Thanks Acacia :-)

How significantly would the yield percentage be affected if one were to use 100 or 150g og ACRB? For a microwave assisted tek, I can't imagine the yield would be too negatively affected?

So here's the thing, this tek is not a "maximum" yielding tek like cybs. I found the average yield to be around 1%-1.5%. But keep in mind, this is likely due to the dry tek style, and no heat during pulls.

You can use the microwave technique on a wet tek. It works.

Another thing, Ca (OH)2 has a lower pka than NaOH, so the lime might not as effectively free base all the dmt as efficiently as lye.

Just some things to keep in mind


It's not a bad tek, and it's not the "best" tek. It meets my needs, so I use it.

I'm in awe of these crystals.. I followed the tek closely (though I used white vinegar and NaOH instead), but when I went to go check my naphtha in the freezer this morning there were no crytals at all The naphtha had simply separated into two layers; a milky lazer, under a more yellow, urine colored lazer. I poured of the top layer and left the bottom to evaporated. I've yet to see the final product, but it won't be beautiful white crystals; more likely yellowish powder or goo. What went wrong?