Comment · Sun, August 18, 2013 · Ceretropic
Question on using capsule filling machines
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NotDroopy · 8 points
Hi all, I am new to the community. I just bought Piracetam, Aniracetam, Caffiene, L-Theanine, and Creatine. All of which are in powder form.
I am considering buying a capsule filling machine, so I can take my nootropics when I am at work or school. However, how will the capsule filling machine measure the amount of each powder I want in each capsule?
For example, if I want to make L-Theanine capsules with 200 mg each, how can I make sure the filing machine will distribute the right amount in each capsule? Is it more of an average?
Thanks.
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u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
You will have to individually measure out each dose, and put it in the capsules. Then you can pour your filler on the top and use the spreader and tamper tool to top up the capsules.
Or you can do some math and figure out how much filler it's going to take to top up the capsules with the desired amount of racetam in there. Then you will mix that amount of filler in with your active racetam in a big bowl. Then you can just spread that mixture into your capsules in the capsule machine. That method is not the most accurate, as you really need to mix the ingredients thoroughly, and you can never be 100% with it.
Then there is the method where you weigh out your capsules. Add that number to the desired dosage of racetam, then scoop your racetam into the capsule. Then you put the capsule on your scale and weigh it. If you are not at the number yet, add more. If you are too high, scoop some out with a mini scoop. Once you hit the number, put it in the capsule machine. Then once you have filled every slot, pour your filler in to top everything up.
I like the last method, as you can be as accurate as you want. Also, you start to get a feel for how much you need in each capsule to reach your dose, and it goes much quicker.