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Starting a grow.
    #26715226 - 06/02/20 09:36 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

I'm gathering supplies and equipment to start a small mushroom grow.  Thinking about using a 5x10 grow tent like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XJKGDFQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1CLX3M21C6YH2&psc=1.  I plan on building a platform out of 4x4's and plywood to raise it about 8 inches, was thinking about building it at a slight angle and putting a hole in the bottom corner for drainage but not sure. 


For humidification I plan on using a 12 disc fogger in a tote.  Possibly with an inline fan in the lid of the tote to get the fog moving.  For my ventilation I plan on using a 4 inch inline (190 cfm) connected to a controller for exhaust and use passive air intake.  Also will have small fans in the room to circulate air.  For lighting I was thinking 6000k led rope lights that are slid into clear vinyl tubing. 


I plan on purchasing grain spawn locally and using a supplemented sawdust for substrate, still working on the formula for that.  I have experience working with cubes (agar work, g2g, etc.) so it's not exactly my first rodeo but with edibles it is. 


I'm searching around for a flowhood filter so if anyone knows of one it would be appreciated.  I saw some pre-built ones that Myers Mushrooms was offering on their site but I'm a bit skeptical of how well they work.

Does that fruiting chamber sound like it will work?  Having a hard time figuring out the logistics of growing in a 5x10 tent so any advice or input would be appreciated.


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Re: Starting a grow. [Re: fungusmuncher]
    #26715365 - 06/02/20 10:48 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

That sounds like a good plan to me all except the 12 disk fogger I had no luck with the house of hydro foggers. I use reverse osmosis water also. I bought house of hydro because they are supposed to be the best. I have almost the same size room and went through two in 6 months. At the prices, they ask for them. I had to find another solution. I built a high-pressure 1000 PSI mist from a pressure washer that has lasted 2 years now. No cleaning or maintenance either it just works. I have put together a kit so you don't have to search for parts. You just hook up a water hose and you are off to the races. Anyway, you might want to check it out. No way I would trade it for a pond fogger...


https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/25450089#25450089


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Re: Starting a grow. [Re: SHROOMSISAY01]
    #26717671 - 06/03/20 08:19 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Thanks man I've seen those pressure washer misters but never really looked into them.  I have heard about the reliability issues with the pond foggers and would love to have something that's almost maintenance free.  Thanks for the link, time to do some reading.


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Re: Starting a grow. [Re: fungusmuncher]
    #26717711 - 06/03/20 08:33 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

I have not touched my system in two years. I have fairly good water though. If you have hard water you may have to change the filters more often. I have not changed the filters of done anything to it in two years so I am more than happy with it. If it was not awesome I would not put my name on it!!


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Re: Starting a grow. [Re: SHROOMSISAY01]
    #26717904 - 06/03/20 10:11 PM (3 years, 7 months ago)

Remember you have to do more air mixing with pond fogger because you have all your humidity coming from one place as opposed to 5 or 6 places.


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