
tub 2 loose tub

Posted 21 May 2009 - 01:57 AM
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Posted 21 May 2009 - 09:03 AM
on the topic of condensation - i've had my fair share of issues with it in the past when using monotubs. i like to see the condensation because it tells me the humidity is high enough, but it's also good to keep it in check to avoid puddling and such.
here's how i deal with the condensation:
1. make sure to not keep the tub near a window (even if it's closed) or an air vent, where temps can fluctuate a lot between night and day. this seems to cause a higher incidence of condensation.
2. always use a plastic bag inside the tub (pour substrate mixture on top, curl sides of plastic bag over surface of substrate). this ensures that if condensation on the sides drips down, it will pool underneath the plastic bag and not pool underneath the substrate itself, thus avoiding the soggy substrate and favorable contamination conditions.
3. drill a couple holes in a corner of the bottom of the tub. keep them taped most of the time, but open em once in a while so you can put the tub up at an angle and let the puddled water drain out.
4. dab the surface of the substrate with paper towel when necessary to remove the droplets. like eats said, a little bit of water collecting is not a bad thing - i've never really experienced any negative effects from the droplets on the substrate, but i like to dab 'em anyway.
5. wipe the sides and top of tub with paper towel daily or as needed. it will come back within a few hours!
don't mean to jack your awesome thread, eats - i was just inspired to chime with some tips since it came up :)
Posted 21 May 2009 - 12:20 PM
yeah i don't so much like the holes in each bottom corner. when i dunk. i don't want water to come pouring out.
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