Also when does a mhrb mush be considered to be already zero in dmt content?

I've had failures with TEKS as well.
Finally I got sick of failing so I made My own 'tek' after years of reading various types here on the Nexus and elsewhere. I also read up on the solubility of DMT and the PH levels best to get it out [[ above 8.5 I believe ]] of the 'Material'/Plant Matter/Vegetation. I THINK the following may even work for the 'Grasses' and the 'Leafs' containing Deemsters -
I take the ACRB and do a COLD WATER extraction with Citric Acid. It takes longer[[ About a week ]] but I find it keeps a lot of the 'fats' and 'oils' out. I just cover about an inch or so above the bark with SPRING WATER [[ NOT tap. I don't know where YOU live but there is all kinds of crap in tap water that can effect the process where I live so I spend the little bit of cash for Spring ]]and shake it up every now and then for a the first 36 hours. Then strain and do it again but this time it's already saturated so I only do it for a day. I do this about four times. Usually for the last one I'll freeze it first. Then I'll proceed to soak in acidified spring water for about 12 hours and strain.
I don't grind up the bark, I don't do anything with it, I just take it as I get it [[ Shredded ]] and it works just fine. I tried grinding it up first but it made no difference besides being a little quicker.
I combine all the extracts in gallon jugs and keep them REFRIGERATED or else mold can grow. Then I simply reduce to about a fourth of it's original volume, filter while HOT a few times to get any fibers out and after it cools I use calcium carbonate to get it up to around PH 8 and then a little lye to bring it to above 10, or, as soon as the emulsion from the calcium carbonate dissolves, it's ready.
Then I only use hot heptane [[ in a water bath ]]and I keep the Brew hot as well.
When I'm all done pulling, I go back and use 25/75 Heptane/Naptha to pull whatever there is left, usually mostly NMT and the 'Goo' [[ Which I find to be enjoyable in it's own right ]].
I have tried boiling the bark then filtering and reducing but it just made it way too oily and I got a LOT of the 'goo' and a few crystals that way, unless I used a 'slow evaporation' method. Then the crystals would grow but on the bottom would be the goo so I'd have to drain off the solvent then pick the crystals away from the goo.
I think that the more time taken to get the goods, the better results but I havent tried a dry tech yet and I'm not sure if I want to do that with ACRB. Mimosa is available if you know how to find it [[ Using different names ]] but it's double the cost of what I get the ACRB for so... Whatever you do: DON'T GIVE UP ! It took Me a few tries to get My own process down but it's worth the effort. I even have gotten crystals that LOOKED great but did NOTHING and believe me THAT was frustrating ! So, keep trying, you'll find a TEK or come up with your own, if you really really really want it - Good Luck Friend !

It appears I've gotten some water in my naptha pulls and now there is a chunk of ice in the tray after I put it away for freeze precipitation. Any ideas on how to get rid of it? Evaporation seems to be taking its sweet time.

Hey Earthwalker,

I'm convinced that the 100g ACRB extraction you described here: https://www.dmt-nexus.me...aspx?g=posts&t=58064 is one that I can pull off easily since I have some experience. I'm just a little curious about the 2 liter bottle used in the initial pulls. In the picture it looks plastic. Is it? And is it safe to basify and pull from a plastic bottle? I'm assuming it is glass and just looks plastic, but wanted to make sure.

Thanks!

Thanks for the info Earthwalker! And for the tek. I'm just having trouble finding a 2 liter glass bottle with the right shape. I might settle on a 1.5 liter bottle that's perfectly shaped and use a little less water. Hopefully a half liter won't make a big difference or make the soup too thick. Only one way to find out!

Thanks EW!

and also a different mix of herbs for the changa! I've had a "blast" with goo and mullein. I have dream herb and caapi vine (no leaf) so I might just go with that. My first ever was goo and peppermint and that was amazing so maybe a bit of peppermint in there this time as well. Will be diving into my first attempt at a larger 100g ext tomorrow! Can't wait to bypass the acid boils! Fingers crossed!

Hey Earthwalker!

I've been studying your Noob Friendly (which I am) ACRB TEK for 100g for about a little over.. a month now and I believe I'm ready to take the plunge and perform my very first extraction! First off thank you for explaining EVERYTHING in such great detail! I've studied dozens of teks and was moved to a few favoured until you wrote up this gem! Anywho, I do have a few questions that I hope I can bother you over.

In the acidification, I would like to use citric acid. mainly because I feel it would be more "natural". You mentioned that you prefer hydrochloric acid. So that being said, with your preference (amongst your reputation for holding a plethora of knowledge) chosen, I'm almost immediately decided on switching to hydrochloric acid.

Is there anything you could tell me about using citric acid instead? Some pros or cons or personal opinions, even? I definitely have a few more questions, but I would hate to overload you, so I'll give it out one at a time.

Your help is greatly appreciated and thank you for all the work you do!

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Now I'm going to apologize in advanced if I happen to get on your nerves in the next few days.. I never like to assume anything, so I tend to be that one person that asks A LOT of questions. For now, I only have one more, however I imagine as I get closer to actually extracting, I'll become very annoying, hehe.

Ok, so when your doing your first naptha pulls, you throw 300ml into a heat bath. Have I understood correctly that the warming batch is left to get warm and happy for your pulls at the end? Meanwhile, you're just using room temp naptha for your first round of pulls, 50ml at a time?