HeadHodge
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Just buy an Ultrasonic cleaner and put it on the kitchen counter, then all your problems will be solved.
Yeah, what's the verdict on the supersonic extraction, @HeadHodge? Inquiring minds want to know. Solid kava prep investment, or $70 eBay boondoggle?Just buy an Ultrasonic cleaner and put it on the kitchen counter, then all your problems will be solved.
All my problems may be solved on one front, but then there's the issue of "What the fuck is this doing in our limited counter space?" issue.
HeadHodge
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Used it yesterday (for the first time) to make some Nambawan. It actually came out pretty good (that's what I've been drinking all day today). But I wasn't going to report on it until I fine tuned my prep and made sure I got consistent results. I sonified it for 30 minutes then strained it and let it sit in the fridge overnight. But since you asked.... the next thing I'm going to try is using the metal basket it came with. What I'm going to do is put the kava in a strainer (I'm waiting for the 55 micron I just ordered), then put it in the basket and sonify it. I'm hoping it will be like a huge tea bag and make kava for me without kneading or straining. I'm also (potentially) working with @violet to use some interesting liposomal techniques too.
I'm also (potentially) working with @violet to use some interesting liposomal techniques too.
Liposomal? My primitive mind can't comprehend these concepts. Whazzat?
HeadHodge
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It's 12 monkeys stuff.
Liposomal? My primitive mind can't comprehend these concepts. Whazzat?
HeadHodge
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What do you think about using the included metal basket? Wouldn't that block bubbles too? The instructions say not to place anything directly on the bottom. I wonder why?
Roaddog
Kava Who?
I must try out this ultra sonic thing. I often use Ultra sonic humidifiers, in some of my projects. it by far, makes a nicer mist, than regular humidifiers. I often use it in the winter, to make my heating bill cheaper. Because humidified air, seems to merge with the heat, causing the heat to stay longer. I know, I over complicate things. But If I am heating, say a green house, it seems to matter. So I am quit familiar with ultrasonic technology. I bit it could be used well or mixing.
HeadHodge
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Thanks for tip. I don't really see the advantage of using the bottle (except maybe the pouring part). What do you think about using a metal basket with something like a 55 to 100 micron mesh instead?
HeadHodge
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I did a little more research.... There are lots of examples where ultrasound is being used to sew or weld nylon material together. So think I'll nix my test to sonify a strainer bag full of kava. I'm too worried that all I will do is fuse or melt the strainer and ruin the kava. 
But I also found that metal is a good conductor of ultrasonic frequencies, even through solid metal. So now I'm interested in making or buying a 50-100 micron metal mesh basket to try instead of the strainer bag. I could use some help (from anyone) to help me find a metal basket that's not too big, not too expensive, and has the right micron mesh size.
The closest I've been able to find so far are little baskets for hops. They fit the bill except that all the ones I found are 300 micron or larger. Maybe @Deleted User01 could help me out here.
But I also found that metal is a good conductor of ultrasonic frequencies, even through solid metal. So now I'm interested in making or buying a 50-100 micron metal mesh basket to try instead of the strainer bag. I could use some help (from anyone) to help me find a metal basket that's not too big, not too expensive, and has the right micron mesh size.
The closest I've been able to find so far are little baskets for hops. They fit the bill except that all the ones I found are 300 micron or larger.
Maybe @Deleted User01 could help me out here.
I've seen some 50 micron steel screen material on eBay. Could probably be folded into a trough shape.
HeadHodge
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I also found micron rated screen material too. Here's an excerpt of what this vendor recommends using them for:
Anyone know what a "tumbler" is? Various sites say they are superior to bubble bags. But I can't figure out what it is (or any of the stuff mentioned above for that matter).
I was thinking I could buy some screen and just make my own thingy ma jingy with it. But I don't like to reinvent the wheel, if others already know easy ways to do this.
HeadHodge
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Thanks. I looked up how to make my own and now I have instructions to make a "Hillbilly Hash Tumbler"
HeadHodge
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Hey @Deleted User. I now have everything I need to do my little ultrasonic experiment. The only I wasn't able to get in a timely fashion are some transport tubes. So instead of sending you samples of the grog would it work ok if I just sent you some of the makas from each test instead? If I understand what you're doing over there, I believe you should be able to deduce the effectiveness of the extraction process but analyzing the amount of kavatones left in the makas.
Does that sound right? If so how much of the makas do you need and what is a good way to ship it to you?
Does that sound right? If so how much of the makas do you need and what is a good way to ship it to you?
HeadHodge
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ok I think I can do all that. Except.... I don't own a scale. Can you guesstimate how many teaspoons or tablespoons that would work for you?