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Is that valve at the top of the column really necessary? You already have the valve at the cylinder, and the valve that connects to your "tree", for tane control. Or, do you need to be able to isolate the column from the paint pot at some point during the process? The reason I ask, is because that valve (stainless) is $100.
Also is the column b16.5 1.900" OD? If so, is it welded or seamless?
Thanks!
I am only able to buy butane fuel with odorant added.
Does this make it unusable for extractions?
I am only able to buy butane fuel with odorant added.
Does this make it unusable for extractions?
Hey Graywolf,
Any reason you don't use quick disconnects?
What formula do you use to figure out the percentage of oil taken from the material?
My lower plate is machined to accept an O-ring, which the schedule 10 pipe seals against, with clamps holding it in place.
It also has a 4" section of 10" Schedule 10 welded on the bottom of the plate, into which a heating element fits.
Besides the center port in the top plate, I have five other ports, so that each valve has its own port.
That provides room for explosion proof Asco valves, that can be run with a PLC logic controller.
Why not just weld the lower plate to the bottom, instead of paying for a groove to be machined?
I'm failing to see the need for six ports on the lid.
This sounds really techy and really expensive! I like it! It just seems a way too expensive.
By the time you make the full penetration prep and grind afterwards, the costs may be closer than you imagine.
A PLC wouldn't make that mistake.
so folks have the option.
I'll take your word for it. I'm going o-ring downstairs too.
But how much would it cost (including valves and controller)?
What folks? Are you building these to sell now? If so, I wish I would've known before I started my project!
What's your take on adding a sight glass?
I'll keep that in mind if ever there comes a time/need for one.About $2K to automate.
When I opened Skunk Pharm Research, LLC last month, I leased out the butane extraction and reclaim system out to another associated Oregon LLC doing extractions for hire. They aren't keeping up with demand and have asked for another machine, preferably automated, and another Oregon LLC has asked to lease an automated one to do extractions for hire.
I also have a purchase request for a machine from another out of state customer, but our company charter says that we will not be involved in interstate commerce, during these troubled times with the feds.
I considered a sight glass and decided it wasn't required and adds undesirable complications. I can tell what is going on in the collection pot by the pressure/vacuum gauge and keep track of the approximate volumes by timing the flows.
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