clean if I unplug the nib. :P

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Today, I disassemble my TWSBI mini to clean the nib. It was my first time, the water pressure was too strong, my nib went straight into the sink, I thought I share with you guys as a reminder. :P :P :P :P

 

 

:headsmack:

 

 

 

That's why I keep two mugs of water on my desk (at all times)... One to flush pens, the other to soak.

 

I can easy clean/flush 3-5 pens with one mug (depends on ink).. Once the water is not usable for cleaning in the "flush" mug, I dump/clean/refill both mugs. VOILA!!!.. :happyberet: ... No mess, no lost pen parts... clean pens.. ;)

 

 

 

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This is exactly the sort of thing that would happen to me! How much are TWSBI nibs?

$20.00, plus shipping if from GP. Not inexpensive.

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