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xTorchesTogethr
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Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker...
#7640026 - 11/15/07 02:28 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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I cannot afford nor find a cheaper pressure cooker at this point. Does anyone have alternate methods of sterilizing the jars?
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BlargIAmDead
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: xTorchesTogethr]
#7640040 - 11/15/07 02:31 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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BRF jars? Watch the RR videos on youtube. They just use a pot of boiling water. Apparently you need a PC for grain or WBS though. Not sure about LC's.
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Cannabischarlie
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: xTorchesTogethr]
#7640041 - 11/15/07 02:31 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Im told that boiling in a regular pot for a long time, letting it rest, and doing it 3-4 times can usually get the job done. Also try ebay for a good cooker. I have never used anything beyound the 4 quart 10 psi mirro that I got at super walmart for 20 bucks. try ebay until you find a used one in your budget. maybe even get a new one for cheap.
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im_on_a_boat
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: Cannabischarlie]
#7640073 - 11/15/07 02:38 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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steam in a huge pot make sure you put lids or something on the bottom and dont let the water touch the jars. wait til it starts boiling then cut the heat down a littie bit.. i did it for about an hour but it should probably be longer.
wait til the jars are cool to the touch before you inoc.
i did this the first time and it worked fine.. no contams.. i might just be lucky though. good luck.
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: Cannabischarlie]
#7640080 - 11/15/07 02:38 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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If your budget has some wiggle room check out your local thrift stores for some gear, I've often seen older pressure cookers and canning pots.
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nakuson
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: BlargIAmDead]
#7640082 - 11/15/07 02:39 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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BlargIAmDead said: Apparently you need a PC for grain or WBS though. Not sure about LC's.
http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/5238137/page/0/fpart/1/vc/1
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lysergic bliss
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: nakuson]
#7640263 - 11/15/07 03:10 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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buy pre-sterilized substrate jars. its cheaper than buying the whole setup, and pretty much failsafe, as long as its a reputable vendor.
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ThePyschonaut52
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: lysergic bliss]
#7640285 - 11/15/07 03:15 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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lysergic bliss said: buy pre-sterilized substrate jars. its cheaper than buying the whole setup, and pretty much failsafe, as long as its a reputable vendor.
You have no idea what you're talking about. It is a lot cheaper to make your own jars. Please don't give B.S advice.
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BlargIAmDead
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: ThePyschonaut52]
#7640289 - 11/15/07 03:16 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Cheaper, but what if you're LAZY! Oh what then? And 8 hours is long time to wait to inoculate .
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ThePyschonaut52
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: BlargIAmDead]
#7640314 - 11/15/07 03:22 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Only if your impatient.
I'd rather put in a little work and wait a few hours then to waste $$$ on buying pre-sterilized jars.
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xTorchesTogethr
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: ThePyschonaut52]
#7640380 - 11/15/07 03:36 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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what do i search to find the videos?
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BlargIAmDead
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: xTorchesTogethr]
#7640389 - 11/15/07 03:38 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Go to youtube and search for:
Let's grow mushrooms! pf tek
it's 4 videos. You should see a tall fellow in a tie and pink shirt and a bearded thug .
Edited by BlargIAmDead (11/15/07 03:39 PM)
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ThePyschonaut52
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: BlargIAmDead]
#7640546 - 11/15/07 04:19 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Those videos are awesome
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: xTorchesTogethr]
#7640581 - 11/15/07 04:28 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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xTorchesTogethr said: I cannot afford nor find a cheaper pressure cooker at this point. Does anyone have alternate methods of sterilizing the jars?
Buy some from our sponsers, i think mycopath sells pre made jars, or they are all over ebay, that is where I got my first jars, they are great, have good additives in the substrates and are gaurenteed to be sterile on arrival.
I just got my first PC today! its small but no more buying or trading for sterile jars for me. Shit if you still have probs PM me, i could make up some jars for you for a trade.
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: ThePyschonaut52]
#7640598 - 11/15/07 04:31 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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I found a AA 921 Sterilizer at my local goodwill on grand opening day for $20...the deals are out there...you just gotta be willing to search
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im_on_a_boat
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: total]
#7641951 - 11/15/07 09:23 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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not to knock the vendors, but the pre-sterilized jars are a fckin rip off.. at least most of them i see.. like 70 bucks plus shipping for 12 jars..
you can get it so much cheaper if you do it yourself. just steam it in a big pot until you can find a real PC that's exactly what i'm doin.
whatever ya do, if you're tryin to save money, don't buy pre-sterilized.
good luck still.
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: im_on_a_boat]
#7642003 - 11/15/07 09:36 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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constantly buying pre-sterilized jars isnt cheaper than reusing and PCing old jars. only time its cheaper is if your going for a 1 time grow. boiling works. but save up and get a PC it will pay for itself in the long run
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: BlargIAmDead]
#7642100 - 11/15/07 09:59 PM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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BlargIAmDead said: Cheaper, but what if you're LAZY! Oh what then? And 8 hours is long time to wait to inoculate .
then you are rich and lazy so go buy something .. save money
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: orchidfanatic]
#7642979 - 11/16/07 04:36 AM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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Re: Can't get a steamer or pressure cooker... [Re: im_on_a_boat]
#7642986 - 11/16/07 04:45 AM (16 years, 2 months ago) |
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drkrobotnik said: not to knock the vendors, but the pre-sterilized jars are a fckin rip off.. at least most of them i see.. like 70 bucks plus shipping for 12 jars..
you can get it so much cheaper if you do it yourself. just steam it in a big pot until you can find a real PC that's exactly what i'm doin.
whatever ya do, if you're tryin to save money, don't buy pre-sterilized.
good luck still.
check ebay! I get jars like 12 for $25.00 plus shipping. You might be seeing my jars there soon, I just got a PC today for $20.00! Now i'm off to make 40 jars for myself and then....
KaT
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