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oculodextro

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How long do you sterilize for?
Did you ninja edit on me!!!!
I'd maybe bump that sterilization up to 20-25 minutes and see if it gels better. I do 40 minutes, but maybe that's overkill
Edited by oculodextro (05/03/20 10:44 AM)
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HoneyBadger9321
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Re: MELT YOUR AGAR SLOWLY!!!! [Re: oculodextro]
#26645667 - 05/03/20 10:45 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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15psi for 17min then let cool.
Haha yeah i did , gotta type faster boi
Ill try bumping it to 25-30min. see if it makes a difference.
Edited by HoneyBadger9321 (05/03/20 10:46 AM)
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oculodextro

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Just found on a scientific website they recommend 500 ml @ 18 min.
I do 40 minutes because I'm using an Instant Pot, and i can only set it to max pressure. Which I believe is closer to 12PSI. Did some janky math when I first started and came up with that time. I should probably redo my math.
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Re: MELT YOUR AGAR SLOWLY!!!! [Re: oculodextro]
#26645686 - 05/03/20 10:52 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Id do 20min, sounds perfect for your case haha
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Your agar isn't being heated enough to dissolve for some reason are you are you venting the PC well before putting the weight on? Try predisolving the agar before pcing mix well. If you aren't having issues with contamination then your PC cycle is plenty long enough the way it is but predisolving will fix your geling problem.
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Re: MELT YOUR AGAR SLOWLY!!!! [Re: gizmo1]
#26645800 - 05/03/20 11:45 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Microwaves are just convenient for lazy people. I can't think of anything I would ever want to microwave, it makes food gross, and overall just a waste of money. I've had the same iron skillets, and 3 pots from my grandparents and can't imagine ever needing another one, unless a handle broke off. Side story I went out to grab some food months ago, and watched the lady turn around and microwave the breakfast sandwich in a plastic container, I laughed and walked out without saying anything. I'd rather be hungry for a few hours. Sorry for the rant.
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Re: MELT YOUR AGAR SLOWLY!!!! [Re: LREAM]
#26645812 - 05/03/20 11:50 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Quote:
LREAM said: Microwaves are just convenient for lazy people. I can't think of anything I would ever want to microwave, it makes food gross, and overall just a waste of money. I've had the same iron skillets, and 3 pots from my grandparents and can't imagine ever needing another one, unless a handle broke off. Side story I went out to grab some food months ago, and watched the lady turn around and microwave the breakfast sandwich in a plastic container, I laughed and walked out without saying anything. I'd rather be hungry for a few hours. Sorry for the rant.
My man, sure... why not. I get your point I dont microwave any of my food (except of that delis delis buttered popcorn ), but for mycology purposes a microwave has some uses.
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oculodextro

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Re: MELT YOUR AGAR SLOWLY!!!! [Re: LREAM]
#26645815 - 05/03/20 11:51 AM (3 years, 9 months ago) |
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Wrong place for a rant about microwaves...They have their uses, low power works wonders for agar. Just have to be present and make sure it doesn't boil over.
Works great for reheating tea/coffee, or even boiling the water for hot beverages. Also you can nuke food then crisp it up in the oven, pan, toaster, etc.
But yea, we're talking agar here.
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