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EarthLoveMan
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Grafting vs. Laboratory ParaFilm? 1
#24233472 - 04/10/17 08:57 PM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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Howdy all!
I'm curious to hear from those that have experimented with grafting ParaFilm as well as laboratory ParaFilm.. From my brief research, I cannot seem to find any difference between the two. The obvious advantage of price difference leans me toward the grafting but, I'd love to hear your opinions before I purchase a roll.
Let me know what you think!
-Cheers!
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A Stoned Fungi
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: EarthLoveMan]
#24233776 - 04/11/17 12:24 AM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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I have used both and prefer parafilm grafting tape for 100mm petri dishes. It's so much cheaper i don't worry about burning through it and i can use it for cacti. Eventually i will get a full 4" parafilm lab roll because it is superior and seals tighter. Parafilm lab stretches way more than their grafting and it grips so much better to itself. Sometimes the grafting tape will tear or not completely attach so you have to use a bit more.
Grafting: better functionality, cheaper
Lab: superior quality, adheres to glass and plastic very well
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Dlurch314
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Have you guys tried medical tape? I use it all the time on my petris and haven't really had any problems. Can you guys think of any cons?
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7munkee
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: Dlurch314]
#24234438 - 04/11/17 10:08 AM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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I have used Duct tape and even electric tape for them with no problems.
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bodhisatta 
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: 7munkee]
#24234551 - 04/11/17 10:55 AM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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Dlurch314 said: Have you guys tried medical tape? I use it all the time on my petris and haven't really had any problems. Can you guys think of any cons?
It's sticks... Leave residue perhaps but just pealing it off..
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7munkee said: I have used Duct tape and even electric tape for them with no problems.

Use lab parafilm or cling wrap cut into one inch rolls
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mynakedrat
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: bodhisatta]
#24234586 - 04/11/17 11:10 AM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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I vote for the glad cling wrap, the one with a sticky side. Tons of it for $4
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mushpunx
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: mynakedrat]
#24234654 - 04/11/17 11:33 AM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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Parafilm rolls last forever so its actually not expensive as it seems when you go to buy a roll.
I've used 1" sections of plastic wrap rolls as well and it works fantastic.
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bodhisatta 
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: mushpunx]
#24234659 - 04/11/17 11:35 AM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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I actually just prefer saran wrapping my dishes. I can afford some parafilm but I hate cutting strips and peeling backs especially when doing a few sleeves in a day
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mushpunx
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: bodhisatta]
#24234675 - 04/11/17 11:40 AM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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bodhisatta said: I actually just prefer saran wrapping my dishes. I can afford some parafilm but I hate cutting strips and peeling backs especially when doing a few sleeves in a day
Yea man its a PITA especially if you wear gloves I keep a roll of parafilm but I tend to use it more for plated going into cold storage and slants + what not.
I use cling wrap all the time!
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hamloaf
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: mushpunx]
#24234735 - 04/11/17 12:06 PM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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I do 20-40 plates per month and use parafilm exclusively. I never cut it into strips either. Just rip 2-3 inch strips off the roll and carry on.
Parafilm lasts a long time too, so to me it's worth the expense, because (again for me) it's a snap, and a cinch to use.
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bodhisatta 
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: hamloaf]
#24234750 - 04/11/17 12:13 PM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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I'll post a video of my saran wrap tek in a few hours after my spore prints get done
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bodhisatta 
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: bodhisatta]
#24235613 - 04/11/17 06:43 PM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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Video posted in my video links
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Josh.0
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: bodhisatta]
#24235645 - 04/11/17 06:52 PM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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What did you use to cut the roll?
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mushpunx
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: Josh.0]
#24235719 - 04/11/17 07:17 PM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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Josh.0 said: What did you use to cut the roll?
I don't know what other people use but I use a very sharp kitchen knife, it just saws right thru.
Whatever you use you just want a smooth edge, and don't crush the tube. If you end up with jagged pieces it will get hung up when you unroll it
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bodhisatta 
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Re: Grafting vs. Laboratory Parafilm? [Re: mushpunx]
#24235779 - 04/11/17 07:43 PM (6 years, 10 months ago) |
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Sharp knife
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