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LockNTross
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feasible incubation chamber!?
#1299772 - 02/11/03 10:22 AM (21 years, 1 month ago) |
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I have had a heck of time with this incubation chamber. That is why I am turning to the almighty consciousness of "the shroomery". Here is what I am working with...
I am attempting to create the classic Rubbermaid bin inside a Rubbermaid bin; however, a few problems have arisen. I did not buy a fully submersible water heater. I bought one you can stick on the side and be done with it. This looked like a good idea. I thought I could just stick it to the side, rise the water and all would be ok. WRONG. tee-hee. Turns out water makes things float.... So I shoved a few weights at the bottom of the bin inside the bin. This made it sink just enough to displace the water above the line on the heater and allow me to close the top. The problem I have is... Is this a feasible solution? Will it even work? I am not sure if the water heater is to actually heat the water or allow heat to rise underneath the bin?
PS - the bin is 21gallon, the bin inside it is 10, the water heater is 150 watt.
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ODhaze
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Re: feasible incubation chamber!? [Re: LockNTross]
#1299786 - 02/11/03 10:26 AM (21 years, 1 month ago) |
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well,
you could always just put the heater in a jar of water and put that in one large tupperware,
the only problem with that is an uneven distribution of heat. So basically you would have to move your jars around occasionally, well its optional.
if you stick with the weights plan, sterilize them or disinfect them somehow, and put a peice of cardboard over them so you have an even bottom.
hope that helps a little!!!
-outdoorhaze-
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Legoulash
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Re: feasible incubation chamber!? [Re: LockNTross]
#1299795 - 02/11/03 10:29 AM (21 years, 1 month ago) |
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Cool u got tha same bins as me..
Id think it should work.. Make sure the heater doesnt melt the sides of ur container. Id say just put the heater in a big glass jar/liquor bottle with water in it and dont bother having the container in container thing.
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shirley knott
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Re: feasible incubation chamber!? [Re: ODhaze]
#1299796 - 02/11/03 10:29 AM (21 years, 1 month ago) |
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put a bubbler in, underneath the heater. it'll mimic fish, by agitating the water to distribute the heat about.
the 8-ball says......chances are favourable *blooobleip*
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LockNTross
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Re: feasible incubation chamber!? [Re: ODhaze]
#1299857 - 02/11/03 10:51 AM (21 years, 1 month ago) |
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These bins are from Menards, as they were on sale this week for $2 !!!
Anyway, the bubbler is a really good idea. I think that would totaly help solve the problem. ALSO, I have this other ZANEY idea: Couldnt I cut a hole at the bottom of the tub and shove the water heater in there, and then put some silicone glue to make sure there isnt any leaking water?
CHOICES CHOICES.
PS- Would I really need to sterilize the weights, because the cultures will be in hermetically sealed jars. If they do need sterilized will disinfectant stuff work?
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Angry Mycologist
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Re: feasible incubation chamber!? [Re: LockNTross]
#1300056 - 02/11/03 12:18 PM (21 years, 1 month ago) |
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LOL....that looks exactly like my setup I made the exact same mistakes of getting a smaller rubbermaid for the top compartment and buying a semi-submersible fish tank heater. You'll be fine. I attach the fish tank heater to the side and I let the top rubbermaid float. I maintain a constant 82 degrees. Small world, eh? BTW: Remember to put some type of blanket or cloth material over the top in order to keep the heat in.
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Edited by Angry Mycologist (02/11/03 12:20 PM)
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Anno
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Re: feasible incubation chamber!? [Re: LockNTross]
#1300083 - 02/11/03 12:31 PM (21 years, 1 month ago) |
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>because the cultures will be in hermetically sealed jars
Bad, bad idea.....
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LockNTross
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Re: feasible incubation chamber!? [Re: Anno]
#1301517 - 02/12/03 03:34 AM (21 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
Bad, bad idea.....
Wow, thanks for all your help. That sure helped me a lot. All that quality input, and you telling me what?s wrong and how to fix it. Gosh, I can?t quite thank you enough. Now I know exactly what to do with those jars and I shouldn?t have a problem, thanks to your 3 word answer, of witch 2 words are repeated. AWSOME JOB!
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Re: feasible incubation chamber!? [Re: LockNTross]
#1301631 - 02/12/03 04:28 AM (21 years, 1 month ago) |
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the heat should make it around to the other side in a few hours, i dont think you need a bubbler. the bigger the bottom bucket the better since you wont have to worry about it boiling dry.
Anno posts lots of short posts but replies to lots too. if he spent time explaining in detail he wouldnt help as many people. if you mean fully sealed jars they will get no air exchange which is needed for decent growth. this is very basic stuff and he (anno) is just quick and blunt to correct people who dont bother reading the excellent FAQs available
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