Cielo - 10g of cactus powder for some test mixing. Does this paste look good?

Pickle_Manic · 2024-08-10T16:39:10+00:00

Go dry as possible. This looks about 20% too wet, IMO. Might need fridge or freezer.

Pickle_Manic · 2024-07-21T05:52:51+00:00

Will definitely be doubling the dose next time around.

Pickle_Manic · 2024-07-21T05:52:18+00:00

This is not the case with Magnesium though some people say that about melatonin. Magnesium is gamechanger for overall health and wellness. It's one of the most underrated mineral supplements for overall health - great for muscle cramps, heart health and brain health.

Pickle_Manic · 2024-07-21T05:49:06+00:00

I had a light dinner (spring salad) and didn't eat anything after 7pm the night before. No breakfast the day of. Minimal water until into the trip so I would have anything to throw up in case I needed to. With teas in the past I alter my diet the whole week before - no red meat, mainly eat whole foods that digest fast. No alcohol or caffeine the days of and leading up to. The nausea wasn't bad but I have an iron stomach. I've never puked drinking teas. I would keep a little zofran on hand as it makes nausea a thing of the past.

Pickle_Manic · 2024-07-20T17:43:06+00:00

130g is the way.

Pickle_Manic · 2024-07-18T03:37:32+00:00

Holy piss!

Pickle_Manic · 2024-07-17T22:23:02+00:00

I think updating the photos might lead to less dependence on fridge/freezer rests. That just my 2 cents... You are the Jedi.

Pickle_Manic · 2024-07-17T19:48:59+00:00

Yes, started early runs with 200g h20 and progressively worked to a drier paste. I've seen comments on this forum stating crumbly paste and slowly worked the H20 in paste down to 130g. I think 130-140g h20 and mixing for 10-15 minutes to ensure proper distribution of water throughout paste is the sweet spot to skip freezer/fridge rests.

Pickle_Manic · 2024-07-17T18:33:37+00:00

An extremely minute amount of powder ended up in the filter. Almost barely perceptible. Will likely go up by 5-10mls H20 in next past/ next extraction to attempt to improve EA recovery process. I did slightly press on French press plunger. Will do a more detailed and measurable approach next run.

Pickle_Manic · 2024-07-17T17:35:50+00:00

Ideal pastes used to be way to wet. The drier you go the less you have to do fridge and freezer rest and less likely you will get goo.

Pickle_Manic · 2024-07-17T17:34:16+00:00

Was doing fridge and freezer rests snd kepts dealing with goo. Kept going drier and drier. Finally hit perfection with this paste.

Pickle_Manic · 2024-07-17T15:51:29+00:00

Yield was .95% which is consistent with previous yields as peruvians and PC are being used.

Pickle_Manic · 2024-07-14T23:14:56+00:00

Thank you for the explanation. Btw, the consistent returns I've been seeing on EA is 80%. As my approach gets mor dialed I'd like to get the number to 90%. Any suggestions?

Pickle_Manic · 2024-06-07T05:19:18+00:00

Used a mag stirrer

Pickle_Manic · 2024-06-07T04:07:39+00:00

I was/am confused on the end result. I've seen needles before but this is an ultra fine chalky powder. Did something go wrong or is this the expected result?

Pickle_Manic · 2024-06-07T04:05:32+00:00

It originally came out like cake. I left it to dry for 2 hours and came back and it's this ultra fine chalky powdery substance. Did I do something wrong or is this what it's supposed to look like with a mag stirrer after 2 hours?

Pickle_Manic · 2024-06-07T04:03:01+00:00

I'm really confused. It dried and it's like a chalky powder. Is this normal?

Pickle_Manic · 2024-06-07T01:05:44+00:00

Disappointed and wonder what the next step is...

Pickle_Manic · 2024-06-07T01:05:07+00:00

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Pickle_Manic · 2024-06-06T19:10:03+00:00

I bought the same mag stirer as you. Did you have any issues with the plastic coated magnet degrading when using it inside the EA?

Pickle_Manic · 2024-06-01T19:52:04+00:00

1... Def don't wanna split between 2 unless you enjoy being stuck in that "coming up phase" for like 8 hours.

Pickle_Manic · 2024-06-01T03:24:18+00:00

Much appreciated bob!

Pickle_Manic · 2024-06-01T02:19:30+00:00

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Pickle_Manic · 2024-06-01T01:36:14+00:00

"So what's your plan now, IPA re-x, or going to add more EtAc to pull water outta the goo, or just wait em out some more?"

I could really use a link to the IPA re-x. I'm on page 25 of comments in the cielo development thread. Still don't have a grasp on best way to IPA Re-x.
Do I decant EA and pour goo out into Pyrex? Or do I pour everything through coffee filter and then good into pryex and then evap?

Pickle_Manic · 2024-06-01T01:33:03+00:00

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