mushboy said:

most of the medals are for heroic bans and macro dosing thru covid

arguments won and noobs slayed

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tree frog said:

I wouldn't suggest using what you prepped.

Thermophiles start to die above 160f and thrive between 120f and 140f.  140f is a good temperature to aim for to both develop a healthy microbiome and kill mold spores.  An hour once the core reaches temperature is generally sufficient, but you might want to go longer (but not hotter) if you're manure is clumpy.

Longer pasteurization at the proper temperatures is effectively composting.  So even 140 overnight isn't a big deal.  If you want more peace of mind that's what I would suggest rather than hotter temperatures.

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While we're on the subject, instead of tossing it, is it possible to make more substrate, mix and pasteurize again at the proper temperature

If yes, what ratio would you suggest?

cronicr said:

Yes u can , I'd do about 50/50

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That is good to know, thanks cron

tryptkaloids said:

Ive even gone as far as mixing in more manure and letting it hang out in a pile for awhile to propagate thermophiles

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Awesome trypt, this is great info

tree frog said:

Yeah exactly, if you introduce live microbes and then repasteurize it they will take over the stuff that was partially sterilized.

I considered saying that, but I thought I was in ask quick questions and I'd already gone on a bit.

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Nice, not that I've had an issue yet, but surely I will at some point, and some of my substrate recipes takes a lot of time to make, so knowing that when(not if) I fuck up I can save it is great knowledge