AllWriteNow Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hi all I am trying to fill a new con-70 converter. I can't seem to get much more than 1/3" of ink into it. Any tricks? Thanks Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug C Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Pump, pump, pump. Mine will fill almost to the top. You might have a bad one. the Danitrio Fellowship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Pump slower. "Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination." Oscar Wilde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 The rubber stopper on the breather tube needs to be at the bottom (nib end) to block the opening so that the air is forced out through the tube. If it's not, give the pen a shake so that it drops down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYU Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) Pump slower. That's what she said. Banana is right about that little stopper. Once it is in the right position, all should be fine. If not, be sure the converter is properly seated. The CON-70 is one of the best converters out there. Nearly fool proof. Edited June 2, 2009 by MYU [MYU's Pen Review Corner] | "The Common Ground" -- Jeffrey Small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgutman Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Pump about 5 times while immersed in the ink bottle. Let it sit in the ink 5-10 seconds after pumping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllWriteNow Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) Ok the black stopper is near the bottom of the tube. I have done this with out the converter in a pen. Should that make a difference? Steve Edited June 2, 2009 by luckygrandson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obmike Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 black stopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllWriteNow Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 I have done this with out the converter in a pen. Should that make a difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillo Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hi, Put it back in the pen and make sure the stopper rides freely up and down. Pump the converter and the pen should fill. Dillon Stolen: Aurora Optima Demonstrator Red ends Medium nib. Serial number 1216 and Aurora 98 Cartridge/Converter Black bark finish (Archivi Storici) with gold cap. Reward if found. Please contact me if you have seen these pens.Please send vial orders and other messages to fpninkvials funny-round-mark-thing gmail strange-mark-thing com. My shop is open once again if you need help with your pen.Will someone with the name of "Jay" who emailed me through the email system provide me an email address? There was no email address provided, so I can't write back.Dillon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulioPB Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Steve: Pump slower several times, Julio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYU Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Oh wow... the converter wasn't in the pen--yowza! Um, the converter should always be in the pen. Now you know. Mystery solved. [MYU's Pen Review Corner] | "The Common Ground" -- Jeffrey Small Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strang Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Yes, not much suction with this particular converter unless it is fitted in the pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllWriteNow Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 Ya learn something new every day! I have it fitted into one of my Varuna Vishals. In the pen this converter works great! Thanks for the help everyone! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholasyeo Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 This is a great converter. Sometimes all these small bubbles form up while I am trying to fill my pen,but I cheat by using a syringe to put even more ink into the converter and get full capacity. A littleOCD-ish behaviour, but I think all those bubbles are a waste of space, really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunburst Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) I do the same thing. Edited October 31, 2010 by Sunburst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholasyeo Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I do the same thing. Now I realised my Con70 has scratches in it because of the sharp needle.I am going to buy another spare one. It's expensiveeee! I really don'tlike the small bubbles. I prefer to do this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Grace Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 You can get syringe needles with no point. I don't know where, offhand. These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value.--Thomas Paine, "The American Crisis", 1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wile E Coyote Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 You can get syringe needles with no point. I don't know where, offhand. If you search for "dispensing needle" you will find them. Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.-Albert Einstein (1879-1955) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgrasty Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I had nothing but trouble with the CON-70 converter that came with my Custom 742. I eventually replaced it with a CON-50. Regards,Joeyhttp://flexiblenib.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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