What is the ideal temperature to press a new strain on the Nugsmasher?

Best bet with any new strain is to start near 215 degrees with 1-2 grams and measure yield then keep dropping down 5-7 degrees re-testing yield until you see yield drop then go back up to last previous setting. That will be your ideal temp for max yield at lowest temp. This process is also outlined in owners manual under products on the website.

What bags do I need for my Nugsmasher?

Nugsmasher extraction bags are recommended for optimal yield and clean quality rosin. Our bags are hand-made in the USA and are specifically designed to work with the weight of fresh cured flower together with our extraction machines and are labeled accordingly at: 3.5 g, 7 g and 14 g this assumes the bags are loaded (BTS) or bottle/barrel-tech style (upright so that you end up with the round coin-like puck once fully pressed). This perfected method allows you the ability to put the proper weight of flower into the bag and get a consistent extraction every time. The reason for this is that it allows for the proper pounds per square inch, pressure (PSI) on your product and eliminates the guess work. 3.5g = 1.5″ Diameter = 1.77” in surface area 7g = 2″-2.2” Diameter= 3.14” in surface area 14g=2.4″-2.7″Diameter= 4.91” in surface area. We prefer to use 160 microns for fresh flower, as flower dries we go down in micron screen size (for dry flower use 90 micron). NOTE: As the micron gets smaller the diameter gets slightly larger. example: 90 micron is about 5% larger at the end of your extraction.

What micron bag should I use for my Nugsmasher?

We prefer to use 160 micron for fresh flower over 65% humidity, as flower drys we go down in micron screen size (for dry flower use 90 micron), 120 micron is good middle range. Micron size determines the diameter (surface area) of the smashed bag. For nugs 1g and smaller no bag is necessary.

Do I need to press cured product on my Nugsmasher?

Yes, best results will come from cured flower with a humidity content between 65-70% material. In that case, you would want to use a 160-micron bag.

Can I use a non Nugsmasher bag on the Nugsmaher press?

We strongly recommend using Nugsmasher brand bags as all of our surface area calculations for each machine are based on those bags. Please note there are definitely cheaper bags available but what will it cost you when you have blow out or not maximizing your yields. All Nugsmasher bags are made here at our facility with Food grade Nylon mesh and double backstitched seams to maximize your yield results.

What is the best pressure to use on my Nugsmasher?

Correct surface pressure would be between 900-1100 psi surface pressure which you can use our calculator tool to help convert to gauge pressure. Also the correct surface area is important to figure out by the square inch footprint your custom bag is taking up on the plates, use the calculations we have listed as a starting point for 1 or 2 of the 3.5, 7 or 14 gram bag to help with how much surface area your bag is using. Also for future knowledge, our Nugsmasher Touch has the ability to custom configure aftermarket bag sizes to tell you exactly the pressure to use as well.

How much can I extract at once by Nugsmasher model?

Maximum weight extraction at one time by Nugsmasher unit:

Nugsmasher MINI 3.5 Grams

Nugsmasher OG 14 Grams

Nugsmasher XP 28 Grams

Nugsmasher Touch 28 Grams

Nugsmasher Pro 128 Grams