Cool. So would u say that the ethanol extract is as good/strong or more preferable to iso? At least to u? And would I do fine without the dry ice Process? I'm looking to try n make shatter not the Rick Simpson. That stuff is just to much a pain in the ass to work wwith and I just don't care for it. I've got probably a oz of good bud to run and just want to make sure I don't turn it into a pile of garbage.. I'll probably do half to see how well it turns out. I've been looking for a good tutorial and I've seen a few but most look like there done half assed. I just assume doing it the same exact way as an iso run but going 3min instead of 30sec.. thanks for the help man .
Both QWET and QWISO work, but I prefer ethanol extracts. As QRS notes, cooling with dry ice below -50C is even better, in that it excludes most of the undesirables. It makes a killer dabbing pull and snap.
Could u explain the sub zero soak. I've tried looking some videos up but they were talking about bho.
Place source material in jar or jars. Place ethanol,empty jar/s,material,and dry ice in a large enough container. Keep everything in the container long enough to really freeze. Usually about 45 minutes to an hour. You can facilitate the process by putting everything in a regular freezer for 24-48 hours before beginning. Then pour ethanol into jar with material place back into cold container and agitate every few minutes. After 15-20 minutes of soak, drain through 2 unbleached coffee filters.
15 to20min? That seems like a long time.. I thought for ethanol u were suppose to give about a 3min soak?
I suggest using stainless containers to avoid breakage from thermal shock, and freezing the material to around 0F in the freezer. Set the container in a larger container and pack sides in dry ice.
Thanks Fade, and QRS For clarifying that. I just got ssom bad info that though me off. What u described Fade was basically how i did it in a ice chest with dry ice. It looks wonderful and is winterizing right now in the dry ice until I get home this afternoon. One question, I don't have a vac chamber to purge so is it correct to set let it sit in a hot water bath around 100°F?
What's up Fade, been reading some of ur stuff. just wanted ur opinion, if this looks nomal.. appreciate the input..
If you don't have a vacuum chamber, you can put it out in a pie plate or casserole dish in a thin layer to evaporate. Setting it in hot water or on a heat mat at 100/135F will speed it up.
A mixture of water, ethanol, and terpenes will make a white solution. After most of the alcohol is gone, the remaining water will turn a beige color.
