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jiiko2361
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Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation
#23819764 - 11/10/16 01:01 PM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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I looked around local shop and web shop but It seems hard to find micropore tape here. i found 2 kind of micropore tape online shop. one is more look like plastic, one is look like fabric Which one is better for mushroom cultivation? They both are called micropore tape in their name. i wanna know what looks like you guys using
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: jiiko2361]
#23819819 - 11/10/16 01:18 PM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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Fabric.
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: lukehighwalker710]
#23819867 - 11/10/16 01:38 PM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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Look in the medical section of any dollar store, it'll usually call it by name on the back. You're looking for "Micropore tape".
Or you could just get some polyfil and call it several days.
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: Mushierage]
#23821686 - 11/11/16 01:04 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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Thanks guys fabric one they say for Eyelash Lash Extension Micropore Paper PE one they say perforated breathable medical pe tape I don't know what is eyelash extension. can i use it?
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: jiiko2361]
#23821708 - 11/11/16 01:17 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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I wouldn't waste your time or money on micro pore tape. It's expensive and shitty - makes a complete sticky mess if you get iso alcohol on it causing it to melt, it's hard to peel off and it supports mold growth.
Plastic Seran Wrap is cheap and works better for wrapping petri plates and such. Just cut a roll into 1 inch rounds and double wrap.
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: poofterFroth]
#23821811 - 11/11/16 03:28 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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poofterFroth said: I wouldn't waste your time or money on micro pore tape. It's expensive and shitty
You take that back. Micropore tape has been nothing but good to me. Melting tape? Seriously. I've sprayed it with alcohol, I've put it through a pressure cooker. It does not melt. I use it instead of polyfill in a highly successful manner.
And buy some damn parafilm. A roll goes a long way. Ugh. Seran Wrap...
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: IAMNOTALLAMA]
#23821846 - 11/11/16 03:55 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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 Micropore is plenty resilient and useful. You don't want the plastic medical tape though, you want the fabric-esque micropore tape. Generally first aid or something. Use layers.
Read up on Pasty's micropore tek for tubs also
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jiiko2361
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: lukehighwalker710]
#23821909 - 11/11/16 04:46 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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Thanks every one. I'm gonna get fabric one.
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: jiiko2361]
#23822104 - 11/11/16 06:50 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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I've lost way to many slant cultures due to that same cotton/fabric micropore tape which then decided to harbor and grow black and green molds on it. Any time I've sprayed iso alcohol on the tape the adhesive becomes a goopy and sticky mess. 
Yes, it will hold up to pc'ing and yes you can get away with it for some applications - but why...? It really is not cheap and in the quantities that I blow through it, Seran Wrap is a cheap and easy to find option which never gives me problems.
I agree that parafilm is useful, yet also expensive - so unless I'm using parafilm to wrap and store slants long term there's no way in hell I'd spend that much on something only to throw it away in a few days.
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: poofterFroth]
#23822145 - 11/11/16 07:11 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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poofterFroth said: I wouldn't waste your time or money on micro pore tape. It's expensive and shitty - makes a complete sticky mess if you get iso alcohol on it causing it to melt, it's hard to peel off and it supports mold growth.
Plastic Seran Wrap is cheap and works better for wrapping petri plates and such. Just cut a roll into 1 inch rounds and double wrap.
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poofterFroth said: I've lost way to many slant cultures due to that same cotton/fabric micropore tape which then decided to harbor and grow black and green molds on it. Any time I've sprayed iso alcohol on the tape the adhesive becomes a goopy and sticky mess. 
Yes, it will hold up to pc'ing and yes you can get away with it for some applications - but why...? It really is not cheap and in the quantities that I blow through it, Seran Wrap is a cheap and easy to find option which never gives me problems.
I agree that parafilm is useful, yet also expensive - so unless I'm using parafilm to wrap and store slants long term there's no way in hell I'd spend that much on something only to throw it away in a few days.

micropore tape is perfectly acceptable to use for plates, pftek, tubs, etc. i have no f'in clue why you would douse it with alcohol, that is completely pointless. pasty plates have been used by a large portion of this site for 3 years now, and the tape hasn't caused any of those users any mold growth. OP I wouldn't give this guy's advice much credence. micropore tape is a staple for amateur mycology. perhaps it would work better for this guy if he wasn't bathing his tape in alcohol.
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: Munchauzen]
#23822230 - 11/11/16 07:57 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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Well it's almost unavoidable to get some alcohol on your tape if you wipe petri plates, slants, jars, etc. down at all before working with them.
As for any dumbass who doesn't believe micropore tape can mold here's an example of a molding slant wrapped in micropore tape:

I've never had any reason to use pasty plates, but the tek does state that you don't want to get the tape too wet from condensation....hhmmm, interesting huh?
It seems like "micropore" is maybe a trademarked name, because that tape is anything but microporous.
I'd put my money on polyfil.
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: poofterFroth]
#23822247 - 11/11/16 08:09 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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Might switch to poly for my pasty plates. Following this.
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: Terpfreak]
#23822632 - 11/11/16 10:57 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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poofterFroth said: Well it's almost unavoidable to get some alcohol on your tape if you wipe petri plates, slants, jars, etc. down at all before working with them.
As for any dumbass who doesn't believe micropore tape can mold here's an example of a molding slant wrapped in micropore tape:

I've never had any reason to use pasty plates, but the tek does state that you don't want to get the tape too wet from condensation....hhmmm, interesting huh?
It seems like "micropore" is maybe a trademarked name, because that tape is anything but microporous.
I'd put my money on polyfil.
You are using it in the wrong way.
It seems you're letting them get wet and stay wet or there is an unusual amount of condensation on them during storage.(maybe temp fluctuations?)
Do you have them insulated in a lunch bag in the fridge?
I've never seen micropore used in place of parafilm for wrapping dishes.
Seems like it could work but I agree would be costly and a hastle to remove.
in this thread we are talking about using micropore as filters for GE for agar or similar.
Also works great for dialing in mono tubs.
Hopefully we'll see if anyone else has used micropore in place of parafilm for plates but I'd advise against it...
I still think you have some bad condensation problems in your fridge...
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: tombosley8]
#23822844 - 11/11/16 12:14 PM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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tombosley8 said: I've never seen micropore used in place of parafilm for wrapping dishes.
in this thread we are talking about using micropore as filters for GE for agar or similar.
Also works great for dialing in mono tubs.
 Parafilm should be used for wrapping petri dishes. Micropore tape makes a fine filter for no pour plates and tubs though. Honestly for no pour plates I don't even use a filter anymore. Using the twist containers, PCing with the lids a quarter turn undone and tightening when done solves the warping problem and never had a GE problem during use. Slants, however, I would take utmost precaution with and wrap in parafilm, then store in a bag, in a lunch bag, on a well regulated mini fridge
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: lukehighwalker710]
#23837775 - 11/16/16 06:02 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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Yeah it was definitely due to a condensation issue when I moved operations this summer.
But I also had many problems with mold penetrating the tape when I used it on grain jars. Polyfil has never let me down.
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jiiko2361
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: poofterFroth]
#23838009 - 11/16/16 08:06 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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is polifill Polyester Fiber? is this fine? Polyfill Stuffing 100% Polyester Fiber https://www.amazon.com/Polyfill-Stuffing-Polyester-Fiber-Pounds/dp/B0085A87NY
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: jiiko2361]
#23838029 - 11/16/16 08:14 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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Yes, it is polyfill. It is enough for a long time
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jiiko2361
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Re: Which micropore tape is more suitable for mushrooom cultivation [Re: enlightenment]
#23838066 - 11/16/16 08:33 AM (7 years, 2 months ago) |
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just any kind of Polyester Fiber? Thanks. i look around to get it.
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