6.2 Frequently Asked Questions
What Micron Filter Bag Should I Use?
We typically recommend 36
μm
for kief and 115
μm
for
flower or shake to start, but highly suggest
experimenting with our 4 different micron types to see
where you find your best results.
36
μm/
72
μm:
bubble hash, kief/dry sift
90
μm/
115
μm:
flower, shake
Do I Need to Use a Filter Bag?
Unless you are pressing just a few well-humidified buds,
which you can certainly do without a bag, but otherwise,
you will need to.
At What Temperature Should I Press ?
For flower, most users find their best results between
200
°
F and
220
°
F. With kief or dry sift, most users find
their best results between
190
°
F and
220
°
F. Finally,
bubble hash, most users find their best results between
160
°
F and
210
°
F.
A higher temperature typically correlates to a higher
yield, but it can also mean terpene loss. Similarly, at a
lower temperature, quality tends to be higher but yields
often decrease.
What Pressure Should I Use?
For flower, use full pressure at a fast pressing speed. That
means 120 PSI for the Pikes Peak and 140 PSI for the Longs
Peak.
For kief and bubble hash, begin your press at the minimum
pressure (10 PSI) and work up from there.
How Much Should I Put in a Filter Bag?
Maximum Recommended Fill Amounts
●
2” x 3” Flower (6g) Kief/Bubble Hash (8g)
●
2” x 6” Flower (12g) Kief/Bubble Hash (16g)
●
2” x 9” Flower (18g) Kief/Bubble Hash (35g)
●
2.5” x 9” Flower (35g) Kief/Bubble Hash (70g)
How Long Should I Press For?
A good rule of thumb is that the smaller your bag is, the less
time you will need to press. Here are some general time
ranges based on bag size:
●
2” x 3” :45 - 2:00
●
2” x 6” 1:00 - 3:00
●
2” x 9” 1:30 - 4:00
●
2.5” x 9” 2:00 - 5:00
