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2.5 KiB
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76 lines
2.5 KiB
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REASONS FOR VAPOURIZING:
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1). Activation of THC acids in cannabis (decarboxylation); this occurs
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at around 103 degrees Celcius with vapourization at around 180-200 degrees.
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Smoking performs this process but is reported to destroy between
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40 and 98% of the THC (Korte, Miras etc*).
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2). The 'smoke' is much cooler and easier in the lungs.
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3). The high is subtly different from that obtained with other methods.
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4). The higher efficiency saves you money.
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*from The Botany and Chemistry of Cannabis, Joyce and Curry (1970)
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VAPOURIZER PLANS:
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Materials:
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Tubular low-voltage soldering iron element of about 10-15 Watts
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(a 24V 45Watt element will give about 12watts from a supply
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of 12V (1 Amp).
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**Do not attempt to use a mains voltage element in this set-up -
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it would be dangerous enough when surrounded by non-stoned people**
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Wooden base about 3 - 6 inches diameter.
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Empty plastic drinks bottle 1 - 2L size.
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Push button switch.
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Aluminium foil.
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Power supply to suit element.
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soldering iron element
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|xxx| / 1/2 inch from top
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mounting flange |xxx| heavy base (so it won't fall over)
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connect these wires to supply via screw terminals and push button switch.
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Cut off the top of the plastic bottle about 6" from the top. Discard the lid.
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This 'funnel' fits over the element, possibly over the base depending on size.
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there's an obvious bowl in the tube, fill this with your favorite hash (the
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bowl could be longer for grass). Supply the element with juice and either:
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1) allow the funnel to fill + take a hit
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2) breathe continuously while vapours are evolved
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Then pass it on....
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A car cigarette lighter will suffice in the absence of a soldering iron element
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in this case use a 5 volt ex-computer transformer for the supply. This may need
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to be rated at up to 5 amps.
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REMEMBER- you don't want to cause your gear to burn, if it gets too hot just
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release the power button one in a while. Practice makes perfect *&)
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Rob.
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My employers' opinions are gradually changing.....
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