i was thinking of using this technique.
one simply because i already have one, and second that i noticed that no one had perlite in there FC. if so it wouldn't be as messy.
but i also noticed that usually that there only used with bigger systems.
so i was wondering if using it on one large tote would be sufficient or would it be overkill????
one more thing would i have to use a substrait like perlite??
does any one now were i could look at some pics of this setup??
Thank you all
i used a large tote with perlite at the bottom, it worked fine for me. This is my first time so I went with what was easiest, and cheapest.
yes but i already have a humidifier so it would be cheaper for me to use it
thanks tho
Well never seen that type of humidifier used I have seen just the vapor humidifiers used that produce steam. I also just use perlite. I have 3 18 gallon contains that I bought and just added 2 inches of Perlite and drilled a shit ton of holes along the bottom and they work great for me had 7 picks already and all nice size mushies.
thats funny i have read in more than one place that a cool air humidifer is what u want to use
i may be rong but i beleiv thats whats used
i dont want 2 use perlite
i hate perlite and u guys just keep on telling me to use it
i know it works verry well i just want to know if if the humidifer would be overkill or not? im making my setup as me speak well on and off
sufficient or would it be overkill?
-Could be both. But you could rig it to fit two fc's easy. And yes, their usually used for larger fc's like a martha setup or multiple fc's. You can find teks at the shroomery.
one more thing would i have to use a substrait like perlite??
-Perlite is not a substrate, its a volcanic rock that holds water and helps evaporation to maintain RH.
Doe's your humidifier have a timer?
thats funny i have read in more than one place that a cool air humidifer is what u want to use
- Cool mists are good, but in any case all humidifier's do the same things.
PW
-Perlite is not a substrate, its a volcanic rock that holds water and helps evaporation to maintain RH.
Doe's your humidifier have a timer?
so i should use it with the humidifer if the RH is too low right ???
why would it need a timer??? in case it makes the RH to high ??
so i shouldnt have it running all day???
should i put the hose on the bottom of the tote or like 5 inches up??
thanks for the help
so i should use it with the humidifer if the RH is too low right
-If you using a coolmist perlite is unecessary.
why would it need a timer??? in case it makes the RH to high ??
-Maintaining RH.
so i shouldnt have it running all day???
-No.
should i put the hose on the bottom of the tote or like 5 inches up??
- 1-5 inches from the bottom is fine.
PW
I could use a cheesy pool time right 15Min increments??
Thank you thank you thank you
you know the answere to every thing i ask
thanks allot PW
i don't mean to be a burden
If I felt any of this as a burden trust me.....you wouldn't hear from me.
>I could use a cheesy pool time right 15Min increments??
-Ive never heard of that, im an intermatic man. I'd say depending on the size of your tub maybe 10-15 min every hour or so, it also depends on what you plan on using for FAE.
PW
i feal like a nummer whats FAE stand for thanks
FAE--- fresh air exchange
would soem holes coverd with a coffie filter work??
Coffee filter's would do the job tho I would recommend polyfill (polyfiber fill) you can find it in the pet section at a meijer/walmart/pet store haha. Its only a couple bucks for a bag.
PW
ok ok how many holes do u think i should have in it??
when im done i will show u some pics of my fc
thats about all i can give u for helping me so much lol thank u so mauch
I use a humidifier :)
But I don't use tubs.
If the humidifier produces a nice fog then you are good to use it.
If your tub is not that big 10 - 15 mins may saturate the cakes and cause more problems than it's worth.
I'd say 5 - 10 mins for any size tub and then that may be pushing it.
I use a indoor greenhouse and only run mine for 15 mins every hr or 2,depending on the ambient RH in the house and the season ;)
Baph
Listin to Baph cuz he's got a real one, Im ghetto mcguiver stylin still but no complaints.
PW