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bradg
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can you use perlite?
#15752830 - 02/02/12 06:27 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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Can you use perlite in place of vermiculite for pf tek?
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Chez man
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Re: can you use perlite? [Re: bradg]
#15752846 - 02/02/12 06:30 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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The answer is no, but I forgot the actual reason why. I've seen this question answered before by a TC.
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tr8orjohn
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Re: can you use perlite? [Re: Chez man]
#15752872 - 02/02/12 06:35 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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Perlite is good for humidification; water adsorbs on its many surfaces, and since it has a high surface area, it holds a decent amount but releases it just as easily. Verm, on the other hand, retains water well, and holds it well; thus it's good as a water reservoir, but a shitty way to humidify your fruiting chamber.
Additionally, I have read that verm also acts as a source of certain minerals.
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rustyshackleford06
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Re: can you use perlite? [Re: tr8orjohn]
#15754065 - 02/02/12 10:54 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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I went looking for verm at Wal Mart and chick said they didnt have any but they had something similar. She directed me to PERLITE and luckily I had done enough research on the forums to know that THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTION FOR VERM WHEN DOING PF TEK. Your best bet is going to be a store that basically sells stuff for growing weed. Thats how I found mine. Some people will tell you birdseed will work but that too is false. Let me know if you have any more questions
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bradg
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Yeah I went to home depot and they said there all taking it off the shelves because the dust is hazardous, buncha bull if you ask me.
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Shamrocker
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Re: can you use perlite? [Re: bradg]
#15756948 - 02/03/12 05:29 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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Quote:
bradg said: Yeah I went to home depot and they said there all taking it off the shelves because the dust is hazardous, buncha bull if you ask me.
Ten years ago their excuse was it contained asbestos! They just don't want to carry it for some reason. Try Lowes
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Willy Wonka
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Re: can you use perlite? [Re: Shamrocker]
#15757101 - 02/03/12 06:01 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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rustyshackleford06 already said to try a hydroponic store for it, but if you can't find a hydroponic store then go to amazon.com. I get all my stuff from my local hydroponic store or from amazon. Well all my stuff except for my totes and jars. The totes come from walmart and I get my jars from smart and final.
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Swwert
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Home Depot does not carry it, Lowes does.
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Kizzle
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Re: can you use perlite? [Re: Swwert]
#15758245 - 02/03/12 10:32 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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I got mine from Menards. It was actually being sold as attic insulation but it's the same thing.
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bradg
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Re: can you use perlite? [Re: Kizzle]
#15761880 - 02/04/12 07:59 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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Sure the Hell was, I don't understand that one but hey who knows lol
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wanderingdrive
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Re: can you use perlite? [Re: bradg]
#15762651 - 02/04/12 11:30 PM (12 years, 11 months ago) |
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This is a horrible time of year to search for verm. It should be in stock in a month or so once the gardening stuff arrives.
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Kissmegxxdnite
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Aces hardware has verm If you have one in your area. Aces has perlite too.
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elkart
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greenhouse, landscaping biz is where to get an enormous 4 ft cubic bag for $25
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