BHO extraction solvent flow clogging/backing up

[cyclopath]

@WaxOnWaxOff

If I use a tank and hot water or something to create a positive flow of vapors into the column, and an ice bucket to cause passive condensation into a collection tank - would I need to limit the dry ice jacket halfway through the system or remove the ice at some point during extraction to discourage any vapors from condensing along the jacket walls?

Yes. Shows understanding.

Read more (eg): Material Column Jacket Uses

[WaxOnWaxOff]

Cool. I see someone commented draining the slurry and filling the jacket with hot water finish pushing. Thanks you guys are awesome!

[cyclopath]

Highly recommend you move to a CLS.

Recommend using other than air (or compressed O2) to pressurize.

Wrapping your head around the thermodymagic involved might take some time, but is well worth the effort.

[Doodlenoodl]

@WhereAreTheStones

Just give up and make rosin

Unfortunately if he starts making rosin he will be labeled a '“Rosinboi” by legacy BHO extractors as if it’s a bad thing that one might switch to making Rosin instead of BHO.

[WhereAreTheStones]

@Doodlenoodl

Unfortunately if he starts making rosin he will be labeled a '“Rosinboi” by legacy BHO extractors as if it’s a bad thing that one might switch to making Rosin instead of BHO

Different strokes…

I was suggesting it would be safer than his current set up

[Doodlenoodl]

100% it would be safer and you might actually get paid better for your work or at least enjoy it better than an open blasted extract

[Idab916]

If clogging already make sure you watch your pressure if adding heat.Them low pressure clamps will be your weak spots. Leaks can turn ugly quick

[AccessGranted]

Lots of good info posted about safety and potential avenues for you to go from here.

FWIW, I trialed out those AFS filters on our CLS last year, which we basically hp-clamped the housing they provided onto our existing CRC column. Even at the larger size than what you are running, the solvent flow through these was painfully slow overall in our trials, but the remediation was more than decent. It’s possible the cartridge itself is what’s slowing you down. Being able to isolate the column and vac it down separately (as someone mentioned above) would help too. The cold solvent sitting on top of the plastic cartridge housing might be impeding you. We didn’t pinpoint what exactly slowed us down, but it wasn’t worth the output. Went back to granular.

Nonetheless, I’d invest time and resources for an upgrade in your setup and approach.

DEFINITELY start using an inert gas ASAP, get high pressure clamps, and ground your equipment. Basically before you do another run. A close call is too close. Good luck!