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As far as I am concerned you can post here but I am not a mod. I am curious though. Don’t You find the taste/harshness of combustion a problem. I sometimes get the urge to combust but I only have to smell it to be put off completely.

I can’t comment on the higher quality plates but I am very happy with my DHGate plates. I have added a separate thermocouple because the temp on the controller did not match the temp at the plates but apart from that they work perfectly. The PID’s all come from China anyway so no difference there

I can’t comment on the higher quality plates but I am very happy with my DHGate plates. I have added a separate thermocouple because the temp on the controller did not match the temp at the plates but apart from that they work perfectly.

Sorry got confused. 205F

205C and about 2 minutes. I don't do strict timing anymore. I wait until the rosin stops flowing.

I am using 2x4 bags under my 3x5 plates. It’s a 10 ton press (20,000lbs). 8 square inches so if I press at 8 ton (16,000lbs) that gives 2000 psi. Of course the bag does spread a bit so it’s at least 1500 psi which is more than enough. I have been putting up to 30 gram bud in one bag but I think...

The wisdom of hindsight! I purchased a NugSmasher Mini first which is a fine little machine but to process my harvest it is too small. It did however teach me exactly what I needed. Then I did as you suggested and for 400 Euro I have a complete 10 ton press with 3*5 plates and now with...

Which press did you buy?

Very happy with my update of the plates with separate thermocouples. Using some black tape and my Fluke laser thermometer I am within 2 degrees F of the temp set on the PIDs. In itself it was a very cheap upgrade. 2 thermocouples were less than 10 euros. However since my thermocouples are 10cm...

Just got my bag material from the US. The sheets 36" x 40". I got fed up paying premium prices for bags that were never really the right size (I also keep changing my mind about what is ideal) so I just purchased the material. Came from the US very quickly in an envelop without any extra custom...

Thanks, good to get some feedback. Do you have short thermocouples i.e. a couple of cm? I ordered short ones but they sent me long ones (10cm). This does mean it will go far into the plates. The actual thermocouple part has a 5mm diameter so I was planning to drill a 5mm hole so it is a tight...

I am trying to improve my cheap Chinese 5x3 plates by adding a thermocouple. As far as I can make out a thermocouple (Type K) measures temperature at the tip. Does this mean I should ensure that the tip makes good contact with the plate. So I need to drill the hole in the plate just deep enough...

I used bottletech on my NugSmasher Mini and although I was pleased with the results the bags always burst. My Mini has round plates so again the bottle is a good fit. However on the large press I have 5”x3”. I get my best results when the bag is about 1/4 inch from each side of the plates so...

I am using any baking paper (not wax paper) I can get at the supermarket, mainly unbleached. The only issue I have is that a single layer does sometimes bleed through onto my plates. I think this is mainly due the the extra pressure I can excerpt with my big press. I tried some SlickSheet...

I tried various ways to get BHO and Rosin to wick but as stated it does not work well for very long. I use a Hercules when I don’t want or can’t dab. That works great with all sorts of concentrate.

First damage. I was cleaning the SIC bowl. I usually heat it up with a blowtorch this carbonises anything left. Then I remove the bowl but I could not get it loose. I tried more heat and a few drops of ISO but it would not budge. In the end I resorted to force and used a little too much and...

I am trying to optimise the use of my press and I would like to get your opinions. Now I can measure the amount of force my press is delivering I have become more interested in the optimal pressure. From what I have read up to 1500 psi? My press is rated at 10 ton so 20,000 lbs. My bags are...

I am using a thermocouple type thermometer which is connected to my multimeter. Means I can measure the temperature on the surface of the plates.

Thanks Mod for fixing this post. I tried every way to get my images into this post from Igmur but failed! The plates are DHGate https://www.dhgate.com/product/new-aluminium-3x5-inch-rosin-press-machine/401096652.html. $214 complete. No customs this time so a great price I think. Shipping was...