First Homebrew Checklist

[ChaseTheYoke]

Gonna go with QR I guess. Unless the general consensus is to stay the eff away.

Here is my checklist:

Benzyl Benzoate
Benzyl Alcohol
MCT (Seems to be what the cool kids are using)
20CC Syringes
12CC Syringes
18g/25g pins
.45 Sterile Whatman Filters
50ml Sterile Vial
50ml Beaker
Electric Scale
Rubbing Alchol/Paper Towels

Anything that I'm missing or any useful first-timer pointers would be appreciated! Thanks!

Yes, I'm new here.

 

[xgunx]

Im not a brewer but why not use the .22 whatman?

 

[ChaseTheYoke]

Im not a brewer but why not use the .22 whatman?

Gonna try and keep it simple.

I feel like a 22 would be tough for a syringe filter. But then again I dont know. Why I made this thread =)

 

[xgunx]

I use it to filter ugl and its goes through easy. Not like ppl claim

 

[Abuckeye]

Yes please use the .2 as suggested by @xgunx and get yourself a caulking gun but don't put too much pressure or you'll blow out the filter. Don't forget a glass stir rod. And maybe get two beakers in case you break one when your cleaning and sterilizing. So far QR has been good for me. Theyre closed down until the Chines New Year is over.

 

[xgunx]

Yeah if i was going to filter a lot i would use the gun to press the syringes as well.

 

[bambam333]

use the .22 and if you want to make life real easy get the nalgene complete filters with the pump if you got an extra couple bux or if your brewing a descent amount its a must

 

[bambam333]

id also grab a bigger beaker

 

[ChaseTheYoke]

All noted guys. Thanks.

As far how much I will be brewing... kinda depends on how satisfied I am with the products in the end.

@Abuckeye Have you used their Tren E? I've read good things on their Test C and Tren A. I prefer the longer ester. As far as the 80% purity claims... I can live with that. Who knows what you'll get from some of these UGL's.

Only one UGL around I know that has good dosed Test and I'm 80% they sold me test cut Deca... so yeah.

 

[ChaseTheYoke]

Also! Is there a preferred site you guys use for lab supplies or just amazon generally?

 

[ChaseTheYoke]

One more spam question! (lol)

With the nalgene filter... do you need a special type of vial for that... it says it "screws on".

 

[bambam333]

No its the whole thing in one. Try medical and lab supplies it's a pretty good site

 

[Abuckeye]

Medlabsupply
No I've never tried their Tren E. I Just use them for personal and I haven't tried a smorgasbord of their products. Only a handful thus far but they've passed lab max. I'm only a few weeks in so it will be a few until I get bloods. QR has a forum for their products. If you go to their website you'll find a link. (Disclaimer)
Just keep in mind that any of these places can go bad at anytime. Don't just go off of my opinion. Search your own reviews, I believe there are a few on here that are good and bad. Good luck

 

[ChaseTheYoke]

No its the whole thing in one. Try medical and lab supplies it's a pretty good site

Heh, the smallest one is 250ml.

Sorry about more "newb" questions and thanks for your patience thus far. This type of filtration seems new to me so could you elaborate on something:

1. The filter is disposable and comes with a sterile/sealed vial.

2. After filtration I unscrew the filter and throw away and am left with a 250ml sealed vial with the final product to bake?

If this is correct, 250ml is about 200ml excess of what I planning on making.

 

[ChaseTheYoke]

Medlabsupply
No I've never tried their Tren E. I Just use them for personal and I haven't tried a smorgasbord of their products. Only a handful thus far but they've passed lab max. I'm only a few weeks in so it will be a few until I get bloods. QR has a forum for their products. If you go to their website you'll find a link. (Disclaimer)
Just keep in mind that any of these places can go bad at anytime. Don't just go off of my opinion. Search your own reviews, I believe there are a few on here that are good and bad. Good luck

Oh trust me man. I've been lurking and searching review. I've seen the mixed reviews but we aren't on the "in" with anyone private so I guess it's trial and error. I'd rather waste money on a brew instead of paying 5x as much on the final product.

 

[Abuckeye]

I figured so but I would hate for somebody to get burned based on my opinion.

After filtering through the filter cup you can screw the cap on and save for transferring to vials later. You can transfer to sealed sterile vials that are prepared by the pros or you can buy vials, butyl stoppers, caps, and a capper and sterilize everything yourself.

 

[ChaseTheYoke]

I figured so but I would hate for somebody to get burned based on my opinion.

After filtering through the filter cup you can screw the cap on and save for transferring to vials later. You can transfer to sealed sterile vials that are prepared by the pros or you can buy vials, butyl stoppers, caps, and a capper and sterilize everything yourself.

Gotcha! Thanks!

 

[ChaseTheYoke]

Just an update.

Gonna try the test c, TNE (should be easy to validate), and deca.

Will keep everyone posted and thanks for the input.

 

[nophat]

Going with testC
And tne first time.
Good luck do you have guiacol for the tne

 

[Docd187123]

Use a .22um filter and do not bake the final solution. Filter it into something sterile and after you put it in vials pressure cook it for 1-2hrs @ 15PSI