To brew, or not to brew... that is the question.

[IronBrothers]

So I have a question, if you were sitting on a bunch of raws you wouldent be brewing up for over a year, would you brew them? Or keep them as raws? I did some research and found that someone mentioned brewed gear lasting as long as 5yrs without losing potency. Also heard that a couple people freeze their raws.. I dont like the whole freezing Idea, so I would keep them dried and vacuum sealed, or just brew everything up and sit on it till its time to run it.

 

[Xodusforever]

Freezing is fine if you let it return to room temp before opening.

I keep my raws stacked for 2+ years - so any given month I have 2 years of trt and cycles in my freezer.

I personal,y only brew what I need for 90 days. If contamination seeps in or you make a mistake, you've lost 30$ in raws.

All personal preference really.

 

[awolf472]

i brewed 100grams test in 2002, it lasted 5 years. no problems . it was just as good at the end, as it was at the beginning

 

[jacked44]

I had some test cyp raws that brewed up just fine after sitting for several years in my drawer.

 

[IronBrothers]

Maybe Ill just brew it all up then. What carrier oil did you use and what % ba? I use 2% on most of my stuff but I would imagine stuff being stored for 5+ yrs would probably be safer with a higher % ba

I use mct as carrier btw, not sure if the carrier effects shelf life.

 

[awolf472]

i used grape seed oil. 2%ba, and13% bb for test E. for test prop. i used 3% ba 13%bb . no pain or soreness. 13%bb is not necesary, but it makes it thinner.

 

[Docd187123]

Pharmaceutical preparations like BAC water and Watson Test Cyp use only .9% BA. You don't need a higher percentage just bc you plan on storing it for a while.

 

[IronBrothers]

i used grape seed oil. 2%ba, and13% bb for test E. for test prop. i used 3% ba 13%bb . no pain or soreness. 13%bb is not necesary, but it makes it thinner.

Yea I used 10% on my test E brew.
Havent brewed up any of my prop but it looks like a lot of people use 18-20% bb from the recipies ive seen.

Pharmaceutical preparations like BAC water and Watson Test Cyp use only .9% BA. You don't need a higher percentage just bc you plan on storing it for a while.

Yea I know about the amount they use but I was just taking into account that im not using pharm grade facility, or oils. Thanks Doc, ill just keep it all at 2%

 

[Docd187123]

Yea I know about the amount they use but I was just taking into account that im not using pharm grade facility, or oils. Thanks Doc, ill just keep it all at 2%

Even so, I've yet to see proof anywhere that a higher BA concentration will result in increased bactericidal properties. I use 1% BA in everything. I'd use .9% but it makes the math and measuring more of a hassle.

 

[IronBrothers]

Even so, I've yet to see proof anywhere that a higher BA concentration will result in increased bactericidal properties. I use 1% BA in everything. I'd use .9% but it makes the math and measuring more of a hassle.

Haha. No doubt. Ive just used 2% to make sure I got a good dose of BA in the bottle. If 2% doesnt hurt, then I dont see anything wrong with adding it.

 

[hotdog23]

Even so, I've yet to see proof anywhere that a higher BA concentration will result in increased bactericidal properties. I use 1% BA in everything. I'd use .9% but it makes the math and measuring more of a hassle.

Will higher BA content allow for higher concentrations? It is a solvent yea? I understand the limits (for pain/tissue irritation) and it's antiseptic properties but what about it's properties as a solvent?

 

[Docd187123]

Will higher BA content allow for higher concentrations? It is a solvent yea? I understand the limits (for pain/tissue irritation) and it's antiseptic properties but what about it's properties as a solvent?

BB is a much better solvent though but theoretically yes it could help.

 

[IronBrothers]

Yes, BB is much better solvent wise than BA. I fucked up a whole batch of NPP. Was so pissed.. I was watching tv, and my BA and BA are both in similar amber vials. I added BA in place of BB, and when I realised it I was furious lol. I did notice though, even with all that BA, the npp wouldent fully dissolve.. very chunky and granular. Lot of chedda right down the fucking drain. Never again.

 

[Big_paul]

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