Buchner Funnel Questions

Texas(THC)

Texas(THC)

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1000ML-Glass-Suction-Filter-Kit-350ML-Buchner-Funnel-1000ML-Erlenmeyer-Flask/141290357912?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=24902&meid=2f2b2cf743aa410c8d21e3e20528d94c&pid=100033&prg=10502&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=141290357912

hey RIU,
i just ordered me a new Buchner
i asked for the #5 (2~5 micron) filters
but i am a little confused if they are removable or if they are fixed in place?

also curious if anyone has used one to filter canna oil?
(coconut oil)

thanks in advance!
 
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qwizoking

qwizoking

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I'm not sure but I believe they are fixed. a sealed glass disc thing. A pain to clean. But a lot of people use them to filter their oil
 
Texas(THC)

Texas(THC)

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ok thanks

i was hoping they were removable like the paper filters
if not, yeah that is going to be a pain in the ass to clean

my second part of the question regarding canna oil i meant cooking oils
(i don't know if that's what you were referring too)
i haven't heard of anyone using that small of a micron filter for that
 
qwizoking

qwizoking

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Yea I noticed that after I posted lol
But I mean it should work fine, keep the oil hot obviously and make sure its prefiltered.

Is there a reason you want to filter that small for what I would assume is an edible?
 
bez420

bez420

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I just ordered another after braking my spout, damn it! Tim's a cool cat but that damn boat takes forever.

Yes it is a fixed filter. I've been able to keep mine super clean relatively with ease. Don't ever let it dry out dirty. I leave it in the freezer until I clean. Definitely clean after every run though. I pour about an inch deep of everclear in the top and swish around rubbing with my fingertip. Don't scratch with fingernail. The glass filter is delicate. Pour that mess out. Then I run a lil everclear through it both ways. From top and then the bottom. Then I do the same with hot water. SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN CLEAN!
 
Texas(THC)

Texas(THC)

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qwizoking said:
Yea I noticed that after I posted lol
But I mean it should work fine, keep the oil hot obviously and make sure its prefiltered.

Is there a reason you want to filter that small for what I would assume is an edible?
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no reason just thinking of possible things I can filter
SnapsProvolone said:
My buchner is a porcelain job and you just drop a filter paper on it.
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yeah i seen those that's what made me thing they could be removeable
i will probably end up buying some of those as well

bez420 said:
I just ordered another after braking my spout, damn it! Tim's a cool cat but that damn boat takes forever.

Yes it is a fixed filter. I've been able to keep mine super clean relatively with ease. Don't ever let it dry out dirty. I leave it in the freezer until I clean. Definitely clean after every run though. I pour about an inch deep of everclear in the top and swish around rubbing with my fingertip. Don't scratch with fingernail. The glass filter is delicate. Pour that mess out. Then I run a lil everclear through it both ways. From top and then the bottom. Then I do the same with hot water. SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN CLEAN!
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thanks for the info!
yeah i was worried it might take awhile
i still need to get me a hand pump in the mean time



thanks again everyone
:peace:
 
Texas(THC)

Texas(THC)

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bez420 said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151284308716?_trksid=p11401.c100087.m2374&_trkparms=aid=333001&algo=RIC.FIT&ao=1&asc=20140325094018&meid=1b381d88056244c9868620124b16f159&pid=100087&prg=20140325094018&rk=1&rkt=4&sd=151284308716&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:3160

Better than the hand pump I believe. Watcha think about this 1 Twitch? Quite a bit cheaper than that other 1 you showed me.
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I don't understand how those work

Twitch. said:
i use my vac pump... i have to bleed it some its not full vac.
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cool
I need to get a new vac anyways maybe ill just do that
id imagine that sucker drains fast
 
Texas(THC)

Texas(THC)

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oh gotcha, thanks for explaining
I had looked up a video they are pretty cool
I think im just going to get a lil hand pump I don't want to have to use water realy
 
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goalie

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hopefully this wont be considered thread hijacking but i am curious to know what the advantage of a buchner funnel is over my straining my winterized solution through an unbleached coffee filter. I'm very interested in improving my technique wherever possible and this seems like an affordable modification - can someone please enlighten me?
 
qwizoking

qwizoking

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^^i'm restraining myself..
It sounds like some sort of vac assisted filter with a particularly small pore size
 
Texas(THC)

Texas(THC)

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goalie said:
hopefully this wont be considered thread hijacking but i am curious to know what the advantage of a buchner funnel is over my straining my winterized solution through an unbleached coffee filter. I'm very interested in improving my technique wherever possible and this seems like an affordable modification - can someone please enlighten me?
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a coffee filter is around 15-20 microns
the Buchner funnel has a built in glass .2 micron filter

basically the advantage is smaller particles are being cleaned out at a much faster rate than dripping through a coffee filter

you should get one
 
SnapsProvolone

SnapsProvolone

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goalie said:
hopefully this wont be considered thread hijacking but i am curious to know what the advantage of a buchner funnel is over my straining my winterized solution through an unbleached coffee filter. I'm very interested in improving my technique wherever possible and this seems like an affordable modification - can someone please enlighten me?
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Filter 1000 mL in a couple minutes instead of much longer with gravity alone.
 
Twitch

Twitch

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Texas(THC) said:
a coffee filter is around 15-20 microns
the Buchner funnel has a built in glass .2 micron filter

basically the advantage is smaller particles are being cleaned out at a much faster rate than dripping through a coffee filter

you should get one
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what one has .2??? please send link i would like to know i though the syringes only had .2 micron
the smallest one i have found is a 2-5 micron
i put a coffee in and i soak the filter in ever clear to stop the wicking of the oil up the filter, then pour my solution in and turn on the vac.

oh yea i do this all in the freezer that is full of dry ice with the door closed, so i make sure i maintain the extremely low temps that are required for the separation, well not required but i find it helps.
 
Texas(THC)

Texas(THC)

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damn sorry bro
that is what I meant I got the 2-5
im used to those .2 syringes
my bad!

1# Coarse Filter:Filtration Pore Diameter is 80~120 Micron
2# Coarse Filter:Filtration Pore Diameter is 40~80 Micron
4# Coarse Filter:Filtration Pore Diameter is 5~15 Micron
5# Coarse Filter:Filtration Pore Diameter is 2~5 Micron
6# Coarse Filter:Filtration Pore Diameter is <2 Micron

but I guess the #6 would be the closest to the syringe filters
 
Twitch

Twitch

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no no your good, i have the #5 as well, i think any smaller is over kill, unless your doing it with the syringe

I should correct that, Over kill with the vacuum assisted pump
 
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