Simpson oil question

[bowlfullofbliss]

Why wouldn't you want to let people that are involved in the mmj community know what group it is that is accepting donations and doing something great with it? There are a lot of people that would like to know more about these type of groups and their work.

 

[Grow Goddess]

Hello! I've been a caregiver and a member here for a few months. I tend to read more so then post, but I had a question for any patients or caregivers out there. I was wondering if anyone has used or made Simpson Oil aka THC oil? I've looked into it and can't seem to find anything bad about it, other then the massive amount of medical marijuana it takes to make a decent supply of it. I'd like to make some for a patient of mine, but before I take a half pound (yikes!) to make a month or twos supply I'd like to get some feedback from anyone who has had any experience with it.

Thanks in advance for your time/comments,

Red

My two cents:

It is definitely worth it. Especially for medicinal reasons. In my opinion, the oil you will receive from a quality half pound is far more efficient than smoking the half pound. Potentially, you could be stoned 24/7 for up to six months, depending on the person and their tolerance.

RSO is the way to go!

 

[Grow Goddess]

Why wouldn't you want to let people that are involved in the mmj community know what group it is that is accepting donations and doing something great with it? There are a lot of people that would like to know more about these type of groups and their work.

I don't know too much about the groups and results that they have had. I want to treat another cancer patient, I am not interested in growing their plants, I have no need for any donations, nor any need to be paid. Just need a cancer patient that qualifies. http://michiganmedicalmarijuana.org/topic/41261-cancer-–-alternative-treatment-option-free-of-charge/

please share if you know someone who may qualify and is in need. I will do my best.

 

[tomcatjones]

http://c.cannabiscamp.org/how-to-make-rick-simpson-oil/

new tutorial on RSO making. let us know what you think!

 

[ThatGuy113]

That's a great video.

 

[Grow Goddess]

http://c.cannabiscamp.org/how-to-make-rick-simpson-oil/

new tutorial on RSO making. let us know what you think!

The video is really good.

I think what Pete is doing is a great thing.

As for me, I prefer to use different techniques in making the oil. The biggest problem I see is safety. Regardless of the reasons, it should NEVER be done indoors.

Here is my opinion on how I would do things differently.
1. I would not use a drill around the solvent, period. Use a drill in the dark, you will see sparks being thrown out all over. Plug in or battery type.
2. I would have the fans blowing the fumes away, outside only. I would never use a fan to pull the fumes away. Sucking the fumes away is pulling the fumes through an electric motor, which has the potential to throw a spark and ignite the solvent fumes.
3. I would not use two rice cookers to speed up the process. One reason is that there will be more waste. Another reason, I believe the oil comes out more potent and less damaged in larger quantities. So I would only use one rice cooker and add any additional THC solvent during the evaporation process, with the rice cooker unplugged in case of spillage. Plug the rice cooker back in and continue to evaporate off the solvent.
4. I prefer to put my extremely dry buds in one quart glass jars in the freezer for at least 24 hours as well as the solvent. Typically I use two ounces of bud per jar. Then when I pull the jar of buds out of the freezer I add the ice cold 99% isoporpyl alcohol to it and shake for about a minute. The buds completely break down very quickly when they are extremely dry. Another reason why I prefer this method is that the glass jars will help all of the material stay cold longer an potentially reduce the amount of plant waxes and chlorophyll.
5. I prefer to use a much higher bud to sugar shake ratio, if any sugar shake is used at all.
6. When the majority of the solvent is pretty much evaporated off in the rice cooker, I will continuously rotate the liquid to keep it moving to eliminate any chances of burning. I believe that temperature with the oil is very delicate, and it is very easy to degrade the quality.
7. I use similar methods of filtering as Pete shows in the video. I use multiple filters before the final paper coffee filter. The coffee filter Pete was using in the video works well too.
8. I like to use a splatter screen to cover the rice cooker. This allows the fumes to evenly evaporate out.

I will assume that the material was donated by other patients so that is all he had to work with.

Again, the video was done very well, a great job on the tutorial. The only real problem I see is the safety issues. Safety must come first above all else.

Just my two cents.

 

[tomcatjones]

The video is really good.

I think what Pete is doing is a great thing.

As for me, I prefer to use different techniques in making the oil. The biggest problem I see is safety. Regardless of the reasons, it should NEVER be done indoors.

Here is my opinion on how I would do things differently.
1. I would not use a drill around the solvent, period. Use a drill in the dark, you will see sparks being thrown out all over. Plug in or battery type.
2. I would have the fans blowing the fumes away, outside only. I would never use a fan to pull the fumes away. Sucking the fumes away is pulling the fumes through an electric motor, which has the potential to throw a spark and ignite the solvent fumes.
3. I would not use two rice cookers to speed up the process. One reason is that there will be more waste. Another reason, I believe the oil comes out more potent and less damaged in larger quantities. So I would only use one rice cooker and add any additional THC solvent during the evaporation process, with the rice cooker unplugged in case of spillage. Plug the rice cooker back in and continue to evaporate off the solvent.
4. I prefer to put my extremely dry buds in one quart glass jars in the freezer for at least 24 hours as well as the solvent. Typically I use two ounces of bud per jar. Then when I pull the jar of buds out of the freezer I add the ice cold 99% isoporpyl alcohol to it and shake for about a minute. The buds completely break down very quickly when they are extremely dry. Another reason why I prefer this method is that the glass jars will help all of the material stay cold longer an potentially reduce the amount of plant waxes and chlorophyll.
5. I prefer to use a much higher bud to sugar shake ratio, if any sugar shake is used at all.
6. When the majority of the solvent is pretty much evaporated off in the rice cooker, I will continuously rotate the liquid to keep it moving to eliminate any chances of burning. I believe that temperature with the oil is very delicate, and it is very easy to degrade the quality.
7. I use similar methods of filtering as Pete shows in the video. I use multiple filters before the final paper coffee filter. The coffee filter Pete was using in the video works well too.
8. I like to use a splatter screen to cover the rice cooker. This allows the fumes to evenly evaporate out.

I will assume that the material was donated by other patients so that is all he had to work with.

Again, the video was done very well, a great job on the tutorial. The only real problem I see is the safety issues. Safety must come first above all else.

Just my two cents.

can't argue much with you GrowGoddess - and pete has only has had nice things to say about you!

safety is first indeed.

the reason for more rice cookers was the break down for timing - filming and some movie magic, needed a batch to finish before the rest.

 

[Grow Goddess]

can't argue much with you GrowGoddess - and pete has only has had nice things to say about you!

safety is first indeed.

the reason for more rice cookers was the break down for timing - filming and some movie magic, needed a batch to finish before the rest.

First, I thank you.

Next, I do understand Pete had to learn how to do it quickly for demonstration purposes.

I have only heard good things about him too I have recommended several folks to check out cannabis camp. It is a great thing he is doing there. My first cancer patient, Joe, helped Pete with some of the demos they did at camp. They are all good people.

 

[simona]

Hello, I'm new here and I have one question. I cooked some oil and I thought it was finished but when it cooled down it's not like thick grease but more liquid. I would like to know if I can put it back to the heater and finished it?tnx for answer

 

[Grow Goddess]

Hello, I'm new here and I have one question. I cooked some oil and I thought it was finished but when it cooled down it's not like thick grease but more liquid. I would like to know if I can put it back to the heater and finished it?tnx for answer

Yes, you can put it back on the coffee cup warmer. Be sure that there is no more bubbling before considering it finished.

Just a note: I have been making the oil for two years now and trying minor changes to improve and learn. I noticed that my last batch, for the first time, the oil came out thin compared to any other batch that I had made. I was a bit confused at first, I know I had evaporated out all of the alcohol. After sampling the thin new oil, I was very happy. It came out twice as potent as any other batch I had made. My point is that it could come out thinner than what Rick describes due to the process, strain(s), and temperatures.

Another way to double check the oil to be sure that the solvent has been evaporated out. At least in regards to using isopropyl alcohol as your solvent. This would be to try some in an eclipse oil vaporizer. If it still has solvent in it, you will know on your first toke!

Hope this information has been helpful for you.

 

[simona]

Hello, thank you very much for information, it was helpful and I've finished oil succesfully. I have another question. How succesful is oil with bone cancer? if anyone has some informations I woul be very thankfull.

 

[tomcatjones]

more CBGs the better for bone cancer