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Perlite chamber. A few questions.
    #19407288 - 01/12/14 08:07 AM (10 years, 19 days ago)

So Im making a fruiting chamber with perlite. But I dont understand a few things.

I hear alot of measurements on how thick a layer of perlite should be used. Anyone clear on this?

I also see some add damp perlite and others add water to the tub. Which is better? And doesnt the water seep through the holes in the bottom?

Do I still need to fan with all these holes in this bin?

Does perlite ever need to be changed/replaced?


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Re: Perlite chamber. A few questions. [Re: Adustus]
    #19407328 - 01/12/14 08:22 AM (10 years, 19 days ago)

-4" deep...
-add saturated perlite that has been strained well, should not be dripping... Water is highly polar and will stick to the perlite without seeping out of the bottom holes (assuming not overly saturated)
-yes to fanning - prob 3-5 times/day...
-perlite will slowly lose moisture which is the point. Replace probably every month to 6ish weeks or as needed


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Re: Perlite chamber. A few questions. [Re: Adustus]
    #19407330 - 01/12/14 08:23 AM (10 years, 19 days ago)

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Adustus said:
I hear alot of measurements on how thick a layer of perlite should be used. Anyone clear on this?




4-6 inches (20-30 cm) deep.

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I also see some add damp perlite and others add water to the tub. Which is better?




Both are just to get the perlite moist.  Any way that fits your needs to obtain moist perlite is the best for you.

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And doesnt the water seep through the holes in the bottom?




Depending on how much you pour on, yes.

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Do I still need to fan with all these holes in this bin?




Yes.  It helps with the main pinning trigger of evaporation off the substrate.

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Does perlite ever need to be changed/replaced?




It only needs cleaned and remoistened.  It is a rock.


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Re: Perlite chamber. A few questions. [Re: Adustus]
    #19407381 - 01/12/14 08:48 AM (10 years, 19 days ago)

Nice. Seems i have all the info I need. Thanks guys!:thumbup:


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