bkstacks
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Sorry for the long read below, but I'm just looking for a little advice/assistance....
Having searched various boards/resources + reading through too many threads, posts & responses...
, I've still yet to find a definitive fix for the following: "Consistent PIP issues while attempting to brew additional:/2nd/3rd batches of Test E. with left over and properly stored raws.... Seems to happen w/ all properly stored and sealed Test E. left over raws from "Various Sources" while only sitting/stored for a couple of months, etc...." Basically, ALL first batches of new Test E. raws come out flawless w/ no PIP... never, none, zippo/nada....lol Lastly, I only have this problem w/ Test E. only!! Driving me nuts...
Basically stated...:
* Two months ago I brewed a 100ML batch of Test E. @ 300mg/ml w/ the following:
2% BA & 15% BB while using GSO as my carrier oil.... Again, first batch always comes out flawless when any new Test E. raws from various sources arrive....NO Pip and 100%... Can and have also used MCT via carrier oil w/ the same perfect results, etc.... Not new to brewing btw..., just stumped right now...
- More recently -
* Two weeks ago, I brewed the same exact batch w/ the same "tried and true" recipe referenced above w/ properly stored and sealed left over raws from original source.... Still flows/pins in nicely, but FLIPPING PIP appears and pops-up the following day no matter where I pin it...
It's not 100% crippling pain, but some swelling and redness appears = enough to cause discomfort & inflammation requiring Motrin/Advil, etc...
Note: I've already attempting adding/bumping up the BB% by 2% and/or adding more carrier oil to no avail., period..... Again, this seems to happen w/ Test E. stored raws... No prob. w/ Tren., Mast., Test P. or other compound....
I need Advice on how to fix the existing Test E. 100ml 300mg/ml batch I have, and any suggestions on how to address these reoccurring issues w/ using & working w/ and brewing Properly stored & Air Tight Test E. left over raws ony in the future?.... Heating Process? Length of heating time, etc...? I'm stuck like Chuck, and am hoping someone has a solution....? So strange btw, as I can brew just about anything and have successfully through trial and error over the years... Example: most peeps hate messing w/ Test Cyp. or any compound w/ Cyp. ester because they find it hard to work w/, and can't get it to hold... Conversely for me, getting Test Cyp. made at 300mg/ml to come out flawlessly & to hold is relatively easy after trial and error... Now, making something like Bold Cyp. w/ just BA and BB is a bit tougher, but still doable....
* Yes, I'm well aware of Test E.'s low melting point, and tendency to get sticky & lumpy and be a pita to work w/ even after raws being properly stored, etc...
* Yes, I realize Test E. at 250mg/ml can be basically brewed w/ "0" or little BB.... However, at 300mg/ml I've always used 12%-15% BB because it's simply needed unless you like really thick oil and finished gear that's a pita to pin, etc....
* No, I do not use a water bath... so there is never a threat of condensation and moisture getting in my finished product... Always comes out clear and clean.... & I've never had or even seen Test E. Crash b-4....
* My sterilization process for all bottles, beakers & Hybex storage bottles and .22um bottle top filters is 100%, as I have a little OCD...lol
Because of certain reactions I personally have to different carrier oils, and other additives such as EO, I ONLY use BA, BB, and either GSO or MCT as carrier oils depending on the compound I'm brewing... So, as mentioned....my first/initial batch of ANY Source's Test E. raws brewed at either 250mg/ml or 300mg/ml comes out flawless every time w/ "0" PIP....
I know other have suffered the same issue(s).... Just looking for some help? Thanks again...
Yes, I also realize Test E. is relatively cheap to begin w/, but so am I = Cheap...lol I don't want to have to pitch out left over Test E. raws....especially if they're salvageable...
Sorry for the long read below, but I'm just looking for a little advice/assistance....
Having searched various boards/resources + reading through too many threads, posts & responses...
, I've still yet to find a definitive fix for the following: "Consistent PIP issues while attempting to brew additional:/2nd/3rd batches of Test E. with left over and properly stored raws.... Seems to happen w/ all properly stored and sealed Test E. left over raws from "Various Sources" while only sitting/stored for a couple of months, etc...." Basically, ALL first batches of new Test E. raws come out flawless w/ no PIP... never, none, zippo/nada....lol Lastly, I only have this problem w/ Test E. only!! Driving me nuts... Basically stated...:
* Two months ago I brewed a 100ML batch of Test E. @ 300mg/ml w/ the following:
2% BA & 15% BB while using GSO as my carrier oil.... Again, first batch always comes out flawless when any new Test E. raws from various sources arrive....NO Pip and 100%...
Can and have also used MCT via carrier oil w/ the same perfect results, etc.... Not new to brewing btw..., just stumped right now... - More recently -
* Two weeks ago, I brewed the same exact batch w/ the same "tried and true" recipe referenced above w/ properly stored and sealed left over raws from original source.... Still flows/pins in nicely, but FLIPPING PIP appears and pops-up the following day no matter where I pin it...
It's not 100% crippling pain, but some swelling and redness appears = enough to cause discomfort & inflammation requiring Motrin/Advil, etc...Note: I've already attempting adding/bumping up the BB% by 2% and/or adding more carrier oil to no avail., period..... Again, this seems to happen w/ Test E. stored raws... No prob. w/ Tren., Mast., Test P. or other compound....
I need Advice on how to fix the existing Test E. 100ml 300mg/ml batch I have, and any suggestions on how to address these reoccurring issues w/ using & working w/ and brewing Properly stored & Air Tight Test E. left over raws ony in the future?....
Heating Process? Length of heating time, etc...? I'm stuck like Chuck, and am hoping someone has a solution....? So strange btw, as I can brew just about anything and have successfully through trial and error over the years... Example: most peeps hate messing w/ Test Cyp. or any compound w/ Cyp. ester because they find it hard to work w/, and can't get it to hold... Conversely for me, getting Test Cyp. made at 300mg/ml to come out flawlessly & to hold is relatively easy after trial and error... Now, making something like Bold Cyp. w/ just BA and BB is a bit tougher, but still doable....* Yes, I'm well aware of Test E.'s low melting point, and tendency to get sticky & lumpy and be a pita to work w/ even after raws being properly stored, etc...
* Yes, I realize Test E. at 250mg/ml can be basically brewed w/ "0" or little BB.... However, at 300mg/ml I've always used 12%-15% BB because it's simply needed unless you like really thick oil and finished gear that's a pita to pin, etc....
* No, I do not use a water bath... so there is never a threat of condensation and moisture getting in my finished product... Always comes out clear and clean.... & I've never had or even seen Test E. Crash b-4....
* My sterilization process for all bottles, beakers & Hybex storage bottles and .22um bottle top filters is 100%, as I have a little OCD...lol
Because of certain reactions I personally have to different carrier oils, and other additives such as EO, I ONLY use BA, BB, and either GSO or MCT as carrier oils depending on the compound I'm brewing... So, as mentioned....my first/initial batch of ANY Source's Test E. raws brewed at either 250mg/ml or 300mg/ml comes out flawless every time w/ "0" PIP....
I know other have suffered the same issue(s).... Just looking for some help? Thanks again...
Yes, I also realize Test E. is relatively cheap to begin w/, but so am I = Cheap...lol I don't want to have to pitch out left over Test E. raws....especially if they're salvageable...
