Rinsing Perlite

[midlifegardner]

I'm planning my next run with Hempys. I'll have a couple of inches of perlite in the res part of the bucket. I've seen plenty of posts from overseas forums saying its mandatory due to the dust. A sludge may form in the bottom of the res area if not.

The perlite I have is pictured below. With perlite being as messy as it is I'm wondering if I could avoid the rinse.

What do you guys think and do and how?

MLG

 

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[bakedcake]

In all honesty I would rinse, better not to cut corners because it could turn it to shit in the long run

[Indycar]

I'd suggest to rinse..

 

dangers of inhaling perlite

[midlifegardner]

Thanks guys. Easiest no mess way to rinse?

 

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[papasmurf999]

I use hydroton for the res in my hempys now mate. I still put some perlite in the top with coco though. But I don't rinse it.

[SOOTY]

 

 

Thanks guys. Easiest no mess way to rinse?

 

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depends on how much at once but i just use a 20 litre bucket with drain holes in the bottom. hang over the tap an let it run for a while

[midlifegardner]

depends on how much at once but i just use a 20 litre bucket with drain holes in the bottom. hang over the tap an let it run for a while

I like your idea. Just drilled a heap of tiny holes in a 9 litre bucket which was of no use to me due to a slightly split bottom. I'll rinse some tomorrow [emoji106]

 

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[Indycar]

If you're going to use the whole bag, punch a few holes in with a screwdriver and stick a hose in it and flush for 10-15 minutes..

[papasmurf999]

Best idea yet [emoji108]

If you're going to use the whole bag, punch a few holes in with a screwdriver and stick a hose in it and flush for 10-15 minutes..

[xtro]

its messy stuff bucket is good, walk away after pouring it in, let the dust settle,  then give it a light hose