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winterizing tech & equip help
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r00st3rsauc3
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The only thing I do that Greywolf doesn't specifically state is that I do the filter after winterization in the freezer.
Ummmm, not sure where I missed revealing the secret about the filter part, but good point! I too filter the alcohol/oil solution to remove the precipitated plant waxes, after freezing for <48 hours at 0F.
How is Ethanol from Kleen Xtract superior?
BrainChild
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According to the msds it's 200 proof ethyl alcohol. I've only ever used everclear which is 190 proof, I'd be interested to know the benefits of using pure etoh vs everclear.
Chonkski
Member
I looked at their MSDS, and all it says is 100% (200 proof) anhydrous ethanol, so I question their claim of a secret formula.
Before using any ethanol more concentrated than the azeotropic ~95.6%, I question how the balance of the water was removed.
If a drying agent was used, which one?
100% doesn't answer questions at the parts per millionth levels.
Has it been lab tested for residuals?
100% alcohol is also highly hygroscopic, so it doesn't stay that pure long in contact with the atmosphere and moisture in the material, even frozen.
That brings us to price, which in these parts is heavily influenced by alcohol taxes. Everclear sells for about three X what I could make it for, buying all the ingredients, and not growing my own corn.
If the Kleen Extract ethanol is salubrious enough for extractions (vacuum distilled to 100%?), then price delivered and "family" would certainly play a major role. We will be paying the taxes either way.
Checking their site, I didn't see prices. What are they charging delivered to the West Coast?
Yep, while talking with the Kleen Xtract guy at Chalice, I suggested he try evaporating some off and taking a look at what's left behind. He came back with he'd tried that with a quart, and would try it with a larger quantity.
I also asked for larger quantities, which they immediately added to their site.
Their prices are very competitive, and they ship to all fifty...
