I got the dummy, push-the-button Dulytek 6000.....no adj on pressures/etc. Time/temp parameters......but nothin else.
I only do one squish. Setting @ 190-195 now......135 seconds. Been squishing 5 day dry buds lately. All winter I've been squishing last year's cured outdoor take. Much darker squish on a consistent basis with the cured/dried product. The fresh bud definitely offers a bit better flavor. and a far lighter in color product...but it's all good in my book.
I just hit 650 presses on my unit. Had it a year and a half now. there are certainly things I'd change if I could....but overall I'm very happy and it works very well for my needs. Definitely "fire in fire out"........especially with the terps....which is my main focus. Good stuff, Maynard.
My first press was probably similar. Though the Dulytech look way better lol... it was the first version of the rosineer pneumatic. it got the job done for sure, maybe 3-4 years. you basically set temp and time for the platens, and that is it. Always had to use an IR gun, because the reading on the screen were always incorrect. Press two buttons, and away you squish.
I felt helpless when i knew it got hotter than I wanted to and I could smell and taste the terps in the air just running away. I wanted more finesse, and went with a manual pump with gauge finally so i can calculate the exact pressure needed across the area of the puck. Always look for consistency and feel. I know some are so good its all by "feeling", I just figure by knowing the right area to be in, and seeing whats happening will allow me to also "see" what i need to "feel".. the finesse part...
One key thing , and it should have been one of the first things I said as its probably the most important: 62% RH, if dry jar em with a 62 boveda
Just to put this on here (Relative to Dabpress driptech 10ton)
2.25 is the coeff number relative to the cylinder on the press.
2.25 x PSI on the gauge = Total Force Delivered
Total Force Delivered / Surface Area of Material (sq/in) = PSI at the material
For flower - the suggested range is between 800-1200 PSI at the material.
For fine material – the suggested range is between 400-600 PSI at the material.
For a 1.75" cylinder shaped puck from using 30mm pre-press mold, 2.4 sq/in at 1500 PSI you need 3600 pounds of pressure.
1593 PSI on gauge = 14.5 x 112 = 1633kg = 1.8 tons = 3600 pounds
For a 2.5" cylinder shaped puck from using 40mm pre-press mold, 4.9 sq/in at 1500 PSI you need 7350 pounds of pressure.
3280 PSI on gauge = 14.5 x 230 = 3335kg = 3.67 tons = 7350 pounds
apologies for the ramble ...took a globber to the dome