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cyndyl
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Condensation in my jars
#2667883 - 05/12/04 08:27 AM (20 years, 8 months ago) |
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Hi, My jars are about 80-90% colonized and have some condensation in them. I innoculated them through tape I used to cover the nail holes in the jar lids. I have removed the tape on a couple of the jars to let out some of the humidity. The strain is John Allens and they've colonized amazingly fast. The jars are being stored at 70-72 degrees. My questions are this: Will the condensation possibly cause mold? Is it from CO2 buildup? I've heard that mycelium produces CO2... If its a problem what should I do? take all the tape off, turn them upside down or what? Thanks in advance for the advice.
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doc34
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Re: Condensation in my jars [Re: cyndyl]
#2667894 - 05/12/04 08:34 AM (20 years, 8 months ago) |
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Take the tape off and turn them upside down.
If you have "alot"of condensation you can unscrew the lids a 1/4 turn,then place them upside down-this gives more room for air,thus reducing the rh.But watch and dont turn them too far,the lid will fall off-try not to move them after doing this,lessen your chances of contams.
You will have some condensation as is the norm.Do you have a pic?
You will be ok!
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Re: Condensation in my jars [Re: cyndyl]
#2668020 - 05/12/04 09:54 AM (20 years, 8 months ago) |
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i liked your 2 cents doc34... but heres my 3 cents...
GOOD LUCK!!!
i dont usualy see anything wrong with condensation... if your worried take docs advice.
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cyndyl
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Re: Condensation in my jars [Re: doc34]
#2668073 - 05/12/04 10:23 AM (20 years, 8 months ago) |
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Thanks Doc, I don't have a pic. My kids dropped my digital camera last week. damn kids, : ) Anyhow, its just some water droplets forming on the sides of the glass at the top where theres no BRF & verm. I'll turn and flip. Thanks again.
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Transplant
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Re: Condensation in my jars [Re: cyndyl]
#2668084 - 05/12/04 10:30 AM (20 years, 8 months ago) |
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leave them alone. there always seems to be a bottle neck between 80% and 100% colonization. I think the doc is referring to a butt load of condensation and watery substrate..but if they colonized that much already, the condensation is expected and normal.
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cyndyl
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Re: Condensation in my jars [Re: Transplant]
#2673230 - 05/13/04 11:17 AM (20 years, 8 months ago) |
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thank you Transplant
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