most of the subzero guys believe that there is such a "seasoned pot" ......blah blah blah...i don't buy it also...tried v2-v3's pot and a brand new pot....the brand new pot reacted way more predictable...

anyways...i.always reach for the critical point....don't over fill...its just a waste if you have a cb...torch it ..then you're all good...

Anyone try the spray bottle technique where you squirt the sides and get an ice layer for better temp control?

You're killing me Splave. ;)

Ice doesn't conduct temperature very well. That's why igloos work. The glaze is a barrier more than anything.

I ain't against torches. Torching is GOOD. Aside from the obvious time benefits, by rapidly warming up your pot with a torch after CB you can get back down to benching temps quicker without warming up the surrounding insulation/hardware as much as you would have just letting it sit. This also cuts down on the liquid condensation that develops outside of your pot.

ice is bad... i hate ice...

Thanks for the advice. Well i guess i will plan on torching, i debated using a heat gun, but i think flow of air will be splling the ln2, and torch is just way faster, just gotta make sure not to melt the mount.

I am looking forward to ln2, and have been for almost a year. SS is fun, but i want to get some pouring time in. I got my dewar last october, it's an 80L cryofab so transporting the sucker has been my biggest issue, as the company that will fill it for 125$ requires truck or trailer (neither of which i own). My new car i got in december (subaru outback) gave me the ability to tow, so now i just need to buy a hitch and ball and rent a trailer for a day.
Hope to be joining the -100 club asap, torch in hand :Hi:

And yeah bill and shannon, prepare for my epic post lengths when i start needing ln2 help, since you know this is a short one ;)

Its not my idea man lol Ive never tryed it, I think gomeler said he does it :Dizzy:

Good luck with the LN2 stuff! :thumbsup: