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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: tokey666]
    #5261181 - 02/03/06 11:10 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Nah, not directly on the perlite. Just on the lids to my 1 pint jars.

I'm thinking about filling a small bowl full of perlite and placing it in the chamber.

But, I already did soak the dry perlite (somewhat). But, that would probably help it.


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: License_to_Chill]
    #5261195 - 02/03/06 11:13 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

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I live surrounded by ranches. I have an abundant source of poo. YAY!

I've been reading those teks like a madman. They do seem pretty damn easy. I just need to make a better FC.




Exactly, You've got the idea now. You can fruit poo like a cake if you want. Just mix your spawn into a small container. You can use the same FC you've got right now. However automation makes your job easier.

When you do start poo.. I suggest the oven bag tek.. really easy and clean.

In fact if your looking for some reading material everything here is very useful information.
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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: musher_420]
    #5261200 - 02/03/06 11:15 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

By placing another bowl in there you will just be taking up more of the surface area of the perlite that's in there.

You want an even layer accrost the bottom (2 inches works) and just wet not standing water...like tokey said.


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: musher_420]
    #5261211 - 02/03/06 11:16 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

perlite doesnt need much water to put off 95%+ RH.  I had perlite that had a humdity reading of 33%, i sprayed down the perlite with my mister, sprayed the sides of the container, and put ONE 12 qt poo casing in there.  Its been at 95 ever since :smile:.


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: coda]
    #5261213 - 02/03/06 11:17 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

but if you do want to redunk your perlite simply empty it into a container, let it sit for a few minutes, then strain it til it doesnt drip anymore and replace it in the FC.


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: musher_420]
    #5261219 - 02/03/06 11:19 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

you also want to fill the pearlite with waiter until its just under the surface of pearlite layer, you need some water in there a good amount of water in there.


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: djsage420]
    #5261227 - 02/03/06 11:21 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Thank you guys.  :smile:

I'll probably go rehydrate my perlite with a good soak right now.


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: tokey666]
    #5261246 - 02/03/06 11:25 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Well you don't want to have any standing water, even if it is under the perlite. It can cause mosquitos which have west nile. :smile:

But nah, standing water is good for harboring contams, even if there is peroxide in it.

Glad this thread got bumpin! I thought I was gunna alone. :smile:

And musher, nice link. THanks!


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: djsage420]
    #5261249 - 02/03/06 11:26 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

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you also want to fill the pearlite with waiter until its just under the surface of pearlite layer, you need some water in there a good amount of water in there.




Perlite is like swiss cheese. All the little holes in it make for a larger surface area. This allows it to evaporate the water into the air creating a high humidity environment. The perlite is useless if it's underwater.


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: musher_420]
    #5261278 - 02/03/06 11:35 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I'm going to wait til tomorrow to do it.  I've put my little guys through enough stress right now.  Besides, I don't want too much humidity in there. 

So, I'm going to see how well they do tonight.  And if seems like the humidity is going down...then, I'll resoak my perlite. :grin:


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: License_to_Chill]
    #5262515 - 02/04/06 01:02 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Good rule of thumb that will keep you out of trouble is 2" perlite 1" water/h2o2. You should always have water/h2o2 in your perlite! At least if you know what your doing that is, also don't listen to peeps that say just dampen your perlite they have no clue how to create the perfect microclimate for our little friends. Also read my pinning strategy it may shed some light on what you are actually doing. GL my friend


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: djsage420]
    #5262523 - 02/04/06 01:06 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

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you also want to fill the pearlite with waiter until its just under the surface of pearlite layer, you need some water in there a good amount of water in there.



Ah no you don't. You want water at half the depth of the perlite or so. That much water and you'll lose alot of that precious surface area (under the surface) :wink: Get it?


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: hyphae]
    #5262531 - 02/04/06 01:09 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Oh yea, I know all the facts about that stuff.  I've been researching for well over a year now.

Thanks for all the help, everyone.

I just misted everything and they seem to be doing just fine. :grin:


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: License_to_Chill]
    #5262569 - 02/04/06 01:20 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Damnit man, quit being lazy and resoak that perlite! LMAO!


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: tokey666]
    #5262611 - 02/04/06 01:28 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

I'm just afraid if I take the cakes out, that there will be some sort of contam, lol.


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: License_to_Chill]
    #5262621 - 02/04/06 01:31 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

haha, yea i know what you mean.

Believe it or not, cakes are highly resident to contams. Even so, you can play it safe. If its working, then keep at it.


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: tokey666]
    #5262701 - 02/04/06 01:49 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Alright, well I just resoaked my perlite and placed everything back in.

I hope everything turns out alright. I know it will, just a little nervous.


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: License_to_Chill]
    #5262730 - 02/04/06 02:01 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

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Oh yea, I know all the facts about that stuff.  I've been researching for well over a year now.

Thanks for all the help, everyone.

I just misted everything and they seem to be doing just fine. :grin:


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I was just wondering why my pins are taking so long to really get growing.  Been about 4 days now. 

I was just fanning and noticed that the perlite looks a little dry.  I pressed my finger into and its absolutely dry.  Would this be slowing down my pins?

How would I go about rehydrating this?



Well over a year? Well then you'd know right?

A word on standing water/h2o2. It shouldn't be a problem at all if you keep things relatively clean and add h2o2 every once and awhile during the grow then after the grow resterilize the perlite for the next grow. Adding water/h2o2 will solve your problem simply enough. Again GL and keep your mind open you still have much to learn.


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: hyphae]
    #5262772 - 02/04/06 02:17 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Thanks. :smile:

Well, I just meant facts about humidity in general.  Sorry, didn't mean to come off as a smart-ass.


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Re: Perlite is Bone-Dry. (Fast Help Requested.) [Re: License_to_Chill]
    #5262789 - 02/04/06 02:22 PM (17 years, 11 months ago)

Me either much respects bro. :goodluck:


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