Hi Hacker! Great questions. I do a quick wash. 20-30 seconds max. Basically, I just let it sit and I don’t even swirl it much anymore. After it’s soaked I start filtering, first through a strainer and then three separate filterings with coffee filters. I’m looking for a really nice hydrated piss color after filtering. Then, it’s ready to be heated slightly (double boiler) to evaporate the EC. Usually, it takes about 2 hours to completely reduce down enough to start scraping up the goodness. Make sense? (*Caution* mixing heat & alcohol is dangerous! No open flames!) Check out my oil tutorial:
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I used to redo the whole process and do a second batch using the same product. The only difference being I would shake more green out of it. Now I normally just throw the used trim away after the first quick wash. Only because I have an abundance of trim to use. I have a freezer full of trim and bud...I’m not complaining, it is what it is.
I will try to remember to weigh everything next batch. I’ve been experimenting so long it’s hard for me to stay focused.
However, I understand where your coming from. Hope that helps a little.