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    Red Distillate

    Alot is changing after a long conversation with your friend. Not even worth discussing the old hose connections. Yes we discussed saline washes too not just as a remediation but a long term part of the process. I'll update once I get everything hooked up again and recap the learning for...
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    Red Distillate

    This is the second run on this "tank" of oil.
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    Red Distillate

    I am wondering. Is this oxidation reversible if a second pass is done under proper vacuum?
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    Red Distillate

    Thats not something I can do right now, although maybe when the stores open. My vacuum is a 1/2" ID and my gauge is a 1/4"ID. I'll have to rig something up.
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    Red Distillate

    Oh wow. 20 micron. I have no idea what I can do. I've never seen it below 160 on this unit. I'm running an Edwards 30 at full tilt so that isn't the issue. All joints seem properly sealed. Suggestions?
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    Red Distillate

    This particular batch ran high with the main body coming off between 1200 and 1800 micron although I've had the exact same issues between 190 and 1000 micron. Flask temp is at 220 and vapor temp is between 180-200.
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    Red Distillate

    Hey All, Hoping for some help here. I keep producing this red (think like an irish setter) colored distillate. Its an ethanol extraction process, winterized and through a rotovap. On the short path, it appears clear, and then once it accumulates in any quantity it has this red hue. It's...
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    Refreezing After Thawing

    What Graywolf said. Freezing ruptures the cell walls and membranes. This will make it easier to extract garbage like chlorophyll and uptake of the fats which the cell membranes are composed of. Yes, plants have cell membranes inside of their cell walls.
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    Warning! Peg 400 Uses In Vape Pens

    propylene glycol and glycerine both hold GRAS status with the FDA. (Generally Regarded as Safe) I vape tons of nicotine for over ten years. I am fine although I have started to make my own liquid due to some unsavory characters in the industry. I use VG and flavors supplied by NicVape as they...
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    Slightly moldy buds

    Hey Guys, My first post and this one caught my eye. I figured it would be great to lend help before asking for it. I am a biochemist, I have 15 years in consumer packaged good, food, cosmetics, pharma. This is a GREAT question so lets address it scientifically. As a whole, most extraction...
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