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Uv lights in a fruiting chamber
    #21881542 - 07/01/15 03:45 AM (8 years, 6 months ago)

I have a 40' refer trailer that I am using as a fruiting chamber for blue and pearl oysters.  I just did the first major wash down this year before starting a new batch. It was starting to smell bad. Pressure washed it and bleached it thoroughly. Smells really clean now. While I was cleaning it I was thinking of ideas to reduce contamination.  Anyhow I was wondering if anyone has ever tried producing extra artificial uv light in their fruiting chamber to help keep mold spores and surface mold in check? It seems logical that it could really help as long as it wasn't so bright it hurt the mushroom pins. Would love some opinions on whether or not this is a good idea. Thx.


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Re: Uv lights in a fruiting chamber [Re: Idkleine]
    #21881558 - 07/01/15 03:55 AM (8 years, 6 months ago)

As soon as it will kill the spores it will also kill the mycelium.


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Re: Uv lights in a fruiting chamber [Re: Buthoscorpio]
    #21881630 - 07/01/15 04:49 AM (8 years, 6 months ago)

Ultraviolet irradiation kills bacteria and mold and when coupled with a air filter works well supposedly. But it's a special kind of light and system they use I think


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Re: Uv lights in a fruiting chamber [Re: thebitterbuffalo26]
    #21881644 - 07/01/15 04:58 AM (8 years, 6 months ago)

Is it really necessary? indirect sunlight works just fine


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Re: Uv lights in a fruiting chamber [Re: Laughingcowwa]
    #21968962 - 07/20/15 02:36 AM (8 years, 6 months ago)

I know it is not necessary, but was just contemplating whether or not it would help keep molds down. It seems to me like mushroom farms usually throw the substrate out after 2 flushes or so because of contamination more than that the nutrients are depleted, so anything simple that can delay the contams would be valuable right? It doesn't seem to me like the light would penetrate the mycelium blocks deep enough to actually damage it, but I can see how it might screw up pinning. Anyhow just a thought.


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Re: Uv lights in a fruiting chamber [Re: Idkleine]
    #21969481 - 07/20/15 06:53 AM (8 years, 6 months ago)

UV lighting is often used and contained within air recirculation systems in an attempt to kill airborne contaminates before re-introducing the recycled air back into the growspace. And its merely one of many steps taken in battling growroom contaminants. Regular and thorough cleanings are always part of this never ending battle. Being proactive with your cleaning schedule is probably your best bet.


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Re: Uv lights in a fruiting chamber [Re: poofterFroth]
    #21969550 - 07/20/15 07:25 AM (8 years, 6 months ago)

oyster mycelium shouldn't mold once the substrate has been colonized.  if it does, you're probably not using straw logs.  you should have no problems if you do.  i think it's partly because of less exposed surface area.


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