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[[File:71gBXwhrvDL. SL1500 .jpg|170px|thumbnail|right|The GEMINI-20 portable milligram scale shown above is a popular scale recommended by [https://wiki.tripsit.me/wiki/Scales Tripsit]. These can be purchased at online retailers.]] | [[File:71gBXwhrvDL. SL1500 .jpg|170px|thumbnail|right|The GEMINI-20 portable milligram scale shown above is a popular scale recommended by [https://wiki.tripsit.me/wiki/Scales Tripsit]. These can be purchased at online retailers.]] | ||
<p>When buying or using chemicals in powdered form, it is strongly recommended to invest in a reliable and accurate digital milligram scale to ensure the ingestion of safe and known doses.</p> | <p>When buying or using chemicals in powdered form, it is strongly recommended to invest in a reliable and accurate digital milligram scale to ensure the ingestion of safe and known doses.</p> | ||
<p>To achieve the most accurate measurement, the scale should only be used on a completely flat surface away from vibrations, wind, and drafts. Low batteries can also affect the scale's accuracy, so one should periodically replace them. Scales usually come with a calibration weight which can be used to detect accuracy decreases.<ref name="gemini">American Weigh Scales, Inc Gemini-20 User Manual | | <p>To achieve the most accurate measurement, the scale should only be used on a completely flat surface away from vibrations, wind, and drafts. Low batteries can also affect the scale's accuracy, so one should periodically replace them. Scales usually come with a calibration weight which can be used to detect accuracy decreases.<ref name="gemini">American Weigh Scales, Inc Gemini-20 User Manual | [https://awscales.com/content/scales/amw-gemini20/gemini-20_manual.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOoqJSNrK5IPLPFvRLflwjCwfGa6LYTOPtDO6Ymh6uBbJdBx03PKS https://awscales.com/content/scales/amw-gemini20/gemini-20_manual.pdf]</ref></p> | ||
<p>There is a large variety of different scales available online through various sites. To choose a quality scale, users should read the reviews before buying and come to their own personal decision. Users should ideally choose a scale that has a 0.001 gram (1 milligram) readability. When using a scale that has 0.005 gram readability (5 milligrams), the weight will be off by 5 milligrams in either direction, meaning that if one measures 20 milligrams of a substance, the results will be between 15 - 25 mg.</p> | <p>There is a large variety of different scales available online through various sites. To choose a quality scale, users should read the reviews before buying and come to their own personal decision. Users should ideally choose a scale that has a 0.001 gram (1 milligram) readability. When using a scale that has 0.005 gram readability (5 milligrams), the weight will be off by 5 milligrams in either direction, meaning that if one measures 20 milligrams of a substance, the results will be between 15 - 25 mg.</p> | ||
<span style="color:red">'''Milligram scales under $1000 cannot accurately weigh out doses below at least 50 milligrams and are highly inaccurate under 10 - 15 milligrams. For potent substances, the [[Volumetric liquid dosing|volumetric liquid dosing]] technique is advised.'''</span> | <span style="color:red">'''Milligram scales under $1000 cannot accurately weigh out doses below at least 50 milligrams and are highly inaccurate under 10 - 15 milligrams. For potent substances, the [[Volumetric liquid dosing|volumetric liquid dosing]] technique is advised.'''</span> | ||
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If the user knows the exact effects of the substance in advance, then they will know what to expect. This is something that significantly reduces the chances of a negative experience by a huge margin through the prevention of unexpected circumstances. | If the user knows the exact effects of the substance in advance, then they will know what to expect. This is something that significantly reduces the chances of a negative experience by a huge margin through the prevention of unexpected circumstances. | ||
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Once the user becomes familiar with a substance, it becomes a personal choice as to whether or not they feel comfortable enough to trip without a sitter. It is also advised to use trip sitters when taking high doses or a dose one has never taken before. It should be remembered that having friends around while tripping is the best way to avoid potential psychological, medical, or legal consequences. | Once the user becomes familiar with a substance, it becomes a personal choice as to whether or not they feel comfortable enough to trip without a sitter. It is also advised to use trip sitters when taking high doses or a dose one has never taken before. It should be remembered that having friends around while tripping is the best way to avoid potential psychological, medical, or legal consequences. | ||