7The Source User Manual Source Operation & Making A Plant Extract
14. MONITOR EXTRACTION PROGRESS
Monitor the extraction by watching for alcohol
condensing on the lid and listening to the pump.
The liquid in the reservoir cup will begin boiling
and the alcohol will condense into the outer
collector.
The vacuum pumps will run periodically to
maintain the required vacuum level and the heat
relay will make a clicking sound, but the noise
level will be minimal. In Turbo mode expect the
pumps to run more often.
The maximum run time is 120 minutes per cycle.
It can be restarted mid-cycle or just when it ends
without the need for a cool-down period. It's very
important to closely monitor the extractionat the
end to stop the process at the exact desired
consistency.
15. DECIDE WHEN EXTRACTION IS DONE
As the alcohol is evaporated from the tincture, it
accumulates in the collector, and the plant
extracts remain in the reservoir cup.
The extraction can be ended at any point, as a
tincture, oil, sap, or wax-like substance
otherwise known as an absolute or concrete.
The target consistency depends completely on
preference and intended use.
16. STOP THE SOURCE
Press and release the green button once to
manually stop the process. On the app, you can
stop it by selecting the STOP PROCESS button.
On stopping, the green button on the base
ashes 2 times quickly
.
View heat input temperature,
vacuum level, and run time
for the extraction.
Monitor the extraction
progress. You will see
the alcohol condensing
into the collector. About
4 hours is needed to
extract the alcohol
from a completely full
reservoir.
Closely monitor process during the last 10-20 minutes.
The Source’s temperature will rise above the intended
temperature when the alcohol in the solution is gone and active
evaporation seises.
Press the button to stop
the process or use the app
STOP PROCESS button.
2 quick ashes indicates
stopping.
Never leave the Source unattended while
operating.
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