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Invisiblepsilocybinocean
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Trying microwave to sterilize substrate.
    #6186975 - 10/19/06 03:31 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

I've heard just a little about being able to PF tek your substrate, then instead of mason jars, use a low profile GLADWARE microwaveable container. I've tried this so far, it seems to work, (I just dont' want to waste a syringe in case it isn't possible. Anyone had any experience with this?


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Re: Trying microwave to sterilize substrate. [Re: psilocybinocean]
    #6187220 - 10/19/06 04:34 PM (17 years, 5 months ago)

lots of people have experience with it.  the problem is they all sing the same tune "i'm trying the microwave and will report back!" and then never report back.  probably because they're too embarassed to admit it didn't work.  then of course the people who did get lucky with it raise a stink because they think they're proving us all wrong, when the reality is exactly that: they got lucky.  simply put, you're not going to find a representative or accurate answer as to how well the method works, and if you do some looking around you'll find dozens of threads that show that.

microwave sterilization CAN work, so yes its possible... many things are "possible"... :smile:  however its spotty at best.  if you won't go the route of a pressure cooker, do yourself a favor and steam sterilize in a regular old pot of water - this is proven as a highly successful way to handle your PF cakes.  you'll have lots of chances to screw things up when you're a new grower, why you'd want to leave the fundamental aspect of sterilizing your jars up to chance is beyond me, when considering steam sterilization is an effective alternative already.

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Re: Trying microwave to sterilize substrate. [Re: creamcorn]
    #6189503 - 10/20/06 04:43 AM (17 years, 5 months ago)

true true. I just figured it would be easier. but then i thought that if you do 1 container and mic it for 10 mins. that means for appx. 12 containers it would be 2 hours of mic-ing, i'll probably
just PC 8 or so jars, and try to mic a few, just to be exploritave. Thanks for the feeedback.


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