Make Homemade Concentrates with the Source Turbo

Posted by CANNASaver on Friday, 07 January 2022 in Wacky Racky

When you unbox the Source Turbo from Extract Craft, it's hard not to feel intimidated by how complicated it looks to make your own concentrates. For me, in all honesty, I gave up the blonde hair. I dyed mine blue-black just to make sure I could easily operate this unit. The blonde needed to go away so that a mad scientist could take her place.

In reality such a drastic makeover wasn't necessary to operate this baby. It's actually a very simple process, the machine itself. What you need most is patience and the ability to follow instructions (for all the steps!) before and after using the Source.

At the time of this writing, I have only made shatter and pull n' snap. I have not tried Jar Tech yet to make EHO (Ethanol Hash Oil) or edibles. This is the part that still intimidates me just a hair.

Pros:

• Easy to use
• Reclaims ethanol
• Makes smokables and edibles
• Price

Cons:

• Process requires patience
• Ethanol required isn't legal in all states (check your local laws)
• Ethanol is expensive
• Loud

In A Nutshell:

Patience is something this Squirrel lacks almost completely. At the age of 10 I unwrapped all my Christmas presents and rewrapped them. Nobody was the wiser until I confessed many years after. Now nobody wraps my presents. The best I can hope for in the way of wrapping is the shipping box.

While waiting for your Source Turbo to arrive you have to watch and read all the documentation, maybe several times. Take lots of notes and make a "Flight check list" for all the steps you will need to take in prep, extraction and post processing of oil.

Here are a few helpful links:

• Source Turbo User Manual
• Video - How to User The Source Turbo
• Extract Craft Facebook Group
• Guides to Extraction

All the steps might seem intimidating and they are, until you do it the first time. Then you are wondering why this all seemed so complicated in the beginning. In my case it's probably because I barely passed Chemistry in high school, probably due to the fact I was smoking weed. So it's a bit ironic that weed is to blame in rekindling my interest in the subject I failed to excel in so many moons ago.

After my 3rd batch of making the THC oil with my Source I don't need my check list anymore. Everything is pretty simple. The only tricky part that I am still trying to master is when to actually end my process. Getting that sweet spot for the oil takes time and experience to get it right.

If you have the right friends perhaps you can get trim or shake to experiment with until you get the hang of making your shatter. The only downfall with using trim verses bud is that it tends to hold onto more of the ethanol during the wash portion. At least that was my experience. For my second attempt at washing trim I was able to get more ethanol out by letting the mason jar sit longer upside down in the measuring cup, for almost an additional 1 1/4 cups.

For this review I am going to focus more on the machine use verses the whole process. A detailed account of the steps, from prewash to finish with journal of my first few sessions visit my personal reviews site, Racky's Reviews. 

Extract Craft was out of their buchner filter and flask so I had to order on Amazon. Personally, this is a must have as it really speeds up the process with the Source's vacuum assist and gets your wash clean. Some people use mason jars with coffee filters to do their filtering with patience and success too.

The hose that came with my Amazon flask was horrible. I needed to be a descendant of Kâli to use the vacuum assist on the Source with this rigid short tubing. I couldn't find anything local that worked either. So the first two washes I relied on gravity to filter my "tincture".

After much frustration at gravity intentionally deciding to move much slower under my watchful impatient gaze, I started plotting ideas to make my own vacuum hose. For once being on oxygen had it's perks. With my "no crush" green tubing, a swivel O2 male connector and racers tape *aka duct tape* I made an ugly but amazingly efficient vacuum hose. What took hours with gravity now only took a fraction of the time. The vacuum assist on the Source is easy to use and works great.

Now I was ready to use the Source. First set altitude, which is super easy. Hold the green button for 10 full seconds. Click out your elevation at 1 click per 1000FT. If at 300FT round up to 1k. Yes, their rounding rules are weird.

The written instructions are slightly different from the video. I think someone may have been smoking some weed when they wrote them out. Per video you hold for 4 full seconds to start turbo mode. Unit will give 2 slow flashes. To stop press button once. Unit will give you 3 *not 2* quick flashes.

Use a timer because the Source does not fully shut off at the end of the 120 min cycle. The fan still runs so you might not realize your session ended. On turbo mode, wash filled to Fill Line, it took about 2 hrs and 45 min to get my oil to the consistency I wanted. The last 30 minutes watch carefully, checking every 5-10 minutes. 

Their app is another great way to monitor your time too. This app has to be the most fool proof software I have ever used. It automatically connected to my Source without me having to push anything on the unit.

This wonderful little machine is loud. I think I would hesitate to use this in an apartment. Especially if female. When the pump kicks on, it's pretty loud and who knows what dirty images that might conjure in your neighbors heads. They might get the wrong idea on why you are so happy all the time! Oh my!

However, if you like distillate and other concentrates you NEED this unit. What better way to get the flower and flavors in the concentrates you love than make your own? Plus you know what all is in your concentrates. You can even add additional terps with companies like TrueTerpenes line of products. Custom blended and super yummy.

The unit really is "So Easy A Squirrel Can Do It." It consists of one button and one screw "knob," not much you can screw up there. The prep and post process are a little more complicated but if you visit the links above and familiarize yourself with all the steps, it really isn't that hard. Make sure to make use of their FaceBook Group too. There is a huge wealth of knowledge there with very friendly and helpful users. 

If you grow your own flower and have the money I would highly suggest getting the ETOH Pro, although there is something very therapeutic about doing the smaller batches in the Source. It helps to get my fluffy biscuit up and moving about. 

This unit due to it's simple, quality design and ease of use earns it a Wacky Racky Seal of Approval.

Best Concentrate Deals In Denver and 2016 Trends

Posted by CANNASaver on Thursday, 16 June 2016 in Canna Blog

Best Concentrate Deals in Denver and Concentrate Trends for 2016

Concentrate trends for 2016 show that sales of wax, shatter, and other concentrates are on the rise in Colorado, as more and more marijuana consumers are looking for alternative ways to medicate that don't involve smoking. If you haven't yet tried concentrates, it might be time to consider giving this potent marijuana extract a try. Some of the best concentrate deals Denver dispensaries offer throughout the year are going on right now. Here's what you need to know.

CLICK HERE TO GET COUPON FOR $19 GRAMS of RECREATIONAL WAX or SHATTER 

Concentrate Trends for 2016

Concentrate trends for 2016 indicate growth, growth, and more growth. According to a recent report published in Marijuana Business Daily, concentrates brought in a whopping 60.5 million in retail sales in the first quarter of 2016, representing a 125% increase over retail sales in the first quarter of 2015 just a short year ago. The market for flower, meanwhile, experienced only an 11% growth, which shows a consumer trend towards favoring concentrates over the more traditional flower. The data was compiled and analyzed by BDS Analytics, which gathered point-of-sale information from marijuana retailers throughout Colorado. BDS Analytics director of analytics Tom Jones expressed a belief that concentrates will continue to take up an increasingly large share of the overall marijuana market, stating, “The share of flower in dollars has dropped from 71% (of total sales) last year to 58% this year...That’s a big change, and we absolutely expect that flower will diminish to a minority share.”

Best Concentrate Deals in Denver

Here are some of the best concentrate deals Denver dispensaries are offering right now. From the best shatter in Denver to the best wax deals, Denver residents know that CannaSaver will save you both time and money with printable coupons and quick links to the best recreational dispensary deals in Denver. Be sure not to miss these deals:

Whole Meds, The Joint by Cannabis, and Rocky Road Aurora always have some of the best recreational dispensary deals on concentrates right now. They also have some of the best shatter in Denver and some of the best wax deals Denver bargain hunters love. With the printable coupons from CannaSaver, you can save as much as 50% on wax and shatter every day so you don't have to wait for Wax Wednesday to get a deal on wax, shatter or live resin. Lots of the stores offer deals on as many as 8 grams at a time giving you that bulk purchase discount.

Another of the best wax deals Denver dispensaries have going right now can be found at MMJ America's downtown Denver store where you buy 2 grams of wax and get the 3rd for a penny and they always have other great wax deals as well. Medicine Man Denver also has good wax deals, offering three grams for $89 with coupon. They have one of the best shatter deals in Denver, too, offering 4 grams of Nug Run shatter for $200 with a coupon. As far as daily specials for concentrates, Saturday is the day to shop, and Medicine Man Denver is the place to go. Every Saturday, you can get concentrates for $45 a gram, or get two grams for $60. Also on Saturdays MMJ America offers their same Wax Wednesday Deal, in case you missed it, for Wax $25/gram and Shatter $33/gram. 

If vaping is your thing, check out Denver Recreational Dispensary or DEN REC as they carry a good selection of O-Pen products that they usually do coupons for.

Livwell is one of the best recreational dispensaries in Denver and probably the overall best price dispensary Denver has to offer. They have everyday great deals on wax, shatter, oils, and other concentrates, and you can usually find printable coupons for Livwell on CannaSaver so you can save even more.

Colorado Concentrates on Concentrates

As the concentrate market share continues to grow, manufacturers are working hard to improve and perfect their product lines. Many companies are developing new products and perfecting new cutting-edge oil extraction techniques that will likely improve and expand the wide range of concentrate products currently available. Consumers are becoming more discriminating, too, taking the time to seek out the best concentrate deals Denver has to offer. If you haven't yet tried concentrates, now is the time to take advantage of some of the best concentrate deals Denver has to offer, and see for yourself why the popularity of wax, shatter, oil, and other concentrates are booming.

This Weeks Best Dispensary Weed Deals

Posted by CANNASaver on Thursday, 13 October 2016 in Canna Blog

Best Marijuana Deals this Week

There are always plenty of great deals on marijuana in Denver to be found, and this week is no exception. The best dispensary deals Denver pot shops are offering this week are on ounces, edibles and concentrates. Whether you need a recreational dispensary or you’re licensed to buy medical marijuana, there are plenty of ounce specials, concentrates deals , and other dispensary bargains to be had at the best-priced dispensaries in Denver.

Best Price on an Ounce

For the best price on a high-quality top shelf full nug rec oz go to Preferred Organic Therapy . With the Cannasaver marijuana coupon in the Oz Specials category, you can get one of these top shelf recreational ounces for only $115. Preferred Organic Therapy is a full-service dispensary in the Cherry Creek North shopping district in Denver. They sell both medical and recreational marijuana and always have great deals so check them out.

Best Price on a Joint

The best price on a good joint in Denver this week is at Medicine Man Denver. You can get a joint of select premium strains for $8, which is a $5 savings. You’ll need the Cannasaver marijuana coupon to get the deal, and it's for recreational customers only. There is also a five joint maximum limit on the number of joints you can buy at this price.

Weekly Deals on Edibles

Whole Meds Dispensary is the best dispensary for edibles in Denver for recreational customers looking for a good deal this week. All edibles are 10% off for recreational customers with the free printable coupon from Cannasaver. Nature's Herbs and Wellness also has some nice edibles deals. They’re offering a Cannasaver marijuana coupon for $3 off the purchase of 100mg edibles priced $14.99 and up. The coupon can be used two times in the same month, so print it up and hang onto it. For medical edibles, Northern Lights Cannabis Company is offering edibles deals for medical customers who buy two or more edibles. Select edibles products are buy two, get one free with the Cannasaver coupon.

Deals on Concentrates

Fox Street Wellness is the place to go for great deals on concentrates including wax and shatter. You can get a marijuana coupon on Cannasaver that will score you ten dollars off on any gram of concentrates. The coupon is good for wax or for shatter, and both recreational customers and medical customers can get this great dispensary deal. Riverrock South also has a good deal on concentrates this week, offering $7.10 off the regular price of Igadi brand concentrates for both medical and recreational sales.

If you're a fan of CBDs, Livwell has a marijuana coupon on Cannasaver for $10 off a gram of high CBD shatter for both rec and med customers. This concentrates deal is good at all Livwell locations including Livwell Stapleton but you have to show the coupon to get the discount. Just look for this and loads of other free printable coupons for marijuana on Cannasaver.

Nug Run vs. Trim Run Concentrates - Whats The Difference?

Posted by CANNASaver on Tuesday, 11 October 2016 in Canna Blog

Difference Between Nug Run and Trim Run Concentrates

THC based concentrates are prepared in many different ways. If you're exploring the difference, here's a good place to start.  After careful research, it appears there are different names for different types of concentrates. There's also that 'slangy' greyish area of terminology that tends to allow certain words the freedom to encompass different meanings for different people.

For instance, one online source has listed a NUG run as: Nectar — stating the term is a little vague, but stating the most common usage is referring to hash oil made from all nugs rather than trim. We'll take a look at Nectar in a moment but first let's take a look at another source who states; Hash oil or water hash as it may be called is made entirely from cannabis flowers rather than trim material. Since the flowers are the most trichome and terpene-rich part of the cannabis plant, these extracts are known for yielding quite a bit more than trim as well as providing a cleaner flavor.

With that summation from various sources, we then look at what's being said about trim run concentrates, noting a site saying; A Trim run is when concentrates are made from trim rather than buds. The site further states that Trim runs are generally thought to be a step below nug runs in terms of yield, potency and flavor. A variety of concentrate makers report similar results using either type of starting material.

Now let's turn to that oh so precious Nectar. First and foremost, let's understand the greater picture of 'Nectar' and the richness it is.  According to Greek Mythology, Nectar was called the divine drink that the Olympian gods had. It had the magical property to confer immortality on any mortal who had the luck to drink it. It was closely related to ambrosia, which was considered the food of the gods, although sometimes it was also thought to be a drink.

Studying further I stumbled onto an old blog with some interesting conversations posted one of which stated; "there are a lot of scientists/historians who believe the mythical drink "ambrosia" the nectar of the gods was created by having honey bee hives next to cannabis/hemp fields. The honey that is produced from that area then contains thc, that the ancient greeks would mix into a wine with euphoric like feelings."

So by connecting a few dots, we have a good idea of the origins of Nectar. Wiki says Nectar is a sugar-rich liquid produced by plants in glands called nectaries, either within the flowers with which it attracts pollinating animals, or by extrafloral nectaries, which provide a nutrient source to animal mutualists, which in turn provide antiherbivore protection.

Of course the conversation about bees, weed and honey got me to thinking and of course so did others, but to my astonishment, there's a fellow from france who calls himself Nicholas Trainer-bees who is becoming quite a little legend amongst both beekeepers and cannabis enthusiasts. He claims he has trained his bees to make honey from weed!  He states, “I have trained bees to do several things, such as collect sugar from fruits, instead of using flowers,” Nicholas said. “The aim arose for me to get the bees to obtain this resin.”

By using what he calls “a training technique whereby the bees collect the resin and use it in the beehive,” Nicholas and his bees have created the world’s first batch of “cannahoney.”

 

Well Howdy Doody! Do you think they'll package it in cans?  

Let's have some tea....pass the honey please.

MrD.

Weed Deals this Week from the Best Dispensaries in Colorado

Posted by CANNASaver on Tuesday, 20 September 2016 in Canna Blog

Low Price Marijuana in Denver: Best Dispensary Deals this Week

Denver marijuana dispensary deals abound this week. From ounce specials, deals on concentrates and edibles specials, the best dispensaries in denver are offering a lot of great marijuana deals for the savvy stoner to take advantage of. Here’s a lowdown on here to find the best dispensary deals in Denver on low cost marijuana right now. If you’re looking for marijuana deals in Boulder, we’ve got you covered there, too.

Best Ounce Deals in Denver

There are several marijuana dispensaries in Denver that are offering ounce deals on low price marijuana this week. For the cheapest ounces in Denver and the best quality go to The Joint by Cannabis. They’re offering $70 ounces of popcorn shake for recreational marijuana customers. Livwell has the next best marijuana deals in Denver for recreational ounces. A high CBD flower ounce is $89.99, or you can get an ounce of THC marijuana for $99 plus tax on select strains. This is good for all their locations such as Livwell Stapleton, Livwell Evans, and Livwell Broadway. For medical marijuana patients, the best deal on an ounce of marijuana in Denver can be found at Platte Valley Dispensary. A medical ounce is only $100 right now with the marijuana coupon on Cannasaver, and tax is included in this price.

Best Concentrates in Denver

The best concentrate deals Denver wax and shatter lovers can enjoy right now are at Medicine Man Aurora, CannaBotica, River Rock North, and Starbuds. Medicine Man Aurora is holding a BOGO 50% off sale where if you buy any vape cartridge, you can buy another vape cartridge for half price. This deal is only for recreational customers. If you’re looking for deals on concentrates for medical marijuana, River Rock North is worth a visit for their BOGO 50% off sale they have going on wax products produced by 710 Labs. CannaBotica also has a sweet deal for med customers, offering 500mg Wana cartridges for only 4 for $100. Starbuds also has a good deal on concentrates this week with a BOGO 50% off deal on all wax.

Best Edibles in Denver

The best dispensaries for edibles this week are The Joint by Cannabis, Whole Meds, and Rocky Road Aurora. Rocky Road Aurora has the largest selection of edibes in Aurora and is offering recreational customers 25% off on the purchase of a second edible if you buy one at the regular price, while the Joint by Cannabis is taking $3.00 off the price of any edible priced $11.99 or higher. At Rocky Road Aurora, you can buy two edibles and get a third edible for free, but the deal is only good on select edibles, and it’s only for medical purchases.

Best Marijuana Deals in Boulder

The best marijuana deals in Boulder this week are at MMJ America Boulder. One of the best priced dispensaries in Boulder, MMJ America Boulder is offering recreational ½ ounces for $60 with the money saving marijuana coupon from Cannasaver.

Best Weed Deals in Colorado

To guarantee you can get in on the low price marijuana deals described above, be sure to print out the coupons for each marijuana deal or simply show them on your smartphone at the store when you want to take advantage of a great weed deal. Just go to CannaSaver and click on the link to the marijuana dispensary you want to go to and you will be taken to a list of that dispensary’s best deals on concentrates, deals on edibles, and marijuana specials. Or, just click on the link to the newest deals tab, or use the search box on top of the page to find the best priced dispensaries right now and the latest deals on low priced marijuana in Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs. There are deals for things besides actual marijuana products too, such as cannabis tours and 420 friendly hotels and other 420 friendly businesses and services. Basically if it’s in or near Denver and it has anything to do with weed, there’s a good chance you can find a money saving coupon for it on CannaSaver. 

Best Weed Deals in Los Angeles

Posted by CANNASaver on Monday, 23 January 2017 in Canna Blog

Los Angeles Weed Deals

If you're looking for the best weed deals in LA, you won't be disappointed. There are lots of dispensaries in LA and many offer dispensary deals on ounce specials, concentrates deals and more. Many of these dispensaries offer weed coupons on CannaSaver, and lots of LA dispensaries will even deliver your marijuana products right to your door. Here are some of the best LA dispensary deals you can find right now.

Best Dispensary Deals in LA

One good LA dispensary deal that can be found in LA is at Primo's Caregivers. They're a medical marijuana dispensary in East LA. They're offering 4 gram eighths with the coupon on CannaSaver. Primo's Caregivers is located on Whittier Blvd.

You can also find many great deals for first time patients. A first time patient is someone who is making their first purchase at a particular dispensary. You don't have to be new to buying weed, you just need to be new to the dispensary who is offering the deal.

One LA first time patients dispensary deal that's worth checking out is at ShowGrow. This downtown LA dispensary deal consists of a 5 gram eighth. Mr. Nice Guy also has a good deal going on buds in downtown LA, offering 3.5 gram top shelf eighths for just $25 with the CannaSaver coupon. Union Collective has a great first timers deal, too, with top shelf eighths priced at only $20. Union Collective is a medical marijuana dispensary in East LA. If you just want a gram or so, a good first time patients deal is at AMG Pre-ICO, an LA dispensary located on N. Sepulveda Blvd. They're offering a free gram of OG for any first time patient.

Best Ounce Deals in LA

If you're looking for LA ounce deals, you can find a good one right now at OGs and OZs. This East LA dispensary has an ounce deal for only $190 with the CannaSaver coupon. That's a $30 savings off their usual price.

LA Concentrate Deals

Concentrates include wax, shatter, oils, and other products made from THC and/or CBD extracted from the marijuana plant. Concentrates are also called dabs. If you're a first time patient at HHC Plus, you can get one of the best concentrates deals in LA. They have a DOGO special on all concentrates right now, meaning when you make a donation and procure any concentrates in any quantity, you will get an equal quantity absolutely free. HHC Plus is a pick up only dispensary in downtown LA.

 

LA Weed Deals Near Me

These are not all the dispensary deals out there, either. LA dispensaries are really stepping up their discounts this week, and there are simply too many to list here. For a complete look at Los Angeles weed deals and dispensary discounts this week, just go to CannaSaver and search by city or dispensary name to find all the best weed deals near me.

Happy toking!

The Weekend is Here With ShatterDay Deals from CannaSaver!!

Posted by CANNASaver on Saturday, 10 March 2018 in Canna Blog

Shatter Day Deals From CannaSaver are Here!

Its Saturday which means its time for Shatterday Deals on CannaSaver. Shatterday is when dispensaries offer their best concentrate deals of the week on Saturdays for shatter and wax. Here is a rundown of the best Shatterday deals on Cannasaver.  Shatterday has become almost as popular as Wax Wednesday for the best prices on concentrates.

Platte Valley Dispensary in Denver Highlands is offering a Shatterday BOGO 50% off on Concentrates when you buy the first one at regular price. This is for both recreational and medical customers and they are located at 2301 7^th Street in Denver.

Golden Meds on Leetsdale is also offering a Shatterday BOGO 50% off on all regular priced concentrates including shatter, wax and live resin for recreational and medical customers and they are located at 970 S Oneida St in Denver.

MMJ America in Boulder also offers Shatterday Concentrate Deals on CannaSaver with recreational wax for $25 and shatter for $35. Medical wax is $20 and med shatter is $25. MMJ America is located right at 1909 Broadway st #100, right off the Pearl St mall.

For these and other money saving dispensary Shatterday and Wax Wednesday deals check out Cannasaver.com for the best dispensary deals and savings in Denver!

The Best and Cheapest Concentrates in Denver for 2017

Posted by CANNASaver on Saturday, 17 June 2017 in Canna Blog

Savvy Stoner’s Guide to Cheap Concentrates in Denver

Recreational Denver dispensaries are offering concentrates deals as well as more product options in response to the increased interest in finding the best live resin in denver, the cheapest shatter, the cheapest bubble hash, the best deal on sugar wax. Concentrates like wax, shatter, and cbd oil are popular for dabbing and vaping, and they also make great bowl toppers. But for many, concentrates remain a luxury due to the price. The average price for concentrates in Denver ranges from $30 to $40 a gram, but lucky for you, you don’t have to pay that much. The Savvy Stoner is about to let you know how to get the cheapest concentrates in Denver with the lowest price shatter, cheapest wax, cheapest cbd oil, and other high quality delectables from Denver’s best dispensaries, guaranteed.

Cheapest Concentrates at Denver Dispensaries

Prices can be very different at low cost dispensaries compared to high end Denver dispensaries, and the type of concentrates you are getting also affects the cost. Cheap live resin and cheap bubble hash are rare, but it’s not too uncommon to find dispensary deals for wax, sugar wax, shatter, hash oil, and cbd oil. No matter what you’re getting though, the very cheapest concentrates Denver dispensaries ever offer will still cost you around $15 a gram, which is a great deal. This price is not typical, and you can only get low price concentrates in Denver like this by buying a larger quantity and/or utilizing dispensary coupons and concentrates deals from CannaSaver.  Recently, one Denver dispensary had a very cheap concentrates deal on CannaSaver for some very good quality concentrates, offering an 8 gram slab of shatter for just $120.

If you can’t afford that big of an investment upfront, there are also concentrates deals to be found on smaller quantities of concentrates to indulge your dabbing hobby without breaking your budget. You can find cheap wax, cheap shatter, cheap hash oil, and cheap cbd oil for $25 or less for a gram by using the Denver dispensary concentrates deals on CannaSaver. You’ll see coupons for concentrates deals like 1 gram shatter for $20, or 2 grams wax for $40.  Lightshade right now has CSC wax and shatter on sale right now for just $17.50 a gram. You’ll find BOGO cbd oil deals, BOGO live resin deals, and more. There are even discounts for cheap vape pens and cheap vape cartridges.

Deals change frequently and new dispensary coupons are added daily, so you can always find a CannaSaver dispensary coupon to save money on concentrates, flowers, edibles, or whatever else you need.

Just find the deal you want on CannaSaver, then pull it up on your phone to get the lowest price at the weed store. If you don’t like to plan ahead, CannaSaver has an easy-to-use feature where you can search for the dispensary name and instantly view all the deals from that particular dispensary. If you want to guarantee you’re getting the cheapest concentrates Denver has available, any day of the week, CannaSaver is the Savvy Stoner’s ticket to savings.

The Best Medical Concentrate Deals in Denver

Posted by CANNASaver on Sunday, 25 June 2017 in Canna Blog

Why Concentrates Are Great For Medicinal Purposes?

Marijuana concentrates are being used to treat a variety of complaints including anxiety, pain, and insomnia. Many medical marijuana patients find that dabbing concentrates like wax or shatter is the fastest way to gain relief from their symptoms. While the process of packing bowl after bowl in the quest to achieve an adequate high can become tedious and time-consuming, with a quick hit or two off the dab rig, you’re good to go. That quick relief comes with a price, though, and concentrates can seem a bit expensive if you’re used to buying cheap weed in Denver and getting $100 ounce deals. Luckily, there are plenty of great concentrates deals, too, if you know where to look. In fact, some of the best bargains to be found at Denver dispensaries are medical concentrates deals. Check out these latest deals that prove cheap wax and shatter in Denver is not just a myth.

Medical Concentrates Ounce deals

The Joint by Cannabis, a dispensary in Denver Highlands,  has an awesome medical concentrates deal going on right now if you’re in the position to stock up. For $350, you can get an ounce of Craft or Mahatma wax or shatter, which is about the best concentrates ounce deal Denver shoppers can hope for. Another place you can get a good concentrates ounce deal is at the southwest Denver dispensary Colorado Cannabis Connection, where medical customers receive 20% off storewide with the CannaSaver dispensary deals coupon. If you’re looking for a Denver dispensary on Kipling, Colorado Cannabis Connection is definitely worthy of a visit.

More Denver Medical Wax and Shatter Deals

This Savvy Stoner doesn’t always have the cash on hand to take advantage of a concentrate ounce deal, but I still manage to get deep discounts on cheap wax and cheap shatter even if I’m only getting a gram or two. One dispensary near Federal blvd. in Denver is High Street Growers. There, you can score a medical concentrates deal on a gram of Denver Dab Company wax or shatter for only $18, tax included. They have some of the best concentrates deals on Federal that you’re going to find. Another good one to check out is Herbal Remedies. If you haven’t yet been to Herbal Remedies, this Alameda ave. dispensary in Denver has a special discount for first-time patients, offering a gram of house wax or shatter for just $15. That’s a very low price for medical concentrates, so if you haven’t yet visited this dispensary near Lakewood, take advantage.

Vape deals, distillate deals, and other discount concentrates

Dab a little, save a lot

While concentrates can seem expensive upfront, a little goes an extremely long way, so you really do get your money’s worth. Especially if you take advantage of the recreational or medical concentrates deals Denver dispensaries are offering on CannaSaver, you’re really getting a bargain. If an ounce of flower ordinarily lasts you a week, with a little wax or shatter added on as a bowl topper, that same ounce will last you two weeks, so you’re really saving money in the long run. That’s how the Savvy Stoner justifies it, anyway! Now, to the dispensary!

Solvent vs Solventless

Posted by CANNASaver on Monday, 27 June 2022 in Canna Blog

With more and more states legalizing cannabis in all of its wonderful forms each election cycle, the industry and products themselves are evolving. One of the most exciting categories of cannabis products available now is extracts. Extracts have been around for decades, but only with the legal market have they really become the subject of intense enthusiasm.  

Those new to extracts frequently wonder what the differences are between solvent extracts and solventless extracts, as well as if there are any health concerns to consider. We’re going to take a deeper look at what defines solvent vs. solventless extracts, what makes each type unique, and if one is ultimately better than the other.

What Is The Difference In Solvent vs. Solventless Extraction?

When it comes to solvent vs. solventless extracts, the primary difference is how the extracts are made and whether that process involves any solvent. Solvent extracts require some intermediary to extract the trichomes and terpenes from the cannabis plant matter. Solventless extracts are those made without the use of any solvent or solution and require some sort of manual processing to extract the essential cannabis goodness. 

Popular Solvent Extracts

Bubble Hash

Some of the very first cannabis extracts of the modern era were made with the “universal solvent,” water, or to be more specific, ice. Also known as ice water hash, bubble hash is made by agitating frozen plant matter with ice and water, allowing the ice to break the frozen trichomes off, which are then sent through a series of screens to achieve different hash grades. The finer the mesh of the screen, the better the result. 

CO2 Oil

Many enthusiasts consider CO2 oil as clean as bubble hash. It uses supercritical CO2 to extract the trichs and terps from the plant material, so there is no petrochemical element, as well as BHO and PHO. Once the CO2 has extracted all the needed compounds, it is purged from the extract to leave a golden oil. One downside is that sometimes the terpene profile is suboptimal. 

BHO & PHO

Butane hash oil or BHO, and Propane hash oil or PHO, are highly popular and efficient ways to extract cannabis. BHO is far more popular, however. They involve using butane or propane to free the trichomes from the plant material, then subjecting the solution to a vacuum purge to remove all of the solvent. Depending on the processing specifics, BHO and PHO can result in whipped, fluffy budder, crisp & crunchy shatter, or even live resin, making it incredibly versatile. 

Full Spectrum Terp Sauce

Terp sauce is also known as “high terpene full spectrum extract,” and it is precisely that. It’s terpene-rich and provides the full concierge effect of a broad cannabinoid profile. It’s generally made using butane or propane, but it’s processed at far lower temperatures in the vacuum purge, at a much slower pace. This results in a thick sauce with “sugar” in it, which is actually crystallized cannabinoids.

Alcohol Wash Extracts

Since cannabinoids are alcohol-soluble, another popular extraction method involves using various alcohols, such as isopropyl or ethanol. Since alcohol is also a powerful solvent, this process must be done quickly to avoid leaching undesirable components like chlorophyll into the final extract. Quick-wash alcohol extracts have a very waxy texture and a much darker color than many other methods.

Popular Solventless Extracts

Rosin

Rosin is one of the most recent advancements for extraction, and it has become so popular that you can now order home rosin presses online to make your own from surplus flower. It involves a pair of heated plates that press flower with thousands of pounds of pressure and a few hundred degrees of heat to liquefy and squeeze out the cannabinoids and terpenes in a sticky, oily extract that is one of the most delicious cannabis products available. Rosin can be made from THC and CBD flower to suit the consumer’s preference.

Hash

Hash is fairly rare to find in dispensaries. It is the raw trichomes and oils from physically handling cannabis flower, which is then collected and pressed into a block or ball, often with the help of heat. Sometimes harvested flower is agitated on a screen, similar to your flower grinder but much larger, to collect the kief for processing.

Are There Health & Safety Concerns With Solvent vs. Solventless Extracts?

In every legal cannabis market in the country, there are stringent testing requirements in place to ensure public safety. We’re not talking about taste testing; we’re talking about full-scale laboratory-based gas chromatography-mass spectrometry testing. Testing confirms with molecular precision whether or not there are any contaminants in the extracts that are sold in dispensaries. 

The process is simple; each production facility in each state is governed by that state’s requirements for periodic batch testing. If anything tests above pre-defined safety limits or contains any harmful volatile organic compounds leftover from extraction, the products cannot be sold. The manufacturers go to great lengths to ensure their products are aligned with state regulations and safe to consume, and in many cases, you can even get the most recent test results via their websites, so you can dab with confidence.

Solvent vs. Solventless Extracts: Which Ones Are Better?

Like most pleasures in the cannabis space, which one is better will often come down to simple personal preference. When you’re shopping around in medical or recreational markets, you’ll likely see a handful of different brands that tend to dominate the inventory. This means you’re more or less bound by what types they offer but are free to explore within those bounds.

In many areas, there has recently been a considerable movement toward more organic cannabis experiences, including a significant shift toward solventless extractions. Lab testing in legal states ensures that there are no contaminants or chemical hazards in any extracts sold to the public, so what really matters is which products you like and get the most enjoyment from. 

Now that you know the differences between them, grab a few coupons for your local dispensaries and bring home a variety to taste and experience!