Hi guys and thanks for the updates, Q's and field reports. Great info!

Quote Originally Posted by toomanynics
I propose we conduct a massive funded study to determine optimum yields based on these variables! How does temperature in range and time affect the results?
Lol, Count me in. I've been experimenting with some different Sativa and Indica based strains to see which are better for pain relief/meditation/space exploration etc. I'll let you know how it goes.
Currently, my personal fav is a 60/40 indica dominated mix which I get by making two separate batches, with slightly more weed in the indica batch. So, couch-locked but flying 'high' in blissful contentment. 'Turn the volume up a bit will ya'

Quote Originally Posted by Aristotle
Hey guys, two questions. When using the pan and mixing bowl method, how long do you simmer the hashish into the oil? I know you specified 1 hour with hash for the crockpot method, but no mention of how long with the PnMB method.

Also, just like when using bud, should the hash be pretty well broken up before I add it?
Don't worry about breaking the hash up too much, after about an hour it'll dissolve into a kind of sludge/mud anyhow (depending on its construction method).

I'm cautious about recommending the PnMB method unless people are aware how important it is to keep the temp as close to boiling point as they can (too low and the THC won't break down and dissolve into the oil.

Also, watch the hash to oil ratio's, I almost screwed up a batch last week trying a new hash variety that turned very 'fluffy' in the heat and expanded so much that in the end was about 70 percent hash 'mud' to about 30 percent oil.
It needs to be half and half at least to allow all the THC to dissolve out (think trying to dissolve a tablespoon of sugar in a teaspoon of water, you reach saturation point quickly and the rest just stays as undissolved sugar grains).
I ended up having to add more oil and re-heat it. Not the best way to get the most out of it.

Keep the heat around the boiling point mark and watch you don't overcook it (the THC in hash dissolves much easier than in weed, so an hour/hour and a half is fine - but anything more can start to degrade potency), and you'll be good to go.
Just out of curiosity, what sort of hash are using?

Anyhow, keep up the good work and let us know how you get on.
Cheers
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