Sergeant420
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Good questionsAbout how long do you mix for? Is the washing machine is just a cycle? Do you mix the same amount of time for the second pass?
Good questionsAbout how long do you mix for? Is the washing machine is just a cycle? Do you mix the same amount of time for the second pass?
Ok so I’m going to have to get small vid off someone to watch next time one of you do this let me know step by step be damn good to see ..Hand mix! At least the first run or two. I actually let the first draw just be cold water and gravity. The cleanest hash has no agitation at first. Then slightly. Get your trusty wooden spoon and stir it like a witches cauldron.
I do 12 runs. The first is only 30 seconds long. The key to good hash is COLD WATER. The less ice the better. It's just there to keep the water cold, not to really agitate the bud.Hand mix! At least the first run or two. I actually let the first draw just be cold water and gravity. The cleanest hash has no agitation at first. Then slightly. Get your trusty wooden spoon and stir it like a witches cauldron.
The timing largely depends on the quality of the product you’re working with. And it’s moisture content. If it’s bone dry and you can hand break it up then shorter cyckes. Like 3-5 minutes. Maybe by the last run you do 10 minutes.About how long do you mix for? Is the washing machine is just a cycle? Do you mix the same amount of time for the second pass?
I've wondered if the full mesh bags could be used in a washing machine, put the trim inside it then tie it off and put into a washer, the idea is the trim/waste stays in the bag and just the resin falls out with agitating.I just picked these up from Amazon. I have a set of 1 gallon bags which I have only used a couple times. Figured 5 gallon would be easier, especially incorporating a small washer too.
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Yes, you can. I don't bother though. Imo the bag just takes up too much room and is too restricting.I've wondered if the full mesh bags could be used in a washing machine, put the trim inside it then tie it off and put into a washer, the idea is the trim/waste stays in the bag and just the resin falls out with agitating.
I twist my bags with the hash still in them and squeeze as much water out as possibleA couple of other things I picked up along the way.
A syringe or pipette to rinse the resin into one pile when it's draining rather than it being spread over the filter making it a pain to collect.
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After it's drained put the bag onto a sheet of kitchen roll, that pulls the remaining water from it.
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Making it firm enough to pick up in one (fragile) lump.
Edit...To dry it, I spread it out and used the little spatula to break it into smaller and smaller pieces, I then put it into a oven bag and used my fingers to break up any remaining lumps to powder.
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Enjoy!
That’s my planI've wondered if the full mesh bags could be used in a washing machine, put the trim inside it then tie it off and put into a washer, the idea is the trim/waste stays in the bag and just the resin falls out with agitating.
unless your doing a lot of runs, you can hand stir the slurry, about 20 minutes the first run, maybe 10 minutes stirring the 2nd run. I’ve tried using drills, and I don’t like the product, too green. A 10-15% return is good, 20% is excellent. It does depend on the quality of the buds/trim you start with. Also, have lots of ice!About how long do you mix for? Is the washing machine is just a cycle? Do you mix the same amount of time for the second pass?
You have beautiful balls. Thanks for the infoi love bubble hash, i got about a garbage bag of popcorn and sugar leaf to do. dont bother with a drill and a paddle youll beat the shit out of the material and hand mixing is too much labour just get the washing machine its cake 12 mins on/ 12 mins off then drain and sift. add more ice add more water 12 mins on/ 12 mins off. then drain and sift. you dont need a bunch of bags 220 to get rid of the garbage. 160 gets rid of more garbage. 120-25 keep all that. i just mix all the kief together and make temple balls. the thing i find most important in getting nice malleable hash is the temperature that you press it at 190-220f . im a big fan of frenchy cannoli. he likes to use a wine bottle to press his hash by hand. i had a great idea the other day for getting the perfect temp for my wine bottles i was gifted a sous vide and i use that to make a water bath at the perfect temperature for pressing and i rotate between two wine bottles. this is an 80 gram ball i made earlier this year.
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This is what i do. Keeps the machine from gunking up with plant material. Save money by buying a generic RV(portable, countertop) washing machine instead of the one targeted at hash makers. I upgraded the drain hose on mine to a smooth hose instead of corrugated. Seems like the corrugated would just collect and build up eventually.I've wondered if the full mesh bags could be used in a washing machine, put the trim inside it then tie it off and put into a washer, the idea is the trim/waste stays in the bag and just the resin falls out with agitating.
I just use a 220 bag and a couple of 45 bags.I'm looking to get some bubble bags and try my hand at hash. I have a ton of popcorn from outdoor this year and I'm getting tired of butter.
What kind of bags are everyone using?
Full mesh, or just mesh bottom?
Are 8 bags necessary, or can I go 5?
For mixing I have a cordless drill and a paint mixer bit, is this too agressive?
Any insight is welcome. Feel free to answer questions I didn't ask
Gonna be a fun time for sureNice, got my washing machine about a week ago. Full mesh bags also. Harvest in 3 weeks. Bubblehash in about 6 weeks. Can’t wait.