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Some questions about - Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)

Crow

Crow

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Planning my post harvest projects this early winter and have been watching & reading the How to Make Medical Cannabis Extract Oil on Nebula's web site. 3 questions to start.

1) I can buy 100 proof generic vodka for $ 20.00 1/2 gallon or the same quantity of 151 proof EVERCLEAR for $ 40.00. Does the higher proof alcohol extract more benefit from the plant to warrant the extra expense or am I perfectly fine using 100 proof alcohol? I'm willing to spend the money for a measurable gain in benefit.

2) How long can I stockpile the processed oil? Will syringes off RSO keep for months or years? Do they need to be refrigerated for longest term storage?

3) If I wanted to make up an ointment what would you recommend as a relatively greaseless medium?

Thanks for any advice or experience you care to share.

Crow
 
The higher the prof, the less water to a point at 200 prof no water at all. And yes it stores best when frozen long term I’m not really the expert here hopefully she will chime in and help😎
 
So - I spend the extra $ 20.00 to save some time at the stove? I wondered if that was the only trade off.

Thanks for the reply.
 
Calling alltatup to the plate. Oh wait that is a sports reference. Alltatup should be able to help you or tell you were to find the info. But yes spring for the everclear.
 
Everclear 190 proof is available in Kentucky and Nevada and if your more in these areas you can get it at 194 proof in Rhode Island and Texas. When I was younger, we used it to clean glassware in the chemistry lab. If your a stove top user, remember that it’s almost explosive and as it distills down to the last vapor bits....it typically flares up like one of those desserts in a James Bond movie. Scares the shit out of you but then settles down like cherries jubilee
 
Hi Crow,

1. As others said above, if you live where you can get a higher proof PGA (pure grain alcohol), the higher the proof the better. They sell it online, but I can't have it shipped to my stupid state, but fortunately they sell Everclear 190 proof here.

2. FECO (full extract cannabis oil) shelf life: Rick Simson says it can last for years if properly stored.

3. The Source by ExtractCraft is a fantastic machine for making FECO and concentrates: Firstly, since it's self-contained, very low temperature (stays around 100 degrees F to evaporate the alcohol), so you don't have to worry about blowing yourself up with alcohol fumes. Second, it recycles the alcohol to be re-used. Third, it preserves terpenes and cannabinoids better because of the consistent low temperature. The inner crucible, however, is somewhat small, so it would take various sessions to make lots of oil. But it's state of the art machinery and so much safer than cooking off alcohol.

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Farmall, alltatup is a Lady indeed, a very smart lady, too.
She knows all about makin your own meds, I can promise that much.
She's a College Professor in real life, hope she don't mind me telling you that, lol,

Maybe She want mind, she's always glad to help.
 
Thank you alltatup. This will be my primary reason for growing cannabis so I want to get it right.

1) My state - Maine was on the list for not allowing Everclear sales. I was surprised to find a 151 proof version. My next road trip I'll look for higher in neighboring states.

2) Properly stored = cool & dry? or refrigerator cold?

3) Will now look into buying yet another product :) Thanks very much for the info!!

Crow
 
Holy Smokes look at this thing !!!

This is the NEW upgrade to the SOURCE machine as discussed by alltatup in post # 7. I will use the low tech approach for my first batches - low tech meaning - stove top.

BUT if this RSO turns out to be as beneficial as I am hoping I won't hesitate to invest in one of these. I will also be cooking off some CHAGA so plenty of opportunity to get some good product.

Thank you for the great info and leads.

Crow

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There is a video on youtubio where a guy from Australia reclaimed all of the Everclear and it was crystal clear when he was done. It may have been this machine. He also uses an magnetic stirrer to mix the “mash”. Great way to do it as a tincture maker
 
About $ 2,000.00 after December - pretty now will save you $ 400.00. The basic home owner unit goes for a bit less than $ 600.00.
So, as I wrote, I'm going low tech until I can prove to myself the useful/health aspects of RSO.
 
Crow As I'm sure you've already read, just make sure you have good air circulation to prevent those ethanol fumes from collecting. And you're using an electric stove, right? (No open flames). Just want to be sure my community members are safe.
 
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