|
Some of these posts are very old and might contain outdated information. You may wish to search for newer posts instead.
|
farva86
I dont want alarge farva. Iwant aleeder-a-cola
Registered: 02/23/07
Posts: 267
Loc: MIddle of Nowhere, AR
|
container for casing
#6649494 - 03/08/07 03:22 PM (17 years, 24 days ago) |
|
|
y do i always read about using duck tape or tinfoil to keep light out of ur casing??? ive yet to read anything about using some black spray paint. is there a reason for this or does nobody wanna go through the effort of spray paint?
-------------------- Eddie Money doesn't have to put up with this shit. The wonder has a name: shrooms.
|
CaptainKirk
Registered: 07/15/05
Posts: 2,478
Loc: gone
|
Re: container for casing [Re: farva86]
#6649500 - 03/08/07 03:25 PM (17 years, 24 days ago) |
|
|
i dont think spray paint will stick very well to plastic,and wind up flaking everywhere
|
Cryogenicz
what?
Registered: 07/01/04
Posts: 2,421
Loc: Oregon
Last seen: 4 years, 10 months
|
Re: container for casing [Re: CaptainKirk]
#6649503 - 03/08/07 03:27 PM (17 years, 24 days ago) |
|
|
Think again.
There is paint that is specifically made for plastic..
-------------------- www.MycoPath.com Mushroom Spawn, Cultures, Fungi Bags, Casings, Master Grain Jars, Bags for In-vitro, Laboratory supplies, and much more! Mushroom Supplies. Fast Turnaround Times. Great Service. orders@mycopath.com enter code shroomery for 10% off product. www.FungiForum.com
|
farva86
I dont want alarge farva. Iwant aleeder-a-cola
Registered: 02/23/07
Posts: 267
Loc: MIddle of Nowhere, AR
|
Re: container for casing [Re: Cryogenicz]
#6649527 - 03/08/07 03:34 PM (17 years, 24 days ago) |
|
|
it kinda doesnt matter about flaking if u paint the exterior of the container. i just think it would be more efficient than having to mess with foil or duck tape which u would have to replace when u can spend the same amount of money on a can of paint and be set.
Quote:
Think again.
There is paint that is specifically made for plastic..
-------------------- Eddie Money doesn't have to put up with this shit. The wonder has a name: shrooms.
|
CaptainKirk
Registered: 07/15/05
Posts: 2,478
Loc: gone
|
Re: container for casing [Re: Cryogenicz]
#6649554 - 03/08/07 03:42 PM (17 years, 24 days ago) |
|
|
Quote:
Cryogenicz said: Think again.
There is paint that is specifically made for plastic..
:)
funny,ive been painting for about 16 years now and have yet to come across anything worth a shit for bonding with cheap plastic...im not talking expensive car paint though, i will stick with foil
|
mushymart
Vendor
Registered: 01/06/07
Posts: 319
Last seen: 15 years, 6 months
|
Re: container for casing [Re: farva86]
#6649744 - 03/08/07 04:40 PM (17 years, 24 days ago) |
|
|
The reason for spray painting is so mushroom pins don't form on the bottom. You won't be able to get them out and they end up rotting. A better way that has worked for me is to put down a layer of perlite, then your substrate, then your casing layer. I rarely have a problem with pins forming on the bottom.
-------------------- Earn 10% back on all your purchases with our BONUS points system. Use the points to convert to gift certificates to purchase more stuff! We have complete mushroom kits,sterilized substrate, casing soil, grow chambers, gloveboxes and more... www.mushymart.net Earn Money! Sign up for our Affiliate Program and earn 10% per sale that you generate by sending traffic to our store.
|
mycocurious
Mike O. Kuerias
Registered: 02/09/07
Posts: 1,265
|
Re: container for casing [Re: CaptainKirk]
#6649911 - 03/08/07 05:35 PM (17 years, 24 days ago) |
|
|
Quote:
CaptainKirk said:funny,ive been painting for about 16 years now and have yet to come across anything worth a shit for bonding with cheap plastic...
Krylon has a brand of cheapo vinyl-dye in their spray paint isles now that is marketed to people who want to paint their lawn chairs and kid's jungle gyms. It works but it's cheap. I used it for a lot of my case mods...
That being said, easy-bake glad ovenware. $4.00 each, black tray with clear top, look in your grocery store.
-------------------- Don't mistake my tone for a "matter-of-fact" attitude. I'm just presenting what I believe to be correct, until I'm corrected... - How Myco-Curious Prepares Coir & Compost Substrates - How Myco-Curious Builds A Bulk Humidifier - How Myco-Curious Builds An Automated Greenhouse ------------------------------------ figgusfiddus said: Keep in mind that inoculating or whatever in front of a flow hood won't help your bad substrate, your bad inoculant, your bad sterile procedure, etc. etc. etc. It's not a +3 flowhood of magic, it's just a tool.
|
agar
old hand
Registered: 11/21/04
Posts: 9,056
Loc: Somewhere Else
|
Re: container for casing [Re: farva86]
#6650566 - 03/08/07 08:16 PM (17 years, 24 days ago) |
|
|
Bus Boy Trays
OR
Simply NEST 2 trays together. With aluminum foil between them.
Painting plastic trays is a pain in the ass & not very effective.
GladWare oven trays work fine for small grows.
--------------------
|
mycocurious
Mike O. Kuerias
Registered: 02/09/07
Posts: 1,265
|
Re: container for casing [Re: agar]
#6651862 - 03/09/07 05:04 AM (17 years, 24 days ago) |
|
|
Quote:
agar said:
Bus Boy Trays
Very good to know, when I do decide to step it up a little. Do you have any pointers towards likely retailers or should I search the archives?
hint: there *are* Home Depots where I live...
<grins, ducks and runs like hell>
-------------------- Don't mistake my tone for a "matter-of-fact" attitude. I'm just presenting what I believe to be correct, until I'm corrected... - How Myco-Curious Prepares Coir & Compost Substrates - How Myco-Curious Builds A Bulk Humidifier - How Myco-Curious Builds An Automated Greenhouse ------------------------------------ figgusfiddus said: Keep in mind that inoculating or whatever in front of a flow hood won't help your bad substrate, your bad inoculant, your bad sterile procedure, etc. etc. etc. It's not a +3 flowhood of magic, it's just a tool.
|
Anjing
journeyman
Registered: 11/13/03
Posts: 149
Last seen: 12 years, 11 months
|
Re: container for casing [Re: farva86]
#6748843 - 04/04/07 11:30 PM (16 years, 11 months ago) |
|
|
Lol...I started painting the outside of my casing containers as well. They do reek if you don't give them enough air time. However, it is dirt cheap..better than tinfoil imo..(other than being able to peek at contams) Tinfoil reflects too much light and causes lotsa unwanted pins, especially when casings start to shrink. I do like garbage bags when i have extra containers to use though. Never had a problem with myc growth slowing from the fumes...and if you have a problem working with the fumes...try working maintenance for a week. lol
|
agar
old hand
Registered: 11/21/04
Posts: 9,056
Loc: Somewhere Else
|
Re: container for casing [Re: mycocurious]
#6749427 - 04/05/07 04:27 AM (16 years, 11 months ago) |
|
|
Are there "Smart & Final" warehouse stores where you live? They carry busboy trays (about $5 each).
If not, check your local yellow pages, for restaurant supply.
--------------------
|
nunciate
Cold and Indifferent
Registered: 05/23/04
Posts: 904
Loc: Edge of the World
Last seen: 6 years, 10 months
|
Re: container for casing [Re: farva86]
#6749465 - 04/05/07 05:22 AM (16 years, 11 months ago) |
|
|
I've always thought it'd be a really good idea, assuming one is using a TiT incubator, to have a third tub (or use the top TiT tub) to use as the casing container. Incubate the jars. Then use the exact same sized tub for the casing. Just plop it right onto the bottom TiT tub until it's time to fruit.
This is, of course, assuming that one's TiT is made of opaque containers.
-------------------- I am the devil and I am just like you
|
farva86
I dont want alarge farva. Iwant aleeder-a-cola
Registered: 02/23/07
Posts: 267
Loc: MIddle of Nowhere, AR
|
Re: container for casing [Re: nunciate]
#6750166 - 04/05/07 10:55 AM (16 years, 11 months ago) |
|
|
hey agar y do u use 2 bus tubs with foil between them instead of just 1 bus tub?
-------------------- Eddie Money doesn't have to put up with this shit. The wonder has a name: shrooms.
|
mycocurious
Mike O. Kuerias
Registered: 02/09/07
Posts: 1,265
|
Re: container for casing [Re: CaptainKirk]
#6750186 - 04/05/07 11:00 AM (16 years, 11 months ago) |
|
|
Quote:
CaptainKirk said: i dont think spray paint will stick very well to plastic,and wind up flaking everywhere
krylon vinyl dye might be a solution but I would just find black plastic tubs. I saw HUGE (small) mortar tubs at home depot for $4.00 in the masonry section...heh
-------------------- Don't mistake my tone for a "matter-of-fact" attitude. I'm just presenting what I believe to be correct, until I'm corrected... - How Myco-Curious Prepares Coir & Compost Substrates - How Myco-Curious Builds A Bulk Humidifier - How Myco-Curious Builds An Automated Greenhouse ------------------------------------ figgusfiddus said: Keep in mind that inoculating or whatever in front of a flow hood won't help your bad substrate, your bad inoculant, your bad sterile procedure, etc. etc. etc. It's not a +3 flowhood of magic, it's just a tool.
|
|