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