Tek Processing large amounts

Bouldorado

Well-Known Member
A friend recently asked if I could convert 1-2 lbs into hash oil. The answer is yes, but my current butane setup (either soak or tube) is pretty much limited to <1.5 oz runs. Also if I use 1 can per ounce, butane will get expensive pretty quickly. Building a closed loop system is unfortunately out of the question.

So I was hoping to open a discussion about processing larger amounts of material. I'm interested in hearing people's teks (particularly QWISO/QWET) for large runs. The more detailed, the better. The goal is to maximize yield without sacrificing flavor.

:science:
 
Bouldorado,
  • Like
Reactions: farscaper

calimed

Well-Known Member
Buy a few 24-36 inch tubes and a vacuum chamber/pump and you can easily process 1-2lbs of material in a day.
 
calimed,

farscaper

Well-Known Member
sounds like you need to get a big 2000ml buchner funnel!

im subbed up to this. I will put my thinker on for it.

edit: if it is poor quality like trim. why not make a bubble hash or dry ice hash fisrt to limit exposure to plant matter with solvent. @2clicker is an advocate of this tek.
 

215z

Well-Known Member
I know what ASSuming makes me, but lets say he has 1-2lbs to process every ninety days. With the cost of solvent, I would think he would want a closed loop system.
butane-extraction-and-reclaim-system-dia-1.jpg

Turnkey kits can be purchased from vendors like Cascadia Dynamics and Tamisium. DIY if you are comfortable doing hvac+plumbing work.
 
215z,

Bouldorado

Well-Known Member
I know what ASSuming makes me, but lets say he has 1-2lbs to process every ninety days. With the cost of solvent, I would think he would want a closed loop system.

Processing more than 1-2 oz is not a regular occasion for me which is why I don't want to drop the cash on a closed loop. Otherwise I definitely would. With 2lbs I'm looking at 30+ cans of tane. That's $165 (vector) - $210 (capital), and why I'm interested in a quick wash to minimize solvent costs.
 
Bouldorado,
  • Like
Reactions: farscaper

farscaper

Well-Known Member
I think you should concider a mechanical extraction first. that will make soaking in solvent to purify much cheaper.
 
farscaper,
  • Like
Reactions: SD_haze

Bouldorado

Well-Known Member
do you think that would affect flavor? most of what I've read about making oil says using larger pieces of nugs is the best way to go for flavor.

@calimed

I'm thinking about going that route since I already have a pump and chamber, and it sounds like the butane costs shouldn't be a problem for my buddy. Do you know a good source for SS tubes?

Also would that method require some kind of compressed air to clear the tube out?
 
Last edited:
Bouldorado,

farscaper

Well-Known Member
do you think that would affect flavor? most of what I've read about making oil says using larger pieces of nugs is the best way to go for flavor.

@calimed

I'm thinking about going that route since I already have a pump and chamber, and it sounds like the butane costs shouldn't be a problem for my buddy. Do you know a good source for SS tubes?

Also would that method require some kind of compressed air to clear the tube out?
I would say you will need some type of air injection to finish off the injection and not leave some in those 2-3ft tubes.
 

calimed

Well-Known Member
Check out glacier tanks for your tubes.

A long drill bit and a stick does pretty well if you don't have an air compressor.
 

Bouldorado

Well-Known Member
Check out glacier tanks for your tubes.

A long drill bit and a stick does pretty well if you don't have an air compressor.

Ok sweet. How much do you think would fit in a 1" x 36" tube?

And what is the drill bit used for? Just compressing the tube load to squeeze out tane?
 
Bouldorado,

calimed

Well-Known Member
I'd get 1.5" vs. 1" diameter tubes. A 1.5x36 tube can hold a few ounces...but it varies depending on material. 2-3 of those and you can easily run over half a pound in one packing.

The drill bit is to help get the used material out.
 

tuk

Well-Known Member
1.5x36 is around 1 litre volume....you could fill a measuring jug with 1 litre of plant matter then weigh.
 
tuk,

farscaper

Well-Known Member
1.5x36 is around 1 litre volume....you could fill a measuring jug with 1 litre of plant matter then weigh.
but that wouldnt be the same as a packed tube. as compaired to a loose volume.

@Bouldorado do you have a legnth of tube you use currently that you could compair figuratively?

say a 12x1" hold y grams so a 36x1.5" would hold x grams
 

Bouldorado

Well-Known Member
but that wouldnt be the same as a packed tube. as compaired to a loose volume.

@Bouldorado do you have a legnth of tube you use currently that you could compair figuratively?

say

I have a SSTB and a glass tube. Glass holds about 12g but I.d is only an inch or so.

It's not a huge concern, I was just hoping to get an idea of how many runs I'll have to do.
 
Bouldorado,

DieHard

Accessory supplier
Accessory Maker
I have 3/4" ID tube 13 inches long and it holds no more than 21g of loosely chopped then packed fairly tight. So maybe 1oz per foot of tubing. Just an educated guesstimate.
 

walrus

Well-Known Member
Ok sweet. How much do you think would fit in a 1" x 36" tube?

Bhombtubes uses pretty much the same 1.5" tubes that are available on Glaciertanks. Here is their estimated amount of material per length of tube:
6"20-28 grams
8"28-38 grams
14"50-65 grams
18" 70-85 grams
26" 90-120 grams
 
Top Bottom