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Poilu

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  1. 13 hours ago, Jingthing said:

    I will bump this one time and if it doesn't get responses, I suppose I might start a new topic.

    I use full spectrum CBD oil that I bought commercially every three days as part of my before bed routine. I don't use much and find it moderately helpful. I like THC Sativa, Indica, and blends, for other times and purposes.

    So the question is what weed is the maker of that kind of commercial stuff using?

    I want to buy something like that and make my own full spectrum CBD oil.

    I would expect it to not be very expensive but I don't see this advertised at places selling other weed strains.

     

    To add, I'm not pretending nor do I aspire to get a Phd in weed studies.

    I've been learning what I want to and need to know for my purposes as I go along with satisfying success.

    I use Silver Haze containing 10%CBD 10%THC. I make an infusion in the decarboxylator using extra virgin coconut oil. I have trouble sleeping due to arthritis and this works for me.

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  2. Just now, BenStark said:

     

    I know the stainless ones work, but my question was if the plastic ones work.

     

    Will find out soon, as I ordered them already now

    I affixed plastic ones where pigeons like to perch and they keep the birds off. In the portico where they built nests I had to use the long metal ones that Ivor refers to to deter them. 

  3. 9 hours ago, SamuiGrower said:

    CBDa is a little more difficult to decarboxylate, requiring longer times and technically, higher temperatures. The issue with ‘home’ decarboxylation of CBDa is the degradation (oxidative) of other cannabinoids. You can expect all terpenes to be volatilized and evaporated off at that point. THCa will ultimately convert to CBN, which has 25% of the psychoactive attributes of THC. This won’t be a problem if THC is not what you are after, as suggested. To your question; it is difficult, without testing, to determine how much thermal degradation of CBD is taking place. Heat, oxygen and light are mostly responsible for degradation.

     

    For a 97% conversion efficiency of CBDa, use 127c for 50 minutes or 130c for 20 minutes (technically)
     

    I am in the CBD space, and use a lab grade, double-walled, borosilicate glass reactor to decarboxylate CBDa distillate (vacuum rotovaped first to distill off the ethanol first), circulating 130c oil through the outer wall, under constant circulation (both oil and distillate) for 30 minutes. This equates to 95-97% efficiency (tested). We start collecting terpenes off at 100c (mostly monoterpenes).

    Thank you, Samui.

  4. 16 hours ago, Jingthing said:

    I bought a Herbability Infusion and Decarb machine. I like it but figuring out doses is tricky. You need to start slow and experiment with any product.

    I have a Herbability too. Following the instructions I have made coconut oil infusion using 10 baht per gram KD with excellent results. I have found it to be quite strong so 1/2 teaspoon under the tongue I find sufficient for a pleasant high. Those with a higher tolerance than my own may need a little more. 

  5. 16 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

     

    Any recommendations once you get to the end of the initial Nord VPN (2 years + 4 months in my case), and are offered an auto-renewal at a much higher price (~ $100/year)?

     

    Cancel, or try to, and see if they cough up an offer? Or just try to re-sign with them? (They may not allow that, unless you change details?

     

    Switch to Express, Surfshark, Proton, other?

     

     

    I still have over 1 year left on my own 2 year 4 month initial subscription. I have turned off auto renewal and will see what I am offered. Surfshark is now owned by Nord so should work well. Express I feel is rather overpriced. I have a free version of Proton but it is often detected and is slow. If I am not satisfied with the Nord renewal offer my wife will take advantage of the first time subscriber offer with them. I do like Nord though as it is very efficient.

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  6. On 8/29/2023 at 10:18 AM, bobbin said:

    My Process is simple, but it does use the microwave. I use a litre at at a time of whole milk. 7.5 minutes on full temperature. After it has sat on the counter for about an hour to cool somewhat I add 2 tablespoons of yoghurt culture. This goes into a 1 litre insulated bucket and is left on the counter overnight. After about 12 hours I can decant, it's solid and firm.

     

    But I really prefer Greek-style, so I strain the result using cheesecloth for another 3 or 4 hours. Voila.  I usually end up discarding about 3-400ml of whey liquid, because I haven't found a use for it yet..

     

    Cheesecloth can be bought on Lazada. 

    I do like Greek yoghurt also. I use the whey I have leftover from making Greek yoghurt to replace the water in bread baking. Whey has healthy enzymes and does impart a nice mild sour flavour to the loaf and the crumb it is softer.

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  7. 3 hours ago, phetphet said:

    Nah. Mormon missionary. They learn Thai so they can spread the word.

    Yes, Mormon. I watched program about best language teachers and the Mormons were acknowledged as number one. All languages are a very intense 6 week course except Mandarin and Cantonese which are 9 weeks. Only the target language may be spoken. Nearly all students are fluent or close to fluency at the end, depending on language.

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