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Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK-**UPDATED 22nd October 2010** 8
#11530842 - 11/26/09 07:53 AM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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Hey all (and especially fellow budding UK mycologists!)
I've been using this awesome site for a month now,since first ordering a complete mycobag kit,studying up to start my own proper grows.As a source of information,this site is invaluable (and pretty damned vibrant entertainment at times too! 
But one thing-as all the sponsors seem to be American based,and transatlantic shipping is a tad unfeasable, I spent many an hour pondering online trying to find decent supplies,so,to hopefully spare a few of you a few frustrating hours browsing,here's my list of supplies that I bought.
(Note:I'm by no means claiming these are the best or the cheapest available-just that I've had the most success with them,they meet my (moderately stringent) quality standards and they don't break the bank)
Firstly,the key item, the pressure cooker. An essential piece of kit-while boiling and steam sterilisation may suffice,nothing beats a good PCing for sterility.This 7L model from Argos is a fair size and quite cheap at £30.
Next,your jars. I spent a long time trying to find the ideal jar,then stumbled across these Ikea offerings quite by accident.Varying sizes and volumes,most are straight sided,entirely glass except for a transparent plastic circle on top-perfect,if you ask me.
For substrate,my preferred choice is organic rye grain. Cheap,cheerful and the myc seems to love it.I particularly like the rye from this site for it's cleanliness-I've twice had unsterilized rye jars colonise perfectly from this source (not that I'd ever recommend trying unless you want to almost certainly waste spores,but it just goes to show...)
I found needles and syringes a bit of a headache-I had no idea where to go and ask for needles without looking like a smack addict,but in the end found this site selling bulk sterile packed syringes with needles.
The local Homebase proved great for casing and growing supplies packing WBS,straw and all manner of goodies!However,I just availed myself of the vermiculite and perlite on offer.
Lastly,good old eBay proved reliable as ever for incredibly cheap coco coir and gypsum supplies-those I trust you guys can find for yourself!
Hopefully,this can help along some of my island-bound brother mycologists and spread the 
if anyone has any questions,feel free to PM me-about time I started giving back!
Good vibes,all!
UPDATE SUPPLY LIST-22nd October 2010
~And many thanks to the following Shroomerites of Awesomeness for shouldering this thread and providing useful links in my absence!~
Andymc Badman BaseIcks egodeathflux FractalXplora Solarity Tetriana Zodd ...and probably several others I've forgotten! Good peeps, all. 
Spores FSRE Sporeworks
Pressure cookers Argos 7L 12psi Prestige Argos 6L Large pressure cookers Ebay All American Pressure Canners Aptly named "Big Boy" PCs
Substrate Brown Rice Flour BRF 2 Bulk BRF Organic Rye Grain Organic Rye 25kg Manure Coir Straw
Jars Ikea Barnitts Mason jars More jars Still more jars Plastic BRF jars plastic containers Kitchen Craft Jars Mason Bell Jars
Other essentials Syringes More syringes Still more syringes Yet more syringiness!
Stockli Dehydrator Resusable drierite Humydry Moisture Absorber Kilrock desiccant Food dehydrator
Vermiculite Perlite Vacutainers More Vacutainers Trays Light dry malt malt & dextrose Accurate hygrometers Culture vials Self sealing lids Spawn bags, Agar, petri dishes, etc plastic autoclave containers Parafilm wrap Sterile swabs Grinder
Edited by Ego Questio (10/22/10 11:20 AM)
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Ego Questio] 2
#11530853 - 11/26/09 07:57 AM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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Almost forgot the most important bloody part! For spores,I can't recommend the Free Spore Ring Europe enough-these guys are just incredible,and deserve all the support we can give them.
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Darjeeling] 1
#11531024 - 11/26/09 08:59 AM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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To be honest,I'm more than happy with the Shroomery. Here, you have the input and experience of literally a planetwide network of shroomers. Once you start segmenting,people will drift into their local sections,and the knowledge base is fragmented. As long as the vast majority of non UKers don't mind an occasional thread like this,I'm more than happy to read (with sickening jealousy!) of other's easier grow stories.
My 2c.
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: libertaire] 1
#11531232 - 11/26/09 09:48 AM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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libertaire said: Or whatever the uk equivalent of the fbi is.
The fuzz? Hardly an equivalent.
Though,as cool as it would be,an advertised mass gathering of shroomers may not be well advised. 
@Darjeeling I did search the forums and had moderate success over the weeks...but I'm an information junkie and it's what I do.I never found any single list like this to be used as a one stop reference if you didn't fancy the research time,hence...
Area specific forums on the Shroomery could be fun,especially on the hunting section,as Libertaire suggested.
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: blackout] 1
#11553303 - 11/30/09 02:53 AM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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Hmm. Blackout,you could be right about the PC.I just got the largest capacity one I could find for a reasonable price,but it's hardly ideal,especially if it only does 12psi...Luckily,I've never had a contam issue due to poor PCing-I can take full clumsy credit for the infections into my jars!  But for £30,you can't go wrong.Especially as once you take a small step up the PC quality scale,you're instantly past the hundred pound mark... 
edit:I just noticed that one you linked to is only 6L,but "high dome"-how'd you find it for getting jars in there?Even with the size on mine,it's a bit of a squeeze trying to get larger jars in...
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: deucedbi9] 1
#11589003 - 12/05/09 09:28 AM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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deucedbi9 said: edit> out of interest.what weight (of grain) can you fit in the 7L
I haven't actually measured the total capacty,but I think you've got me beat.My last job was two jars with 500g dry grain each,and that was a bit of a squeeze.Granted they were oversized jars,but I think space wise you've definately got the advantage. Damn!
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: FractalXplora] 1
#11628476 - 12/11/09 07:32 AM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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FractalXplora said: have to stop growing here in winter in the uK cant get the temps up, too expensive, dormant till summer here !!
You're telling me...! I've been trying to get about 8 different jars to colonise, but it's like every time. I think the myc's huddling together for warmth. 
My average temperature in the house is 15'C (60'F for all the yanks ), which is enough to inhibit my growth, let alone the myc! So unless I fork out again for an incubator setup, like all us Brits, I'm basically !
Goddamn it! Earth were warmer back in my day! Beer were a penny a pint, you got an eigth of bud for the price of a packet of monster munch, kids had more respect, mumble, grumble...
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Vincent Van Gopher] 1
#11657695 - 12/15/09 06:52 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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Hey buddy! Welcome to the family. 
Dude, the old squidgy! Haven't seen that around in many a year! How's the smoke..?
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Vincent Van Gopher said: cakes huddled around radiator, fairly steady 25.
You and me both, my man! My bloody boiler's packed in as of yesterday, so I'm typing this huddled in bed with a space heater on and all my jars lined up in front-goddamn this British December! Though I'm far more frozen than ye-in this skanky old house, my ambient is 15'C! 
Edit: Where the fuck are my manners-good luck on the first grow, my good sir! You planning on chucking those cakes in a shotgun..? How's about some pictures to document the occasion?
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: emptyvessal] 1
#11660733 - 12/16/09 07:48 AM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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I got totally owned in my own thread!  Nice job,Emptyvessal. I'm gonna use some of those myself.
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: tugwax] 1
#11692175 - 12/21/09 01:15 PM (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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I'll be honest,only recently I've heard of the possibility of cotton wool vs polyfill. And to be honest,Im not too sure of the viability.Would it actualy protect against contam spores?I don't know how tight the threads are on a microscopic scale...
And I did at that poor teddy.Way to immasculate the guy!
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: UK Explorer] 1
#11813552 - 01/12/10 08:46 AM (14 years, 19 days ago) |
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UK Explorer said: Great post for all the UKers!
Glad you're finding it helpful, sir. 
Feel free to add any titbits of info or a good deal you come across-we want to make this thread as informative as possible-every good deal saves us all a few pence.
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: theGREBBLE] 1
#11816230 - 01/12/10 04:18 PM (14 years, 18 days ago) |
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I get mine in Asda mate-they're like 79p a bottle in the hygiene section with the toothpastes and whatnot.
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: badman] 1
#11816418 - 01/12/10 04:49 PM (14 years, 18 days ago) |
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It's marked as Dry Wash anti bacterial hand gel. As to the alcohol base,offhand I'm not sure-I'll have to check when I get home.
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: egodeathflux]
#12078727 - 02/22/10 05:03 PM (13 years, 11 months ago) |
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egodeathflux said: got a prestige for £10.
You jammy, jammy, jammy bastard. 
But again, folks, I can't recommend the FSRE enough (obviously, any FSR is :awe:, but it's the Netherlands to whom we Brits turn when the myco bug takes hold...)
In my first ever dealing with them, I wrote a little letter in with my order and 2 euro, telling them how awesome I think they were for doing what they do-basically geeking on at them, as you do-and they sent me three prints along with a "cheers-have a great trip(and life!)" note.
I mean c'mon-what awesome guys! 
FRSE ftw.
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: badman]
#12079106 - 02/22/10 06:10 PM (13 years, 11 months ago) |
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badman said: Keep your eyes open on the FSRE they should be getting some nice exotics 
Hello....?
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: ozzysmygod]
#12142254 - 03/04/10 01:56 PM (13 years, 10 months ago) |
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ozzysmygod said: All American Pressure Canners on UK ebay
Ebay Seller
Size can be adjusted in the drop down box
Good link my man!

to you,sir.
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: ssv]
#12168803 - 03/09/10 05:13 AM (13 years, 10 months ago) |
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Hey guys,
I want to thank everyone who's contributed to this thread-I had no idea so many people had so many funky little mycology tips on this little isle of ours. 
I've updated the original post with a list of most (not all) of everyone's tips-particularly those of you who were kind enough to post links. As SSV pointed out, this thread is a tad long now, so hopefully if you all keep updating us with bargains you find, I'll keep the front page updated and the poor noobs don't have to sift through 10+ pages of our ramblings. 
Thanks again guys, you're all

My to you all, good sirs.
Happy Shroomin'
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Frinkz]
#12260736 - 03/24/10 06:33 AM (13 years, 10 months ago) |
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Frinkz said: If you're looking for plastic BRF jars, look no further than Poundland.
I got 10 for a quid, and they're all coming up nicely 
Our shop isn't that big, but they had a variety of sizes and shapes. They've also got quite a few larger plastic trays, you can get a couple of those for a quid too.
I also found the tougher 'plastic specimen containers' you linked to http://www.scuddlebutt3.co.uk/LaboratorySupplies.htm for. I got a pack of 10 of those, delivered for under a fiver from eBay.
Also, I have bought BRF from holosfoods, there lower delivery knocks £2 off per bag the the link in OP 
If you're serious about BRF, you can get 25kg of the stuff from here delivered for £38.
Good man! 
OP edited.
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: andymc]
#12275910 - 03/26/10 10:51 AM (13 years, 10 months ago) |
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Whoh,Andy mate,be calm.
Not saying your assessment may not be accurate,but either way it's not worth working yourself up for the vitriol.

cheers again for the syringe-I went a little OTT last night and used practically all of it 'noccing up nearly 18 jars. Will let ya know how it goes.
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: andymc]
#12275982 - 03/26/10 11:03 AM (13 years, 10 months ago) |
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Bah,rub it in you bastard. 
some of us are working alllll weekend.
-------------------- Over one's mind and over one's body the individual is sovereign. John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1806 - 1873) My UPDATED UK supplies thread My first trip report-Amsterdam wanderings Stonesun's sclerotia infodump Proudly discovered Highly Sensitive Person ~2009 To all you good gents, I say
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