T/c microwave sterlization?

[peter]

How do you sterlize the media by using a microwave?  I've tried it in the past, but within 1 minute the media starts boiling and gets messed up.

Has anyone tried this method?  if so has it worked well and how do you do it?

P.S. - here's a website to get very carnivorous media- T/C media
Just type in Carnivorous in the search thing in the upper left hand corner

 

[jon]

I totally would not suggest this microwave idea to anyone. The best way to staralize things is in a pressure cooker. They are readly available, and cheap. You can even find em on ebay. I just bought a 22qt. cooker for $30. (including shipping).

 

[Spectabilis73]

really jon

and I was about to buy one for 80 bucks! How much was shipping?

I also would strongly reccomend not using the microwave... doesnt work out well

 

[mcrwt644]

tamlin mentioned to me that was a great way to sterilize medium. Now, were you using the microwave on high? I did several pots of small medium on powerlevel 6 for about 2 mins 22 sec (its easier to just type one number) and I have had no problems whatsoever. I do like the pressure cooker idea though...

 

[mcrwt644]

ps, I also let mother nature wash it for me, over a long period of time before microwaving it...

 

[Spectabilis73]

nonono, this is for tissue culture, not soil!

 

[jon]

Quote[/b] (Spectabilis73 @ May 27 2004,9:21)]really jon

and I was about to buy one for 80 bucks! How much was shipping?

Actually, i double checked, the winning bid(me) was $26, and shipping was $17. Just do a search on ebay for "Pressure Cooker" and you;ll find some GREAT deals.