FIRST HOMEBREW

[ZKJ]

Hi im looking to start homebrewing and just have a couple questions, first if i have a recipe that has grapeseed oil in, can i just switch it with mct oil without having to adjust anything?
My common sense says yes but as its since stuff i thought better be safe than sorry.

Also what filters do i need? Im seeing .2um
But theres alot of different ones made out of different materials.
Also on ebay theres some that are cheap and some that are expensive compared to the cheap ones.
Like 20 for £2 or 5 for £8
I dont want to be an idiot and get ripped off but also dont want to cheap out and get crappy ones. Do you reccomend getting a branded one for peace of mind etc.

Thanks

 

[TRT@40]

First of all, do you know your system is good with mct ie have you used anything made with mct. If yes, you can switch gso with mct.
If you are looking for syringe filter, I recommend whatman GD/X 25 mm Sterile Syringe Filter, PVDF filter, model number: 6900-2502. These are the best.

 

[ZKJ]

First of all, do you know your system is good with mct ie have you used anything made with mct. If yes, you can switch gso with mct.
If you are looking for syringe filter, I recommend whatman GD/X 25 mm Sterile Syringe Filter, PVDF filter, model number: 6900-2502. These are the best.

Cheers for the filter recommendation, and no not yet but i wouldnt know untill use it?
I hear alot of people get knots from it but if u keep using it your body will get use to it and the knots will stop

 

[jJjburton]

I use nalgene nylon at .2 um and 25 mm. All good everytime. Bac water and Oils work with it.

 

[Iron Vett]

I’m with @TRT@40 on the filter choice. When I buy syringe filters, it is usually for a small, special batch for myself or possibly even a test batch I’m trying out. I never know if I will be using pretty harsh solvents in these batches or not so it’s nice to have the whatmans with the pvdf filter material since it can handle just about anything. Also I can attest to the whatmans being able to take quite a bit of pressure to push the oil through without rupturing the filter membrane.

 

[ZKJ]

I use nalgene nylon at .2 um and 25 mm. All good everytime. Bac water and Oils work with it.

Cheers

 

[ZKJ]

I’m with @TRT@40 on the filter choice. When I buy syringe filters, it is usually for a small, special batch for myself or possibly even a test batch I’m trying out. I never know if I will be using pretty harsh solvents in these batches or not so it’s nice to have the whatmans with the pvdf filter material since it can handle just about anything. Also I can attest to the whatmans being able to take quite a bit of pressure to push the oil through without rupturing the filter membrane.

Cheers for this, never knew about membrane rupturing, ill stay away from real cheap ones and get them ones,all batches will be for myself so do want the best

 

[5h4d0vv]

Cheers for the filter recommendation, and no not yet but i wouldnt know untill use it?
I hear alot of people get knots from it but if u keep using it your body will get use to it and the knots will stop

I use mct oil for all compounds and it seems to break down better and thinner final product.

 

[5h4d0vv]

Cheers for this, never knew about membrane rupturing, ill stay away from real cheap ones and get them ones,all batches will be for myself so do want the best

I like using bottle top vacuum filter .22 or even .45 depending with electric pump makes it so easy to filter 250+ml with minimal effort. Definitely beats using a hand pump or syringe filter unless your making smaller amounts

 

[ZKJ]

@5h4d0vv cheers yeah thats what drew me to want to use mct, test that is as clear as water and thinner than other oils.
I will only be doing 50ml vials for myself so will try the syringe filters first but cheers i never knew u could do it with electric pump

 

[Iron Vett]

@5h4d0vv cheers yeah thats what drew me to want to use mct, test that is as clear as water and thinner than other oils.
I will only be doing 50ml vials for myself so will try the syringe filters first but cheers i never knew u could do it with electric pump

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