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moisture in pf tek jars
    #28026737 - 10/31/22 07:00 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

I just sterilized a bunch of jars. I read somewhere that you should remove the foil immediately after to avoid having condensation get the dry verm layer wet. I'm noticed about half of them got wet during sterilization. Can anyone confirm these need to be discarded?
Thanks for any input.

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Re: moisture in pf tek jars [Re: ballysocket]
    #28026757 - 10/31/22 07:10 PM (2 years, 2 months ago)

Welcome To Shroomery! :mushroom2:

- Remove foil after moving jar inside SAB
- Posting pictures will help.

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Re: moisture in pf tek jars [Re: fungusul]
    #28027398 - 11/01/22 05:06 AM (2 years, 2 months ago)

Thank you!
I think I'll just start over though. Excessive water seems to be my downfall lately. I have a small bulk grow going now that really looked like it was progressing well,but now the mycelium that grew on top is matted down and apparently too wet. The condensation from the lid dropped down. I'm hoping I can save it with a layer of verm. If I get a chance on lunch break I'll take some pics. Maybe you could give some insight.
Essentially I think I need more experience to avoid these problems.

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Re: moisture in pf tek jars [Re: ballysocket]
    #28027399 - 11/01/22 05:07 AM (2 years, 2 months ago)

Lid condensation shouldn't cause any issues.

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Re: moisture in pf tek jars [Re: fungusul]
    #28027622 - 11/01/22 10:19 AM (2 years, 2 months ago)

So as I said I'm just starting from scratch with the pf Tek jars. I'll prop them up a little more to keep them dry. But this is the bulk grow I'm having trouble with. Everything looked great, but now the surface mycelium is matted down with excessive moisture. I am also seeing shrinkage around the perimeter and it no longer has the mushroomy smell to it. There's actually no smell to it at all. Do you think a layer of verm would help save it? Not really sure how to upload the picture...

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Re: moisture in pf tek jars [Re: ballysocket]
    #28027624 - 11/01/22 10:20 AM (2 years, 2 months ago)

Thank you for the help. I've posted a picture in another response. It seems excessive to me. Any thoughts?

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