Been running 315 cmh for years, never had one explode. I buy good bulbs when I need em. I also run a hlg 350 diy light with em. I want to go pure led but I really like the 315 s for uv and bud density. Can't pull the trigger yet.
Yeah man I love the mini. Just use bottle tech,3.5 to 4 grams or so at a time. With a bag you won't get crap in your rosin and you won't rip the paper with too much pressure
I find the silicone are very slick and sometimes the puck slides. I use paper chef parchment, a nugsmasher mini and never get bleed thru, perhaps you use a lil too much pressure..
Darkness before harvest does nothing but waste your time. Check out Dr. Bruce bugbee. He suggests just the opposite may be of benefit. 24 hrs light before harvest.