FAQ

What are the effects of liquid Co2 on my biomass?

Because of several desirable characteristics of carbon dioxide in gas, solid, liquid, and supercritical states such as inertness, non-explosiveness, non-corrosiveness, high volatility, cooling ability, and low-cost, carbon dioxide is being used in a variety of applications in food and processing industries. Applications of carbon dioxide in the food industry include: preserving fruits, vegetables, meats, food grains, and liquid foods; inactivating microorganisms; and extracting oils, flavors, colors, and chemicals. Please refer to this scientific article about the safety of Co2 and the multitude of uses in the agricultural and food industries. Applications of Carbon Dioxide in Food and Processing Industries

 

What kind of tank is needed to operate this device?

A high-pressure Carbon Dioxide Co2 Siphon tube tank is required. Also known as a “Co2 Siphon Tank” or “Dip Tube Tank”. The Siphon tank has a tube that runs down the center to dispense the liquid Co2. When placing your Co2 tank order with your local supplier, make sure you ask for a Siphon tank. A standard Co2 tank with NO Siphon tube will not work. Most standard Siphon tanks come in sizes of 25 or 50 pounds. (Note: Dewar tanks have a much larger capacity and are a great solution for large batch operations.)

 

Please see additional data on dewars here. Where can I buy or rent the Co2 Siphon Tanks?

Normally Co2 tanks are not purchased. They can be rented by the day or week, etc. You can still purchase tanks and get them refilled at any local welding supply shop or gas supplier but due to the weight and maintenance, we always recommend that you rent the tanks. Rented tanks with siphon tubes often are painted red on the top of the tank. You can also have the local Co2 supplier deliver to your venue or event. (Note: When contacting your Co2 supplier, always inquire on newer or currently refurbished tanks. However not common, this will help the quality of your Co2 effect and can eliminate blockage due to debris and dirt inside the tank.)

 

How long will the Co2 tanks last?

This can vary due to following different factors: The length of the hose, the length of your blast and the tank’s size. Ambient temperature conditions of your environment, your Resinator itself along with the amount of material loaded also play a role. Example 1 – With the standard high pressure hose included at 30 seconds per blast and a 50lb Co2 Siphon tank, you can expect an estimated 6 minutes of effect and approximately (12) 30 second shots. Example 2 – With the standard high pressure hose included at 30 seconds per blast and a 25lb Co2 Siphon tank, you can expect an estimated 3 minutes of effect and approximately (6) 30 second shots. These are guidelines on average experience. Keep in mind that roughly 10% of the gas remaining in a spent tank will not come out in liquid form. When you can no longer see the gas entering the chamber it is a good indication that there is no longer liquid co2 left to dispense.

 

What tools do I need to operate and use a Co2 tank?

You will need (1) adjustable wrench or crescent wrench t connect the hose to the Co2 tank. (1) Tie down strap is needed to secure the Co2 tank to any solid or supported structure. Always keep on hand extra nylon washers that go between your Co2 hoses and tank.

 

How do I know how much Co2 liquid is in a tank?

Currently, there’s no easy way to gauge or monitor the amount of liquid in a Co2 tank. Although, by using a scale and some math, you can determine the amount of true liquid per tank when you receive it. Example – On a 50lb Co2 Siphon Tank order Co2 Tank Weight (steel): 135lb estimated (This should be printed on your Co2 Tank labeled as “TW”) Co2 Liquid Weight: 50lb Total Weight: 185lb If you order a 50lbs Co2 tank and it weighs less than the total weight of the 50lb Co2 liquid and the weight of the tank, you should contact your supplier immediately to advise them that you did not receive the correct amount of Co2 Liquid.

 

Can I use more than one Resinator unit on a Co2 tank?

The simple answer is yes! This would require special or customized fittings to split the Co2 line. Our Co2 units use pressure, also known as PSI, which is built up inside the tank allowing the Co2 liquid to disperse, creating a large plume of smoke. The more units per tank, the quicker Co2 in dispensed – the faster your tank will drain.

 

Can the Co2 hose be disconnected from the Co2 tank while in use?

No, never try to disconnect the Co2 hose from the Co2 tank while there is pressure in the Co2 line, or if the valve is open on the Co2 tank. (Note: The Resinator Co2 coil comes with a Quick Connect System which will not allow Co2 out once disconnected from the quick release coupler.)

 

Why won’t my Co2 hose disconnect from my Quick coupler plug?

This may occur in the instance that your Co2 plug fitting is frozen from heavy use, creating an ice block and not allowing the Co2 hose Quick Connect to detach from your drum unit. Just allow the temperature to normalize and then detach when thawed. If you simply can’t wait then a small pair of channel locks can always come in handy to aid in detaching your coil.

 

What to do if my Co2 Hose was not connected properly before turning on gas?

Never open your Co2 tank valve until your Co2 hose is firmly connected to your Resinator drum. If your Co2 hose was not attached correctly, the coil end will fly about wildly! In this circumstance you must get out of the way and or release the pressure by immediately turning off the tank valve. Always take care to securely attach the coil to the quick connect port of your Resinator drum before turning gas valve to the on position. Tighten the brass nut connected to the Co2 tank by using your adjustable wrench or crest wrench.

 

What size hose length will give me the best result?

The length of the Co2 hose does not matter; if a hose is 15ft or 100ft, the pressure from the tank is always the same. Example – If you have a Co2 tank using a 25ft hose and another Co2 tank using a 50ft hose, the pressure from the Co2 tank from the Resinator will be the same. (Note: The longer the Co2 hose affects the length of time it takes to prime the hose. Once all the hoses are primed, the pressure is then built between the tank and the unit. Of course, the longer the Co2 hose, the quicker the tank will empty as it takes more Co2 liquid to prime the line.)

 

What if standard coil hose included is not long enough?

We understand that sometimes our standard coil hose is just not enough. Extension hoses that attach easily to your quick coupler connection can be obtained generally through the same supplier used to refill your Co2 tanks. Local suppliers can assist in many of the Co2 connectors, couplers and 3-Way Systems you need to create the perfect set up for your situation. Still not sure what best suits your set up? Contact our representatives who can assist you with answering additional questions. info@theoriginalresinator.com

 

Are there dangers associated with Co2 use?

Co2 extraction is one of the fastest growing sectors on the market right now due to how safe it can be and the applications it can be used in. But, like any pressurized system, there are dangers involved if the product is used incorrectly.

**ALWAYS MONITOR CO2 LEVELS WHEN USING CO2 INDOORS. PLEASE REFER TO OUR SAFETY GUIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION**

• Never point a Co2 nozzle directly towards someone’s face or body less than 10ft away. This is a very cold gas and can hurt someone if it comes in contact with skin for long periods of time.
• Never leave your Co2 tanks open and lines primed for extended periods of time if unit is not in use.
• Always drain your lines at the end of use to release pressure in the hose.
• Always secure Co2 tanks to prevent tanks from falling over.
• When Co2 hoses are not attached to tanks, always seal the tanks with the metal caps provided when you rent or purchase tanks.
• Use approved cylinder carts or heavy-duty hand trucks to transport your Co2 tanks.
• When transporting Co2 tanks, ALWAYS make sure they are secure and strapped so they cannot move.

How does Crop-to-Cure® work? 

Simply said, Cryo-Trim plus Lyophilization equals Crop-to-Cure in 24 hours. This means we live/wet trim with The Original Resinator then load the cryo-trimmed buds into a pre-frozen scientific/programmable freeze dryer for an overnight dry & cure resulting in a perfectly dried, cured and preserved smokable Live-Dried cannabis flower. 

 

How much does a Crop-to-Cure® setup cost? 

At about 1k per sq. ft. the freeze dryer set up in the Crop-to-Cure bundle we offer is by far the lowest price point of entry into a freeze dry system capable of achieving the desired and optimal Live-Dried result. Add to that the value gained from a multi-use Resinator Cryo-Trimmer and the value is unparalleled. All in, a Crop-to-Cure bundle out the door is under 20k. 

 

Can I use previously frozen material with Crop-to-Cure®?

After harvesting, cannabis buds can be stored in turkey bags in a chest freezer for up to a year. This gives you time to run 4lb of wet material in the freeze dryer/day and accomplish a dry output of up to 30lb/month with a single unit.

 

What does Cryo-Trim® mean?

Cryo-Trimming is a bladeless trimming process which employs the use of liquid Co2 as a freezing agent. By injecting liquid Co2 into the center of our rotating drum we are effectively able to get the exterior water leaves of cannabis & hemp buds to fracture and fall from the flower through our custom crafted mesh screens. We of course then collect the sugar leaf for further refinement in our Cryo-Sieve process. 

 

How much weight can I freeze dry at one time? 

The amount of material we are able to process per cycle is of course dependent upon the size of the equipment. The smallest Crop-to-Cure bundle we offer allows us to process apox 4 lbs of wet or fresh frozen biomass which equates to around 1 lb of dried or finished weight. Larger commercial options can process as much as 125 lbs of finished biomass or dry weight in a 24 hour period. 

 

Why freeze dry cannabis? 

Preservation and stabilization, potency and added value, end user smoking experience, rapid processing accompanied with overnight drying and curing of a premium product, cost savings, mitigation of mold and pest, sanitation, regulatory compliance are just a few of the many benefits to consider when asking yourself why freeze dried?

 

Do buds shrink when they are freeze dried? 

The buds retain their original shape, size, color and flavor when placed under deep vacuum for the lyophilization process. We refer to this as the zero-shrinkage factor. 

 

What are the power requirements to run a Crop-to-Cure® system? 

The standard Crop-to-Cure system only requires a standard 120v and 20 Amp circuit. Commercial systems require 3 phase power with around a 100 amp circuit. 

 

Does freeze drying cannabis increase THC? 

Freeze drying cannabis preserves more cannabinoids than any other dry and cure process. This results in more THC, CBD, CBN, CBG, CBC and CBG’s in COA’s during regulatory testing. It’s not that we are activating compounds or molecules that were not previously present, only that we are preserving them as opposed to the cannabinoids degrading as they do in a traditional dry and cure process. 

 

What happens to the terpenes when you freeze dry cannabis? 

When freeze drying cannabis the same preservation that occurs in Cannabinoids also occurs in Terpenes, as long as we maintain proper militor or vacuum pressure. If we pull too deep of a vacuum then those precious Terpenes will volitize and the buds will lose their preferable scent. Maintaining correct militor or vacuum pressure is a critical part of the Crop-to-Cure methodology. 

 

What kind of daily throughput is possible with Crop-to-Cure®? 

Pending equipment selection you can process anywhere from 1 to 125 dry lbs daily, which is the equivalent of around 4 to 500 pounds of uncured/fresh frozen inflorescence. These estimates are calculated by converting an anticipated 75% of initial wet weight to dry weight. (i.e. 4 lbs wet equals apox 1 lb dry.) We are not losing any weight of our final or freeze dried products’ bottom line when freeze drying. We are simply removing the water via sublimation instead of via evaporation as when traditionally hang dried and cured. 

 

What is the shelf life of freeze dried cannabis? 

When stored properly in an air tight, cool, dry, and dark environment, freeze dried cannabis can be stored for up to a year. The same goes for the cold storage of the fresh frozen buds. A deep freezer acts as a staging area post harvest and pre-processing. Just remove the big leaves and buck the buds from the stems and the biomass can be cold stored for up to a year prior to freeze drying, allowing for optimum freshness on demand. (Just be sure to have a generator backup for your deep freezers in the case of a power outage.)

 

Does Crop-to-Cure® work with hemp or CBD?

The Crop-to-Cure process works identically with hemp as it does with cannabis. 

 

What kind of freeze dryers work to dry cannabis? 

In order to achieve this desired result we must understand that there are 3 key components to the freeze-dry process that are necessary to optimize the process:

1.) The time that we hold the freeze dryer at each stage of its multi-step recipe.

2.) The temperature is controlled at each stage of the recipe for desired length at each stage.

3.) The vacuum pressure, or militor reading, is controlled throughout the entire process. This will require a digital bleeder valve retrofit to your freeze dryer. (Harvest Right has a freeze dryer model we endorse.)

The third point is extremely important to understand when it comes to how we are able to preserve terpenes. Under deep vacuum below 500 militor, terpenes become volatile. This is why it is not possible to freeze dry cannabis or hemp buds/flowers with a Pharmaceutical or a Home unit of brands we utilize/distribute like Harvest Right, as well as because points 1) and 2) are not able to be managed. 

That is why it is necessary to use a Scientific model freeze drier with a digital bleeder valve for the vacuum control.

 

Can I use a Harvest Right to dry my buds? 

We endorse and distribute all models of Harvest Right brand freeze dryers. However it is important to note that It is essential to use a programmable Scientific model freeze dryer accompanied with a digital bleeder valve when choosing to freeze dry for smokable Live Dried flowers. This is because the Crop-to-Cure steps are broken out over as many as 6-10 stages allowing us to set a specific recipe. Home and pharmaceutical models are great for Bubble Hash and Live Kief applications, but not for buds or flowers. Home and Pharmaceutical models simply do not have the programmability required to achieve a scalable and repeatable result for a genuine premium quality Live Dried smokable flower.

 

Can I use a food dehydrator instead of a freeze dryer? 

Dehydration is not the same thing as lyophilization. We do not recommend using a food dehydrator to dry cannabis. Freeze drying utilizes the sublimation process whereby a solid (ice) turns into a vapor without passing through the liquid phase. Whereas evaporation via dehydration is the process of a liquid turning into a vapor or, removing water by evaporation. 

What is the maximum loan amount I can apply for and is there a minimum amount?

The maximum amount we finance is around $20,000.00. However, we do have a third party lender who works closely with us should you need more than that amount. We require a minimum of $1,000.00.

 

Do you pull a traditional credit report?

We actually have you work directly with Experian who will assist you in pulling your credit report for your review, at which time you will then share it with us. By doing it this way, your credit information remains secure within the Experian server and not shared over the internet.

 

Is there a charge to pull my credit report?

We do not charge you. Experian does have a $19.95 charge you will pay directly to them.

 

Do I need “Perfect” credit to participate in this program?

Although your past credit performance is important and will be considered, TOR understands we all have challenges and will work with our customers to assist them even when their credit is less than “perfect”.

 

What type of down payment is needed?

Financing requires a 30% down payment of the sales price, except in the case of the Crop-to-Cure® bundle which requires 50% down.

 

What interest rate should I expect?

This is an interest-free loan.  Instead, there is an initial finance fee due with the down payment.

 

How long will I have to pay back the loan?

Our initial term is six (6) months.  The term can be adjusted on a case by case basis and should be discussed with your sales representative.

 

Am I ever required to put down more than 30%

Not unless you are financing a Crop-to-Cure® bundle which requires 50%.  Depending on the strength of your credit, co-signers, personal guarantees, additional UCC filings, etc., may also be required.

 

Can I make my down payment using my credit card?

No.  Down payments must be made as wire transfer, cashiers check, money orders, etc.

 

What personal information will I be required to provide:

Upon initial application (completed online) you will be asked various questions regarding your residence, employment, assets, licensing/compliance needs, etc. Based on the information provided, the underwriter may ask for additional information.

 

After you receive my application, how soon can I expect an answer?

We will acknowledge receipt of your application within 24 hours.  We then make the initial review and provide a response within 3-5 days of application or sooner.

 

How are payments made?

You can use our secure click and pay invoices to pay monthly payments with a debit card or secure bank transfer.  Traditional wire transfers, money orders, and cashiers checks are also accepted.

 

Can I make additional payments on my loan?

Yes.

 

If I pay off my loan early will I be charged an early payoff fee?

No.

 

If I need to extend my loan term for any reason, do you have additional fees?

Yes. There will be an additional finance fee for the extension based on the amount of the initial finance fee and the length of the extension.

 

What collateral will I be required to provide, other than the machine I am purchasing?

Normally no other collateral will be required depending on the history of your credit profile.  If additional collateral is required we will notify you in advance.

 

Do I have to provide evidence of required cannabis license and compliance needs?

Although we do not ask for copies of required license and compliance documents, we do require you certify that you have met all state and local cannabis production/distribution requirements.

 

My business is relatively new and is a “start up” business. Does this present a problem?

Yes and No. Yes, we need to be aware of your start up position. No, being a startup is not a problem. Just because you are new does not mean you are unworthy of credit. It simply means we need to take a closer look at your balance sheet and current P&L statements. Our goal is not to challenge your decisions or needs, rather to ensure we are in a good risk position.

 

 If I need additional machines financed later, and in doing so I will stay below your maximum amount, do I need to go through the whole approval process again?

No. We will simply review your account.

 

What if I move to a new address, am I required to notify The Original Resinator?

Yes. If you move your residence, your business address, or if you change business, you must notify us 10 days prior to that move so we can update of records.

 

What type of technical assistance can I expect?

You will be entitled to the exact same superb technical assistance and customer service as our cash-n-carry customer.

 

Once approved, how long does it take to ship me my machine?

Normally, once the loan is approved and down payment/finance fees received we will ship the machine within 1-2 business days. If there is a delay, you will be notified of any expected delay before finalization of your loan.

 

Disclosure:

Financing Options Do not apply to discounts, promotions, coupon codes, or on products provided by other manufacturers of equipment herein.

 

Ways to Apply:

Call: 877-RESINATOR (737-4628) -OR- Email: info@theoriginalresinator.com