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Honestly I'm not sure, since mine is a closed loop. Takes me a couple weeks to switch out tanks

Ahh, I gotcha. It depends on what I'm looking to extract or what strain I'm using. But I usually set it anywhere from 80° to 86°F. I do set it higher for terpenes with a low pressure. And I've ran the system before at 89°F with low pressure so it wasn't at supercritical, and got some pretty...

Yes, I'm currently running an Apeks 2000 series, 5LD. I could tell you the temp, but my parameters are unimportant unless you're also running the same system with the same orifice in it as me. Every different kind of CO2 extraction system will have it's own unique parameters to abide by so it...

Here's some yield results I've been getting for this year in order from highest to lowest. I run my system at subcritical. And I find the quality of the finished product to be a lot higher quality and more terpy because the high pressures and temperatures of supercritical tend to demolish the...

I have to disagree with the yields being different. I achieve on average 20% yields and higher with my apeks extraction system. Of course this all depends on the quality of your flower, extraction parameters, strain type and cannabinoid percentage of your starting material. But they should be...

You're very welcome! I'm glad you appreciate it. And no need to worry, you can ask as much as you want. I love sharing information! What kinds of products are you looking to create? Currently I use a vacuum oven to post process our extracts. You'll need to get as much water out of it as...

1. You can tell by the way it breaks down in the grinder, or by touch. If it sticks to the walls of the blender and doesn't blend to the point of a becoming a fine coffee ground size powder it's still wet. Also if it doesn't crumble easily in your hands. 2. Like I mentioned Subcritical takes...

You're very welcome! I can't share with you my parameter settings, sorry. But I can discuss these steps. 1. Make sure your starting material is dry and cured properly. Water can actually oxidize your material because it's essentially two thirds oxygen. And it also makes it harder for the oils...

Since my system is the 5 liter I can only process 2.2 pounds at a time (1000 grams). I usually get about 15% to 20%+ yields. So roughly 1/3 a pound to a little less than a half pound of oil from my extraction in a 7 hour run at subcritical settings. (Average yield is about 10% for most...

I'm surprised no one has mentioned using a heated centrifuge. With one there's no need to winterize at all and it helps preserve the terpenes because they're not becoming separated and dissolved in the ethanol or any other solvent. Running subcritical is my preferred method of extraction. I'm...

I'm currently running a 5LD 2000 series Apeks extraction unit. And I love it! It's easy to use if you know what you're doing and unlike any other sources of extraction you can pinpoint and extract different oils based of volatility. Such as pure terpenes. Only thing negative is startup costs are...

Hey @2krstphrrbn, I have the same Apeks extraction machine and have got great HTSFE results from my research. The most important thing about extracting terpenes is having a low molecular density while processing. And the easiest thing guide you with this is a helpful tool I'll share with you...

You're more than likely going to have unwanted particles like fats and waxes inside your oil while extracting. Unless your material is already decarboxylated and you have the perfect parameters while running your system via molecular density. It's not impossible, but extremely hard to find that...

Hey TreeMonsters, I'd be more than glad to discuss these topics with you! And I agree with having a mutually beneficial discussion over it. About to message you back right now!

Said spamming was not allowed unless you're a paid sponsor? My bad though! Won't happen again.

Well I'd love to help contribute but my thread got deleted because of spam??.. Idk why, but feel free to get a hold of me privately for more information about how I can help by personally messaging me. Only because I can't share this kind of sensitive info with everyone unfortunately

Yup yup! Pure terpenes

I never heard back from anyone yet, but I've finally figured out how to extract them myself!

I have the same exact machine and have been trained by the director of engineering from Apeks actually. So I'm pretty familiar with how Co2 extraction works! What kind of specifics do you want to know? There's a ton of variables so it depends on what you're looking for really.. Like would you...