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wise_gardener
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How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ?
#5718240 - 06/06/06 08:53 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Hi, Does someone know an applicable product on a window to prevent the condensation? Or a convenient method to come from it to tip? Thank you
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Atheist
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: wise_gardener]
#5718250 - 06/06/06 08:58 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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i dont think you can
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rxKaffee
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: Atheist]
#5718304 - 06/06/06 09:23 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Is there really any need to?
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: rxKaffee]
#5718310 - 06/06/06 09:25 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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no
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hyphae
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: Atheist]
#5718568 - 06/06/06 11:18 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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It's caused by temp differences between the inside and outside of the FC.
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: hyphae]
#5718577 - 06/06/06 11:20 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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you can supposedly use vaseline. i wouldn't.
here's an awesome low tech solution. stick a book or something under one side of your tub so it sits at an angle. condensation will roll towards the low side rather than drip down. problem solved.
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: creamcorn]
#5718594 - 06/06/06 11:24 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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condensation isnt bad
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creamcorn
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: Atheist]
#5718597 - 06/06/06 11:26 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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condensation isn't bad but large droplets falling on things can be detrimental - could land in unlucky spots and drown a pin, cause a cap to rot, etc.. not a big problem to get worried about, but a problem nonetheless, and one that is easily solved at least.
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wise_gardener
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: hyphae]
#5718600 - 06/06/06 11:27 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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It stops me from seeing my cake, I believe that some products exist for glasses but I doubt of their efficiency in such condition. I am going to try something with 2 magnet, 1 of every side of the window, the one of the underside with maybe a sponge or something else to catch the water! Thanks anyway
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creamcorn
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: wise_gardener]
#5718672 - 06/06/06 11:54 AM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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so open it up and take a peek. you won't hurt it.
you can also move whatever your light source is closer to the top, the little bit of warmth it throws off will keep anything from condensing on the top.
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: creamcorn]
#5719215 - 06/06/06 02:48 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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i did the vaseline trick. I rubbed a very thin later (almost not noticable) all over the top lid since whenever i removed it, droplets would splash downon my cakes. not good. the vaseline perfectly corrected that. instead of large drops that get together and drip, the lid just has a very slight mistly look to it. try it, i was surprised how easy it actually worked. the condensation is building up because of the heat differential between inside the box and outside, so the best way to get rid of the problem is to make the outside air the same temp as inside the box. but im growing in a basement and thats not possible for me. if you can insulate your box do that,otherwise, vaseline works well
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: wise_gardener]
#5768757 - 06/19/06 04:44 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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You don't want anything like a sponge inside your chambers. Sponges are a very nice breeding ground for all kinds of nasties.
On the other hand, I wonder if anyone's ever used a sponge as a binder for a nutritive matrix for mycelium. I think I'll go inoculate a sponge now with some Panellus Stipticus.
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: rxKaffee]
#5769008 - 06/19/06 05:55 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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The way my light is set up on mine it doesn`t condensate.
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: kilroy]
#5769756 - 06/19/06 08:41 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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Vaseline is bad in a growing environment. There are numerous bacteria that thrive on petroleum jelly.
If it's warmer inside the FC than outside there will be condensation. Remember, your substrate produces heat. With Kilroy's setup, the heat from the light makes it warmer on the outside, thus. . .no condensation.
Condensation in a FC is actually stealing moisture from your air, lowering the humidity inside. Avoid it. As said above, the water droplets falling on your mushrooms is bad as well. RR
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Re: How to prevent the condensation on a window in a fruiting chamber ? [Re: RogerRabbit]
#5769776 - 06/19/06 08:44 PM (17 years, 7 months ago) |
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yeah, i've only done cakes, but i wrap my fc in a nice little blankie!
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