What's the consensus overall, is the Ardent FX worth it? I'm considering the bundle. I like the idea of simple, set it & forget decarb/infusion that is fairly discreet. My biggest concern overall is build quality for cost and are they really as efficient as they claim with the decarb?
Thank you. I think I'll go ahead and pull the trigger on the bundle while it's still on sale!If you make a lot of edibles and if little to no smell is important, I'd say, yes it's worth it for me. It's pricey, for sure, but worth it for you? Depends.
I think most people would see an increase in potency, because the decarb is consistent. And it's a one appliance does everything (decarb, infuse) tool.
it is worth it for me and spouse. i like the strainer gadget - looks like a french coffee press thingy - makes draining infused oil very easy by holding back the herb.is the Ardent FX worth it?
If you're thinking at all about buying it, then definitely buy it now! It is a overpriced piece of hardware especially at a standalone $350 unit. I hope it's all high-end electronics and heater for the price. I'm impressed with how steady the temperature stays.Thank you. I think I'll go ahead and pull the trigger on the bundle while it's still on sale!
I'm assuming you're talking about the infusion press. Not sure if I'll ever use mine or not. If it's easy to clean I'll probably end up using it once in a while.it is worth it for me and spouse. i like the strainer gadget - looks like a french coffee press thingy - makes draining infused oil very easy by holding back the herb.
yes, that's it. The top and bottom unscrew so it can be cleaned - be careful - don't lose the two small pieces down the sink.I'm assuming you're talking about the infusion press.
Well so far my experiment seems to have worked.
I twice decarbed some older buds, infused with coconut oil and lecithin in my nova fx.
I got back a little over 3 oz of oil. I just capped 4, in size 00 gel capsules. I figured roughly 40 something mg each.
I took one last night. After a hour I got heavy eyelids and was yawning. The buzz itself was weaker than I expected, but I did sleep very well.
Not sure where I'm going with this. I may just cap the rest of the oil, and use it as is, or I may add a little lavender oil and cap, or maybe add thc oil and cap.
This did seem to work. And I did weaken the buzz by degrading thc. Next time I'll probably use sift hash because I forgot how much I dislike straining hot oily weed, lol. And I'm thinking about using the cbd decarb mode to maybe degrade less thc for a stronger buzz, but still have some cbn for sleep.
Next run I'm going to preheat to 210° with the silicone sleeve in it. Then I'll put herb in and restart unit. This should give it a good 15 minutes of higher temperature.
I'm curious about those capsules. Is there a simple to follow instructions posted? Where and what capsules to buy, all that good stuff. Do they have to be consumed right away? Not sure if the pill dissolves after being in contact with oil or butter.
Thanks! I'll order some of those caps.
I'm curious does your ardent get to 240°? Mine is about 30° shy of that. I don't think anybody has measured these things but me.
If mine is running a lot cooler than normal I'd like to send it back for replacement before the 30 days is up.
I should try running a different cycle on mine. Maybe try baking something later on
I just ran my bake mode for 30 minutes. Temperature only reached 214° Fahrenheit. I was expecting 325 or 350. I suppose only way to tell if it works is to bake something
Nope, its the same for concentrates or herb. There are two settings/modes for decarbing, thc and cbd being the difference. One setting for infusions, and another setting for baking.Looks like my Nova will be arriving today, can't wait to try it out! I may look to decarb some kief & old school hash I have. Anything different about decarbing vs flower?
Awesome, thanks. I should clarify I got the FX, not the older Nova. Can’t wait to crack it open in a few once my kids are asleep.Nope, its the same for concentrates or herb. There are two settings/modes for decarbing, thc and cbd being the difference. One setting for infusions, and another setting for baking.
Do you all typically grind prior to decarb in the FX or whole buds?
Also, what's a typical ratio of herb:MCT oil for tincture? EDIT: I see now Ardent recommends 1:1 (gramz oil).
So you make a FECO out of decarb buds using alcohol and than infuse FECO with MCT?Ive only used mine 4 times. twice for sift hash, and twice for buds.
I did not grind the buds, and it seemed to work just fine. To use the French press thingy to strain an infusion it helps to have a flat surface to press against. So not needed for decarbing, but at least breaking up the buds by hand or grinding could be helpful when making an infusion.
I make mct infusions with feco pretty strong, that way im not eating a lot of oil. So I would advise you to make it strong but dose light, and experiment a little. I dose with an eye dropper bottle and count drops.
BTW mct infused oil has become my wife's favorite way to medicate, and fast becoming mine. Its fairly neutral tasting, it works fast, when I put drops in my morning coffee, im feeling it by the time im done drinking the coffee, and full speed in about 40 minutes. MCT infusions also work alone or on about any food.
So you make a FECO out of decarb buds using alcohol and than infuse FECO with MCT?
Would you mind sharing a recipe/your process?