makeing BHO in winter

[phellowship]

just was wondering id theres any difference in blasting some butane in the snow.
just want to run a 1/2 of some popcorn nugs and theres a break in the weather here with another snow storm comming.should i wait or is there any difference than a longer purge.

 

[vertigo0007]

8=======D------;-(

 

[midwestHIGHS]

If it's snowing don't blast, if it's not snowing blast away. You don't want added moisture from snowflakes getting in your oil, its counter productive. If you have or a buddy has one of those cheap awnings those will work nicely to keep the snow out of your dish while blasting.

 

[midwestHIGHS]

Static is higher when its really cold.

The dryness of winter is the main culprit for static electricity.

You can ground your self and not where polyester or have any electronics on you, and you can even lightly dampin your self with water. These will all help against sparks caused by static

 

[Burning Tree]

The dryness of winter is the main culprit for static electricity.

You can ground your self and not where polyester or have any electronics on you, and you can even lightly dampin your self with water. These will all help against sparks caused by static

Yes that is what I usually do, moisten my clothes and blast away. lol

 

[midwestHIGHS]

Its true man, low humidity is ripe condition for a static spark. Do you ever get static shocks from wet clothes? No you get them from dry clothes right out of the dryer. Lightly dampening your self will help against this in a dry enviorment. Nothing wrong with extra precaution when it comes to open blasting. When blasting multiply cans sitting in mist of butane, I would very well do this. But less than can or so I usually don't. Static sparks are one of the main causes of butane explosions, I've seen videos of this happening outside.

 

[teemu shalanie]

I Live in the great white north , ( ko ro ,ko ko ko ko ko) , we blast tane all winter , its rules if u do the thermos method , dont lose no tane,.... that mean mo tane 4 u ! , ps tane is heavier than air I think, so keep that In mind ,......no fire/sparks will help too, good luck,
TS

 

[Burning Tree]

Its true man, low humidity is ripe condition for a static spark. Do you ever get static shocks from wet clothes? No you get them from dry clothes right out of the dryer. Lightly dampening your self will help against this in a dry enviorment. Nothing wrong with extra precaution when it comes to open blasting. When blasting multiply cans sitting in mist of butane, I would very well do this. But less than can or so I usually don't. Static sparks are one of the main causes of butane explosions, I've seen videos of this happening outside.

I just found it funny. And a bit ridiculous. Going out in the cold and spraying yourself with water.

Ive blasted plenty in the winter. If you are properly set up and have a fan moving butane away from the area then static shouldn't be an issue. You shouldn't be in a situation where the butane has a chance to build up enough to worry about a spark from your wool underwear anyways.

And considering butane is about 2 times heavier than air i wouldn't be to concerned about being engulfed in a mist of butane.

How much water you think I would need to keep myself safely moist if I am blasting through a master case of butane in one session?

lol

 

[midwestHIGHS]

Not saying it's must, it was just a suggestion for those looking to be extra cautious in dry conditions blasting multiple cans. When I have done this its just light mist on my clothes and skin, so crazy I know. Even with fan or winds static spark is still very possible outside, you don't need much butane for a nice lil fireball.

closed loop recovery unit>open blasting

 

[phellowship]

was thinking on like doin 7 zips and i really hate the cold.dont think im sprayn water on myself in 20-30 degree weather
.i dont use fans cause i blast out doors and electrical things can create internal sparks.mabey im over concerned and ive herd of bad shit happening during the process.
just didnt know it the air temp or precipitation had any effect on the quality of the oil

 

[midwestHIGHS]

You don't have to spray yourself lol it was just suggetion to combat static sparks created by your dry clothes and body, I've never done it in the winter, but dry days in the fall and summer. I'm talking a light mist. I have blasted in the winter many many times, it's just good to be aware of these types of things that can happen. Just avoid wearing things like polyester clothing when blasting.

 

[Gray Wolf]

Instead of wetting yourself down, you might also try wearing cotton clothing and grounding the can with a grounding strap. Pay attention to your socks, which are often synthetic.

Using a thermos instead of a column is also a good idea, as the weather is on your side.

Until this year, we blasted around the calendar under 10' square pop up cannopy in our courtyard..

 

[ThirstyMind]

GW,

Where/what is the other end of the grounding wire attached to? The tube? A rod driven into the earth?

 

[norcal_sourD]

GW,

Where/what is the other end of the grounding wire attached to? The tube? A rod driven into the earth?

I second that question. I see Metal to metal connection from the clip to the lip(of the tane), but don't see what the other end is attached to..and wouldn't a rod have to be buried 6' into the earth for a legit ground?

 

[jdee]

Perhaps the ground from an outlet via an extension is being used?

 

[jdee]

 

[Gray Wolf]

GW,

Where/what is the other end of the grounding wire attached to? The tube? A rod driven into the earth?

The column itself, so there is no difference between the electrical charge on the can and the column when they come together.