Cannolator Cannabis Extractor
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Cannolator Cannabis Extractor: Make Concentrated Cannabis Oil at Home
The Cannolator Cannabis Extractor is a complete extraction kit that turns 20g of cannabis into 2g of pure, concentrated cannabis oil in roughly two hours. No butane, no lab equipment, no guesswork — just ethanol, a baby bottle warmer, and this cleverly designed Dutch system. You dilute the concentrated output with olive oil to produce 10ml (about 250 drops) of finished cannabis oil, ready to dose with the included pipettes. It's the best cannabis oil extractor for home use if you want consistent, measurable results without building a chemistry set.
What's Included in the Cannolator Cannabis Extractor Kit
The Cannolator ships as a ready-to-use kit — you won't need to hunt down specialist glassware or improvise with kitchen tools. Here's what's in the box:
| Item | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Cannolator extractor unit | Core extraction device with stand |
| Glass tube | Holds plant material during extraction |
| Measuring cups | Accurate liquid measurement |
| Pipettes | Precise dosing of finished oil |
| Cleaning brushes | Post-extraction cleanup |
| Instruction booklet | Step-by-step guide with safety notes |
What you still need to supply yourself: two glass mixing jars, a digital scale accurate to 0.1g, 1 litre of 96% drinkable ethanol (not isopropanol — that's critical), a baby bottle warmer, and optionally an electric aquarium air pump to speed up evaporation. And, of course, 20g of your favourite cannabis — any part of the plant except branches and roots.
Why the Cannolator Beats DIY Cannabis Oil Methods
We've seen customers try the rice cooker method, the mason jar method, and various improvised setups involving saucepans and cheesecloth. They all technically work, but the results are wildly inconsistent. One batch comes out potent, the next is weak, and you've burned through twice the alcohol for half the yield.
The Cannolator solves this by controlling the variables that matter. The extraction column keeps your plant material packed consistently. The system uses roughly 50% less alcohol than open-vessel methods — that's a litre of ethanol per 20g batch instead of two or more. Less alcohol means less evaporation time, less energy, and less risk of overheating your extract. The whole process takes about 2 hours start to finish.
The honest limitation? You're capped at about 20g per run. If you're processing large harvests, you'll be running multiple batches. For personal use, though, 10ml of finished oil per session is plenty — that's roughly 250 drops. According to research published in PMC (Simple Extraction of Cannabinoids from Female Inflorescences, 2022), temperature, solvent choice, and solvent polarity all influence cannabinoid extraction efficiency. The Cannolator's controlled ethanol method addresses all three of these variables in a repeatable way.
Cannolator Cannabis Extractor Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Input capacity | 20g of cannabis per batch |
| Output (pure concentrate) | Approximately 2g |
| Output (diluted with olive oil) | 10ml (~250 drops) |
| Extraction solvent | 96% drinkable ethanol (ethyl alcohol) |
| Solvent required | 1 litre per batch |
| Extraction time | Approximately 2 hours |
| Usable plant parts | All except branches and roots |
| Heat source | Baby bottle warmer (not included) |
| SKU | CB0046 |
Complete your extraction setup with a precision digital scale (0.1g accuracy is non-negotiable for weighing your output) and airtight glass storage jars to keep your finished oil fresh. If you're growing your own starting material, check out our cannabis seed collection for strains with the cannabinoid profile you're after.
How to Make Cannabis Oil with the Cannolator
The included booklet walks you through every detail, but here's the process so you know what you're getting into before you buy. The whole thing feels a bit like a chemistry experiment — in the best way. When you set up the Cannolator with its glass tube and stand, there's a satisfying sense of doing something properly rather than winging it with kitchen equipment.
- Weigh your empty glass mixing jar on the digital scale and note the weight. You'll need this later to calculate your yield accurately.
- Chop or grind 20g of cannabis (buds, trim, sugar leaves — anything except branches and roots) and pack it into the glass tube. Fill to about two-thirds capacity.
- Place the packed glass tube into the Cannolator stand.
- Slowly pour 96% drinkable ethanol through the plant material. The alcohol strips the cannabinoids, terpenes, and other compounds from the plant matter as it passes through. Use only food-grade ethanol — never isopropanol or denatured alcohol.
- Collect the dark green/brown liquid (your raw extract) in the glass mixing jar below.
- Place the mixing jar into the baby bottle warmer. The gentle, even heat evaporates the alcohol without scorching the cannabinoids. This is where the baby bottle warmer earns its keep — it holds a steady low temperature that a stovetop simply can't match.
- If you have an aquarium air pump, direct the airflow across the surface of the liquid. This speeds up alcohol evaporation significantly.
- Wait. The alcohol evaporates over roughly 60–90 minutes. You'll see the liquid reduce and thicken into a dark, sticky concentrate.
- Weigh the jar again. Subtract the empty jar weight. The difference is your pure cannabis oil yield — typically around 2g from a 20g input.
- Dilute the concentrate with olive oil to reach your target volume of 10ml. Use the included pipettes for precise dosing from here on out.
A note on smell: the ethanol evaporation phase is aromatic, to put it mildly. Do this in a well-ventilated space, and keep any open flames far away. Ethanol vapour is flammable — the baby bottle warmer is specified precisely because it has no exposed heating element.
Cannolator vs. Other Cannabis Extraction Methods
The Cannolator sits in a specific sweet spot: more controlled than kitchen DIY, less expensive than closed-loop lab equipment. Here's how it compares to the methods we see customers considering.
| Method | Solvent | Alcohol Use | Consistency | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannolator | Ethanol (96%) | 1 litre per 20g | High — controlled column | Good — no open flame, low-temp evaporation |
| Rick Simpson method (rice cooker) | Ethanol or naphtha | 2+ litres per 20g | Variable — open vessel | Moderate — requires careful ventilation |
| Mason jar soak | Ethanol | 1.5–2 litres per 20g | Low — timing is guesswork | Moderate — same evaporation concerns |
| BHO (butane extraction) | Butane | N/A | High if done properly | Low — butane is explosive |
The Cannolator's 50% alcohol savings over open-vessel methods isn't just about cost — less alcohol means less evaporation time and less flammable vapour in your space. Compared to butane extraction, there's simply no contest on safety for home use. We'd pick the Cannolator over any improvised method every time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use trim and sugar leaves instead of buds in the Cannolator?
Yes. The Cannolator works with any part of the cannabis plant except branches and roots. Trim and sugar leaves will produce less concentrated oil than buds — expect a lower yield from 20g of trim compared to 20g of top-shelf flower, but it's a brilliant way to use material that would otherwise go to waste.
What kind of alcohol do I need for the Cannolator?
96% drinkable ethanol — also called ethyl alcohol or food-grade alcohol. Never use isopropanol (rubbing alcohol), denatured alcohol, or methanol. These contain toxic additives that won't evaporate cleanly. In the Netherlands, 96% ethanol is available at most liquor shops.
How much cannabis oil does the Cannolator produce?
From 20g of cannabis, you'll get approximately 2g of pure concentrated oil. After diluting with olive oil, that becomes 10ml of finished cannabis oil — roughly 250 drops when using the included pipettes.
Why does the Cannolator use a baby bottle warmer instead of a stovetop?
Safety. Ethanol vapour is flammable, and a stovetop has exposed heating elements or open flames. A baby bottle warmer provides gentle, even heat (typically 40–70°C) with no ignition risk. It also prevents overheating, which would degrade the cannabinoids in your extract. Don't skip this — it's not optional.
Can I reuse the alcohol from the Cannolator extraction?
Not effectively. The ethanol absorbs cannabinoids, chlorophyll, and plant waxes during extraction. After evaporation, traces remain that would contaminate your next batch. Use fresh 96% ethanol for each run to keep your results consistent.
How long does the entire Cannolator extraction process take?
About 2 hours from start to finish. The extraction itself is quick — 15 to 20 minutes. The bulk of the time is alcohol evaporation in the baby bottle warmer, which takes 60 to 90 minutes depending on ventilation and whether you're using an aquarium air pump to speed things along.
Is the Cannolator reusable?
Yes, indefinitely. The extractor, glass tube, and stand are all designed for repeated use. Clean everything thoroughly with the included brushes after each batch. The measuring cups and pipettes are also reusable. The only consumable is the ethanol.
Last updated: April 2026
