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honeyroasted
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dessicant alternatives

#423383 - 10/12/01 03:48 PM (22 years, 1 month ago)

my cheetah is getting tired of having to wait 3 to 4 days for her little friends to dry in the dessicant chamber, and was wondering if the black shirt/work light drying tek (which is supposed to work in 24 hours?) is basically just as good?

any other decent but more speedy alternatives?

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puscle
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Registered: 01/06/01
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Re: dessicant alternatives

[Re: honeyroasted]
#423408 - 10/12/01 04:05 PM (22 years, 1 month ago)

Yes, be certain to keep temps around 100 degrees (Fahrenheit) or lower, no hotter.

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Lucid420
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Registered: 09/10/01
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Re: dessicant alternatives

[Re: puscle]
#423451 - 10/12/01 04:45 PM (22 years, 1 month ago)

Is that really how long it takes to dry with dessicant? That sucks I just went out and bought a big bucket of damp-rid.

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Groove_N
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Re: dessicant alternatives

[Re: honeyroasted]
#423485 - 10/12/01 05:13 PM (22 years, 1 month ago)

I would not have the heat up that high (100). I keep mine at 84 f +/-3. Depending on the size (water weight) of the shrooms, they are usually ready within 24 hours. I then move them into a desiccant chamber to keep. I use Epsom Salt as my desiccant. You must bake the Epsom Salt to get the water out first.
These are two foolproof, economical, and easy methods.

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jdub
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Registered: 09/14/01
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Re: dessicant alternatives

[Re: Groove_N]
#423884 - 10/12/01 08:53 AM (22 years, 1 month ago)

Of course, you could always use silica gel. Works fine and very cheap (it's in those little bags in clothes, etc.). I buy 3 bags for 25 cents. :)

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