biometrics

1 hour ago, PsyCLown said:

@biometrics do you use actual bud to make bubble hash and then press the hash - or would you just press the flower straight?

 

I know using trim for bubble hash then pressing that would be great! Just wondering about pressing the flower as is vs turning the flower into hash then pressing the hash... I think you'd lose out on yield by turning it into hash first.

 

Also do you have a link to your camping washing machine please, love that idea!

I’ve been using trimming so far but will use my flowers as well as I prefer vaping over smoking. So I wash the plant material using a bubble hash washing bag (with ice water), pour it through the bubble hash bags (4), discard the first two and scrape the last two. Dry it for a week and then press it.

Using this machine:

https://www.alloutdoorandhome.co.za///p/872358/3kg-camping-twin-tub-washing-machine

Went with KandyPens Crystal, can't brick this device.

https://vapestore.co.za/kandypens-crystal

Hi all,

Once I used bubble hash bags to make bubble hash which I in turn press to rosin, the volume and quality has increased substantially.

I wanted to get a concentrate vape pen and got the budget G Pen Nova LXE and it worked for a while but got blocked easily. I used isopropyl alcohol to clean it and it kept going for a while. Ten days ago it got so blocked that even isopropyl alcohol wouldn't clean it. I soaked it for a week and shook it several times a day to try get the alcohol in everywhere. But no luck there is a blockage below the chamber that can't be reached. It's stuffed. I won't buy it again, and won't get replacement parts (not going to throw good money after bad), I believe it's a flawed design.

Looking around today the Dr Dabber Aurora seems like a good match, but I can't seem to get stock in SA.

What vape pen for rosin would you recommend?

Hi guys,

I finally got around to doing what I originally wanted to do, which is make vape oil with my rosin press. My last attempt wasn't satisfying. I changed my approach to making bubble hash first and then pressing the hash. Bonus here being you can use your trimmings and rejects. I documented it on my forum, it's a lengthy series of posts so I rather not repeat that exercise on my phone again, so have a look here, starting at this post:

https://thegrotto.co.za/forum/threads/the-cannabis-chronicles.116/post-16678

6 minutes ago, Stinger96 said:

150mm x 125mm plate

Oh wait, that's huge! No wonder the 15 ton press. Mine is about 100 x 85 mm.

6 minutes ago, PsyCLown said:

So you take the rosin and press it through a syringe with a 22 micron filter on it?

Sounds quite hectic, how would you even do that? I assume a lot less plant matter / contaminants?

My plan is to either press with 90 or 37 micron bags, then liquidize it with Dablabz, then press it through a 22 micron syringe filter. The end result is to fill my own vape carts for personal use. Saw this in some of the rosin press -> vape cart videos I watched. Looks like this.

Comparing 90 to 22 microns...

On 11/25/2019 at 10:55 AM, Moosed said:

@biometrics  R600 for 20 sounds madness

I will keep importing - quality is insane and cheaper

Got some of my Amazon filter order today. Pressed some of the last of my under developed blueberry with 90 microns and it makes a huge difference. Consistency was sticky putty, now it's sticky crystalline. The silicone paper also makes it a breeze to collect. Could also press it twice.

I'm waiting for the 22 micron syringe filter attachments, should make it even clearer.

And of course need to wait months for my crop to mature to get the full effect.

On 11/22/2019 at 9:31 AM, Moosed said:

Freshly picked flower contains too much moisture and the humidity level is much higher than the ideal range for rosin extraction. 

This is the next step I need to figure out.

When I harvest, how long to dry, how to store it etc. I've been told it's best at 62% humidity and frozen a few days after harvesting and drying. But I'm unsure about the details.

Do I need stuff like this?

https://vapestore.co.za/accessories/Storage/boveda-pack
https://vapestore.co.za/accessories/Storage/cvault

Or is a zip lock bag ok for freezing? When do I freeze it? A week after harvest? Should I have it in the container with the boveda pack for a few days before freezing? Do I need to remove the boveda pack before freezing? Do I need to defrost before pressing?

5 hours ago, biometrics said:

This guy sells locally, can any vouch for this site?

http://www.rosinpress.co.za/product/rosin-press-bag-3x6-20s-36-90-115-150-micron/

Went with Amazon with fast delivery. Unfortunately all the stuff I have to press isn't great but it's good for practice and I am vaping it. Can't wait to press the good stuff...

On 11/20/2019 at 11:18 AM, Moosed said:

@biometrics I get them from a supplier in the states.

Bags come in 3.5g, 7g and 14g 

160  micron for fresh sticky flower

120 micron slightly sticky drier flower

90 micron dry flower

37 micron kief, hash, dry sift and to produce isolates

I'm pressing on average 190 Fahrenheit at 90 sec but still dialing in the different strains

 

This guy sells locally, can any vouch for this site?

http://www.rosinpress.co.za/product/rosin-press-bag-3x6-20s-36-90-115-150-micron/

1 hour ago, Moosed said:

@biometrics you'll also get a better final product by pressing in a bag.

Who do you buy it from and how microns?

What temperature and duration do you use?

5 minutes ago, Moosed said:

Looks like it was pressed too hot...

I used the default setting which was 87C and presses for 120s. Will drop it to 80C and 100s.

Don't know as I don't have a scale. The manufacturer says to expect 15%-17% from decent homegrown stored at 62% humidity (frozen) and 9% from others.

First test press. Used some under mature (long story) Dutch Passion Blueberry. Was probably 3g. The resulting goo can be dabbed but for vaping you need to liquify it (awaiting).

Bought the locally made Bulldog Presses rosin press. Good god this is well engineered. It weighs 18 kg! A bit more expensive (R6,000 vs R7,5000) than Chinese and other locally made presses, but totally worth it.

Just waiting for the terpenes to arrive this week and I'll fire it up and make my first vape juice.

Here's a much more affordable unit:

http://just-cannabis.co.za/product/mini-rosin-press/

Found a local shop that sells the rosin liquidizer and vape carts, yay!
https://www.nfused.co.za/shop

International shops I found are:
https://www.fusionflavours.ca/collections/terpenes
https://mrgreensupply.com/shop/mg210-empty-glass-510-cartridge/

24 minutes ago, Aeradix said:

Have you considered warranty on the machines?

Reply I got from Bulldog Presses (SA made):
 

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We have a 1 year guarantee on our product and a lifetime backup guarantee.

Think I’m going for the Bulldog Press. It looks really well engineered. Has a different design from most. Owner has been responsive incl making a video. Price is ok at R7,500 incl a starter kit and delivery. SA made.

Anyone here have one?

4 hours ago, biometrics said:

Looks good too:

https://bulldogpresses.co.za/

Nice looking machine...

https://streamable.com/qc31e

5 hours ago, Stinger96 said:

Yeah.. these are built by my brother inlaw.. It was upgraded to a 15ton press and is going for R8500. I am currently awaiting a test press to see if I am happy with the product. Should of had it by now but he can not stay ahead. Will post my findings in a month or so.

Got a website or Facebook page to check it out and order etc?

Looks good too:

https://bulldogpresses.co.za/

And there it is:

https://m.alibaba.com/product/62112077490/2017-portable-rosin-tech-heat-press.html