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megatacular
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desiccant drying chamber.. anyone?
#22167033 - 08/30/15 10:29 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I've been on a mad search for the perfect during chambe. I'll be using damprid for the agent. I'm well aware that the chamber needs at least two racks 1 for the desiccant to sit off the bottom to drip water. 2 or more racks above desiccant for the mushies to sit on
My big question is does the chamber need to be completely sealed (air tight) or does it need air exchange or flow? Thanks in advance for any input. Pics would also be awesome if you guys have any.
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: megatacular]
#22167059 - 08/30/15 10:40 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Back when I used one is was basically a shallow storage container with a lid. The desicant went in the bottom of the bin, I made a wooden frame with screen attached to the bottom to hold my mushrooms, 4 screws were screwed into the sides of all 4 corners of the tub and the tray would rest on the screws keeping the screen tray about a half inch above the desicant. Put the lid on and place the whole thing in a garbage bag. Fan dry them first for a day or you will eat up the desicant very fast
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: megatacular]
#22167105 - 08/30/15 10:49 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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The chamber should be airtight
Desiccation isn't the best way to dry mushroom, airflow is better. A desiccator would be good for storage.
When in comes to drying any organic matter a store-bought dehydrator is the best option by miles.
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: BlunderSoftly]
#22167113 - 08/30/15 10:51 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Quote:
PinPornProducer said: Back when I used one is was basically a shallow storage container with a lid. The desicant went in the bottom of the bin, I made a wooden frame with screen attached to the bottom to hold my mushrooms, 4 screws were screwed into the sides of all 4 corners of the tub and the tray would rest on the screws keeping the screen tray about a half inch above the desicant. Put the lid on and place the whole thing in a garbage bag. Fan dry them first for a day or you will eat up the desicant very fast
I never thought to put screws in the container as a shelf that's brilliant lol I just duct taped screen to inside of tub looks like shit but does job I'm gonna total build frame and use screws sounds like much neater way of doing things
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: BlunderSoftly]
#22167224 - 08/30/15 11:31 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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BlunderSoftly said: When in comes to drying any organic matter a store-bought dehydrator is the best option by miles.
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megatacular
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: PussyFart]
#22167239 - 08/30/15 11:38 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Really? A dehydrator huh. I thought heat would reduce potentcy? Or has that been ruled out now? I mean if it doesn't hurt my babies I'll go to Walmart and buy one right mutha f***in meow!!
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: megatacular]
#22167242 - 08/30/15 11:39 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Do it.
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megatacular
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: Inocuole]
#22167252 - 08/30/15 11:44 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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So it wont hurt potency?
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: megatacular]
#22167254 - 08/30/15 11:45 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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megatacular said: Really? A dehydrator huh. I thought heat would reduce potentcy? Or has that been ruled out now? I mean if it doesn't hurt my babies I'll go to Walmart and buy one right mutha f***in meow!!
Heat and Potency
The actives in muchrooms dont break down until FAR past 300F, while most dehydrators never make it past 165F.
I use my dehydrator that gets to 150F+ for 12 hours and I get completely dry fruits with no potency loss.
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I would get the nesco fd-37.....amazon most likely has the best deal...it was $35 there last time i bought 3.....lol.
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Edited by PussyFart (08/30/15 11:45 PM)
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: Inocuole]
#22167260 - 08/30/15 11:47 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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megatacular said: So it wont hurt potency?
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Inocuole said: Do it.
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megatacular
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: Inocuole]
#22167281 - 08/30/15 11:56 PM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Holy shit. I'm on it I'll look at the one at Walmart I think its 70 bucks. Money is no issue. I just want to have a successful grow from start too finish I can duplicate over.and over. I'm trying.my hand at isolation on agar now. And I'll get into slants for storage later when I get.my first fruits. You guys were a big help thanks so much.
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: megatacular]
#22167486 - 08/31/15 02:04 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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F desicant. That shit can go to Hell. Fork out the money and by a food dehydrator. Get one with a temp dial if you are under the misconception that the heat will ruin your mushrooms.
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megatacular
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: tahoe]
#22167525 - 08/31/15 02:42 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Nah. Honestly since I asked everyone is saying the same thing. I don't think there is a dehydrator that can get hot enough to kill potency. Is fan drying still required though or just put em in fresh set and forget
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: megatacular]
#22167570 - 08/31/15 03:16 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Straight into the dehydrator, don't turn the dehydrator off for at least 10-12 hours, just check the dryness while it's on. If you turn it off while they're still moist they'll turn very blue.
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: Inocuole]
#22167624 - 08/31/15 03:52 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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My first grow I tried desiccant, and it took FOREVER and only half dried them after 2 days. I ended up giving up and tossing them into the oven to dry. It worked, but not optimal.
Dehydrators are definitely one of the best and easiest methods around for drying. It will make that room have a mushroom smell while dehydrating.
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megatacular
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: Achillita]
#22167690 - 08/31/15 04:44 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Mmmmmmmmmmm what a great air freshiner. I'll love it.
Thanks again everyone
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megatacular
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: PussyFart]
#22181598 - 09/03/15 02:30 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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PussyFart said:
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megatacular said: Really? A dehydrator huh. I thought heat would reduce potentcy? Or has that been ruled out now? I mean if it doesn't hurt my babies I'll go to Walmart and buy one right mutha f***in meow!!
Heat and Potency
The actives in muchrooms dont break down until FAR past 300F, while most dehydrators never make it past 165F.
I use my dehydrator that gets to 150F+ for 12 hours and I get completely dry fruits with no potency loss.
Psilocybin & Psilocin Chemistry
Use Heat!
I would get the nesco fd-37.....amazon most likely has the best deal...it was $35 there last time i bought 3.....lol.
I bought the nesco fd-61 64 bucks
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: megatacular]
#22182382 - 09/03/15 10:23 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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I bought the nesco fd 50 with temp control for 30 on Craig's list. I can dry them in two days at 110 degrees or in one day at 150
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Re: desiccant drying chamber.. anyone? [Re: tahoe]
#22182385 - 09/03/15 10:24 AM (8 years, 4 months ago) |
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Excalibur ftw
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