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  1. Str8vision

    Best tobacco for flavor extraction

    I've used 30, 60, 120 and 250ml bottles and couldn't tell any difference.
  2. Str8vision

    How long should your builds (coils) last? Ok to dry fire them?

    Ceramic tweezers aren't the right tool for cleaning residue from the nooks and crannies of your coils (especially claptons), try using a firm toothbrush instead. Properly cleaned and maintained coils should easily last a typical vaper for months. A flavor chaser, I vape NETs exclusively. NETs...
  3. Str8vision

    What's the buzz?

    You don't need to become a hobbyist to benefit from the best smoking cessation method available, there are pod mods and ecigs that require very little effort or involvement on the user's part. The "tricky hobby" aspect of vaping can be reserved for those of us who don't mind putting forth a...
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    Tobacco extraction using heated Ethanol

    A smart man would buy two at that price just so he'd have a spare on hand. ;) A couple of years ago I watched a video where a guy (in his garage) used a modified S.S. Scuba tank, a series of H.P. valves, H.P. flexible S.S. braided hoses, Large tank of CO2, flexible wrap-around heating pads and...
  5. Str8vision

    Tobacco extraction using heated Ethanol

    Did you ever try any of the old "aromatics" line of NETs Ahlusion used to sell (2012 - 2013) like Blue grass Burley, Devil Dog etc.? They quit selling NETs a few years back but the old aromatics were made from steam distilled tobacco extracts and were cleaner than PG based soaks. For a few...
  6. Str8vision

    What's Better

    Panasonic does make a 10 amp battery that's great for tootlepuffing but they accurately/honestly rate it as being.... a 10 amp battery. All Li-ion batteries carry some degree of risk/hazard even the Panasonic, especially when misused. Placing a 30amp load on a 10 amp battery can be a dangerous...
  7. Str8vision

    Looking for advice.

    For an avid flavor chaser the search for better flavor -never ends- nor should it. ;) The path to perfection is -always- 'under construction'.
  8. Str8vision

    What's Better

    I go through two or three batteries a day and use dedicated battery chargers. From the two you listed I'd pick the Nitecore hands down (I have the I2 for travel and an I4 at home) but would also suggest you consider an Xtar. Just curious but for the price why not go ahead and get a 4-bay...
  9. Str8vision

    Why is it so much cheaper to buy online?

    For the same reason a single pad of Japanese cotton costs around a dollar at a local vape shop when on-line you can purchase 180 pads for $5, when you buy at a vape shop you're paying for convenience. The people who plan ahead and comparison shop multiple online vendors can save a bundle without...
  10. Str8vision

    Looking for advice.

    I haven't used factory coil heads (or a clearomizer) in years so can't really be of much help there, I use RBAs exclusively.
  11. Str8vision

    Looking for advice.

    I'm a flavor chaser too, and like/build fused micro coils or 2.5mm Claptons (Alien) at 0.45ohms/46 watts, wick with Japanese cotton and inhale DL. I mention all that because settings and vape style makes a big difference in atty selection, If you inhale MTL or like high resistance builds my...
  12. Str8vision

    Tobacco extraction using heated Ethanol

    I've tried many different solvents and methods but in all honesty when it comes to NETs I believe a "winterized" ethanol based extract is as good as it's going to get for flavor and enhanced performance. I may push the industrial freezer down to -30F to see if that further improves the...
  13. Str8vision

    Tobacco extraction using heated Ethanol

    A ~70% reduction of the five extracts is complete. 60ml of the reduced (concentrated) Acid Opulence extract has been returned to the freezer to see what benefits (if any) freeze filtering a concentrated extract might offer. If there are no negative impacts associated with freezing a concentrated...
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    Buying battery. Not sure if exactly the same.

    The old Samsung 25Rs had a blue wrapper but Samsung is phasing those out and replacing them with a newly designed version of the 25R which are green. Unfortunately, there's a lot of counterfeit batteries out there, a real but avoidable safety risk. For safety and peace of mind I stick to buying...
  15. Str8vision

    Cotton comparison

    I started with organic cotton balls, tried cotton bacon and a few other types/forms of cotton. All were a bit troublesome separating the right amount to use and getting most of the fibers running in the desired direction. Tried rayon cellucotton, hemp and other wicking materials but didn't care...
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    Tobacco extraction using heated Ethanol

    Yes, 30 days for a cold soak just isn't enough time and that's my opinion no matter what solvent is used. My initial impression of room temp ethanol soaks is they require even more time than does PG/VG based extractions. My Voodoo Queen wasn't quite ready at the 90 day mark but the Billy Bud...
  17. Str8vision

    Tobacco extraction using heated Ethanol

    I've not really noticed a chemical taste from any tobacco extraction even those intentionally over or under cooked. Like you I doubt alcohol is the culprit, otherwise all of your extracts would taste off. However, alcohol does impart a flavor even at just 7%. Normally, once I've mixed a NET I...
  18. Str8vision

    Tobacco extraction using heated Ethanol

    Good to hear someone's already done it and isn't reporting diminished flavor. I was concerned that in addition to a higher percentage of "gunk" that the flavor might also be reduced. With 70% of the ethanol evaporated off the remaining ethanol should be seriously over saturated. When exposed to...
  19. Str8vision

    Best tobacco for flavor extraction

    Lotus flavorings are highly concentrated and rather expensive, I don't dilute them for mixing but instead use them as they come. Their vanilla and caramel are true to life flavorings but very smooth and subtle making them ideal for background (secondary) flavorings. Their "Blueberry" is the best...
  20. Str8vision

    Best tobacco for flavor extraction

    All of my hybrids are tobacco forward. Actual percentages for secondary flavorings really depends on the tobacco in play and I have several different variations for Vanilla and Caramel tobaccos but in general start here and adjust to taste; Vanilla tobacco 7 to 10% - Reduced ethanol based...
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