Do you use a filter on your jars?

TL7 · 06-07-09, 01:45

I was wondering how many people use some type of filter on there jars.

Shromadon · 06-07-09, 18:37

Just 4 holes for inoculation. Pftek basic. My filter is the verm layer and foil barrier.

Jaspmf · 06-07-09, 19:45

I use the verm barrier aswell.

No contams thus far...if it ain't broke don't fix it

mydarling · 06-07-09, 19:46

tyvek and filter discs arent the only "filters" you can use on your jar.

for example, there is also micropore tape and polyfil.

i always filter my grain jars with polyfil.

Shromadon · 06-08-09, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by mydarling

i always filter my grain jars with polyfil.

Oops, yeah. When doing grains like wbs I have a single center hole stuffed with polyfil. Also use foil over the lids, but i've been sticking to pftek lately

donzi2 · 06-08-09, 01:14

ive used the enevelopes from the post office their free.

meku · 06-08-09, 02:37

polyfill for me dont know what\get tyvek in europe

calicyco · 06-08-09, 04:08

On quart jars I use plastic lids with a 1/2" hole in them with a piece of synthetic filter disk glued to it on the underside of the lid.

JohnDoe · 06-08-09, 07:39

polyfill here too.

Boboso · 07-26-09, 23:24

I've been using polyfil, so I was stuck clicking bareback...

masterplain88 · 07-26-09, 23:46

i have some popcorn going for the first time some with pollyfill filters and 2 with no filter just extra room in the jar. so i can see both sides of it filter/no filter. so far that are all fuzzy and white but they got a bit to go so anything could happen.

Hippie3 · 07-26-09, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by mydarling

tyvek and filter discs arent the only "filters" you can use on your jar.

for example, there is also micropore tape and polyfil.

i always filter my grain jars with polyfil.

likewise, i don't steal crap post office tyvek-
for my grain quarts i use kite-maker's tyvek.
much higher quality, breaths better.

RestartLater · 07-27-09, 00:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hippie3

likewise, i don't steal crap post office tyvek-
for my grain quarts i use kite-maker's tyvek.
much higher quality, breaths better.

How much does he kite-maker's tyvek cost and where might I find it hippie?

Thanks

RestartLater

valleyofmushies · 07-27-09, 00:21

is microspore tape or poly fil better on jars????

cap · 07-27-09, 00:23

no option for hq tyvek or polyfil so i chose 3. synthetic disks are heady and save much hassle in the end. someone recently mentioned on topia about cutting them into like 8 pieces, this would make much sense but be sure to have
-a fluffy substrate/food mix in the jars
and or
-not too much moisture, as the full-coverage of a synthetic disk on a jar lid is bar-none for air exchange.

hope this helps.

Phx · 07-27-09, 00:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by RestartLater

How much does he kite-maker's tyvek cost and where might I find it hippie?
Thanks
RestartLater

Well to answer the best I can....if you go to the glossary and type tyvek.....on that page it has a link too: http://www.intothewind.com/
I just bought some and it looks like real good quality....the site is linked there

(in the glossary)
....so i would imagine it is what hip uses. I hope that you find this useful. Good luck!

mdbnkc · 09-01-09, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by mydarling

tyvek and filter discs arent the only "filters" you can use on your jar.

for example, there is also micropore tape and polyfil.

i always filter my grain jars with polyfil.

agreeed. i thought it was a little weird polyfil isn't on the list siince its the only filter meterial i use.

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View Poll Results: Do you use a filter on your jars?
No, I go bareback!	12	38.71%
I go the cheap way and steal some tyvek from the post office!	13	41.94%
My precious babys get synthetic filter disks!	6	19.35%
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06-07-09, 01:45	#1 (permalink)
TL7 Mycophiliac Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 70	Do you use a filter on your jars? I was wondering how many people use some type of filter on there jars.

06-07-09, 18:37	#2 (permalink)
Shromadon Comfortably Numb Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 156	Just 4 holes for inoculation. Pftek basic. My filter is the verm layer and foil barrier. __________________ Trippin through life

06-07-09, 19:45	#3 (permalink)
Jaspmf Splendid Confusion Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 655	I use the verm barrier aswell. No contams thus far...if it ain't broke don't fix it __________________ All gods are homemade, and it is we who pull their strings, and so, give them the power to pull ours. -Aldous Huxley

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mydarling Modtastic Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,034	tyvek and filter discs arent the only "filters" you can use on your jar. for example, there is also micropore tape and polyfil. i always filter my grain jars with polyfil. __________________ tonight your ghost will ask my ghost, who put these bodies between us?

06-08-09, 01:14	#6 (permalink)
donzi2 Mycophiliac Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 38	ive used the enevelopes from the post office their free.

06-08-09, 02:37	#7 (permalink)
meku Mycotopiate Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 348	polyfill for me dont know what\get tyvek in europe __________________ PLUR and stay safe

06-08-09, 04:08	#8 (permalink)
calicyco Mycophage Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 100	On quart jars I use plastic lids with a 1/2" hole in them with a piece of synthetic filter disk glued to it on the underside of the lid.

06-08-09, 07:39	#9 (permalink)
JohnDoe Trickster Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 382	polyfill here too. __________________ "I'm tired of this back-slapping "Isn't humanity neat?" bullshit. We're a virus with shoes, okay? That's all we are." Bill Hicks

07-26-09, 23:24	#10 (permalink)
Boboso Boob Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 380	I've been using polyfil, so I was stuck clicking bareback... __________________ Rank me amongst the greats, either 1, 2, or 3. If I ain't number 1, I've failed you victory. - Jay-Z

07-26-09, 23:46	#11 (permalink)
masterplain88 Mycotopiate Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 683	i have some popcorn going for the first time some with pollyfill filters and 2 with no filter just extra room in the jar. so i can see both sides of it filter/no filter. so far that are all fuzzy and white but they got a bit to go so anything could happen.

07-27-09, 00:21	#14 (permalink)
valleyofmushies LOST in the world Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 357	is microspore tape or poly fil better on jars????

07-27-09, 00:23	#15 (permalink)
cap ~~ confusion's prince ~~ Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,559	no option for hq tyvek or polyfil so i chose 3. synthetic disks are heady and save much hassle in the end. someone recently mentioned on topia about cutting them into like 8 pieces, this would make much sense but be sure to have -a fluffy substrate/food mix in the jars and or -not too much moisture, as the full-coverage of a synthetic disk on a jar lid is bar-none for air exchange. hope this helps. __________________ www.gdradio.net www.phillesh.net "i dont know, maybe it was the roses...."

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