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lolwhut
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Pint Size Jar Thread
#7117569 - 07/02/07 01:33 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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Hey all, few questions about Pint Size Jars using PFtek method (BRF)
Q1: What is a good, extremely successful method of mixing substrate to create 1pint PFtek jars (BRF, Verm, Aqua). Since Pint jars run the risk of drying out I need something that is proven successful. So far my research has turned up two methods (this is for 12 jars):
A) 12 cups verm, 6 cups BRF, 6 cups water
B) Take verm, fill to max field capacity, then mix in BRF.
I don't know of any other methods so any wisdom on this subject would be greatly appreciated.
Q2: Sterilization in a pot should still be for 60 min. with 1 inch of water? I have read yes and no in different threads, looking for definitive answers please.
Q3: How do I shot web?
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: lolwhut]
#7117580 - 07/02/07 01:36 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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a) is fine b) adds too much water
Q2). Yeah. That's fine. Q3) isn't even an English sentence, much less a question.
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lolwhut
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Thanks man, so you don't think I will run the risk of drying out using the A) method?
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CaptainLinger said: Q3) isn't even an English sentence, much less a question.
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: lolwhut]
#7117634 - 07/02/07 01:50 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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Absolutely not. That's the standard. Follow traditional PF tek, do the whole dunk and roll bit, and you'll be more than hydrated!
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lolwhut
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dunk and roll?
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: lolwhut]
#7117638 - 07/02/07 01:51 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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Q4: Should a 1st timer concern himself with casing?
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: lolwhut]
#7117753 - 07/02/07 02:37 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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Q1) B.. i always fill to max capacity before adding BRF.
Q2) you CAN boil, but if i were used id invest in a pressure cooker, esp if you plan on having this hobby for awhile.
Q4) thats really up to the individual, i havent even started reading about casings yet.. im going to practice and toy with PF tek for atleast another 2-3 months.
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: Banez]
#7117761 - 07/02/07 02:43 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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Q4: Should a 1st timer concern himself with casing?
No. You started with cakes, fruit cakes. The experience you gain will be highly worthwhile.
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lolwhut
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: Banez]
#7117781 - 07/02/07 02:48 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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Banez said: Q1) B.. i always fill to max capacity before adding BRF.
Q2) you CAN boil, but if i were used id invest in a pressure cooker, esp if you plan on having this hobby for awhile.
Q4) thats really up to the individual, i havent even started reading about casings yet.. im going to practice and toy with PF tek for atleast another 2-3 months.
Q1r) do you do pint size?
Q2r) Working on it, diligently.
Q4) Roger that.
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lolwhut
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Quote:
CaptainLinger said:
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Q4: Should a 1st timer concern himself with casing?
No. You started with cakes, fruit cakes. The experience you gain will be highly worthwhile.
roger that. thanx.
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: lolwhut]
#7117791 - 07/02/07 02:51 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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no, i only do 1/2 pint.. but max capacity for vermiculite is max capacity.. you're not changing the ratio of the substrate, just the amount.. i wouldnt imagine it would cause any problems.
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: lolwhut]
#7117802 - 07/02/07 02:53 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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if you get a good colonization success rate with your jars say 9 out of 12 survive, i'd take one or two and try casing, its pretty cool i started out casing right off the bat and did well-
don't add h20 to verm's field capacity that'd be too much water
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: LVL12]
#7117811 - 07/02/07 02:56 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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what are the consequences of too much aqua?
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: lolwhut]
#7117820 - 07/02/07 02:59 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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Susceptibility to bacterial contamination, mostly.
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LVL12
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Colonizes alot slower as well, a 2-3 week jobber turns into a 5-8weeker IMO
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: LVL12]
#7117851 - 07/02/07 03:14 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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With the risks being A) dryout due to elongated colonozation and B) oversaturation of water leading to infection/longer times. Im going to have to go with the non-saturation method. Thanks to all for their help, I will keep a journal thread once day 1 hits (hopefully tomorrow)
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: LVL12]
#7117854 - 07/02/07 03:16 AM (16 years, 8 months ago) |
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that could explain why its going to end up taking me 4-5 weeks of incubating.
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Re: Pint Size Jar Thread [Re: Banez]
#15260322 - 10/22/11 03:12 AM (12 years, 4 months ago) |
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wow. glad i read this on a whime before starting my first grow.
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