Aleks ZedminCulture Cup Maine 2026: Melt and Rosin Results
Cosmic Cheech’s hand-washed Lemon Royale won melt at Culture Cup Maine 2026, with Hashtek user Doobie Dudes taking second.
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Aleks ZedminMaking 6-Star Melt with LBR: 3-Minute Washes on the A-Series 65A
LBR's 6-star melt SOP for the Hashtek A-Series 65A: full hydration, two 3-minute pulls at 15 RPM, continuous recirculation, grading and melt checks.
Aleks ZedminWhy Staggered Wash Bags Work: Natural Separation by Design
When equal-length wash bags settle at the same depth, their bottoms press together. Hashtek’s staggered bag lengths create natural separation for better water movement and easier collection.
Aleks ZedminBest Bubble Hash Washing Machine: How to Choose by Batch Size
The best hash washer depends on batch size, cleaning requirements, room layout, and how much process control you need. Compare BubbleTek, A-Series, and 85t systems using current published specifications.
Aleks ZedminAlchemy Pure’s First Hashtek Wash Took Third at the Solventless Cup
Alchemy Pure went from 5-gallon test washes to a third-place Solventless Cup finish on its first run with a 30-gallon Hashtek system. Now the New York farm is scaling to two 65-gallon lines.
Aleks ZedminHashtek Solventless ROI Calculator
Build an auditable solventless production forecast from working load, hash and rosin recovery, selling price, labour, operating costs and installed equipment investment.
Aleks ZedminHow to Retrofit a PurePressure Bruteless 65-Gallon Tank with the Hashtek A-Series Tall
The Hashtek A-Series Tall is a plug-and-play automated agitation retrofit for PurePressure Bruteless 65-gallon center-drain tanks, including insulated vessels.
Aleks ZedminWhy Resin Yield Drops Before Biomass: Plant Health, Mom Stock, and Wash Yield
Declining wash yield can be an early plant health signal. Learn why resin production often drops before biomass, and how mom stock, HpLVd, Fusarium, and quarantine practices affect solventless output.
Aleks ZedminDripperTek: The Complete Drip Irrigation & Fertigation Build for Raised Beds (2026 Guide)
Build a reliable raised-bed drip irrigation system with pressure-compensating emitters, filtration, pressure regulation, shutoff valves, and optional fertigation.
Aleks ZedminBuilding a Hash Lab in the House: The Living Build Guide
DIY home hash lab build guide covering insulation, cooling, water, tools, materials, and lessons from the full Hashtek series.
Aleks ZedminBubbleTek Spritz Recipe: Hall of Flowers Edition
Ice cold, lightly fizzy, and built in the BubbleTek. The Hall of Flowers spritz that kept people coming back.
Aleks ZedminHeady Happenings Hash It Out Cup — Vancouver Recap
Vancouver’s Heady Happenings Hash Cup recap. 8 of 30 entries failed testing, a blind jar challenge, and Hashtek users took 1st, 3rd, and 5th.
Aleks ZedminVibrating Stainless Sieving Screens: Real-World Testing, Limitations, and Why Filtering Area Still Matters
We tested vibrating stainless screens vs bags. Clogging and overflow remain the bottleneck, driven by limited filtering area despite easier cleanup.
Aleks ZedminWashing Hops in a Hashtek 65A: Hop Resin Extraction Test
A detailed look at hop lupulin gland separation using ice-water agitation, with COA data, micrometer filtration results, and a candid evaluation of hop resin in food.
Aleks ZedminBryantist Hash Class + BubbleTek 30-Gallon Debut
The Bubble Tek 30-Gallon made its debut at Huckleberry Hill Farms, washing Whitethorn Rose among the redwoods with Bryantist and Johnny Casali.
Aleks ZedminImpact of Fruit Ferments on Cannabis Resin: Quantitative and Qualitative Findings
Curious about how fermented fruit juice can transform cannabis resin?
Aleks ZedminHow Cold Does Your Hash Lab Need to Be?
Find out the ideal hash lab temperature to reduce stickiness while staying comfortable. Hint: under 60°F (16°C) is a must.
Aleks ZedminCarta SPORT Review: The Dab Rig Battery King?
The Carta SPORT might just be the new battery life champ. I put its 50-dab claim to the test—and the results surprised even me.
Aleks ZedminFFJ Update Part Two: The Qualitative Testing
Lab results alone don't tell the full story. Our FFJ experiment now moves to a qualitative study with 30 blind testers. Stay tuned!
Aleks ZedminExploring MCT Oil Infusion: Ultrasonic Extraction Meets Long-Term Steeping
Using spent rosin pucks, we infused MCT oil with ultrasonic extraction and steeping, unlocking cannabinoids for therapeutic use.
Aleks ZedminThe Apple Analogy: Understanding Oxidation in Rosin Production
Learn how oxidation impacts rosin production and discover actionable tips to minimize oxidation during pressing for the best quality product.
Aleks ZedminEssential Tools for Hashmakers Available on Amazon
Discover 30+ must-have tools for hashmakers, from precision thermometers to cleaning essentials. Enhance your workflow with our top picks!
Aleks ZedminIce Bath Tek: A Guide to Homogenized and Clean Hash Production
Discover the Ice Bath Tek—a solventless hash production method that improves consistency and rinses out contaminants.
Aleks ZedminThe Periodic Table of Hash Strains: A Celebration of Hash and Heritage
A fun, scientific-inspired poster celebrating iconic hash strains! Explore fruit, haze, pastry candy and gas categories in our evolving Periodic Table of Hash Strains.
Aleks ZedminFresh Frozen vs. Dried Cannabis for Hash: The Grape vs. Raisin Analogy
Fresh frozen trichomes are like grapes—full of flavor and potency. Dried trichomes? More like raisins. Learn why fresh frozen is key to better hash rosin
Aleks ZedminWhy Hashtek Agitators Are Superior to the Competition
Hashtek agitators offer superior trichome preservation with high-torque, low-speed agitation—delivering premium quality at a fraction of the cost.
Aleks ZedminDIY Coolbot Alternative: Build Your Own Affordable Walk-In Cooler
Learn how to create an affordable Coolbot Alternative for $80-120, transforming your AC into a budget-friendly walk-in cooler. Step-by-step guide included!
Aleks ZedminJoin the Hashtek Mailing List
Join Hashtek's mailing list for exclusive updates, special offers, and industry news. Be the first to know about our latest products and innovations!
Aleks ZedminComparing Water Chillers vs Glycol Chillers for Ice Water Extraction
Compare water vs glycol chillers for ice water extraction. Choose the best for your needs, balancing cost, sanitation, and performance.
Aleks ZedminMad Chiller's Recipe: An Innovative Approach to Solventless "RSO"
Discover how Chad (madchillersheadstash) used solventless RSO to treat his mother's skin cancer, highlighting an innovative, ethanol-free method with remarkable results.
Aleks ZedminDecarb Experiment: Lid vs No Lid
In this experiment, we explored how decarboxylation conditions affect the chemical composition of hash rosin by manipulating temperature and duration
Aleks ZedminChoosing Between Ice Water & Dry Sift Extraction
Explore Ice Water vs. Dry Sift extraction methods. Choose Hashtek's specialized equipment for optimal quality and efficiency in cannabis production.
Aleks ZedminImpact of Fruit Ferments on Cannabis Resin Flavor
Testing if fruit ferments affect cannabis resin's flavor, using two identical plant beds, with results verified by experts and lab analysis.
Aleks ZedminUltrasonic Cleaners: Use Cases for Hashmaker
Ultrasonic cleaners strip away caked-on resin from tools and jars, and they might also be an novel method for accelerating rosin curing.
Aleks ZedminThe Dab Cart: Organize Your Dabbing Gear
Discover the dab cart: a stylishly way to organize the essential tools for a sesh
Aleks ZedminFreeze Dry vs Speed Dry w/ COA
Full COA comparison of Freeze Dried vs Speed Dried hash along with a discussion of the results
Aleks ZedminSpeed Dry Tek: From Wet to Perfect Caviar in Just an Hour
Discover Speed Dry Tek: Turn wet hash into perfect caviar in just 60 minutes! Quick, efficient, and quality assured.
Aleks ZedminHeady Happenings: A Revolution in Canadian Dab Culture
Kyle LeGrow's Heady Happenings: Transforming Canada's dab culture with community-focused events, safety, and quality entries. Join the movement for a better dabbing future
Aleks ZedminMelted Rosin Infused Gummies: (Easy Method)
The essence of this method lies in its simplicity: melting down existing gummies and enriching them with decarboxylated rosin before letting them re-solidify.
Aleks ZedminRosin Curing Timelapse 2.0
Discover the mesmerizing world of rosin extraction with our timelapse video. Watch as freshly pressed rosin undergoes a captivating transformation from its initial state to the refined cold cure stage. This rosin was...
Aleks ZedminAERIS by FocusV: The Ultimate Portable Dab Rig
Explore AERIS by FocusV: Portable dab rig with Intelli-Core atomizer, swap-out battery, and sturdy, adventure-friendly build.
Aleks ZedminUpholding Cannabis Purity: The 10 Hash Commandments
Delving into the 10 Hash Commandments: Upholding purity and tradition in hash making, and why botanical terpenes should never be added.
Aleks ZedminSingle-Source Rosin Gummies Recipe & Calculator
Explore the fusion of science and flavor in our rosin gummie recipe, where cannabis terpenes from the basis for the flavor profile.
Aleks ZedminCrystal Clear: Mastering Hash Making Equipment Hygiene and Sanitation
Ensure top-notch hash production with diligent cleaning and sanitation. Prevent contamination, protect flavor, and maintain safety standards
Aleks ZedminSHWALE's High-Yield Hash Strains: Farmhouse Studio Genetics
SHWALE pioneers in cannabis genetics at Farmhouse Studio, blending art and science. They focus on high-yield hash strains, ensuring diversity and advancing the industry with innovative breeding.
Aleks ZedminThe Risks of Handling Hash Rosin with Gloves and How to Avoid Them
Using gloves to handle hash rosin can contaminate it with lint and microplastics. Best to use a sanitized stainless steel tool for collection.
Aleks ZedminSmart Glycol Chiller Solutions: Enhancing Hash Ice Water Extraction with Automated Solenoid Valves
Elevate hash ice water extraction with automated solenoid valves in glycol chillers. Prevent freezing, ensure seamless operation, and maintain product integrity with smart, synchronized flow control.
Aleks ZedminTerpene Extraction from Pressed Rosin Pucks Using Vacuum Distillation and Cold Traps
Unlock the potential of terpene extraction from rosin pucks for vape carts, high terpene rosin, edibles, and topicals with our solvent-free method.
Aleks ZedminComparing Analog Control 2.1 vs. LCD Control in Modern Equipment
Hashtek's LCD Control offers precision with 7 agitator settings and dual pump control, while Analog Control 2.0 adapts to user patterns for ease and efficiency.
Aleks ZedminRevolutionizing Hash Rosin: The Centrifuge Technique
The drive for innovation in this space continues, with the centrifuge emerging as a potential new tool in enhancing the versatility and efficiency of hash rosin production.
Aleks ZedminHügel Style Raised Beds for Cannabis Resin Production
Our favourite way to produce resin - Hügel style raised outdoor beds
Aleks ZedminHashtek Spec Sheets
Downloadable PDF Spec sheets Hashtek A-Series Hashtek A-Series Extra Wide Hashtek...
Aleks ZedminHashtek Solventless Seminars
Next seminar will be in 2026 sign up for the email list below to be notified and for early access! Hashtek Solventless Seminars Hashtek is proud to announce we are launching a line of Solventless Seminars to teach the...
Aleks ZedminHashtek Rosin Curing Timelapse
Free high resolution downloads of our rosin curing timelapse. Showing the crystallization of THC-a from fresh press to fully cured
Aleks ZedminGlycol Chiller for Cold Water Extraction
This guide will show you how to use a Hashtek heat exchanger for chilling water during ice water extraction reducing/eliminating the need for ice
Aleks ZedminHashtek Jar Experiment - Evaluation of Jar Seal Integrity through Measurement of VOC Loss
The objective of this experiment is to assess the seal integrity of various extract jars by measuring the evaporation loss of 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Aleks ZedminHow to Press Rosin like a Pro (Vacuum Bag / Clear Tek)
How to minimize air bubbles in hash rosin and get crystal clear presses using a vacuum sealer.
Aleks ZedminHashtek Tumbler (Dry Sift) Production Calculator
Calculate annual production capacity with the Hashtek Tumbler
Aleks ZedminHashtek Visits Cody Coulson's Hash Lab
It was a typical cold snow covered January day in Ontario when I made the 3 hour drive from Hashtek HQ to Port Elgin to visit Cody Coulson
Aleks ZedminHashtek & the Legends of Hashish II
Legends of Hashish LA is an invite-only gathering of 150 select guests and 40 of the top hash makers in the United States
Aleks ZedminContinuous Recirculation During Cold Water Extraction
By continually pulling water out of the agitation tank and replacing it with filtered water (during agitation) you are removing trichome heads as soon as they are decapitated from the stalk. This removes sensitive trichome heads from the agitation tank where they are liable to being damaged
Aleks ZedminFocus V Carta II vs Puffco Peak Pro
Battle of the best e-rigs! Puffco Peak Pro vs the Carta Focus V II
Aleks ZedminAir Dried Vs Freeze Dried Hash
A look into the advantages and disadvantage of using freeze dryers in the hash drying process.
Aleks ZedminMelting of the Heads Conference - July 15/16 - Bellingham, WA
Melting of the Heads Conference - July 15/16 Bellingham, WA. Focused on regenerative farming and solventless cannabis extraction.
Aleks ZedminGrow Your Cannabis Brand with Solventless Products
Solventless products - including rosin carts, cold cured rosin and full melt - are the cream of the crop when it comes to cannabis extracts
Aleks ZedminSolventless Product Catalogue
The Solventless Product Catalogue is intended to be a comprehensive list of all of the products that can be made using solventless extraction methods
Aleks ZedminWhat is Solventless Extraction for Cannabis?
What is solventless extraction? and how to select strains that wash
Aleks ZedminBubble Hash Without Ice (Iceless Washing)
The latest trends in solventless is washing bubble hash without ice. This articles explores the pros/cons of iceless washing.
Aleks ZedminTop Mistakes to Avoid When Making Hash
Common processing mistakes that can decrease the quality of your hash
Aleks ZedminHow Much ICE do you need to Make Bubble Hash?
Calculation of the amount of ice used to make bubble hash in a production environment
Aleks ZedminWhat Causes Green Hash? (chlorophyll contamination explained)
Main causes of dreaded green hash which has the terpene profile of freshly cut grass
Aleks ZedminHow to Make Rosin Jam from Hash Rosin
Rosin jam is a beautiful expression of hash rosin. Jam tek partially decarbs the rosin and the
Aleks ZedminHow to Make Malleable Hash (Frenchy Tek)
Using Frency's hot wine bottle tek to make a malleable hash.
Aleks ZedminHow To Make Hash Rosin (Start to Finish)
Full start to finish guide combining bubble hash and hash rosin tek into one article
Aleks ZedminHow to Make Hash Rosin Carts
How to make vape carts with minimal equipment and a fully solventless process.
Aleks ZedminHow to Make Traditional Hash at Scale (Meat Grinder Tek)
How to make sticky and malleable traditional dark hash from kief that has been collected in a cannabis tumbler.
Aleks ZedminJar Tek (How to Decarb Rosin)
To use hash rosin in vape carts, edibles and topicals you will need to decarboxylate it.
Aleks ZedminHow to Press Bubble Hash into Hash Rosin
How to press bubble hash into delicious hash rosin
