chaostatic
Rising Star
Why does the salting stage in the Max Ion Tek involves such a large amount of saline solution (1 liter) vs the 100ml used in the classic and famous Cyb's ATB salt tek???
The (approx) amount is to add enough aqueous solution so the bark/water mix is loose and not viscous. To bring the solution up to the neck of the bottle/container.chaostatic said:Why does the salting stage in the Max Ion Tek involves such a large amount of saline solution (1 liter) vs the 100ml used in the classic and famous Cyb's ATB salt tek???
I think its based on salt concentration per liter. So if you reduce and keep same amount of salt your increasing concentration by 60%. Not sure if higher concentation is good or detremental at least when it comes to emulsions. Ive used as high as 90G per liter with no ill effect.chaostatic said:Another question>
Would it be ok to reduce the amount of saline solution, from 1 Liter to, let's say, 400ml, keeping the same amount of salt?
Yes you can.chaostatic said:Another question>
Would it be ok to reduce the amount of saline solution, from 1 Liter to, let's say, 400ml, keeping the same amount of salt?
cyb said:chaostatic said:The (approx) amount is to add enough aqueous solution so the bark/water mix is loose and not viscous. To bring the solution up to the neck of the bottle/container.
My initial freeze/thaw container is a 1 qt glass Ball brand canning jar. I'm planning on using one of the glass containers below (1/2 gal size, 1.9L) for my extraction vessel. It should fit nicely in my small crock pot, which I plan to use for the heated portion.
Will it be a problem that my neck is square, and not tapered at the top? I have a glass turkey baster for extraction, as well as a much more fine 250ml glass pipette dropper. I'm under the impression that the purpose of the tapered neck is just to make extraction easier.
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You're going to find it difficult to suck out the thin layer of solvent.moto4295 said:Will it be a problem that my neck is square, and not tapered at the top?