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sgfcchamber
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What a Difference a Name Makes...656 FEET of ParaFilm for $5 When You Change One Simple Thing
#22949228 - 02/26/16 04:37 PM (7 years, 11 months ago) |
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So another person just made a thread about using micropore tape for petri dishes, and I posted that if you cut off an inch and a half from a roll of cling/saran wrap that it works really well and is dirt cheap.
Somebody else posted that ParaFilm works really well (which it should, as that is what it's made for) and that the "cost per dish" isn't so bad when you work out how many dishes you can wrap with it.
I figured I'd have a look again at pricing as the last time I looked at ParaFilm prices it was $20 to $30 for a roll. Somehow I ended up on WikiPedia and there was this part that I read:
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Horticulturalists sometimes use Parafilm(R) Grafting Tape in grafting. Several grafting styles call for wrapping a graft to hold it together, and sealing it to prevent drying and Parafilm(R) Grafting Tape does both. In this context Parafilm(R) is also known as grafting tape.
So I figured I'd check the price of "grafting tape" and it's INSANELY CHEAP and is the same exact product, with the minor difference that it isn't suitable for applications above 130F which is why it's not technically considered appropriate for lab use. All other qualities about it are the same however: self adhesive, stretchable, BREATHABLE, durable, etc.
I won't link to it, but there is a US seller on eBay that sells a 1" x 656 FOOT roll for $4.99. Can also be found all over Amazon and other places, but it's so much less expensive than ParaFilm, and hell, even saran wrap for that matter.
Figured I'd share, as I'm ordering some because at that price it's not only less than even cling wrap, but I don't have to deal with the hassle of cutting up my rolls of saran wrap anymore.
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Re: What a Difference a Name Makes...656 FEET of ParaFilm for $5 When You Change One Simple Thing [Re: sgfcchamber] 3
#22949290 - 02/26/16 04:52 PM (7 years, 11 months ago) |
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Big Myco doesn't want you to know this one simple trick!
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Doxx

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Re: What a Difference a Name Makes...656 FEET of ParaFilm for $5 When You Change One Simple Thing [Re: sgfcchamber]
#22949302 - 02/26/16 04:57 PM (7 years, 11 months ago) |
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Interesting thought.
It seems it works well for some.
https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/19058555#19058555
https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/19052762
I am sticking with the Parafilm M though. The other one is a tape, and I wouldn't want to have to finesse the length and seal on each plate I wrap.
Parafilm M allows me to cut a length off, and stretch it around the plate. Perfect seal every time!
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sgfcchamber
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Re: What a Difference a Name Makes...656 FEET of ParaFilm for $5 When You Change One Simple Thing [Re: Doxx]
#22949340 - 02/26/16 05:09 PM (7 years, 11 months ago) |
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Doxx said: The other one is a tape, and I wouldn't want to have to finesse the length and seal on each plate I wrap.
"Grafting tape" is just the jargon, it's not actually a tape (in that there is no adhesive...it's still a waxy plastic that is self adhesive when lightly stretched...just like ParaFilm).
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Re: What a Difference a Name Makes...656 FEET of ParaFilm for $5 When You Change One Simple Thing [Re: Munchauzen]
#22949419 - 02/26/16 05:31 PM (7 years, 11 months ago) |
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Munchauzen said: Big Myco doesn't want you to know this one simple trick!
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Doxx

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Re: What a Difference a Name Makes...656 FEET of ParaFilm for $5 When You Change One Simple Thing [Re: sgfcchamber]
#22949495 - 02/26/16 05:49 PM (7 years, 11 months ago) |
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sgfcchamber said: "Grafting tape" is just the jargon, it's not actually a tape (in that there is no adhesive...it's still a waxy plastic that is self adhesive when lightly stretched...just like ParaFilm).
Great point. I searched Parafilm and found the company website.
The product descriptions are almost exactly the same.
There are details about the performance characteristics for Laboratory Parafilm, but not for Nursery Parafilm.
I wonder if they are the same product?
Laboratory Parafilm
http://www.parafilm.com/products#laboratory
Parafilm M® FILM Performance Characteristics:
http://www.parafilm.com/products#parafilm-m

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Nursery Parafilm
http://www.parafilm.com/products#nursery
Edited by Doxx (02/26/16 05:55 PM)
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Re: What a Difference a Name Makes...656 FEET of ParaFilm for $5 When You Change One Simple Thing [Re: Doxx]
#22950854 - 02/27/16 01:36 AM (7 years, 11 months ago) |
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Keep us posted if you try it!
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Re: What a Difference a Name Makes...656 FEET of ParaFilm for $5 When You Change One Simple Thing [Re: SHJ]
#22950899 - 02/27/16 02:09 AM (7 years, 11 months ago) |
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IVe seen some people use grafting tape before. I didnt realize it was so cheap.
But Ive also read not to use the grafting tape before but I forget where/why. I dont see why it wouldn't work fine tho.
lab parafilm has the paper backing, maybe this doesnt?
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