Butane hash oil (BHO) extraction: Difference between revisions

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* '''Filtered butane''' The more times filtered, the better, but at a certain point filtering something more times isn't going to make much difference so don't pay extra for it! There's also n-butane and other blended gas solvents. These are typically much more expensive.

* '''Extraction tube''' Thick glass is recommended although plastic and other types will work.

* '''~~vacuum~~ chamber and pump''' Single stage pump is fine. Be wary of shorter chambers as the oil might bubble high enough to touch the lid.

* '''Vacuum chamber and pump''' Single stage pump is fine. Be wary of shorter chambers as the oil might bubble high enough to touch the lid.

* '''~~coffee~~ filter and rubber band or hose clamp'''

* '''Coffee filter and rubber band or hose clamp'''

* '''Pyrex or glass baking dish''' should have a large surface area

* '''~~protective~~ gloves and mask''' To protect against the frozen tube and butane vapors

* '''Protective gloves and mask''' To protect against the frozen tube and butane vapors

* '''~~lower~~ temp electric heatsource''' induction cooktops are ideal, a hair drier or craft heat gun are also recommended

* '''Lower temp electric heatsource''' induction cooktops are ideal, a hair drier or craft heat gun are also recommended. A hot water bath can also be used but avoid any open flame heatsources as butane is highly flammable!

* '''~~parchment~~ paper or slick mat'''

* '''Fire extinguisher'''

* '''~~laser~~ thermometer''' Optional but greatly aids in temperature control

* '''Parchment paper or slick mat'''

* '''Laser thermometer''' Optional but greatly aids in temperature control

==Procedure==

# Break up (not grind) your [[cannabis]] into small and loose pieces. This increases the surface area for the solvent and maximizes the amount of medication extracted.

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 * '''Filtered butane''' The more times filtered, the better, but at a certain point filtering something more times isn't going to make much difference so don't pay extra for it! There's also n-butane and other blended gas solvents. These are typically much more expensive.
 * '''Extraction tube''' Thick glass is recommended although plastic and other types will work.
-* '''vacuum chamber and pump''' Single stage pump is fine. Be wary of shorter chambers as the oil might bubble high enough to touch the lid.
+* '''Vacuum chamber and pump''' Single stage pump is fine. Be wary of shorter chambers as the oil might bubble high enough to touch the lid.
-* '''coffee filter and rubber band or hose clamp'''
+* '''Coffee filter and rubber band or hose clamp'''
 * '''Pyrex or glass baking dish''' should have a large surface area
-* '''protective gloves and mask''' To protect against the frozen tube and butane vapors
+* '''Protective gloves and mask''' To protect against the frozen tube and butane vapors
-* '''lower temp electric heatsource''' induction cooktops are ideal, a hair drier or craft heat gun are also recommended
+* '''Lower temp electric heatsource''' induction cooktops are ideal, a hair drier or craft heat gun are also recommended. A hot water bath can also be used but avoid any open flame heatsources as butane is highly flammable!
-* '''parchment paper or slick mat'''
+* '''Fire extinguisher'''
-* '''laser thermometer''' Optional but greatly aids in temperature control
+* '''Parchment paper or slick mat'''
+* '''Laser thermometer''' Optional but greatly aids in temperature control
 ==Procedure==
 # Break up (not grind) your [[cannabis]] into small and loose pieces. This increases the surface area for the solvent and maximizes the amount of medication extracted.