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You do not need a gauge or 20 tons. I can press a 4g puck paper thin without straining my 6 ton. In fact for the first press I would guess I am not even doing 3 ton. I have learned the "Feel" of the pressure I am pressing with by the handle pressure. I have 3 x 4 plates and I think it would work on 4 x 6 plates with maybe 6g puck. If you go bigger then a bigger press may be needed.
@Daledenton84 these are the ones I used, and they seem to be perfect:
Bstinay AC 110V 190W Cartridge Heater Tubing Pipe Fitting Heating Element 9.5X80mm with String for 3D Printer Pack of 5, Heating Elements - Amazon Canada
Two of them in each plate, all wired in parallel to the same inkbird controller:
Inkbird PID Temperature Controller ITC-106VH 100V 240V Thermostat K Sensor Black Heat Sink 40 DA SSR : Amazon.ca: Industrial & Scientific
I recommend the higher capacity relay, it just means it works less hard than one closer to the actual load.
If I can help with anything else, just shoot me a pm.
@Mañ'O'Green, one of these days, dab nirvana will be mine. Do you have any recommendations for a cheap but effective pen? I am not willing to spend the big bucks until I know whether dabs are for me or not.
My favorite device for dabs is the X-Vape One with the bubbler. <$100
Things to know about it. The ceramic doughnut heater is not always flush to the bottom of the barrel when new. So if you carefully loosen the center contact by pulling it out a little bit then you can use a pencil eraser end to gently push the heat element to the bottom of the barrel and gently hold it there while re-seating the contact. The device will work longer and better. You may need to trim the wire a bit so not to be in the threads. When they get really clogged up I take them all apart and clean them in 99% ISO. Rosin leaking down below the heat element or through the side vents into the airways is the number one reason for failure to work well.
This shows the wire end that may need to be trimmed.
This shows the center contact lifted out part way. and one all the way out.
This one leaks around the wires into the air chamber below and the side air vents are clogged
Do not overload it. A large grain of rice or two at the most dropped right in the center at one time will give three modest hits. Do not vape the last bit. It will burn and leave residue on the heat element. I use Precision tip Q-Tips to clean out any remaining rosin before reloading. Just heat a little and swab it out.
I clean the bubler using 99% ISO and a small syringe with plastic tubing to force the ISO through to wash it.
When you get one of these just right the will work for months as long as you do not over load it.
Always turn the bubbler clock-wise to remove or put back on so you do not unscrew the top ring on the heat chamber.
The first hit is always the most flavorful and the third is a bit foul compared to the first.
Ok time to use it................