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Bulk substrate too wet - monotub
#11022593 - 09/08/09 05:09 PM (15 years, 4 months ago) |
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I am starting my first grain bulk grow, and I think I have too much water in my bulk. I am using a monotub/shotgun tub. Any suggestions on how to let it dry out a bit without contaming? Also, I do not have a hydrometer, however there is condensation on the inside of the tub (90-100% relative humidity).
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fundamentalchair said: I do not have a hydrometer,
Do you have a hygrometer?
How wet is your substrate? Squishy? Can you just lift the lid a crack and let it air out?
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Re: Bulk substrate too wet - monotub [Re: Doc_T]
#11022666 - 09/08/09 05:22 PM (15 years, 4 months ago) |
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Don't have one of those either.
When loading it from pasturization I tried to get about the same moisture content as a PF cake.
Will opening it before it is fully colonized risk contam?
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Well, if it's too wet, it won't colonize. So contams are a moot point. Generally, you make bulk substrate to field capacity. If yours is wetter than that, you'll want to do something about it.
Now, when you say monotub/shotgun tub, what do you mean exactly? Have a pic?
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Re: Bulk substrate too wet - monotub [Re: Doc_T]
#11022781 - 09/08/09 05:37 PM (15 years, 4 months ago) |
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Don't have a pic handy, but I'm sure you can figure out what it is from a description.
70 qt tub. 18 1" holes stuffed with pollyfill. bottom 4" wrapped with duct tape to stop side-pinning.
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So it doesn't have shotgun-style holes? Just polyfil holes like a regular monotub?
In that case, I'd say lay a clean towel or light sheet over it, and remove the polyfil until it dries to your satisfaction. And the mycelium's satisfaction, of course.
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Re: Bulk substrate too wet - monotub [Re: Doc_T]
#11023123 - 09/08/09 06:17 PM (15 years, 4 months ago) |
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monotub is not a shotgun tub.
second, how is it too wet? hard time following directions?
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This is your first monotub, correct? How many days has it been colonizing?
I would leave it alone for at least it's first week, and if you notice the mycelium growing, than it will be fine. I was worried with my first tubs, because it seemed that a lot of moisture was collecting on the surface of the substrate. I waited a total of 14 days, and 100% colonized. I also use a four parts bulk on part spawn ratio, but I use 18 gal tubs.
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I have encountered the same problem in the past, my solution was to place the tub in front of a fan for about 1-2 hours a day until enough moisture dried up to my satisfaction.
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