Trying to understand the concept: If I get the chamber to full vacuum and hold the full vacuum by closing the valves. Will the oil still be purging (provided there is a heat source) without the pump on?
Side note: I have a nice shatter after about 5 hours of purging, the temperature of the oil has remained around 100-110 degrees. I would like to get the honeycomb texture but 10+ hours of purging isn't really efficient. Maybe I should be getting my oil temps to 125-135 to help facilitate bubbling. Purging on parchment, over a double boiler with 6 cfm mastercool and a 6 gallon chamber.
Lastly, the oil is so fucking harsh on the lungs it makes me feel as if something is drastically wrong with the oil (however there is no smell or foul taste). I am very familiar with the process and not sure where I have gone wrong to contribute to such a harsh smoke. Used rolled and welded 316 stainless steel tubes and low quality trim. The oil is dark, but transparent gold when held to the light.
I came here with the first question, but any help is appreciated. Thanks
Side note: I have a nice shatter after about 5 hours of purging, the temperature of the oil has remained around 100-110 degrees. I would like to get the honeycomb texture but 10+ hours of purging isn't really efficient. Maybe I should be getting my oil temps to 125-135 to help facilitate bubbling. Purging on parchment, over a double boiler with 6 cfm mastercool and a 6 gallon chamber.
Lastly, the oil is so fucking harsh on the lungs it makes me feel as if something is drastically wrong with the oil (however there is no smell or foul taste). I am very familiar with the process and not sure where I have gone wrong to contribute to such a harsh smoke. Used rolled and welded 316 stainless steel tubes and low quality trim. The oil is dark, but transparent gold when held to the light.
I came here with the first question, but any help is appreciated. Thanks