Washing Machine Hash Part 1
Here are some photos and instructions to help transform your Brand New Large Household 32 cu. ft. Washing Machine into a Large Resin Separation Water Hash Machine.
This is a revised edtion of the article that was published in High Times - Oct. 2009 issue.
Clothes Washer to Resin Separator
Aqua Lab Technologies and THC Farmer help you take any unused household washing machine and transform it into a resin separation machine.
Difficulty Level:
Novice -
Stoner
Machine:
1- 3.2 cu. Ft. Super Capacity Washer
Tools:
Screwdriver
Parts:
10 ft of 1- inch clear vinyl tube
1- ¾ x 1 ½ stainless steel hose clamp
1- ¾ inch x 6 inch threaded SCH80 Nipple
1- ¾ inch PVC ball valve threaded
1- Roll thread seal tape ½ inch
Supplies:
2- Large 220 µm Zipcro Pyramid filter bags
1- Set of 5 gal ice water filtration bags (Bubble Bags)
2- 32 gal trash cans with wheels
1- 32 gal trash can lid
1- 5 gal paint bucket with bottom cut out
1- Hose and spray gun
Ice - 40 lbs
Plant Material 750 gr to 1500 gr
Drying screens 23 µmicron
Shami, paper towels & plastic card
Workers:
2 persons
Cost:
$300.00 Total / $100 parts + $200 washing machine
Ever since the introduction of the water Hash market, many people have been searching for ways to improve the process of ice water Hash separation. In the beginning, simple tools were used, such as spoons and handheld kitchen mixers, even drills with mortar bits, to separate the trichomes from the plant material. All of this was fun and productive, but a lot of time consuming work.
Before long, the initiation of the common washing machine established a highly productive progression to the practice of ice water Hash separation. While you sit back and smoke bongs of resin, the washing machine agitates the plant material for you. Along with the newly designed Aqua Lab Technologies innovative filter bags with the original Zipcro Locking Strap (ZLS) and a few minor modifications, you can transform any household washing machine into an ice water Hash separation device making super quality water Hash.
When converting a washing machine into an ice water Hash separation device, your best option is to start with a brand new washing machine. Dedicate this machine to ice water Hash separation only. The most productive machine is a Super Capacity 3.2 cu. Ft. Top-loading machine.
The reason for the top-loading machine is because of the wash motion. The wash motion is the way in which a washer moves the 220 µ zipper filter bags through the wash drum. A top-loading machine uses a center post as the conventional agitator by agitating the ZLS Filter bags to the bottom of the drum where the best agitation takes place. The ZLS filter bags are completely submerged in water. This style machine has a pump, to pump out the water during the spin cycle.
Once you have the machine, it is time to make a couple of quick changes.
First, remove the stock black corrugated drain hose and its hose clip. Replace both parts with 10 ft piece of 1- inch clear vinyl tube and a ¾ - 1 ½ inch stainless steel hose clamp. The clear vinyl tube helps you see the trichome-laced water while it is being drained from the machine. Squeeze one end of the ¾ inch x 6 inch threaded SCH80 Nipple into the end of the clear 1-inch vinyl hose. Apply your ½ inch thread seal tape to the opposite threaded end of the ¾ inch x 6 inch threaded SCH80 Nipple. Finally, tightly screw on the ¾ inch PVC ball valve to the end of the ¾ inch x 6 inch threaded SCH80 Nipple. The ball valve helps prevent accidents and adds weight to the clear tube for control purposes.
The modifications are complete.
Add two Aqua Lab Technologies 220 µ ZLS filter bags and let the water Hash making begin. These bags contain the plant material in the washing machine while filtering resin heads 220 µ and smaller through the mesh sides and collecting in the water. These bags come in two sizes, large and small. The small size has a capacity from 10 gr to 150 gr. The large bag capacity is 300 gr to 750 gr. It is strongly discouraged to place the plant material directly inside the machine, not using any filter bags: this will cause more contamination to your resin, and makes it very difficult to clean out the machine.
When conducting your first run, start by filling the machine half full with clean cold water (RO preferred). Remember it is always easier to add more water then to remove water. Start by adding 10 lbs of ice to the water in the machine. Next, take two large 220 µ ZLS zipper filter bags and add 300 gr to 750 gr of plant material and 5 lbs of ice to each bag. Securely close the Zipcro Locking Strap.
Submerge both ZLS zipper filter bags into the icy cold water. Close the lid and turn the dial to the heavy-duty cycle and run. Cycle times depend on quality. The less time your resin is sitting in the water, the more flavor there will be in the end. Quantity will lower with less agitation time, but quality will make up for the difference.
When draining the machine, set the dial on spin cycle. Make sure to open the shutoff valve and hold the hose tightly down inside your set of multiple ice water filtration bags.
One person is working the machine and drain tube while one person is shaking the set of multiple ice water filtration bags up and down. Making sure not to set the stack of multiple ice water filtration bags back into the water, only allowing the water to be filtered down through the bags. When the machine is done draining and all of the water has drained from your set of multiple ice water filtration bags, place the set of bags into an empty container, and rinse with clean water. Collect your wet resin and properly dry it before pressing or smoking it.
Another option when purchasing a washer is a gravity drain washing machine. These are more commonly sold as portable or mini washing machines. They range in sizes from small (capacity 300 gr) to large (capacity 1000 gr). Theyre easily transportable with no modifications necessary. Just include a set of Aqua Labs 220 µ ZLS filter bags to assist in your ice water Hash separation. Drain the washer by placing the machine above the set of multiple ice water filtration bags and putting the drain hose into your set of multiple ice water filtration bags.
Routine maintenance of your water Hash separation machine is very important. Make sure to always rinse out your machine with clean water before putting it away. When using a machine with a pump, its always best to pump clean water through your machine before and after using the machine. This is to make sure there is no dirty water in your machine. If you have to clean the machine with something other than water, only use 70 % alcohol. This will clean your machine and not be harmful later when making your water Hash.
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Washing Machine Hash - Part 2
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