How to Melt Agar

How to Melt Agar

Mushyluv’s guide to our 3 favorite ways to melt agar. Hot Water Bath: Fill a pot with 1-2″ of water. Heat the water until it is gently boiling. Loosen the cap on your agar bottle and place it into the hot water bath. Monitor the bottle’s progress...
Tips for making a Still Air Box SAB

Tips for making a Still Air Box SAB

ez-SAB-port cut out and installation instructions. Begin by determining if you want your lid to be the top or bottom of your SAB. Orient your tote accordingly. Note: Due of the rounded edges common to most totes used for SABs, It’s important you don’t...
speed up depressurizing/cooling your pressure cooker

speed up depressurizing/cooling your pressure cooker

A safe way to accelerate cooling your pressure cooker is to add a heat sink.  Flip a cast iron pan on its face and set the pressure cooker on top.  The pressure cooker will rapidly transfer a portion of its heat into the cast iron pan.  Now you have a larger surface...