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Th3k1d93

Th3k1d93

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I'm looking into getting an ultrasonic homogenizer to assist with various extractions at home, primarily medicinal mushrooms like Lions Mane, Reishi, Turkey Tail; but also for any other plant/medium I'm extracting. For those that don't know, they emit a 20-30Khz ultrasonic frequencies to emulsify substances and rupture cell walls for tough things like mushrooms. You can also use them to do things like emulsify cannabis oil into a water base.

However, they're VERY expensive. I'm hoping someone here who uses them to extract medicinal mushrooms can point me towards a unit that will get the job done, but is relatively affordable. I really don't want to spend more than one thousand USD, but i know that's really pushing it.

Thanks for any help y'all, much love :love:
 
I realize this was asked quite awhile ago. Did you ever find a ultrasonic homogenizer?

If not, perhaps an ultrasonic cleaner would suffice. Vevor.com has many models of them listed, in a wide variety of sizes and frequency ranges. I found one that has a 28khz and 40khz setting. Maybe the 28khz setting would work for you. The unit hold 22 liters and only cost $290.


Let me know if this would work. I'm curious about the process.
 
DancinDog said:
I realize this was asked quite awhile ago. Did you ever find a ultrasonic homogenizer?

If not, perhaps an ultrasonic cleaner would suffice. Vevor.com has many models of them listed, in a wide variety of sizes and frequency ranges. I found one that has a 28khz and 40khz setting. Maybe the 28khz setting would work for you. The unit hold 22 liters and only cost $290.


Let me know if this would work. I'm curious about the process.
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An ultrasonic bath is not effective for cell disruption. The surface area is too big, therefore the concentration at the vibration point is weak. You need a high powered ultrasonic needle where the vibration point is super concentrated at the horn.
 
Th3k1d93 said:
I'm looking into getting an ultrasonic homogenizer to assist with various extractions at home, primarily medicinal mushrooms like Lions Mane, Reishi, Turkey Tail; but also for any other plant/medium I'm extracting. For those that don't know, they emit a 20-30Khz ultrasonic frequencies to emulsify substances and rupture cell walls for tough things like mushrooms. You can also use them to do things like emulsify cannabis oil into a water base.

However, they're VERY expensive. I'm hoping someone here who uses them to extract medicinal mushrooms can point me towards a unit that will get the job done, but is relatively affordable. I really don't want to spend more than one thousand USD, but i know that's really pushing it.

Thanks for any help y'all, much love :love:
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It is near impossible to get a new unit even 250 Watts for under $1000. They do have used ones, but keep in mind thst the horn is a consumable part of the process. Always have a backup and it ain't cheap. I have a 1200 Watt unit with a 25mm horn. The titanium alloy horn itself is over $500. These units work great for mushrooms, I am curious if I could apply the same tek for mushrooms as DMT.
 
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