conz0r said:

That's awesome thanks guys. Sheer amount of LC was likely reason for contam as all previous transfers have been fine in same conditions (SAB, cleaned room, cleaned body, bleached workspace/tools, face mask, hair tied back, sealed windows/doors). Is there a way to actually check that the LC is viable and contaminant free past simply looking at it?

Like play it "castles in the sky" and if it doesn't do a jig then it's obviously rotten.

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Scope and on agar as far as I know.

Nokumana said:

@Arky, that grow room is gorgeous. I've seen a few pix of rooms like that and I always drool.

I have to ask...what's with the tinfoil wall coverings?  How is this accomplished and is there evidence that it cunts down on contam?  I assume it greatly improves temp control...perhaps there is a room Tek or diy build log I have discovered yet?

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Thank you. It's a 5x9 Gorilla grow tent that I’ve set up inside a finished room in my basement. While my initial intention was to minimize contamination—similar to a laboratory environment using a fan-filter unit (FFU)—I’ve found out it functions more like a large Martha tent, helping me better control temperature and humidity. Instead of reducing contamination, it essentially was a still-air box (SAB) with a fan that would give me fits with contamination while working right in front of the fan. I had to remove the FFU and table to getter better results with my FFU (thanks to sage advise I received from fellow members here on the Shroomery!). 

This setup is quite effective for maintaining a stable environment for my tubs, jars, and cultures, keeping the temperature around 75°F. I achieve this with a radiator heater, while a homemade 45-liter humidifier helps maintain humidity levels between 40% and 60% relative humidity (Rh). Additionally, I have a HEPA-filtered intake fan that brings in fresh air, creating positive pressure that pushes the air out through the back of the tent.

tree frog said:

Oh since we're doing a lab share and I happen to have plates in front of my ffu.




Got everything setup and reorganized while on break, feels a lot less stifling.

I would love to get more art in here though. Maybe make a collage out of cards and stickers folks share with me

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