DistillationMastering Short Path Distillation: Gauge Selection and Gauge Placement  PLUS+ A Troubleshooting Tip!

Mastering Short Path Distillation: Gauge Selection and Gauge Placement PLUS+ A Troubleshooting Tip!

In the second part of our three-part blog series, "Mastering Short Path Distillation," I will explain a small but significant tool: the gauge. I will explain the importance of gauge selection in re...

DistillationMastering Short Path Distillation: Why Tube Size and Diameter Matter

Mastering Short Path Distillation: Why Tube Size and Diameter Matter

I want to start off by talking about something that’s key to mastering short path distillation: the size and diameter of the tubes on your short path. To explain why, let’s dive into two differ...

DistillationHead Fractions vs. Terpene Strips: What’s the difference?

Head Fractions vs. Terpene Strips: What’s the difference?

Heads Fractions & Terpene Strips are in a very literal sense the same thing. Here’s why. What’s a Heads Fraction?  A head fraction refers to the short-path distillation phase where fractions...

DistillationWhy choose a stainless steel column over a glass column for your short-path?

Why choose a stainless steel column over a glass column for your short-path?

    The choice between stainless steel and glass columns depends on specific needs, preferences, and the overall distillation setup. Here are some benefits of a stainless steel column: ...

DistillationWhy it’s important to have a high quality dosing system attached to your wiped-film

Why it’s important to have a high quality dosing system attached to your wiped-film

What is a dosing system? A dosing system is a device that accurately measures and dispenses precise quantities of cannabis oil into a distillation machine. Accurate measurement and dispensation is ...

Passive vs. Active Solvent Recovery: What’s the Difference?

There are two primary methods for solvent recovery: passive and active. They have similar approaches to recovery, but the core differences between passive and active solvent recovery can make a sig...