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Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics)
    #12598262 - 05/20/10 01:43 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)



i hope so i just got a 30lb bag of it. just wanted to make sure this was the right kind b4 i open the bag. heres some more info on it. thanks everyone

http://distributor.encap.net/Products/Retail/tabid/61/FastActingGypsum.aspx


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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: Giggle_Grower]
    #12598312 - 05/20/10 01:52 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

I'm kinda wondering about the AST additive it has, but it sounds like it's some harmless chemical casing for the gypsum pellets so they don't break up easily and create dust. Not sure though...only one way to find out. :smile:


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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: Giggle_Grower]
    #12598339 - 05/20/10 01:56 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

"Small uniform prill size dissolves quickly and provides consistent coverage"

PRILL SIZE.......?

From the description, I gather its pellets, rather than powder.
You may have to grind it up, if its pellets.

I use this........

http://www.groworganic.com/item_F1153_Diamond_K_Solution_Grade_Gypsum_.html


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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: myco.alchemist]
    #12598372 - 05/20/10 02:03 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

it feels like tiny granules thru the bag not quite a powder. thanks for the quick replies. i hope this will work, ive been searching stores for a week and this was the first gypsum ive been able to find. im ok wih grinding it if that all it takes.


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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: myco.alchemist]
    #12598373 - 05/20/10 02:03 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

One way to deal with pelletized gypsum is to funnel some into an empty gallon milk jug and then add hot water and shake it to dissolve.
If you have an idea of the ratio of gypsum/water then you can add it directly to your substrate pre pasteurization or whatever you need to do with it.
Otherwise it tends to sink to the bottom and turn into a goo without mixing in very well.
You can store it this way too. It will settle out and you'll have to re-shake it before each use but imho this is the best way to ensure even distribution throughout the substrate.
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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: Epilson Lyrae]
    #12598471 - 05/20/10 02:23 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

the only non nutritional additive listed on the bag are
active ingredients
96.5%gypsum
1.0% Anionic Polyacrylamide Copolymer (emulsion)
0.5% Anionic Polyacrylamide Copolymer (soild)
inert ingredients
2% lignosulfonates

which according to wiki are all used to help with water flow


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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: Giggle_Grower]
    #12598569 - 05/20/10 02:41 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

Should be good. No need to grind it, just mix it in.


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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: Doc_T]
    #12598618 - 05/20/10 02:46 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

ok thanks guys. im gonna use it. ill let you all now how well it works in a few weeks, lol


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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: Giggle_Grower]
    #12598629 - 05/20/10 02:48 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

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Giggle_Grower said:
i hope this will work, ive been searching stores for a week and this was the first gypsum ive been able to find. im ok wih grinding it if that all it takes.




You don't have to buy gypsum... just find a scrap of gypsum board (aka sheetrock), or buy some, and grind it up.

Edited by Dango_Bill (05/20/10 02:49 PM)

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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: Dango_Bill]
    #12598783 - 05/20/10 03:13 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

The little pellets work just fine. They dissolve EASY in warm water either before or after mixing with whatever. I mix them in dry now though I dissolved them in warm water the first few times. When you add water to your coir or manure or whatever they'll dissolve and powder easily. They are little pellets.


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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: scatmanrav]
    #12599148 - 05/20/10 04:12 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

ok kewl. i just threw them in while i was mixing things. man if this works ill never have to buy gypsum again. this 30lb bag will last 4ever. lol


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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: Giggle_Grower]
    #12599161 - 05/20/10 04:16 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

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man if this works ill never have to buy gypsum again. this 30lb bag will last 4ever. lol




Don't count on it if you get the myco bug. :wink:  I buy gypsum by the pallet load, 46 fifty-pound bags per pallet.

Pelletized gypsum is great, and what I use.  It easily falls apart when mixed into the moist substrate.
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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: RogerRabbit]
    #12599314 - 05/20/10 04:39 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

I use a baking sifter to powder mine in to the sub. Works super dandy.

RR how often do you get a pallet?


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Re: Is this the right kind of gypsum?(pics) [Re: RogerRabbit]
    #12599449 - 05/20/10 04:56 PM (14 years, 7 months ago)

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man if this works ill never have to buy gypsum again. this 30lb bag will last 4ever. lol




Don't count on it if you get the myco bug. :wink:  I buy gypsum by the pallet load, 46 fifty-pound bags per pallet.

Pelletized gypsum is great, and what I use.  It easily falls apart when mixed into the moist substrate.
RR



RR im honored to have u in my thread. lol i think i already got the myco bug. someday i hope i can get a mycobunker like what you have going. that thing must cost a fortune.


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