One way valves and enema tips

Who else doesn't like the one way valves that come with the newer bags / buckets? I end up removing them as they just seem to be a restriction.

One other question: Where can someone buy a Rigid Tip - Like the kind that comes with barium style e-bags? They seem to be made of 'unobtainium'...

I don’t like the one way valves also. They do restrict the flow of water and sometimes when a cramp develops they do stop the flow of water from flowing backwards and it makes the cramp’s extremely uncomfortable for me. Optimal Heath Network has a good supply of assorted nozzles that are of good quality and the type you maybe looking for. Enema nozzles are made from assorted materials, I have a assortment of different nozzles, I like the custom made ones the best. A good quality nozzle enhances the enema experience.

None of my bags have the valve, I'd they did, I'd remove them. While taking an enema, if I have large. Enough cra,mps, I will get back flow of dirty Enema water back in the bag, when I relax, it goes back in me. I clean my bag with bleach periodicity. In principal they are a good idea for some people to prevent backflow.

I've been using them for many years. I thought it was a hygiene advantage, but now, reading about it, I realize that not using them can be a benefit when you have cramps and your flow stops. I'd never thought about it, and I didn't realize they could limit your flow (although I don't think so).

I use a heavy duty higginson pump which also has a one-way valve. I've been using it for quite some time and never had a problem with the flow or the backflow, plus it's always easy to clean.

I use an outbord motor fuel transfer bulb pump ( WalMart, about $8.00) as an inline pump. Lots of flow, one way check valves, easy to clean and is compatible with standard 5/16 hose.

By using a valve, I keep eventual "contamination" only to the downstream equipment...as I often do multiple enemas, I find it lot easier having to ask to bring only their favorite nozzles...

I haven’t found the one way valves to meaningfully restrict the flow. Perhaps it would affect more viscous solutions.

I use an outbord motor fuel transfer bulb pump ( WalMart, about $8.00) as an inline pump. Lots of flow, one way check valves, easy to clean and is compatibl with standard 5/16 hose.

Do you not worry about the cancer warnings on those things?

Do you not worry about the cancer warnings on those things?

If it’s a new rubber bulb with metal connections (nipples) (and hasn't been used to transfer fuel or chemicals) I don’t think there is any cancer risk. If they have plastic or vinyl components then there may be a cancer risk by themselves. I suspect the warnings are related to the intended use (fuel transfer).

The AI Overview when searched:

"An unused manual rubber fuel transfer pump, by itself, does not pose a cancer risk. Any risk is associated with the hazardous and carcinogenic chemicals in the fuelsbeing transferred, such as benzene. An unused pump has not come into contact with these substances, so there is no exposure risk from that product alone."

@rigel - I would hardly trust the AI overview for anything critical. Sometimes tells you what you need to know, sometimes jaw-droppingly wrong.

California Prop 65 had and still has potential. People should be able to know what risky things are in their products. However... the way it is written you don't get enough details and it rewards "slap it on if there's a chance" over meaningful information. So you get Prop 65 warnings on potato chips, but you don't get any good information on how to evaluate and mitigate risk.

It's probably a PVC thing.

And yeah, it's too bad that the enema stuff such as the various barium nozzles are getting hard to find.

@moliere I agree with the AI skepticism. It would have been better to quote a different source. At the end of most (all?) AI assessments they qualify in fine print there may be some inaccuracies in the article.

Many of the manual fuel pump products are made out of rubber, same material as some enema bags. So I agree with this particular AI assessment. There are other non AI articles that point out concerns with benzenes and other chemicals in gas and/or from plastics or vinyl . As I mentioned in the previous post, I suspect the cancer warnings are targeting the intended use of the pumps , not necessarily the (unused) pump itself

So can we assume that rubber fuel pumps with one way (non plastic) valves are safe to use inline with enemas anywhere but in California? 😀😀😀

Many of the manual fuel pump products are made out of rubber, same material as some enema bags. So I agree with this particular AI assessment. There are other non AI articles that point out concerns with benzenes and other chemicals in gas and/or from plastics or vinyl . As I mentioned in the previous post, I suspect the cancer warnings are targeting the intended use of the pumps , not necessarily the (unused) pump itself

The cancer warnings are probably targeting some trace compound that might be an issue if you grind up 50 and shove them up your butt. That's the way this works now... though I give CA credit for being at least willing to try. It needs to be tweaked though.

So can we assume that rubber fuel pumps with one way (non plastic) valves are safe to use inline with enemas anywhere but in California? 😀😀😀

Probably in California as well, provided you don't shove too many of them up you. Or leave 50 soaking in boiling water for a couple years then use that for an enema.

I have never had a problem with flow rates on any type of squeeze bulb pumps. What makes them work is the one way valves which are designed for maximum flow. I do notice significant reduction in flow when using a back flow on gravity fed equipment. I have even noticed a reduction in flow rate when using a flow rate meter. I instantly regretted purchasing the back flow valve and flow meter the first time I used them and haven’t used them since.

The cancer warnings are probably targeting some trace compound that might be an issue if you grind up 50 and shove them up your butt.

@moliere like other warnings to cover someone's ass should there ever be any issue.

Most cancer warnings are a joke! Take the cancer warnings on diet soft drinks: independent research showed that a person would need to drink about 100 Pepsis every day for 10 years to get the dose that was given to the test rats.

Most cancer warnings are a joke! Take the cancer warnings on diet soft drinks: independent research showed that a person would need to drink about 100 Pepsis every day for 10 years to get the dose that was given to the test rats.

I mean yes and no. Probably that cancer warning could stand to not be there. The experiment itself is at least valid as a pilot study to determine whether it’s potentially carcinogenic to some animals in any amount, and then further experiments can narrow down later how little a dose is dangerous and whether the biochemistry involved might apply to humans—after all, you can’t go around trying to give humans cancer.

Is California’s law heavy handed? Maybe a little. I mean, I think if something is genuinely associated with an small increase in the risk of cancer, people have a right to know that within reason. It would all depend on how the law is worded and then carried out. I don’t feel like I see the California prop. whatever warnings that often anymore.

I can ignore those warnings ..... I don't live in California.

I can ignore those warnings ..... I don't live in California.

Me too. I use a lot of oil based stains and sealants. Some are banned from sales in California based on quanity. A quart is ok, but a gallon isn’t. But you can order four quarts! Supposedly Too much voc to damage air quality. My farts do more to damage air quality than the products! Thank god I don’t live there anymore! Lots of Ca prop 65 warnings in the fine print if you dig. I find the so called envitomentally safe products inferior

@Rigel

This is one of the reasons that I, too, moved to Oregon.

@waterbottom hopefully central or wastern Oregon! 😀

@Rigel

Actually, South Medford.

I just added a check valve and a flow meter to my set up, I like it, I might have to put my bag a bit higher, but not really an issue.

Seems like a lot of people see “California” and rush to make the same joke over and over again.

@VermouthEnemaKatie said,

Seems like a lot of people see “California” and rush to make the same joke over and over again.

Speaking metaphorically, California could use a 3H enema to flush out the BS.

By BS, I assume you mean being the third largest economy in the world, ground zero for tech that people from elsewhere ironically use to bash the area of origin, leader in myriad fields from science to the arts, most highly educated in terms of degrees per capita, top-ranking universities, safest metropolitan areas, home to the adult film industry, Netflix, Disney, Google, Apple, rice a roni, nextdoor, uber, Napa Valley wine, Mexican food (the burrito), Italian food (cioppino), Chinese food (fortune cookie) and contributor of money to all the welfare states? Almost all the cool stuff everyone else around the world now enjoys we came up with and made a thing here first, then sent our money made off that innovation out as taxes to prop up lesser states to the tune of tens of billions dollars annually. “What can I say except you’re welcome”

We are willing to put up with a few regulations to ensure clean water, fresh air, and untouched nature. Let’s get some new talking points guys, the old ones are overused, easily debunked, and lacking in original thought.

We can afford to travel and have visited wherever it is the haters live, and after being there for a stretch, they shouldn’t be throwing stones. It’s not a good look.

@Naughtydoc said,

We are willing to put up with a few regulations to ensure clean water, fresh air, and untouched nature.

Yep, just like California. Do as I say, not as I do...

Can we all please go back to taking enemas?

I sure as hell don’t come to ziti for political purposes.

By BS, I assume you mean being the third largest economy in the world, ground zero for tech that people from elsewhere ironically use to bash the area of origin, leader in myriad fields from science to the arts, most highly educated in terms of degrees per capita, top-ranking universities, safest metropolitan areas, home to the adult film industry, Netflix, Disney, Google, Apple, rice a roni, nextdoor, uber, Napa Valley wine, Mexican food (the burrito), Italian food (cioppino), Chinese food (fortune cookie) and contributor of money to all the welfare states? Almost all the cool stuff everyone else around the world now enjoys we came up with and made a thing here first, then sent our money made off that innovation out as taxes to prop up lesser states to the tune of tens of billions dollars annually. “What can I say except you’re welcome”

We are willing to put up with a few regulations to ensure clean water, fresh air, and untouched nature. Let’s get some new talking points guys, the old ones are overused, easily debunked, and lacking in original thought.

We can afford to travel and have visited wherever it is the haters live, and after being there for a stretch, they shouldn’t be throwing stones. It’s not a good look.

Amen!

I recently posted on "any tips for using Higginson syringe" which I will repost a portion of after two observations. First, my concern about using outboard fuel pumps. I see several comments about their being 'rubber' and being ok for enemas. I'm not sure these are anywhere near medical quality and must contain strong elements to withstand the harsh marine environment, gasoline and oils. Pure and Medical grade rubber and latex are destroyed by petroleum products even our beloved Vaseline. Are the fuel pumps dangerous? I don't know for sure, but I'm certainly not going to expose my insides to the unnecessary risk. Secondly, the valves that come with almost all inline pumps are junk and do limit inflow. I suggest tossing them and installing a pair from Optimal Health which are a bit pricy, but well worth it for a minor reduction of inflow and elimination of backflow. Here's part of my previously mentioned post: For a number of reasons, I have not used the marine (or outboard) bulbs. Enemas are not what they are made for. I have found a Higgenson bulb available on E-Bay to be highly satisfactory, being made expressly for this purpose. It consists of a blue food grade silicone bulb with valves on each end and two short lengths of clear silicone tubing. The bulb is soft and flexible expressing about 3-4 ounces per squeeze. Hopefully you can find it on E-Bay for about $12.00 and free shipping: "In-line Bulb Pump Enema Syringe Tubing Pump Large Volume Colon Cleansing". I have modified mine with two valves from Optimal Health Network: Enema Flow Valves (2) for Smooth Flow Higginson & Hose Colon Cleansing System. Although the blue bulb comes with valves which work OK, those from Optimal Health are really the best. Hope this is helpful and if you get one, take a deep breath, squeeze, and enjoy.