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Base Icks



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Mono hole config's.
#14457821 - 05/15/11 05:57 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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So we all know the standard set up of a mono, two two inch holes on both of the long sides at the sub level, and one 2 inch hole on the top of the short sides.
I read that cyanara was testing 1" holes instead at the sub level. I believe he was doing 4 1" holes on each of the long sides.
In theory this sounds like a good idea. It allows the GE/FAE to be distributed more evenly, and it also keeps the sub from drying out so much by each hole.
Only downside I see is that its twice the number of holes to drill 
Has anyone else done something similar to this? I remember Morelman doing this but thats about it for my knowledge.
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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: Base Icks]
#14457869 - 05/15/11 06:04 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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  i just tried these tubs with 3 2in holes on each side
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Base Icks



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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: penhed]
#14457877 - 05/15/11 06:06 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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PE? Approx tub volume? Sub volume?
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penhed
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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: Base Icks]
#14457919 - 05/15/11 06:14 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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58quart......that was 7 brf cakes spawn to hpoo/coir/worm casting/gypsum/hydrated with fresh brew coffee....approx 3in deep...pe.......dry harvested 250ish grams for the 2 tubs
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Base Icks



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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: penhed]
#14457981 - 05/15/11 06:25 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Not too shabby then. So thats 3 2" holes....
I was going to ask if you noticed and drying around the holes but I guess it really depends on how tight they were packed.
I keep mine as loose as I can. I aim for a 85% min humidity but it rarely gets that low.
I usually keep one of the top holes empty during fruiting.
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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: Base Icks]
#14458404 - 05/15/11 07:22 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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I've only done the "standard" so can't comment.
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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: OoBYCoO]
#14458719 - 05/15/11 08:10 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Iv always done 2 1" holes on each side with one on the bottom unplugged, works fine for me
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Base Icks



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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: Wise Toad]
#14458746 - 05/15/11 08:13 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Size of tubs? And your saying you have 8 holes total all on the bottom?
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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: Base Icks]
#14458776 - 05/15/11 08:19 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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18 gallon tub, 4" substrates. 4 holes on the bottom, 4 on top; nothing special, hope im not making an ass of myself here somehow
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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: Wise Toad]
#14458791 - 05/15/11 08:21 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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No man your doing fine. So do you have all 8 holes on the long sides then?
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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: Base Icks]
#14458896 - 05/15/11 08:34 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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So I did screw it up, woop
2 holes on each side, long and short.
Man I miss having conversations about mush growing as the whole forum caters more to beginners(and the questions are answered so quickly and absolutely), we need a place to just bounce shroom growing ideas off one another, neuron style
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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: Wise Toad]
#14459224 - 05/15/11 09:30 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Doesn't matter, there isn't a set way how to do it. Even if you did it to spec it still takes sometime to get the system down....
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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: Base Icks]
#14459347 - 05/15/11 09:50 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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I like the idea of more even air flow distribution using 1" holes. Might get another 30qt going soon... maybe I can test that out.
there's a 71qt tub going with 2" holes on long and short sides. sub level on long. near top on short. 3.5" sub depth
this will be the 1st attempt with it... currently on day 10 post-spawning.
want an update here with results Base Icks?
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Re: Mono hole config's. *DELETED* [Re: i GrOw StUFF]
#14459779 - 05/15/11 11:07 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: Wise Toad]
#14460076 - 05/16/11 12:21 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Quote:
Wise Toad said: So I did screw it up, woop
2 holes on each side, long and short.
Man I miss having conversations about mush growing as the whole forum caters more to beginners(and the questions are answered so quickly and absolutely), we need a place to just bounce shroom growing ideas off one another, neuron style
You're welcome to post over here bro. 
Hopefully I gave the right link this time.
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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: t23]
#14460085 - 05/16/11 12:24 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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That sounds a lot like my recommendation. However, whether or not it is, I still can't take credit for it, because it's a bullet-point version of what I picked up from ProfessorPinHead. 
I dig this communal vibe here.
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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: faceyneck]
#14460203 - 05/16/11 12:53 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Oh bad karma. Had to change this. I have 1/2inch by 4 inch hole across the lower end with a single 1/2" hole on the top then 2 (1/2"x 4") holes on each long side and 2 small 1/2 inch holes on the tops of each long side. 108 quarts. works fine.
Edited version.
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IMO, hole size/numbers doesnt matter as long as your allowing sufficient gas exchange during colonization and plenty of fresh air during fruiting. with the use of polyfill you are truly adjusting the size of your holes with that anyway, packing it tight for holding Rh or packing loosely for more FAE, hole size/numbers doesnt matter.
placement does. 
you want holes at sublevel and up higher for circulation.
the key is even distribution without over doing it or you can dry out your substrate quickly.
but this, like many other aspects of mycology, has many many variations to be used. what works for you, you use. 

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Re: Mono hole config's. [Re: faceyneck]
#14460383 - 05/16/11 01:55 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Quote:
faceyneck said:
I dig this communal vibe here. 

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Re: Mono hole config's. *DELETED* [Re: faceyneck]
#14460457 - 05/16/11 02:20 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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