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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: VaeVictum]
    #16289156 - 05/26/12 06:54 PM (12 years, 7 months ago)

Probably toss it into the garden. Thanks for the heads up to not store it.


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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Morc]
    #16332595 - 06/04/12 06:25 PM (12 years, 7 months ago)

great thread Shea.. don't know if you're still following it but thanks for all the awesome info

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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: tardicaca]
    #16401749 - 06/19/12 01:18 AM (12 years, 6 months ago)

I've been researching this for some time now and am proud to say I have inoculated 4 pf jars. I ordered TC spores and while I was noc'in em I realized that after 4 jars I had only used up 3 cc's from the syringe. Anyone have any input on how this will affect myc growth? I'm sure I should expect a longer time spent waiting for the substrate to be fully colonized but I was wondering what else this might affect.

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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: TheFireIsCartoon]
    #16401776 - 06/19/12 01:34 AM (12 years, 6 months ago)

You'll be fine.

I try to use 1 cc per half pint BRF cake. (1/4 cc per hole)

Good luck,

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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Javadog]
    #16401848 - 06/19/12 02:05 AM (12 years, 6 months ago)

Really you don't even need the whole 1/4 cc, if only a drop made it in there it should germinate. But the 1/4cc would ensure success. Good luck :thumbup:


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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Revolutiontcm]
    #16406268 - 06/19/12 09:45 PM (12 years, 6 months ago)

Using this tek, with a pressure cooker, and having excellent results. My B+ is going off and is around 85% colonized after 2 weeks. The Golden Teacher was behind on speed sitting at about 70%. The Penis Envy is bringing up the rear lol but picking up the pace now that the germination has taken place. Some rhizomophic ropey looking mycelium on the PE. I'm thinking the week of consolidation will be before the end of the month. Zero contaminants thus far too. Glad I got a PC after all. I used a glove box by the way. Thanks for the tek guys!

morC


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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Morc]
    #16407768 - 06/20/12 07:24 AM (12 years, 6 months ago)

For sterilization should the lids be fastened tightly or slightly loose?

Sorry if this is a repeat question but I searched the thread best I could before asking.


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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Giftgiver]
    #16408342 - 06/20/12 10:36 AM (12 years, 6 months ago)

Tightly.


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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Revolutiontcm]
    #16408399 - 06/20/12 10:51 AM (12 years, 6 months ago)

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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Unknown-Strain]
    #16429229 - 06/24/12 03:37 AM (12 years, 6 months ago)

Cheers. I just finished making some jars using this method (combined with watching RR's DVDs), and am about to
pressure cook them. We'll see how we go.


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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: philosyner]
    #16436549 - 06/25/12 04:39 PM (12 years, 6 months ago)

Quick question reguarding misting and fanning... So once you put your cakes in the chamber you mist them right away correct? Then how long do you keep the fan on them?


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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: FruitOfLife]
    #16436843 - 06/25/12 05:45 PM (12 years, 6 months ago)

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Drewsifer69 said:
Quick question reguarding misting and fanning... So once you put your cakes in the chamber you mist them right away correct? Then how long do you keep the fan on them?




No, misting them right away would make no sense, as the cakes would
have just come out of the dunk.

The way you phrased the second question suggests that you are using
mechanical/electric fans.  This can be problematic, as it can easily
dry cakes out.  "Fanning" typically refers to flapping something flat
at the cakes.  The idea is as much "freshen the air" as it is "dry the cakes".

Just my $0.02,

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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Javadog]
    #16439643 - 06/26/12 09:04 AM (12 years, 6 months ago)

Awesome, thanks man. And yeah I thought I was suppose to use an actual fan for 20 seconds :tongue: Now I know though


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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: FruitOfLife]
    #16469970 - 07/02/12 12:07 PM (12 years, 6 months ago)

Got 2 B+, 1 Golden Teacher, and 2 Penis Envy almost 100% colonized without contamination! Glad I ended up using that PC! So far so good. I'm taking things slow and ensuring that the jars are consolidated prior to birthing and dunking. Are there signs that the jars are ready and consolidated? Meaning that some are colonizing faster then the others so I may have missed 100% colonization by a day or two, will the mycelium look a certain way when it's ready to be birthed? I don't want to open anything earlier then needed; plus I'm in no rush. Thanks for the Tek! Works great.

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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Morc]
    #16470073 - 07/02/12 12:42 PM (12 years, 6 months ago)

you can wait longer then 7 days.  If it pins in the jar birth it or just wait 7 days from when you first started counting nothing will be hurt heck you could wait till all are 100% and start counting just be sure to watch for pins.

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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: zepski]
    #16479696 - 07/04/12 10:16 AM (12 years, 6 months ago)

Awesome, thanks for the the info/quick response! I'll be keeping an eye out for pinning thanks! I'll post some pics later when things are looking more interesting! Thanks zepski!


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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Morc]
    #16499366 - 07/08/12 12:18 PM (12 years, 6 months ago)

Question:

How long does it take between flushes after harvesting a cake? 10 days, approx? I'm just trying to time all this with life lol I didn't think it would take a month to consolidate completely. I just want to ensure I'll be around for the whole fruiting cycle, 4-5 flushes worth. Sounds like if it takes 10 days between flushes that's already a month of just waiting for the fruits to show up. I guess what I'm trying to figure out is how long the whole fruiting phase takes, with all the flushes possible, approximately. Again I'm running B+, Golden Teacher, and Penis Envy. The PE is definitely behind on spore germination/colonization/consolidation. I have read that it is a bit slower, that's fine. The B+, and GT are super fast colonizers! Thanks for sharing in the stoke all!

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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Morc]
    #16499670 - 07/08/12 01:36 PM (12 years, 6 months ago)

It all depends on the genetics.  I've had tubs take 2 weeks then I've had tubs that started flushing a day after the flush ended.  So anywhere from 1 day to 2+ weeks lol.  Heck some times you will have your 2nd flush come in before the 1st one is done.  So in short keep an eye on it hehe.

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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: zepski]
    #16500016 - 07/08/12 05:32 PM (12 years, 6 months ago)

^^Sic! Thanks for the positive attitude lol Yeah I just birthed all but one PE. One of the B+ was iffy with a contam so I just got rid of it instead of risking it. The one PE I didn't birth looks as though some dry verm from the top got inside the jar and between the mycelium growth, thus halting the colonization. I'll give it some more time and see what happens. Thanks again for your help on the matter! Good Karma your way!

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Re: Pf tek done right [Re: Morc]
    #16646749 - 08/05/12 11:18 AM (12 years, 5 months ago)

Couple of questions, I've read in a few other places that after you inoculate keeping the jars heated to around 80 degrees F using a heating pad or heated water is suggested to help the jars colonize faster. Is that necessary or can I just leave em sitting in my closet at room temperature? Also I've heard that using a humidifier or fish tank bubbler is better than misting because introducing so much water to the colonized cake's exterior can greatly slow down the pinning and production cycle. And since there will be holes drilled through out the FC the FAE wouldn't be as much of a problem as it normally is due to the high humidity levels. Is there any truth to that? And is it really necessary to have such an advanced system of humidification if there's Perlite at the bottom of the FC or will misting suffice? I just don't wanna go and drop the extra cash for a fish tank bubbler PLUS the stones and everything if all I'm going to need is a fine mist spray bottle and a paper fan after I get my colonized cakes into my FC. If you're telling me all I will need after dunking and rolling my cakes in verm is my FC, enough Perlite to fill 3"-4" of my FC, some tin foil squares to place the cakes on, and a mist bottle, you just saved me a good $50-$75 I was planning on spending on heaters/humidifiers and such.


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