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Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! (edit: for a very small amount.)
#27289943 - 05/02/21 05:32 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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It is a cheap and effective way to dry your stuff by using the back fans of your desktop PC!
I took a cardboard box, divided into two levels, put some kitchen paper in and attached it to the back of my desktop computer. I also attach some black cloth to keep it dark inside. (This does NOT block the airflow. computer is running perfect and no overheating...)
This produces a perfect airflow tunnel at 85° F as long as the computer is running. It is NOT necessary to run the computer 24/7. When harvesting, and I dont need the computer right now, I first put them in the fridge. Its enough if the computer is running a few hours every day. Fruits are perfectly dry after few days!
After that and for long-term storage (e.g. in the freezer) I put them in a airtight box over dry "magnesium sulfate heptahydrate MgSO4·7H2O", for a few days. This process removes any rest of humidity. This non-toxic chemical can be "activated" by putting in the oven. Check google for further information on that...
This second step is merely for safety and not absolutely necessary, as the fruits get really dry with the computer fan.
This is a cheap solution for small growers if you dont want to buy any extra equipment.
EDIT: This is only for a very small amount. Like 2 or 3 cakes.
  
Edited by Banjhakri (05/02/21 10:07 AM)
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27289953 - 05/02/21 06:02 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Honestly bro I dont think it's a great odea.. 3 days is a long time to dry. And what do you mean chemicals get activated in the oven? You could use your oven as a dehydrator that would probably work better. Or just put a fan on a piece of cardboard. Idk I guess,
I really only clicked on this because I used to have a buddy who purged his bho on his xbox lol. Reminded me of this ah
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: QM33]
#27289981 - 05/02/21 06:44 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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 Invest in a food dehydrator man, fuck outta here with taking "a few days" to dry your fruits, they will be rotten by then.

Dehydrator would get the job done in at least 8-12 hours.
 What a moron.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri] 1
#27290005 - 05/02/21 07:09 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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This method is absolutely ridiculous
If you can't afford a dehydrator maybe you shouldn't grow drugs
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: QM33]
#27290007 - 05/02/21 07:11 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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QM33 said: 3 days is a long time to dry.
Thanks for the input. Why is that? Will they loose potency that fast? They are just exposed to air. I dont see/smell any mold or stuff on them.
How long should the average drying process take? How fast does a dehydrator?
Some people run their dehydrator at 90° F, which is the exactly same process.
Other people dry in plain air and/or under a light bulb, which should not go faster...
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QM33 said: And what do you mean chemicals get activated in the oven?
"magnesium sulfate heptahydrate MgSO4·7H2O" is an epsom salt which absorbs water from the air. It has to be dried first to loose its H20 molecules, before it can dry other stuff. Its done by putting the salt in the oven at 400°F for 2 hours. By this it can be re-used endless times. Btw, its also added to certain mushrooms substrates. Check here:
https://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/15546948/fpart/all/vc/1
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RogerTheRetard said: What a moron.
Any problem?
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RogerTheRetard said: they will be rotten by then.
No, mister retarded one, they are not! I do it like this and it works. Otherwise I would not post it.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: bodhisatta]
#27290012 - 05/02/21 07:14 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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bodhisatta said: This method is absolutely ridiculous
If you can't afford a dehydrator maybe you shouldn't grow drugs
 Thank you bodhisatta, could not have said it better myself.
This method is retarded as fuck and if you can't afford a dehydrator don't fucking grow shrooms.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: bodhisatta]
#27290015 - 05/02/21 07:16 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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bodhisatta said: This method is absolutely ridiculous
If you can't afford a dehydrator maybe you shouldn't grow drugs
Hey guy that doesn't know how to spell "bodhisattva"...
This IS my dehydrator. Its the exactly same technique. Sorry for being so smart that I can build my own without having to let others do it (e.g. underpaid chinese factory workers).
Btw, I recognize lots of arrogant people here on the board, maybe they shouldn't DO drugs...
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290018 - 05/02/21 07:18 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Banjhakri said: Other people dry in plain air and/or under a light bulb, which should not go faster...
 "Other people dry in plain air and/or under a light bulb"
I have had my entertainment for the day, you are either a clever troll or an ignorant n00b, I hope for your own sake the former and not the latter.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290019 - 05/02/21 07:20 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Banjhakri said:
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bodhisatta said: This method is absolutely ridiculous
If you can't afford a dehydrator maybe you shouldn't grow drugs
Hey guy that doesn't know how to spell "bodhisattva"...
This IS my dehydrator. Its the exactly same technique. Sorry for being so smart that I can build my own without having to let others do it (e.g. underpaid chinese factory workers).
Btw, I recognize lots of arrogant people here on the board, maybe they shouldn't DO drugs...
There's more than one language in the world buddy.
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lol i saw you rated him, and i felt bad for the newbie.
then i read that last post...
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290021 - 05/02/21 07:22 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Banjhakri said: This IS my dehydrator. Its the exactly same technique. Sorry for being so smart that I can build my own without having to let others do it (e.g. underpaid chinese factory workers).
Take your shitty DIY computer fan tek to some other forum and see how you get treated there.
Here on the shroomery we dry our fruits with real food dehydrators. That ghetto DIY shit can get fucked.
Real dehydrator or GTFO...
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RogerTheRetard said:
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Banjhakri said: Other people dry in plain air and/or under a light bulb, which should not go faster...
 "Other people dry in plain air and/or under a light bulb"
I have had my entertainment for the day, you are either a clever troll or an ignorant n00b, I hope for your own sake the former and not the latter.
The stuff with the light bulb is just what I have read from other people, no need to be rude.
I am just providing an idea for a better technique.
And my technique works, believe it or not. They do NOT get rotten.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: QM33]
#27290023 - 05/02/21 07:23 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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QM33 said: lol i saw you rated him, and i felt bad for the newbie.
then i read that last post...
GTFOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Chuck him some more albinos, this guy is an absolute fucking tosser...
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290029 - 05/02/21 07:29 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Banjhakri said: And my technique works, believe it or not. They do NOT get rotten.
Your technique is comical and sucks ass to be frank. Invest in a real food dehydrator.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290031 - 05/02/21 07:32 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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I am just providing an idea for a better technique.
No. And no to everything else you said, sorry.
Just stop.
Keep reading. Try again later.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290035 - 05/02/21 07:34 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Banjhakri said: Sorry for being so smart that I can build my own without having to let others do it (e.g. underpaid chinese factory workers).
Jokes on you because it is actually smarter to invest in a real food dehydrator to dry your hand grown mushrooms. A real food dehydrator is mandatory. None of that ghetto BS around here.
If you grow Psilocybe cubensis, buy a fucking real food dehydrator for fuck sake.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: bodhisatta]
#27290036 - 05/02/21 07:34 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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bodhisatta said:
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Banjhakri said:
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bodhisatta said: This method is absolutely ridiculous
If you can't afford a dehydrator maybe you shouldn't grow drugs
Hey guy that doesn't know how to spell "bodhisattva"...
This IS my dehydrator. Its the exactly same technique. Sorry for being so smart that I can build my own without having to let others do it (e.g. underpaid chinese factory workers).
Btw, I recognize lots of arrogant people here on the board, maybe they shouldn't DO drugs...
There's more than one language in the world buddy.
Ok, sorry for that. I just felt pretty offended by your input, because you judged it "ridiculous", although it works pretty well.
And as I said, its meant for small amounts, not for the professional grower.
And please don't judge stuff, without knowing the results. It works for me, and I am sure it also works for others.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: QM33]
#27290037 - 05/02/21 07:36 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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QM33 said: No. And no to everything else you said, sorry.
Just stop.
Keep reading. Try again later.
 Your technique is inferior. GTFO.

To invest in a real dehydrator is the superior technique here...
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290041 - 05/02/21 07:39 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Banjhakri said: Ok, sorry for that. I just felt pretty offended by your input, because you judged it "ridiculous", although it works pretty well.
"ridiculous" is actually an extremely accurate judgement for your pathetic ghetto computer fan drying technique.
You should be offended.
Stop arguing with us, just leave. Fuck off. You are not welcome here.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290045 - 05/02/21 07:43 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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I really dont understand why everbody here is rude asf.
I have continuous airflow at 85°F.
It works well and no mold / rotting.
Its just a proposal.
No danger, no other disadvantages.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290050 - 05/02/21 07:45 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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mushboy said: using a dehydrator is the only real way. anyone who says anything about over drying is retarded. the oven tek idea works but is a pain to have a oven on and ajar for 24hrs. other methods(desiccant chambers/fan drying) will only give your shrooms a few weeks shelf life. if that.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290051 - 05/02/21 07:46 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Banjhakri said: And please don't judge stuff, without knowing the results. It works for me, and I am sure it also works for others.
What you may not know is the topic of drying fruits has come up every few days since the beginning of time. There have been many test, comparisons, etc. The current consensus is not only is a dehydrator the best method to preserve your hard work, time and money, but the best way to use one is to run it as hot as possible for 24 hours.
This is the law.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: LadysKnight]
#27290055 - 05/02/21 07:48 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Banjhakri said: And please don't judge stuff, without knowing the results. It works for me, and I am sure it also works for others.
What you may not know is the topic of drying fruits has come up every few days since the beginning of time. There have been many test, comparisons, etc. The current consensus is not only is a dehydrator the best method to preserve your hard work, time and money, but the best way to use one is to run it as hot as possible for 24 hours.
This is the law.

Thank you, these n00bs are something else Jesus fucking Christ.
Piss off with that ghetto computer fan bullshit, none of us here care because we all own real dehydrators.
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You want to hit them with 150+
It denatures enzymes responsible for degradation, of potency, while there's still moisture in the cells. Faster drying & heat = more potency.
I think people are more worked up that you come in here brand new and try to pedal some method and haven't bothered to research anything in our community yet.
It's like walking into a biker bar and playing some maroon 5.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: bodhisatta]
#27290063 - 05/02/21 07:58 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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The idea is definitely inferior, but some attitudes in here about it are even more so.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Smartattack]
#27290066 - 05/02/21 08:01 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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This is a great idea to practically never do.
Its awful.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: bodhisatta]
#27290070 - 05/02/21 08:03 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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bodhisatta said: I think people are more worked up that you come in here brand new and try to pedal some method and haven't bothered to research anything in our community yet.
It's like walking into a biker bar and playing some maroon 5.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Nimpo]
#27290071 - 05/02/21 08:04 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Nimpo said: This is a great idea to practically never do.
Its awful.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Smartattack]
#27290073 - 05/02/21 08:07 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Smartattack said: The idea is definitely inferior, but some attitudes in here about it are even more so.
Sometimes a n00b needs a good bashing. I'm just here to provide it...
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bodhisatta said: You want to hit them with 150+
It denatures enzymes responsible for degradation, of potency, while there's still moisture in the cells. Faster drying & heat = more potency.
I think people are more worked up that you come in here brand new and try to pedal some method and haven't bothered to research anything in our community yet.
It's like walking into a biker bar and playing some maroon 5.
Thank you, thats the first useful information here.
I didnt know about the potency loss. Rotting is actually not a problem here.
And I have read a lot about drying techniques. I DID my research, dont worry. Here and in other forums. E.g. some people just use a fan, without any heat. And they dont complain about problems (like potency loss), so I didnt care yet.
Its helpful to know WHY a technique is potentially bad, not just saying its shit.
And I dont like the approach that a dehydrator is THE ONLY WAY and everything else is shit by definition.
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Smartattack said: The idea is definitely inferior, but some attitudes in here about it are even more so.
Sometimes a n00b needs a good bashing. I'm just here to provide it...

Noobs need information, like bodhisatta provided it.
Bashing produces just confusion and reactance, but not improvement. Rotting e.g. (like you mentioned it) is NOT a problem here.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290090 - 05/02/21 08:17 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Also gonna say

Computers are absolutely disgusting. Might as well keep your shrooms in a used vacuum bag.
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#27290091 - 05/02/21 08:17 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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RogerTheRetard said:
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Smartattack said: The idea is definitely inferior, but some attitudes in here about it are even more so.
Sometimes a n00b needs a good bashing. I'm just here to provide it...

That's why I banned you for 7 days.
Telling someone, especially a noob to fuck off is wholeheartedly not ok. We are adults. Use your grown up words ffs.
When I was a noob I dried fruits ontop of my old style monitor. It 'worked' for the short term but 1 trip to goodwill and 5bux later I got a dehydrator.
 
We all start somewhere. Bruh. Get a dehydrator.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: mushboy]
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The title of the thread makes me laugh with the exclamation point there.
"Use your desktop PC to dry fruits!" "No!"
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: starbones]
#27290109 - 05/02/21 08:30 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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What you may not know is the topic of drying fruits has come up every few days since the beginning of time. There have been many test, comparisons, etc. The current consensus is not only is a dehydrator the best method to preserve your hard work, time and money, but the best way to use one is to run it as hot as possible for 24 hours.
This is the law.
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You want to hit them with 150+
It denatures enzymes responsible for degradation, of potency, while there's still moisture in the cells. Faster drying & heat = more potency.
With this, everything useful is said, I guess. Thanks for helping a noob! Can be closed now?
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: mushboy]
#27290110 - 05/02/21 08:30 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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What the hell guys some of these replies are so ridiculous.
There is nothing wrong with the OPs idea if the intent is to dry out a few grams hassle free which he clearly is. It's literally a free resource that he was clever enough to utilize. A gaming PC fan blows heated air and that's all a dehydrator is there is nothing special about it. With a little context you can see he only intends to dry a few grams with this and it will work fine. You can clearly see that this worked for him. Nowhere did he say to stuff it, look at his pics if you lay out a few mushrooms like that it will work.
You guys getting all high and mighty on this poor dude is really bad form and makes you look like a bunch of jerks.
I applaud your clever method to dry a few grams in a pinch. Sure you might not have the absolute 100% best quality in the end but they should still be plenty good.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290117 - 05/02/21 08:34 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Hoooweee! Banjhakri! What a bashing! So...how is the potency of yer shrooms and what did you grow? I ask because, my lesson learned was because my PESA and RW lost so much potency from taking too long to dehydrate and not to cracker dry. I was eating 7grams "dry" and thinking meh. In the end I tossed all those.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Inthepit]
#27290121 - 05/02/21 08:37 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Banjhakri said:
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bodhisatta said: This method is absolutely ridiculous
If you can't afford a dehydrator maybe you shouldn't grow drugs
Hey guy that doesn't know how to spell "bodhisattva"...
This IS my dehydrator. Its the exactly same technique. Sorry for being so smart that I can build my own without having to let others do it (e.g. underpaid chinese factory workers).
Btw, I recognize lots of arrogant people here on the board, maybe they shouldn't DO drugs...
I just thought this was a interesting, what, 5th post.
Anyways I said use a oven.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290128 - 05/02/21 08:41 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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bodhisatta said: You want to hit them with 150
It denatures enzymes responsible for degradation, of potency, while there's still moisture in the cells. Faster drying & heat = more potency.
I think people are more worked up that you come in here brand new and try to pedal some method and haven't bothered to research anything in our community yet.
It's like walking into a biker bar and playing some maroon 5.
Thank you, thats the first useful information here.
I didnt know about the potency loss. Rotting is actually not a problem here.
And I have read a lot about drying techniques. I DID my research, dont worry. Here and in other forums. E.g. some people just use a fan, without any heat. And they dont complain about problems (like potency loss), so I didnt care yet.
Its helpful to know WHY a technique is potentially bad, not just saying its shit.
And I dont like the approach that a dehydrator is THE ONLY WAY and everything else is shit by definition.
When I started to grow a mushroom, I thought a lot and experimented.I dried the mushroom under the fan, just on the shelf and thought that this is correct and the mushrooms are very good.Then I came here and carefully studied and listened to the advice of the oldest inhabitants of the forum.I bought my first dehydrator and believe me, the mushrooms became very strong after such drying.This is the earth and the sky.And the main thing is that here everything is thoroughly clearly explained about the importance of this moment in drying.In our country, there are several forums where there is this misconception about prolonged drying and high temperature allegedly killing the right substances.On by my own example, I try to convey to our brothers the truth of fast drying.Thank you if you understand.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290133 - 05/02/21 08:45 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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It's mainly because it's a herd community here. If the popular kid bashes someone the peons have to also.
Applying air over shrooms isn't new or rocket science. Using a device that's already pumping hot dry moving air is efficient and doesn't degraded the potency any more than one that was dried faster, just like the old dumb ass debate over dehydrating without the heater on/off when they argued about drying with higher heat would degrade potency.
This place is great for some info, but shitty for discussion.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Inthepit]
#27290141 - 05/02/21 08:51 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Inthepit said: Hoooweee! Banjhakri! What a bashing! So...how is the potency of yer shrooms and what did you grow? I ask because, my lesson learned was because my PESA and RW lost so much potency from taking too long to dehydrate and not to cracker dry. I was eating 7grams "dry" and thinking meh. In the end I tossed all those.
Sorry yer getting so bashed, but really, yer lucky it's not a biker bar!
Thanks for the warning! Only tried my fresh ones yet, so cannot tell about the potency of the dried ones yet, sorry. Its Cubensis.
They get really dry and I considered it fast enough.
But didnt know yet about the degrading enzymes which need minimum 150°F to be destroyed.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290144 - 05/02/21 08:52 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Personally I throw all my fruits in a mesh laundry bag, duct tape them to a box kite and fly it for an afternoon. Those high altitude wind currents combined with that all natural sunlight really are the knees of the bee.
I used to just bang a hole in my muffler and feed them through there with a catch bag on the end, I'd rip shitties and do donuts outside the local 7-11 until they were cracker dry.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: starbones]
#27290192 - 05/02/21 09:45 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Friend I think you should remove that edit.
Perhaps add that this is only for a very small amount. Like 2 or 3 cakes.
It's a very fine idea and should get a couple grams dry in 24 hours or so. It's heated air, literally a micro dehydrator.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: sandman420]
#27290204 - 05/02/21 10:05 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Not gonna lie, first time I grew some mush from a grow kit I put them literally inside the PC to dry. Seemed to work well enough. Those were the days.
Dehydrator was one of my first upgrades though. Worth the small investment for sure.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! (edit: for a very small amount.) [Re: Banjhakri]
#27290334 - 05/02/21 12:09 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Banjhakri said: It is a cheap and effective way to dry your stuff by using the back fans of your desktop PC!
I took a cardboard box, divided into two levels, put some kitchen paper in and attached it to the back of my desktop computer. I also attach some black cloth to keep it dark inside. (This does NOT block the airflow. computer is running perfect and no overheating...)
This produces a perfect airflow tunnel at 85° F as long as the computer is running. It is NOT necessary to run the computer 24/7. When harvesting, and I dont need the computer right now, I first put them in the fridge. Its enough if the computer is running a few hours every day. Fruits are perfectly dry after few days!
After that and for long-term storage (e.g. in the freezer) I put them in a airtight box over dry "magnesium sulfate heptahydrate MgSO4·7H2O", for a few days. This process removes any rest of humidity. This non-toxic chemical can be "activated" by putting in the oven. Check google for further information on that...
This second step is merely for safety and not absolutely necessary, as the fruits get really dry with the computer fan.
This is a cheap solution for small growers if you dont want to buy any extra equipment.
EDIT: This is only for a very small amount. Like 2 or 3 cakes.
   
Clever design! I like the creativity! 
One thing, dont use paper towels. They can absorb water from your shrooms that could contain active chemicals. Best to use tin foil or metal sheets.
But i highly recommend just using a proper dehydrator. Its the best. Im currently using this Rosewill Dehydrator.
Ironically/synchronicity, Rosewill also makes computer cases
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! (edit: for a very small amount.) [Re: LogicaL Chaos]
#27290390 - 05/02/21 12:46 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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LogicaL Chaos said: Clever design! I like the creativity! 
One thing, dont use paper towels. They can absorb water from your shrooms that could contain active chemicals. Best to use tin foil or metal sheets.
But i highly recommend just using a proper dehydrator. Its the best. Im currently using this Rosewill Dehydrator.
Ironically/synchronicity, Rosewill also makes computer cases 
Thank you! Also for the recommendations.
I build this case because its my first batch and I didnt know if the cakes would grow.
So this idea is maybe for people who want to try out first, like with a grow kit, and dont know yet if to continue growing.
As soon as there is ongoing production, a dehydrator makes more sense, of course! Unless one is ghetto kid...
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: mushboy]
#27290437 - 05/02/21 01:16 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Smartattack said: The idea is definitely inferior, but some attitudes in here about it are even more so.
Sometimes a n00b needs a good bashing. I'm just here to provide it...

That's why I banned you for 7 days.
Respect. That attitude is so toxic.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Benson]
#27298246 - 05/07/21 08:12 AM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Hi Banjhakri, thanks for sharing your idea. I'd like to throw out there that if you only grow small quantities of shrooms, you might want to look into making tea and putting in the freezer. It will last for years and you can use fresh shrooms to skip the drying process, meaning that you are less likely to lose actives from improper drying.
That said... I know I might be beating a dead horse here, but I'll give some of you guys some perspective on the geographical relativity of the word "inexpensive". It's not always "easy" to get a dehydrator. I live in a 3rd world country where dehydrators are VERY uncommon. They cost literally about 3/4 of a minimum living (monthly) wage, which is what like 90% of people will live with for most of their lifetime, if not LESS. So before saying stuff like "just go to Goodwill you will get one for 2 bucks", realize that not everyone lives in the US, not everyone lives in places where such deals even exist, and not everyone can afford to give up a monthly salary to buy some drug paraphernalia. What almost everyone WILL have easy access to is the stuff needed for the PF Tek and its variants, which don't even require a PC.
It's beyond condescending and elitist to tell someone they shouldn't be growing psychedelics because they can't afford some non-essential item (non-essential to them, because they grow quantities that can easily be made into tea and frozen). And it's even more stupid to try to belittle them for that as if you were high-school jocks making fun of the kids from the school band. Psychedelics are meant to help people deal with their personal issues, both the poor and the rich. Get a grip
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: jomanda1990]
#27298596 - 05/07/21 12:24 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Well said.
Give the guy a break, it's not the best idea but you don't need to destroy him.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: DERRAYLD]
#27298647 - 05/07/21 12:54 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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I had similar thoughts but also more typing lazy. 👍
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Smartattack]
#27300219 - 05/08/21 01:58 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Think about the situation, when your dehydrator is broken and you are in the desperate need of quickly drying your fresh harvest... If at least one person (besides me) can make use of this idea, posting it was not useless.
It doesn't have to be the best idea. It's sufficient when its good enough for certain purposes... :-)
By the way, the dried fruits are still potent this way. Its fast enough (for me). If there is a potency loss, it can be neglected (for the small grower).
I am sure there are still many people here, who dont grow industrial way. Or who want to try out for the first time.
Whatever, I can think of thousand reasons, why one doesn't want to buy a dehydrator (yet), or not having access to one.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27300302 - 05/08/21 03:22 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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So I dont necessarily agree w BODs comment of if you cant afford a dehydrator dont grow drugs cuz like, I dont think people should hold themselves back due to money. If you wanna do something but cant afford to do it by the books I dont see anything wrong with trying to make what you have work. In fact I think thats pretty cool when people can figure out ways to do things without spending a dime.
In saying that, EDIT: I shouldnt be so rude actually. Rethought that. However, I still think this is a horrible way to try and dry your mushrooms. Quote:
Banjhakri said: I really dont understand why everbody here is rude asf. HowNo, mister retarded one
IMO, 3 days IS too long, they WILL rot on you. Not to mention this is totally unneeded, just stick them infront of a fan. Your method will actually make them take longer cuz your pumping out humid warm air into a mostly closed off environment, youre putting them in the totally wrong conditions for drying.
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: Banjhakri]
#27300306 - 05/08/21 03:23 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Banjhakri said: Think about the situation, when your dehydrator is broken and you are in the desperate need of quickly drying your fresh harvest... If at least one person (besides me) can make use of this idea, posting it was not useless.
It doesn't have to be the best idea. It's sufficient when its good enough for certain purposes... :-)
By the way, the dried fruits are still potent this way. Its fast enough (for me). If there is a potency loss, it can be neglected (for the small grower).
I am sure there are still many people here, who dont grow industrial way. Or who want to try out for the first time.
Whatever, I can think of thousand reasons, why one doesn't want to buy a dehydrator (yet), or not having access to one.
Fan. Bam. Problem fixed. No building an unneeded box, no clogging ur computers output fan (another reason not to do this, youre encouraging people to potentially overheat their PCs for no reason) and you get dry mushrooms in 24-30 hours max.
Im a small time broke grower and I wouldnt use this idea, a simple fan would do a lot better imo.
I do think you should be more receptive to peoples critique, especially long time users and experienced growers.
(edited to not be as rude)
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Re: Use your desktop PC to dry fruits! [Re: RogerTheRetard] 1
#27300323 - 05/08/21 03:34 PM (3 years, 8 months ago) |
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Smartattack said: The idea is definitely inferior, but some attitudes in here about it are even more so.
Sometimes a n00b needs a good bashing. I'm just here to provide it...

I also dont think this is a great attitude to have and im glad I took a second to take a relook at mine.
This hobby shouldnt be gatekept for only people who can "afford" all the fancy stuff.
Innovation and creativity are the only reasons we have the teks we have today. And psychedelics and growing stuff isnt only for the west or wealthy. And a lot of folx make a good point about not everyone being in the US or CA. Some people just dont have access to stuff. in saying that, I think most people have a small fan/spaceheater/box fan
OP, I think its cool youre trying new things, but I dont think this is the best idea to be spreading around. Id suggest you keep trying new things and dont settle on this!
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