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noob question about incubation chamber
    #14102242 - 03/11/11 02:46 AM (12 years, 10 months ago)

I just found an old electric blanket and I am wondering if it could be useful in an incubator. I folded it and placed it in a large plastic tub. I placed a digital thermometer on it, closed the lid and left it on high for a few hours. I just checked it and it showed a temp of 81 F. From what I have read that is about perfect for mycelium growth. However I am wondering if it would a bad idea to place PF jars directly on the blanket. Would this dried out the jars too quickly?


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Re: noob question about incubation chamber [Re: overstand]
    #14102254 - 03/11/11 02:52 AM (12 years, 10 months ago)

Yes. Also, 81 too hot.


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Re: noob question about incubation chamber [Re: overstand]
    #14102440 - 03/11/11 04:41 AM (12 years, 10 months ago)

Colonize jars at normal room temperature.  The whole idea of incubators is bunk, outdated, and dumb.  High temperatures stimulate bacteria and thermophilic molds much more than mushroom mycelium.
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Re: noob question about incubation chamber [Re: RogerRabbit]
    #14102906 - 03/11/11 08:46 AM (12 years, 10 months ago)

Hey RR, do you think it would be a bad idea to use an electric blanket with liquid culture jars? If they are sealed and sterilized then there should not be any bacteria or thermophilic molds?


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Re: noob question about incubation chamber [Re: overstand]
    #14102922 - 03/11/11 08:52 AM (12 years, 10 months ago)

The problem is nothing is 100% sterile. Thermophilic molds can survive the PC. By raising the temps you are giving them a foothold and a chance to make a come back. Once fully colonized your chances of that happening are way less.


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