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Rolling Benches and Trays

Rolling benches and trays can be used in multiple settings from greenhouses, commercial applications or at home. Rolling benches and trays come in multiple sizes to fit all trays on the market. Benches and trays are used for organization and saving space. In this post we will talk more in-depth about benches and trays.     Rolling Benches: Rolling benches fit all types plant trays in the market today. The rolling benches have special brackets for mounting any kind of grow light. The bench can be stationary or used with casters. The rolling benches can be available in one, two, and three tiers. Rolling benches are ideal for saving space and setting up a trellis net for plant support. Used in many greenhouses, commercial or home grower operations Advantages: Easily moveable Stationary Mounting for lighting Thick steel parts Easily Trellis plants Disadvantages: Limited light spacing for plants Tray Stands: Tray stands are for holding your tray in one place. The stand enables convenient access to plants for training or pruning. With tray stands you can easily setup a trellis net for plant support.   Used in many greenhouses, commercial or home grower operations Advantages: Easy setup Fits brand trays Fits brand reservoirs Easily Trellis plants Disadvantage: Stays in one spot

by Adam Marosi •

April 05, 2019

Cloning Systems

When considering your setup for your vegetation and flower room, one of your considerations should be for a cloning machine. A plant cloning machine makes the process of cloning your plants easier and efficiently. In this posting we will talk about cloning systems, how they work, how to clone and...

Adam Marosi

November 08, 2018

Post Processing Powders

Post processing powders are used to remove unwanted substances from your final product. Different substances can be used to target different substances, such as pesticides and plant lipids. Each powder can be used in different stages of post processing.

bvv, celite 545, chromatography, clay bleach, distillation, filtration, post processing powders, resources

Mike Pabich

October 24, 2018

The Role of Butane/Propane in Plant Extraction

Many plants produce resins and oils, which when isolated can be used for a wide array of applications. Some of the most popular uses are for flavoring food, healthcare, and apothecary. Given that these compounds can have vast chemical differences, various extraction methods exist to isolate them.

bvv, resources

Mike Pabich

October 04, 2018

Beware of These 3 Claims About Canned Solvent

Periodically, a canned Dimethyl ether (DME) is marketed to our industry as a butane/propane alternative. Sellers claim it’s a better solvent for extraction of plant material that is non-toxic, without residual, and that it can be purged faster. DME marketers especially like to push that the solvent is organic and...

bvv, resources, solvents

Mike Pabich

July 28, 2018

How To Select A Chiller

This guide gives an overview of chillers and how to select the right one for your specific application. Also included is a list of recommended chiller/equipment pairings.

bvv, chiller, heater, recirculating chiller, refrigerated circulator, resources

Mike Pabich

March 12, 2018

Closed Loop Extraction Part 1: The Basics

The first of our multi-part closed loop extraction series. This post covers basic closed loop extraction, identifying the major components of the system, and understanding the chemical process inside the extractor.

basic closed loop extraction, bvv, closed loop extraction, closed loops, hydroponic center, resources, safety and operation

Mike Pabich

March 12, 2018

Silicone Molding in a Cold Trap Vacuum Chamber

One of the many applications for Best Value’s cold trap vacuum chambers is silicone molding. Silicone molding is the process of producing pliable yet strong molds and parts in high volume. This is common for making seals, sealing membranes, bottle nipples, medical devices, and even kitchen utensils (spatulas).

bvv, molding, resources, silicone, silicone molding

Mike Pabich

March 12, 2018

Vacuum Pumps Overview

This post discusses vacuum pumps in depth and covers all related topics from vacuum pump selection, vacuum pump type, vacuum pump maintenance and care, as well as specific vacuum applications. It also includes a list of recommended vacuum pump pairings.

bvv, deep vacuum pump, diaphragm pump, resources, rotary vane pump, vacuum pump

Mike Pabich

March 12, 2018

Selecting a Vacuum Purging Oven

This post goes into detail about vacuum ovens. Some of the basic purging functions and operations are covered, followed by an in-depth discussion to assist in understanding oven specifications like heating, stability, and uniformity.

oven, purge, purging, vacuum, vacuum oven

Mike Pabich

March 12, 2018

Advantages of Vacuum Chamber Kits

Best Value Vacs is a leading manufacturer and supplier of vacuum chamber kits. Best Value Vacs’ vacuum chamber kits come with: the chamber and silicone gasket, a vacuum hose, and the vacuum pump itself with oil. Vacuum chamber kits provide users with an all-in-one, ready-to-go system that has all the...

acuum chambers, silicone gasket, vacuum chamber kit, vacuum home, vacuum pump

Mike Pabich

March 12, 2018

Alumilite Casting Resins for Woodturning

Are you looking for a set of versatile products to complement your woodturning, mold-making and dyeing projects? Best Value Vacs is a principal Alumilite reseller, whose products expand into both wood and casting resins, mold making silicone rubbers, dyes, fillers, release agents and more.

alumilite, casting resin, woodturning

Mike Pabich

March 12, 2018

Passive vs Active Closed Loop

Best Value Vacs offers a wide array of options for closed loop hydrocarbon extraction. Passive recovery works by manipulation of temperature and pressure.

bvv, resources

Mike Pabich