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NeoQ
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Why am I failing at a simple PF-tek?
#5689834 - 05/30/06 07:00 AM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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I haven't posted in a while due to paranoia. But my first 8 PF-tek jars all got contaminated or had too much water content in them. I don't know what I did wrong for it to get contaminated....maybe wrong PC usage.
I decided to do 4 jars last night and I PC them. Now that I open jars after a night of cooling....they are all filled with water.
I had 2 layers of foil, then a lid, then 2 more layers of foil and then a lid sealer. So how the fuck did water get in them? I am pissed.
I don't know if I am Pressure cooking it wrong or what. I am starting to loose interest in growing. I suck:( please help
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kilroy
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Re: Why am I failing at a simple PF-tek? [Re: NeoQ]
#5689883 - 05/30/06 07:40 AM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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wich pf-tek are you using. And I have never heard of that much foil. lid with 4-5 holes sealed with micropore tape, then I put just one peice of foil wrapped tightly over the lid and band that holds lid down, also make sure the lid has the rubber bamd facing up, do not tighten all the way just enough to feel it starting to get snug. I ask what pf-tek to see what the messurements are that you are using.
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Roadkill
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Re: Why am I failing at a simple PF-tek? [Re: NeoQ]
#5689924 - 05/30/06 08:02 AM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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too much water in the pressure cooker?
are you taping up the inoculation holes?
tc
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kilroy
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Re: Why am I failing at a simple PF-tek? [Re: Roadkill]
#5689957 - 05/30/06 08:20 AM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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I was just thinking too much water in pc as well, usally just an inch of water is enough, I know it doesnt seem like it would be but it is. and micropore the holes you made in the lid.
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RogerRabbit
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Re: Why am I failing at a simple PF-tek? [Re: NeoQ]
#5689993 - 05/30/06 08:35 AM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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Quote:
NeoQ said: I had 2 layers of foil, then a lid, then 2 more layers of foil and then a lid sealer. So how the fuck did water get in them? I am pissed.
Foil can prevent drips from getting into jars, but it's not a sealer. In fact, the foil can channel water, causing the very problem you're trying to avoid. It's always best to stick to the tek word for word the first few times. With experience, you'll be able to experiment with variations, but not at first. RR
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NeoQ
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Re: Why am I failing at a simple PF-tek? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#5692878 - 05/30/06 10:17 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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The jars look like a swamp right now. Can I drain the water and use it or is it not recommended. I don't want to waste a spore syringe/
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TheFish
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Re: Why am I failing at a simple PF-tek? [Re: NeoQ]
#5693020 - 05/30/06 10:43 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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Don't use it then.
Prepare more to PC and try again. Innoculating that stuff will have all sorts of problems with improper water content, and not to mention, contams.
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Re: Why am I failing at a simple PF-tek? [Re: TheFish]
#5693249 - 05/30/06 11:37 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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if you're having so much trouble with the PF tek, why not try some grain jars as well? If you do a side by side comparison to see which method works easiest for you, you can avoid these problems in the future.
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