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onemyndseye · 06-26-2009, 07:32 AM

sounds like you have it under control

I agree that the water was abit on the hot side... something "luke warm" is probably best. (say 80-85F)

with the larger size of this container I think you could be best served using "water changes" to replenish your CO2 generator... by that I mean keep premixed suger-water on hand... when production starts to fall do about a 50% water change of your bottle using the premixed sugar-water.... this will greatly decrease the amount of yeast you use over time... and make sure that your CO2 generator bounces back very quickly from a refill... probably in an hour of less.

Thats a great idea for a container BTW... the one thing that you might watch our for is acids in the yeasts/CO2 affecting the rubber seals of the sprayer over time.

Take care,
-Justin
One Mynds Eye

06-26-2009, 07:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
onemyndseye Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 373 iTrader Ratings: 21 iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 18340	Re: Any Tips On My Mixture? sounds like you have it under control I agree that the water was abit on the hot side... something "luke warm" is probably best. (say 80-85F) with the larger size of this container I think you could be best served using "water changes" to replenish your CO2 generator... by that I mean keep premixed suger-water on hand... when production starts to fall do about a 50% water change of your bottle using the premixed sugar-water.... this will greatly decrease the amount of yeast you use over time... and make sure that your CO2 generator bounces back very quickly from a refill... probably in an hour of less. Thats a great idea for a container BTW... the one thing that you might watch our for is acids in the yeasts/CO2 affecting the rubber seals of the sprayer over time. Take care, -Justin One Mynds Eye Last edited by onemyndseye : 06-26-2009 at 07:58 AM.