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will powdered perlite work for a SGFC?
    #14728053 - 07/06/11 08:08 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? the perlite i got was very course (not sure of the spelling)
is there any downfal to it?

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Re: will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? [Re: bleedheat]
    #14728064 - 07/06/11 08:10 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

Less surface area could equate to less humidity being created. I'm pretty sure this is the case anyway. If you have a good hygrometer just test it out. Personally I'm going to be buying a big bag soon from a grow store in town but in a rush when I needed it I found some at Lowe's in the garden section in a smaller 8 quart bag. Miracle gro brand and so far it's working just fine.

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Re: will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? [Re: VaeVictum]
    #14728072 - 07/06/11 08:13 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

Air needs to circulate through the empty space between the perlite.
How coarse are you talking?

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Re: will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? [Re: ModularMind]
    #14728084 - 07/06/11 08:15 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

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Air needs to circulate through the empty space between the perlite.
How coarse are you talking?




He's calling it powdered perlite. How coarse does that sound?

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Re: will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? [Re: VaeVictum]
    #14728115 - 07/06/11 08:23 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

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Air needs to circulate through the empty space between the perlite.
How coarse are you talking?




He's calling it powdered perlite. How coarse does that sound?




OK so yes it is fine perfite it looks. Here is the bag
http://www.plantwayhydroponiccenter.com/Grace-Perlite_p_201.html

i have not seen perlite my self, only a friend of mine is telling me how it looks. he says its more like powder... which is weird.... any thoughts?

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Re: will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? [Re: VaeVictum]
    #14728119 - 07/06/11 08:23 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

He's asking if he should powder it.
You should read the post.

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Re: will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? [Re: ModularMind]
    #14728172 - 07/06/11 08:34 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

I bought size #4, which is "half inch minus"...  I would have preferred size #3 (one size smaller)...  I would suggest something larger than your SGFC holes...  But I'm just a noob :uhoh:


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Re: will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? [Re: ModularMind]
    #14728211 - 07/06/11 08:45 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

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He's asking if he should powder it.
You should read the post.




Not sure how you get that out of his wording. Maybe it's just me but it seems like he already has powdered perlite and is worried about it now.

Anyways, on that website you linked the fox farms chunky perlite would of been a much better choice.

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Re: will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? [Re: bleedheat]
    #14728254 - 07/06/11 08:53 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

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the perlite i got was very course (not sure of the spelling)





"was" or "is" I doubt he's equipped to have powdered the requisite amount of perlite for any average sized SGFC.

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Re: will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? [Re: VaeVictum]
    #14728329 - 07/06/11 09:04 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

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the perlite i got was very course (not sure of the spelling)





"was" or "is" I doubt he's equipped to have powdered the requisite amount of perlite for any average sized SGFC.



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VaeVictum said:
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ModularMind said:
He's asking if he should powder it.
You should read the post.




Not sure how you get that out of his wording. Maybe it's just me but it seems like he already has powdered perlite and is worried about it now.

Anyways, on that website you linked the fox farms chunky perlite would of been a much better choice.





sorry about all that...
i have no intention of powdering my perlite XD
It seems to powdery to be considered coarse.
however it does say it.
I have alreayd bought the big ass bag.
i guess im stuck with it.
So all in all bigger perlite is better?
then why does it say coarse?

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Re: will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? [Re: bleedheat]
    #14728349 - 07/06/11 09:07 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

coarse
   /kɔrs, koʊrs/[kawrs, kohrs]
–adjective, coars·er, coars·est.
1.
composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand.
2.
lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.: The stiff, coarse fabric irritated her skin.
3.
harsh; grating.

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Re: will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? [Re: bleedheat]
    #14728356 - 07/06/11 09:08 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

You need to rinse the powder off in a colander, at the same time moistening your perlite, prior to introducing it to your SGFC.

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Re: will powdered perlite work for a SGFC? [Re: ModularMind]
    #14728385 - 07/06/11 09:12 PM (13 years, 6 months ago)

I just put mine in the SGFC and hosed the crap outta it in the gravel driveway, lol.


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