[Hondacity]

Originally Posted by Patch

I've heard those guys talk about that too and I don't buy it.

I call it familiarity. Use something for a while and you get comfortable with its quirks.

I also don't buy that "glazing" your pot hocus pocus. After you've been benching for a bit, you've equilibrated your pot temps with the insulation and hardware around it. Means there is less of a temp sink that absorbs changes and your pot becomes more "responsive". Reaching that point often coincides with having reached a coldbug and needing to torch. Thus the association (in my mind).

But hey, I'm not one to bash established dogma and superstition. I like benching with an anvil nearby. Whatever makes the stars align in your bench session is good.

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...

[Splave]

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

[Patch]

Originally Posted by Splave

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.

[Hondacity]

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

[lesstutrey]

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

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

[Splave]

Originally Posted by Patch

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.

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

[HITandRUN]

Originally Posted by lesstutrey

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

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

Good luck with the LN2 stuff!