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Would it be possible to decarb by doing this?

Discussion in 'Weed Edibles' started by DeadEmbryonicCell, Jul 12, 2018.

  1. #1 DeadEmbryonicCell, Jul 12, 2018
    Would it be possible to decarb weed by sunlight? I recently got this idea by accidentally leaving my grinder out in direct sunlight (I live in a legal state) on my back patio and nearly burned my hand when I tried to retrieve it. Realizing how hot it got, I got the idea that maybe I could decarb weed this way but decided to ask and see if anyone else has tried this and their experience before I stupidly waste perfectly good bud. Is it a good idea or not?
     
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  2. #2 Kushcumber, Jul 12, 2018
    Well I did not try it out but I could not imagine that this will work out the way you want it. I mean your bud needs to be heated above 100 °C/212 °F to activate the THC-A (I think it was 160 °C/320 °F) so it is becoming THC (concept of a vaporizer). But if you try it let us know how it went. You made me curious :love-m3j:
     
  3. #3 Toke-A-Cola, Jul 12, 2018
    Build yourself a solar oven and it's definitely possible.
    It might work in your grinder but not reliably, I wouldn't risk it with buds that I payed for, you're most likely to turn the buds to dust and not convert the thca to thc.
     
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  4. #4 Joker1121, Jul 12, 2018
    Certainly it would work, but the temperature needs to be measured and a time figured out. I can see where it might come in handy for an impromptu edible on a camping trip.
     
  5. #5 Dogma1102, Jul 12, 2018
    Why wouldn't you just use an oven?
     
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  6. #6 Joker1121, Jul 12, 2018
    I thought the same thing, but then I thought why be negative? This could come in handy one day.
     
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  7. #7 BrassNwood, Jul 13, 2018
    Weed does naturally decarb over time but it's a rather slow process and since we want the same effects from a given dosage it's best to control this step to insure it's fully decarbed-activated.
    I've been making hash-coconut oil caps for many years and have screwed it up enough times to know what works and what doesn't.
    Short-incomplete decarb gives you a very short length ride and wastes material.
    240 F for 40 minutes is the best temp-time for decarb.
    It's what I settled on over 5 years ago.
    BNW
     
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