Learn how to build your very own laminar flow hood and open new doors in mycology, sterile culture work and DIY mushroom cultivation.
This in-depth video covers everything you need to know: a clear and detailed explanation of the science behind laminar flow systems, how to choose the right fan, HEPA filter and components (and where to find them), how to construct the cabinet (with lots of tips and different design ideas), how to wire and install the centrifugal blower, motor, speed control and filters, how to build a tunnel and workspace, useful tips for use, maintenance and repair, and on top of it all, plenty of hacks for keeping it all on a budget.
By the end of this deep-dive, you’ll be an expert in laminar flow systems and have the confidence to build a DIY laminar flow hood that will outlast and outperform even the most expensive professional setups, for a fraction of the cost.
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https://www.fungaia.life/
A heart-centered, donation-based mushroom company, offering mushroom cultures, grain, substrate, grow kits, mycology supplies and more.
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Parts, Supplies & Resources
Free companion PDF with laminar flow hood design ideas & construction plans:
https://www.fungaia.life/guides/Fungaia_LFH_Box_Design_Ideas.pdf
Blowers: https://www.grainger.com/search/hvac-and-refrigeration/ventilation-equipment/blowers-air-movers/blowers/standard-forward-curved-blowers?filters=webParentSkuKey&webParentSkuKey=WP14291228
HEPA Filters:
2’ x 4’ https://fungi.com/products/48-x-24-x-5-8-micron-filter
2’ x 2’ https://fungi.com/products/24-x-24-x-5-8-micron-filter
Rotary Cam Switch: https://amzn.to/4g8FWGp
Unicorn Bags: Specialized Mushroom Bags
https://unicornbags.com/
Smaller orders: https://pegasusbags.com/
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https://youtu.be/LjOQeaVxmsw
How to Make Grain Spawn
https://youtu.be/AvWC55higVw
How to make your own liquid culture
https://youtu.be/ybOImNKrOaY
Advanced liquid culture method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxbbpDPg4tc
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Other Useful Supplies
True Blue Genetics
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The best source for mushroom genetics and starter culture!
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The Fungaia Cube Kit
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An organic, all-in-one grow kit for dung-lover mushrooms
Pre-Sterilized Grain Bags
https://www.fungaia.life/shop/fertilesubstrate/?q=7lb_grain
Pasteurized, Manure-Based Mushroom Substrate
https://www.fungaia.life/shop/fertilesubstrate/?q=poo_sub
Monotubs and monotub filters: Microppose
https://microppose.com/r?id=h776jn
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Bulk Liquid Culture IV Bags
https://www.fungaia.life/shop/spawn/?q=bulk_lc
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Created by Paul Lynn. All rights reserved.
© 2024 Alembic Enterprises LLC
Walla Walla, Washington
Music by Paul Lynn. Made using some free stock footage.
0:00 Intro
1:35 Overview
3:56 Flow Hood Alternatives
6:36 Laminar Flow Explained
11:30 Design Tips
19:46 Components: HEPA Filter
24:21 Components: Blower (Fan)
27:14 Blower Calculation
30:03 Let’s Build a Box!
39:14 Blower Assembly
49:02 Motor Wiring
54:05 Top Box
59:39 HEPA Filter Installation
1:03:53 Adding a Work Area & Tunnel
1:09:11 Tips for Testing, Maintenance & Repair
1:15:18 Outro