Making homemade vape From decarb or fresh?

[9fingerleafs]

if i were you i would look into ready to mix wax liquifier/liquidizer

[Toker1]

Right now I am doing bubble hash with my trim. Either way I go, hassle follows. I’m not afraid of the work involved.
I agree with loss of terps. That doesn’t happen while warming the VG and weed for extraction?

[Obi-Wan]

You’ll definitely lose the terpene profile with decarbing unless you use something like the Ardent Nova. I tried making my own cartridges but the end result was never any better than a dry herb vape and the process was a hassle.

[Toker1]

Yes, I agree. I saw an option for a $4k fully automated system, but this is just for me. I’m not spending more than $300 on everything. Just looking for something readily available for night pains when I’m too tired to pack/smoke an entire bowl.

[9fingerleafs]

yeah i gave up on making my own cartridges because i needed lab grade chemicals and equipment to do it right

[Toker1]

I agree with not decarbing. Only thing is I won’t use PEG in my cartridges. It’s not safe enough for my liking.

https://www.projectcbd.org/update-toxic-marijuana-vape-oil-additives-endanger-patients

[Sww]

I would decabe thca first because after the fermenting thca will probably turn to cbn-a and the final vape will decabe to cbn-a to cbn

[9fingerleafs]

ive tried VG and PG in several ratios and none worked, you need PEG 200 or 400 to truly dissolve and suspend the thc, you dont need to decarb because it happens as it vaporizes, good luck

[Toker1]

Maybe I’ll get to that point of 98%. For the first time, I’m following the basic instructions. Glycerin is non-toxic and good grade quality. You can swallow the stuff with no ill effect.
I will use it to extract the THC from the plant material.

[Rwise]

I too have more questions than answers, I too would decarb so it could be multi purpose (eatable)
Does it have to have the glycerin? I remember the so called 98% THC oil that used to come in from time to time,,,

[oldjarhead100]

I would decarb before hand ,I make oil just not for vape pins so i'm real interested in this topic thanks for posting lol

[Toker1]

I am making a first attempt at vape cartridges next run. The ease of use is amazing when you have a good cartridge on hand!
My question is for those who have made vape cartridges, do you make them by first decarbing the THC-A into THC before mixing in with vegetable glycerine? Or will the process of vaping the final product mixture decarb the THC?
which do you prefer when making your cartridges and why?