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Old 28-05-15, 06:43 PM   #1
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no matter how little i open the nipple i get fluid leaking out the base of the nipple?


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Old 28-05-15, 06:57 PM   #2
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no matter how little i open the nipple i get fluid leaking out the base of the nipple?


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Old 29-05-15, 09:22 AM   #3
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Get your hormone levels checked and see your Doctor!
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Old 29-05-15, 04:38 PM   #5
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I can recommend the Mityvac vacuum hand pump. It makes short work of pulling the fluid through. It will also pull air round the nipple threads so expect some bubbles, which in my experience are not a problem. As mentioned already the threads can be sealed with ptfe tape if required.
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