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02-07-2009, 11:14 AM | #1 |
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Beads have black mold
I have dried out this container of beads but the mold still is on the beads. Should they be pitched? Or can the mold be rinsed off?
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02-07-2009, 12:37 PM | #2 |
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I haven't had mold on beads. But here's my opinion:
I don't think you'd be able to get rid of every last spore. I think it would come back. Pitch 'em. Lemme know if you might want to try some Litter Beads. I have lots. |
02-07-2009, 01:26 PM | #3 |
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I once had this problem when I was recharging them with tap water. Not wanting to risk the dangers of inhaling mold spores I tossed them and got new ones.
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02-07-2009, 02:16 PM | #4 |
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Distilled water only. Tap water has contaminants.
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02-08-2009, 04:09 AM | #5 |
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mold is typically from standing water
make sure that you only add enough water so that approx 70% of the beads are wet i'd definitely toss them and get more |
02-08-2009, 05:31 AM | #6 |
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toss 'em...
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02-08-2009, 08:28 AM | #7 |
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Toss the beads AND the container. You should have the beads stored in the mesh type socks versus a container to avoid problems or the tubes that have LOTS of small holes. A finch bird feeder is the same thing as the beads holder. You can try panty hoses as well if a lady frined of yours has an order one in the back of her drawer.
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02-08-2009, 11:47 AM | #8 |
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pitch? that kind of selfish of you
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02-09-2009, 09:55 AM | #9 |
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Toss the beads and container IMO.
If you need some litter beads to replace them, LMK. -Audio
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02-09-2009, 06:24 PM | #10 |
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Appreciate it guys.
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