cold water extraction through Brita filter

[themagicbean]

Would it be possible to dissolve some APAP + codeine pills in water and then pour them through a Brita filter or would the filter remove the good stuff? I'm trying to save some time/effort. Thanks.

 

[Effigy]

A brita filter is nothing but acitvated charcoal, right? If so, it's not gonna work. Use a Tshirst or coffee filter.

 

[Mushy Chicken]

Putting it through a shirt takes no time at all...as long as it's wet before hand (made that mistake the first time I tried it and lost heaps...ooops) and you can squeeze the last of it out 8)

 

[PhreeX]

Hrmm... a brita filter... thats one of the best idea I have ever heard, shit, I am writing that down for future use - you would remove like 100% of the particles....
You get an award for such a good idea! PhreeX Likes!
But if you dont have the brita deal just use coffee filters...

 

[dan0125]

I've been filtering 8mg codeine/500mg APAP pills through an old white dress shirt. It seems to do the trick, but it's slow as molasses. On a related note, is it okay if the filtered product is cloudy? Is it safe to consume or should it be filtered again?

 

[PhreeX]

The final product will not be crystal clear, however, it should NOT be *too* cloudy ... filter again with a few coffee filters ... I really like the brita idea, I think this would work WONDERFULLY!
To speed up the process the only way is to use a larger filter (larger surface area = more fluid getting through) or you can filter with a vacuum (a little more advanced and you need some labware) .