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Bulk fractional sterilization idea.
    #5182602 - 01/15/06 07:41 AM (18 years, 2 months ago)

You get a 25litre PP container which can take heat, put a heating element in it, one that screws in. Now fill it with RGS, now pour in excess water and boil it up, IME RGS floats so the element should only be in contact with water. Do this over a few days to fractionally sterlize it, the cap should be fitted with a filter and put in place. You would now need to drain the excess water off, a syringe needle could be inserted in the bottom and the water should eventually fall out. I am not certain but the water content may be too much, the container could be put on a heating mat to drive some moisture off, or it could be put in a black sack with damprid. Weigh the container and the grain separately so you can calculate the moisture content.

This would be ideal for sclerotia. RGS does not explode or go mush like other grains so excess water is not a problem.

My other idea for bulk fractional sterilization is to get a big 55 gallon drum, put an element in the bottom and put a tray in to hold jars. Now fill with water and steam away over the 3 days.

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Re: Bulk fractional sterilization idea. [Re: blackout]
    #5258243 - 02/03/06 03:40 AM (18 years, 1 month ago)

I tested with RGS and drained RGS holds about twice its weight in water which is too much. But what it does mean is that I could fractionally sterilize in a large container, then drain and squeeze, then dry it out in the oven or in the sun (RGS looses water quickly). Then all it should need is a simple steaming in future. Or freeze it in a bag while still wet for future use.

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Re: Bulk fractional sterilization idea. [Re: blackout]
    #5258271 - 02/03/06 04:45 AM (18 years, 1 month ago)

Maybe I'm old school.. but a pressure cooker is the only way to go imo.


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