Ok. Quick rundown of my extraction process.
Simple.5gal bucket with a 3/4 in ebb n Flo drain and some 3 inch hose. I also used a valve as u can see. Completely unnecessary.
Set on a milkcrate in the tub. And insert bags 25-175 (last 4) ensure a 2" gap between each bag.
Meanwhile I prepare a sprayer with ice and water. This spray should be new and never had chemicals or the like through it. Its worth the 20 bucks for a dedicated sprayer.
In a seperate 5 gallon bucket I insert my catch bag (220) then alternate ice trim ice trim etc. Until full or out if trim. Always start with ice and end with ice. Fill with water and let set 20-40 minutes before agitation.]
After its chilled for 20-40 minutes. agitate for 30 minutes. Ensuring to stop for 1 minute every 5 to allow any Loos trichs to sink through the bag. You should have a nice foam on top when ur done.
Pull your catch bag and dump the water from the bucket into your drain bucket with your other 4 bags
After the water has drained I begin pulling my bags up. (This part is where Matt rizes video comes in handy)
I pull the bags further down the sides to bring the bottom up toward the top and taught like a drum skin. Using the sprayer to push the mass and any trichs stuck on the side down to the center.
Once centered I proceed to hit the mass with the sprayer. I do this for about 2-3 minutes each bag. Al the while "rolling or swishing " the bucket around. (Again please refer to matts video)
As you can see above this it pushes the green out and helps clarify the hash.
I then scoop my material onto coffee filters, set them on a paper towel then press the paper towel. This lump is how it will remain for 24-36 hours (until a hard shell forms around the mass.)
After the shell has formed it is run through a zester onto parchment paper. This part can be difficult and a bit messy. I use a brownie tray (the sides help contain the hash), after zesting place it in a jar with the lid off for 24 hours then begin 12 hours with the lid on 12 off until the hash has reached the moisture level I want.
Over the course of these few days the color will change dramatically as u can see below.
Then enjoy.
Important notes
I use the rounded smooth egg beater on a drill and the sodden spoon by hand. I don't recommend the flat egg beaters as they less agitate and more molest the trim. I always seem far more green matter when I use the flat style.
The wooden spoon is used on my minute breaks to help push the trichomes down. I don't use it much to agitate.
Don't be afraid to hit the mass with some pressure when using the sprayer (the more u can use without physically blasting the mass out of the bag the better, the more green will get washed away giving Iliad a cleaned brighter more colorful product)
Hope this helps someone. Its basically rizes process without the bubble now machine. Follow these steps and u will see full melt every time.
The last and most important thing j can stress is the bags. You will notice I don't use the traditional plastic sided bags. They are wretched and will cause more hassle than they are worth. I wont recommend a brand but I will say do your research and spend a little extra THE BAG IS EVERYTHING. if u don't buy good ones you will regret it. Take it from the man whose almost 1k into bags.