jimbobjones wrote:
There are only 2 possibilities SWIM can think of...
1) Some say use ~7ml water per g of bark, and/or use more Lye.
2) The bark was flat bunk. Upon retro-inspection, it seems the bark might have been outer root bark, [from a prominent supplier!!] and not inner root bark... would this make THAT much of a difference?
Well buddy...
Your lye/mimosa amount is 1:1 and, that's more than enough.
Althouth SWIM usually uses less water than you do, that also shouldn't be a problem.
You have the 1:15:1 ration going, lye:water:mimosa
You could try 1:7:1 as you said and it may help some but, not sure how much ...
If your bark is not powdered, toss it in a blender.
You'll get a bigger yield much easier that way.
By the way, SWIM has done warm and room temp pulls.
He really suggests sticking to room temp.
Works great and pulls less fats in SWIM's experience.
It does sound as though you've sadly just come across some bunk bark.
It happens from time to time, even with good vendors.
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