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peps1
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Base Icks]
#12942520 - 07/23/10 06:46 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Anyone come across self healing syringe ports in the UK?
also still looking for a cheap straight sided jar for making cakes.....got le parfait jars coming out of my ass, but all but 3 of the 40 (yes 40 le parfait jars! someone girlfriend loves preserving)have tapered necks...and no gas exchange without a diamond tipped drill bit!
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badman


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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: peps1]
#12942654 - 07/23/10 07:19 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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I wouldnt get too hung up on using injection ports.
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Wrathbone
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: badman]
#12944205 - 07/24/10 03:02 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Tesco are currently selling Nature's Garden WBS 2 for £5.

Now it's not the cheapest WBS even with the offer on (2.5kg for £5) but it's the one which my B+ and Golden Teacher seem to like best.
Additionally they're also selling 3 x 600ml "Food Savers" for £1.20. These are pressure cooker safe although in a squareish shape so you may not be able to fit as many in the pressure cooker as traditional jars.
Hope this helps.
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FractalXplora
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Wrathbone]
#12944257 - 07/24/10 03:45 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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RTV silicone for doing injection ports. Bout a fiver on ebay. Will knock up hundreds of jars this tube.
RTV silicone
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peps1
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: FractalXplora]
#12944321 - 07/24/10 05:10 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Cool, thanks for the heads up.... got:
Abro Black RTV Silicone Gasket Maker - Resists Temperatures Up to 500°F (260°C) £3.99

24 count size 000 1/2" Rubber Stopper / Injection Port £5 Ebay Link

Just got to find suitable bloody jam jars now for cakes!
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BlueDruid
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: peps1]
#12944334 - 07/24/10 05:35 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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I've been looking for bran for supplementing sawdust/woodchips and have found this anyone used this or know if its any good?
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Base Icks



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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: BlueDruid]
#12944346 - 07/24/10 06:02 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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BlueDruid said: I've been looking for bran for supplementing sawdust/woodchips and have found this anyone used this or know if its any good?
Nice find. wonder how much it is after shipping.
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BlueDruid
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Base Icks]
#12944396 - 07/24/10 06:56 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Shipping's about £5. I'm not sure if it's the right stuff though as it seems to be flakes of bran rather than powderised. Not sure how well it'd work.
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Base Icks



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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: BlueDruid]
#12944415 - 07/24/10 07:16 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Whats hamloaf using? Is it powered? I also wonder what cereals that bran is from. I would guess grains, not rice. Dont think It would make much difference.
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peps1
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Base Icks]
#12944460 - 07/24/10 07:50 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Found these little beauties
£ 7.95 per pack of 12
Save eating jar after jar of Bonne Maman jar!
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Base Icks



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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: peps1]
#12944584 - 07/24/10 08:48 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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dude I did the jam thing for a dozen jars. Finally got some glasses from asda 6 for £2. I think Sainsburys has some similar. They work the exact same. there about the same size/shape.I use the recipe for 5 for 4 just to make em a little bit bigger;). Loads cheaper and I wish I would have got them in the beginning. I'm sick of jam now.
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Base Icks



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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Base Icks]
#12944676 - 07/24/10 09:29 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Base Icks



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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Base Icks]
#12947988 - 07/24/10 10:34 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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andymc
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Base Icks]
#12952033 - 07/25/10 06:57 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Base Icks said: dude I did the jam thing for a dozen jars. Finally got some glasses from asda 6 for £2. I think Sainsburys has some similar. They work the exact same. there about the same size/shape.I use the recipe for 5 for 4 just to make em a little bit bigger;). Loads cheaper and I wish I would have got them in the beginning. I'm sick of jam now.
I'm a big believer in the drinking glasses with foil lids. Never failed me yet. As I mentioned up-thread, Sainsbury's has 4-packs of good-quality ones in store for a fiver: http://www.sainsburys.co.uk/sol/shop/home_and_garden/dining_room/117459923_tu_tumblers_4pack.html?hnav=4294960482
I don't bother with jars anymore
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Base Icks



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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: andymc]
#12952152 - 07/25/10 07:15 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Yeah I'm not sure if asda has the 6 for 2£ still but they did a week or two ago. Really good deal. 4 for 5£ still not bad though.
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peps1
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Base Icks]
#12954211 - 07/26/10 05:39 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Totally get the price advantage of glasses, but think as im just starting out diy jars with injection ports and filter will give me the flexibility to try more techniques PF to LC in the same equipment.
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Base Icks



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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: peps1]
#12954335 - 07/26/10 07:05 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Thats cool if your not strapped for cash. Not a bad idea actually. Just a pain in the ass to make 4 IP's and a filter on each lid. 
Oh and I was wondering what pc's you guys are using and how much you can fit in them.
I have a 2 Prestige 6 liter high dome PC's. I can fit 4 750g dolmio jars in it. Not to bad.
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andymc
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: peps1]
#12954739 - 07/26/10 10:04 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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peps1 said: Totally get the price advantage of glasses
It's not about the price for me. Glasses are just better IMO. Poke a tiny hole in the foil to inoculate, then stick micropore tape over the hole. The dry verm layer makes the micropore tape optional. I no longer use it.
For LCs, I recommend Boots own-brand "wide mouth feeding bottle" baby bottles (self-healing with a bit of silicone). Search for baby bottle tek.
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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK [Re: Base Icks]
#12954962 - 07/26/10 11:03 AM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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For the RTV silicone Poundland do the red stuff and your looking at 1/5 the price you pay on eBay!
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Base Icks



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Re: Presenting-A guide to grow supplies sources in the UK-**UPDATED 11th May 2010** [Re: newbie_shroomer]
#12955402 - 07/26/10 12:37 PM (13 years, 6 months ago) |
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Also, I just did the citric sponge inoculation tek.(inoculate through a alcohol soaked sponge, instead of in a glove box) Finding the hole in the lids was hard through it. Going through the foil of the glasses with foil for the lid was a breeze.
Good find newbie_shroomie.
Anyone interested in a buying some spawn bags? Annforfungi.com just got in some 3T bags with the 5 micron filters. She also has the #14 bags that have a .2 micron filter.
The more we buy at once the cheaper it gets. If you have some interest please post here.
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