microwave steeping

[NoBicNeeded]

ATM I'm compiling information so I can delve into diy. I tend to go nuts once my mind is focused on something and i have to learn it all....I've read here that microwaves in short burst help on a molecular level. Heat breaks nic down. What is a safe heat to use? I have a baby wipe warmer that I was thinking could aid in a warm steep. Anybody used one?

 

[FACE MEAT]

Microwaving e-liquid sounds like a bad idea to me. It would be way too easy to overhear the liquid and ruin it.

For liquids that I want to steep quickly, I use a slow-cooker set at low (at or around 150°) for about four hours. It's easy and reliable.

 

[dannyv45]

I agree.......

 

[GMayberry]

Agreed here as well. Leave it out of the mircowave.

 

[Rodeorat]

Microwaving e-liquid sounds like a bad idea to me. It would be way too easy to overhear the liquid and ruin it.

For liquids that I want to steep quickly, I use a slow-cooker set at low (at or around 150°) for about four hours. It's easy and reliable.

Best way I've found as well. I use a mini-crock pot, no temp setting. Put the bottles in a zip lock (to keep the labels dry) and let sit in the warmer for 4 hours, then shake like a paint can.
The benefits are more notable on more complex flavors, like tobacco or dessert flavors, at least to me.

 

[NoBicNeeded]

I agree that a microwave seemed sketchy. But I don't think it was for a heat related steep but more using the microwaves it puts out. Anyway the baby wipe warmer is about 100deg. Is that to low of a temperature to do any good?

 

[kriga]

I use a coffee warmer. No water involved so you don't need to bag/protect the labels, although you do need to use glass bottles. Tested with a candy thermometer, juice topped out at 140F, which is near-perfect. I think it was like $10.

 

[ENAUD]

I use a 1 liter thermos! My mixing vials are 50ml and by pre heating them and the thermos bottle to 150 degrees the temp remains pretty stable for 4 hours or longer. Leaving the vials 3/5 to 4/5 full allows them to float.

 

[NoBicNeeded]

I like the coffee warmer idea, I'm gonna look for on and give it a try

 

[kriga]

I like the coffee warmer idea, I'm gonna look for on and give it a try

Make sure to get one that plugs into a wall socket, the USB ones don't get near as hot. Mine is a Mr. Coffee. Fits 5 30ml glass bottles.

 

[NoBicNeeded]

Top tip. Thank you