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MushroomGrowOp


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Need help! How do I PC .2 micron spawn bags?
#16864083 - 09/17/12 05:49 PM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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So today I received some .2 micron filter patch bags. I filled them up half way up to the patch, folded the remaining plastic like an accordion (leaving the patch exposed) and the bags unsealed. When I PCed it the top bags blew up like balloons on the bottom bags burst. What am I doing wrong? Is there a special way of folding the remaining plastic? I did not seal the bags and planned on doing it right when they came out of the PC.
Thanks for the help in advance!
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MushroomGrowOp


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Re: Need help! How do I PC .2 micron spawn bags? [Re: MushroomGrowOp]
#16931895 - 09/29/12 10:58 AM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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Anyone?
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Re: Need help! How do I PC .2 micron spawn bags? [Re: MushroomGrowOp]
#16931971 - 09/29/12 11:13 AM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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That's why I use jars. Hate bags.
You have to perfectly align the bag with some supports to make sure it doesn't touch the sides (melting possibility) and allow airflow to the filter patch.
Hate'em.
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MushroomGrowOp


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Re: Need help! How do I PC .2 micron spawn bags? [Re: shroom_bee]
#16934140 - 09/29/12 06:31 PM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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I dont think melting is the problem... I folded the bag opening several times and secured with a piece of tape. I didnt seal them because they are .2 micron bags and if you do they can blow up. When I opened the PC the bags were inflated with steam and pressing up against the top. I dont how this could happen if they were only folded shut?....
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Re: Need help! How do I PC .2 micron spawn bags? [Re: MushroomGrowOp]
#16934364 - 09/29/12 07:10 PM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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I think you're missing the tyvek sleeve for air flow, but I'm not 100% sure how an un sealed bag could inflate fully since it would eventually just unfold itself
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Re: Need help! How do I PC .2 micron spawn bags? [Re: MushroomGrowOp]
#16934649 - 09/29/12 08:14 PM (11 years, 5 months ago) |
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You were supposed to put a weight on top of the bags. I use a trivet with a couple of bricks on top. In the DVD, I think I used a heavy glass dinner plate to keep the bags folded. Don't forget the tyvek sleeve. It's a real deal saver. If you haven't seen how it's done, check out the sawdust substrate video clip for a demonstration.
Be sure you allow the PC to lose pressure very slowly on its own. If you pop the weight to release pressure, you'll blow the bags. RR
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MushroomGrowOp


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Re: Need help! How do I PC .2 micron spawn bags? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#16945996 - 10/01/12 03:32 PM (11 years, 4 months ago) |
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Thanks for the input! I missed the tyvek sleeve. Next time I will put a sheet of tyvek in there and after ill just pull it out and seal with an inpulse sealer.
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