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cotton balls in place of polyfill
#15030967 - 09/05/11 02:59 AM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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yes, no?
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15031022 - 09/05/11 03:34 AM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yes, but fungus can eat it when wet/moist.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: El Douche]
#15031100 - 09/05/11 05:01 AM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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and since its a natural fiber it WILL harbor contams, so my is no.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: 13shrooms]
#15031406 - 09/05/11 07:47 AM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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Pollyfill all the way, you can get it at Hobby Lobby or even Wal-Mart. It's pretty cheap too.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: DynGBreeD]
#15031855 - 09/05/11 10:10 AM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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Cotton was the gold standard for filters right up until polyfill came along. Polyfill works better for reasons stated above, but if kept dry, cotton is the equal. RR
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: RogerRabbit]
#15034436 - 09/05/11 07:03 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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I was going to use Doc's tek where you use polyfil in the inoculation port.
If you are familiar, you still use the layer of tyvek under the lid, use polyfil in the inoculation port, then use 2 coffee filters over the top after you have inoculated.
Do you feel like it would be safe to use cotton balls in this method? or do you feel polyfill is vital?
I will probably just get polyfill anyways because I will need it for the holes on the side of my monotubs but consider the jars would be completely dry, I was wondering if I could substitute the two safely
*My old method of inoculation was to use the tyvek layer but instead of using polyfil in the inoculation port, I would simply cover the port with micropore tape after inoculation. But Doc's method seems like it might be more contam resistant.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15034642 - 09/05/11 07:42 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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KillerPicklez said: Opinions?
RTV high temp silicone.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: Harry Jackson]
#15034705 - 09/05/11 07:50 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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You know what. I have been interested in self-healing inoculation ports for a long time. I dont have the funds to start that right now, but a couple months down the road and I will most certainly be looking for a tek on how to make them.
I have about 30 bucks left to budget for this project. and that is going to be split between bird seed, polyfill, rubbing alcohol, coco coir, and oven bags. Should come out right around 30 bucks.
Making my expenditures 150-160$
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15034768 - 09/05/11 07:57 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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it's not particularily expensive. My $9 tube did 30 jars injection ports and I stuck 4 bits of tyvek on each with it, too. You should definitely investigate it for next time.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: Harry Jackson]
#15034840 - 09/05/11 08:08 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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I will. Especially since lids generally need to be replaced every couple of months. When I go to buy new lids for my jars, I will make sure to convert them
So when you use self-healing ports then you dont have to worry about contams as much? You just use the layer of tyvek? Are the lids dishwasher safe?
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez] 1
#15034948 - 09/05/11 08:26 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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mine have been thus far. Worst thing is the lids rusting, but you can cover it up with more rtv. No big deal. And yeah, my contam rate went straight down. For my tyvek, I cut out little squares and glued them over holes, 2 holes per lid, tyvek both sides, rather than cover the whole jar mouth.
With injection ports, I end up doing most of my inocs in open air in a carpeted room. Contams are rare for me now. Just gotta be logical about your sterility procedures.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: Harry Jackson]
#15034978 - 09/05/11 08:29 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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Thank you much for the info sir, +5
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15034985 - 09/05/11 08:31 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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no problem, good luck with your grow!
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So who are you to tell me how to live my life, 'cause I won't give this up, these are my shoes, my view, my cue to say I do give a fuck!
And pretty soon I'ma bloomin' it'll be alright, 'cause every day's another chance to ignite, 'cause I'm addicted, I'm addicted, I'm addicted to this universal feeling of life
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: Harry Jackson]
#15034999 - 09/05/11 08:33 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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thanks man, I have grown on and off for several years but I am to that point where I am fine tuning my techniques to lower contams and increase yields.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15035110 - 09/05/11 08:56 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/14186384/page/3
why those lids are the best http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/12543108
synthetic filter discs NEVER have to be replaced unless you puncture them (which you should never have to do), they get sterilized during each PC run and last forever.
self healing ports are easy as putting a glob of rtv in another hole in the lid and let it cure. port done. 
docs wbs tek is slightly outdated w/the lids
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: 13shrooms]
#15035162 - 09/05/11 09:07 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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what is a synthetic filter disc? is that just an alternative to tyvek because it looks the same.
I noticed that with his tek, but it works. and I need something that works. I am not in a position where I can afford to fail. I am only getting 1 syringe so I have to make it work.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15035207 - 09/05/11 09:18 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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http://everythingmushrooms.com/cultivation-tools/canning-jars-and-accessories/synthetic-filter-discs-wide-mouth-90mm-one-dozen/
you will never have to replace them or buy more, ever. nothing beats it.
tyvek will work if you have a fairly clean environment BUT I dont take chances. 
when it comes to filters its all about micron size to keep the contams out, SFDs are the only thing made for this, the rest (poly/tyvek) are the inferior substitutes because they dont have a micron rating thats small enough (.2) to keep every contam away.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: 13shrooms]
#15035216 - 09/05/11 09:21 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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That is another thing I will have to purchase next go around
Would using 2 layers of tyvek be better than 1 or do you start losing FAE when you do that?
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15035233 - 09/05/11 09:23 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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it depends on the tyvek, postal tyvek has a micron rating of between 30-60 so doubling up would work fine, just not on the inside of your lids, only on top. 
if you have a dupont tyvek suit then its micron rating is .5 so a single layer of that would be fine.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15035251 - 09/05/11 09:27 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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KillerPicklez said: or do you start losing FAE when you do that?
Im just being a stickler here but you dont want fae for jars, just gas exchange, you want CO2 to be able to escape out the jar so it doesnt suffocate your myc. if you have fae being supplied to your jars then you are going to get early pinning or invitro mushrooms or contams. 
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: 13shrooms]
#15035544 - 09/05/11 10:35 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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correct terminology is important, a lot of people get confused because of it. I did mean gas exchange and not FAE.
I will be using postal service tyvek as it is free and I dont plan on going to Staples and spending 10 bucks on envelops.
Why not under the lid? above the lid wont work because I am using polyfill in the inoculation ports
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15035557 - 09/05/11 10:38 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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Why not under the lid? above the lid wont work because I am using polyfill in the inoculation ports
nutrients from w/e is in your jar, as well as excess moisture, can get stuck in the filter much easier, making for higher risk of contams
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: MOPE]
#15035564 - 09/05/11 10:40 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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I just find it hard to find my inoculation port when I have the tyvek on top. Maybe I will just make my ports a little bigger and try to center them as much as possible. I really dont want to cough up money for DuPont tyvek.
Do you have any specific technique for finding your ports if they are covered with tyvek?
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez] 1
#15035571 - 09/05/11 10:42 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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KillerPicklez said: I just find it hard to find my inoculation port when I have the tyvek on top. Maybe I will just make my ports a little bigger and try to center them as much as possible. I really dont want to cough up money for DuPont tyvek.
Do you have any specific technique for finding your ports if they are covered with tyvek?
just cut out a tyvek circle maybe an 3/4 inch in diameter and place it on top of your lid right over the GE hole. Then use silicone or something to secure it to the lid. this way you use a much smaller amt of tyvek, and can easily see your inoculation port
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: MOPE]
#15035612 - 09/05/11 10:52 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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I am not going to be using silicon. It's just not in the cards this time around.
I will be using polyfill in the inoculation port. I think I got the idea down though. It just seems like if it is on top it wont be doing any good, but it definitely makes sense what you said about not putting it under the jar due to moisture buildup
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: 13shrooms]
#15036149 - 09/06/11 01:49 AM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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KillerPicklez said: I am not going to be using silicon. It's just not in the cards this time around.
I will be using polyfill in the inoculation port. I think I got the idea down though. It just seems like if it is on top it wont be doing any good, but it definitely makes sense what you said about not putting it under the jar due to moisture buildup 
If you use poly-fill as an injection port, you can also use it as a GE filter (using one or 2 holes). Silicone sure is better as an injection port, and silicone can be used to attach tyvek like described above for a better (IMO) GE filter. Pollyfill has a high success rate.
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13shrooms said: and since [cotton]s a natural fiber it WILL harbor contams, so my is no. 
I was not saying to use the skid mark out of your cotton undies, unless you chip off the bulk of it. But really, you can use cotton, including your underwear, as a GE filter, just put the skid mark section inside the jar for the fungus to grow on, and keep the GE part reasonably dry. It will all be PC'd anyway.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: El Douche]
#15058503 - 09/10/11 03:14 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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Got my polyfill today, you guys really got me wanting to buy some synthetic filter discs. I looked at mycosupply and they charge 13$ + shipping for 10 discs. That seems a bit high to me. Do you guys know anywhere that has them a bit cheaper?
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15058631 - 09/10/11 03:48 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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I tried them a long time ago, and I prefer polyfill, or Tyvek for the cost and simplicity. Especially if you need to inject, and with G2G transfers, there is only one piece to fumble with, as opposed to the filter disk and the lid with the hole.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: El Douche]
#15058642 - 09/10/11 03:52 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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I will be using tyvek under the lids and polyfill in the inoculation port. coffee filters over the lids, post-inoculation.
I want to get some better tyvek than usps quality but really dont want to spend a bunch of money on it.
Any bird seed brands that you would recommend? I know you want whatever is the most organic and has primarily millet and not a lot of sunflower seeds.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15058703 - 09/10/11 04:06 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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KillerPicklez said: I will be using tyvek under the lids and polyfill in the inoculation port. coffee filters over the lids, post-inoculation.
I want to get some better tyvek than usps quality but really dont want to spend a bunch of money on it.
Any bird seed brands that you would recommend? I know you want whatever is the most organic and has primarily millet and not a lot of sunflower seeds.
IMO, Overkill. I just use pollyfill. You can inject through it, or make self healing injector points - maybe 1/20 contaminate. Or, I use mail tyvek and glue it down over one hole for GE and coat another hole for an self healing injector - veryy rare contamination.
Pennington's bird seed is great, and it has some limestone/calcium chunks, so I never supplement. ~$17 for 50#
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: El Douche]
#15058710 - 09/10/11 04:10 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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Id rather have a bit of overkill than risk any contam. I know USPS tyvek is pretty poor quality or else I would only use that. I will double up on the filters to hopefully eliminate any contams. I am just hoping that I get my spores and they are still alive. The temperature here in Phoenix is still around 100 each day so that is my primary concern right now
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15062185 - 09/11/11 11:26 AM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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KillerPicklez said: Id rather have a bit of overkill than risk any contam. I know USPS tyvek is pretty poor quality or else I would only use that. I will double up on the filters to hopefully eliminate any contams. I am just hoping that I get my spores and they are still alive. The temperature here in Phoenix is still around 100 each day so that is my primary concern right now
the coffee filters wont do anything to stop contams, the pores are way to large and contams just pass right through. RR has said that its like trying to stop a mosquito with a chain link fence
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: MOPE]
#15064109 - 09/11/11 06:32 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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I have heard that before actually. I probably wont use the coffee filters but I saw them in Doc's tek so I figured why not since I already have them anyways
Is it safe to PC with the polyfill already in my inoculation ports? as long as I cover the lids with 2 layers of foil? I think I would risk contam if I try adding it after I PC
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15067435 - 09/12/11 11:49 AM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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You could wipe the foil with alcohol and inject straight through it, or use 2 pieces and inject through the second one. I use a $10 glovebox, so I would just inject it.
The self-healing injector ports can be made with a $3.50 tube of clear silicone from an autoparts store. I highly recommend that. They can even be pc'd in about 6 hour drying time if needed. I highly recommend this over using polyfill as an injection site, cause the polyfill has a chance of falling out when you insert the needle.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: El Douche]
#15068860 - 09/12/11 04:44 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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Yeah, I just want to stick with what I got right now. I want to start PCing tomorrow.
So I it's safe to PC the Polyfill as long as I cover it with 2 sheets of foil? That's basically my plan but ive been out of the game for so long that I feel the need to double check everything for some reason
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15069114 - 09/12/11 05:48 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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KillerPicklez said: Yeah, I just want to stick with what I got right now. I want to start PCing tomorrow.
So I it's safe to PC the Polyfill as long as I cover it with 2 sheets of foil? That's basically my plan but ive been out of the game for so long that I feel the need to double check everything for some reason
yes.
and instead of polyfil for the holes on your tubs, you might look into the easy felt tek.
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/14488446#14488446
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: AnonO]
#15069150 - 09/12/11 05:56 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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We arent talking about polyfill for the holes in the tub, that is 100% how it's going down on the tubs. We were discussing polyfill in the inoculation ports on the jar lids.
If you were just making a general statement then my bad. But I am used to people not reading the threads before making comments. I will check out that "Easy felt," but this time around I am definitely using polyfill since I just bought a big bag of it
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: AnonO]
#15069221 - 09/12/11 06:08 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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i understand that. thats why the first thing i said was me answering your question...
i mentioned the felt instead of polyfl on the tub holes just because thats what i recently switched to. i have a bunch of polyfil too but felt works just the same and its easier and cleaner to deal with. you dont have stuff stickin out the sides of the tub.
im not trying to tell you what to do. just throwing out ideas.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: AnonO]
#15069295 - 09/12/11 06:19 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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No, I certainly appreciate it. I have gotten lots of good ideas and suggestions in this thread. New products have evolved since the last time I was growing. I will definitely look into the felt, I am just sticking with the supplies that I have for this first grow and will experiment a bit more next time around.
I want to get a pack of the synthetic discs and also some plastic lids. Thanks to people suggesting them
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15069989 - 09/12/11 08:13 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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Son of a motherfucker. Either I forgot to give the vendor my apartment number (I am pretty sure I did) or they forgot to put it on the package. Now I have to wait to get this all resolved. I am going to lose at least a week of time now
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15079029 - 09/14/11 05:07 PM (13 years, 4 months ago) |
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Well a problem that I somewhat say happening has happened. I didnt think I would be able to get the polyfill through the small inoculation port on the lid and I dont want to make the ports any bigger. So I guess I will be going back to my old method of Tyvek under the lid and using micropore tape.
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15160093 - 09/30/11 09:24 PM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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Thank you to everyone for their feedback. So far I have had excellent results with near full colonization after 1 week. I am going to let them go another 7-10 days just to be sure but a couple casings are in my future.
12 out of 12 jars are doing well. No contams
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Re: cotton balls in place of polyfill [Re: KillerPicklez]
#15171745 - 10/03/11 01:08 PM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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These spores were very aggressive. After just 11 days, 9 of the 10 jars are 100% colonized and ready to case. 1 of the jars has been a bit slower and is only about 60% colonized. Will probably try to make the 9 jars into 2 decent sized casings this weekend. I am just hoping I dont cut it too short.
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