Dave Groomer
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This is what I was looking at. Would this work?
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Yes, in theory. The pictured set-up is VERY primitive! (stockpot with paper clips?)
Careful to not overheat near last 20% vap.
Keep temp low (min) throughout, oil will thicken rapidly and be hard to collect efficiently from the large area bottom.
Remove while able to pour well.
Decarboxilate (heat to 240 but not over 250) the oil in a much smaller stainless cup (i.e. measuring) until surface action ceases.
Feel well.
OMG!!!! I am so HAPPY to see you back! Was really concerned and praying all was okay.
You made my day and I'm sure others feel the same!
Edit: When you have time please update on what you can. Are you currently on the oil?
I took the leap and today is day 1 of daytime tacking.... I also ordered everything I need to make my own meds going forward.......
I took the leap and today is day 1 of daytime tacking.... I also ordered everything I need to make my own meds going forward.......
I would be happy if I got 80% back.
I just finished a run with 100g of Vanilla Kush (approx 14g of oil produced). I used 4L of alcohol, of which 500ml absorbed into the herb and the coffee filters. So I then had 3.5L, of which I reclaimed 3.1L (which is just under 90%) using my column still (quite different from the one pictured earlier). Possibly could have gotten a little bit more but didn't want to ruin the batch.
I have some experience with using the still before this though as I made my own 93% ethanol to use as I couldn't purchase it easily. If you're making oil on a regular basis then I would recommend looking into using a still.
Not to get into a long discussion where not appropriate, but would a $500-600 still such as sold at pure distilling be about the right level of price/performance for making oil for one person?
It would be, but you could get away with a cheaper option. I have a reflux column/still, which I use to make the 93% alcohol. Then I turn it into a pot still when I'm making the oil (just by removing the packing material and not using the reflux cooling section). Column/still and boiler (30 litres) cost me about $400. Check ebay or your local classifieds for second hand kits as it's a hobby that a lot of people start then stop, so you'll probably be able to pick something up second hand for even less.
Actually, I did also make a second, smaller boiler that I use when making the oil. It's only about 8L, and works like a double-boiler, partly so the temps don't get too high and boil off too much alcohol too quickly. It was a bit of a long process to get it right, as I was just using parts that weren't designed to go together, and it has to have a perfect seal (between the lid and the holding container/boiler) or you lose your evaporating alcohol where the air leaks out.
Since then though, I've seen 5L boilers available which would have been perfect...
If you're got any questions you can PM me Radogast.