Simple safe nicotine extraction from any tobacco

[Nuck]

The idea would be to have the PG in the bag if possible in advance. Otherwise, the PG could be added to the bag after; it's just that briefly there would be a concentrated nicotine solution befre the PG was added.

Assume the maximum nicotine (perfect extraction) and calculate PG volume; you know all this

With the small amount of PG added to the bag, the heated bag will still easily expand and stand vertically. The PG will leak down into the vapourizer itself.

I think I'll have to figure out a way to put a heat resistant tube over the top of the nozzle and then run it into one of the cool beakers with the cap and tube as one unit. I have no idea where to get those though.

[Nuck]

One flew east, one flew west and I've walked into the cuckoo's nest!
I keep looking over my shoulder for the hidden camera.
What purity would you achieve and what other chemicals would be dragged along for the ride?
Why don't you just buy a bottle of nicotine and brew your own? I say brew as there is much more to it than mixing up a few ingredients in a bowl. I used to think this was a serious section of the forum but now I realise it has to be a spoof
Alan.

Anyone who has never done anything just out of curiosity or because he can is leading a bland existence. You have my sympathy Alan

[kinabaloo]

Might need some improvisation. The nicotine should condense rapidly.

Perhaps just do as you normally would do, and add the PG after.

[RjG]

no, no... that's not what I meant. No bag

I mean use a tall bottle, fill with PG, and refrigerate it so it's cold.

The put the TUBE from the "volcano" to the bottom of the bottle and fire the vaporizer up.

With the vapor just a few degrees about the vaporization point of the nicotine, the bubbles coming from the bottom of the bottle should re-condense rather quickly and be trapped in solution in the PG. You might need a narrower tube or a "fish tank bubbler" type gizmo at the end of the tube to keep the bubbles small.

That was what I was thinking, anyway. I've never ever seen a "herbal vaporizer" before - so I'm guessing a bit here if that would be possible from the flow rate of the machine.

[RjG]

As for the strength - who cares. If you take a few puffs and it's too strong, water it down.
If it's too weak, volcano a few more ounces thru it... you only have to establish the baseline once, trial and error works. Nicotine is handy that way - it buzzes you if it's too much and leaves you "wanting" otherwise :-0

[kinabaloo]

Might not condense quick enough or only as far as a mist mixed in steam. Suspect most of the gas will bubble straight out into the air. I think the expanding bag will be better. Or one of those glass chinistry condensers. Only suggestions

Only one way to find out ...

It's just a matter of working out the best way with a bit of trial and error.

[Nuck]

As for the strength - who cares. If you take a few puffs and it's too strong, water it down.
If it's too weak, volcano a few more ounces thru it... you only have to establish the baseline once, trial and error works. Nicotine is handy that way - it buzzes you if it's too much and leaves you "wanting" otherwise :-0

Got ya..I'll look around tonight for a tube that fits over the vapourizer tip the bag attaches to. I'll also have to go grab some tobacco.

If this works, my crackhead mind already sees the potential for some pretty funny experiments

[Misty]

I must say this is great...RjG, Nuck and Kinabaloo!..a perfect team to come up with some amazing ideas for nicotine extraction!!..

I can't wait to set up my own science lab at home..keep us posted!! and Good luck!

[kinabaloo]

I must say this is great...RjG, Nuck and Kinabaloo!..a perfect team to come up with some amazing ideas for nicotine extraction!!..

I can't wait to set up my own science lab at home..keep us posted!! and Good luck!

Hey, thanks

But just like any team, we have our own preferences and priorities

I think most of the nic will be lost by bubbling into a bottle; by feeding the tube to the bag (at the side, not on top of the machine), none would be lost. But it was not my idea and i don't have the equipment - damn!

So good luck team You might catch 1% - if you're lucky.

[Nuck]

Hey, thanks

But just like any team, we have our own preferences and priorities

I think most of the nic will be lost by bubbling into a bottle; by feeding the tube to the bag (at the side, not on top of the machine), none would be lost. But it was not my idea and i don't have the equipment - damn!

So good luck team You might catch 1% - if you're lucky.

That vaporizer is worth over 700 bucks!! No way I'm letting PG get into it.

If you've never seen one in use, the bag gets filled and expands within seconds. The pressure is actually quite high and it would have no problem lifting a LOT of liquid. It would not be possible to use the liquid in the bag unless you added a much larger pressure relief valve.

PS. Hi Misty