The pellets inside were already wet when I received it. Are they supposed to be pre-moistened on arrival?
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My first pellet I bought in the store. It was dry. The second one I ordered on Amazon. It came dry also. I believe, it should arrive dry and then you should to soak it for 24 hours before using
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I never looked inside the cartridge. They were not obviously wet to me. They do have to be soaked on a bowl of water for like 24 hours before you use the machine first time for that cartridge. When you don't use it for a week or so, they will also need to be rehydrated, or the machine doesn't work. Beyond that, maybe call the manufacturer?
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As I understand it, no; on arrival, one soaks the unit over night to saturate the pellets. Either a) the cartridge has been exposed to water or b) the pellets are hygroscopic (water gathering) and have wet themselves, so to speak. This might be worth running by the company for sure; I have found them responsive.
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Hmmmm....... I've never taken the top off a new cartridge, to see if the pellets were "wet". If they were in fact "wet", it would seem to indicate the cartridge had been previously used.
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real simple tap the side with anything from spoon to butter knife then twist open.. never had a problem with this method. I also watch the pellets with dish washing soap. carefully dry with hair dryer. you will be amazed how much fine material is in each tin..Some reomand pinch of gun barrel oil to very gently lube them.
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Works great! Just put the pellet into a small pot and keep it watered. It must stay moist, not soaking wet, but moist. The other key is to move it outside into real soil at the correct time. The seed packet will describe this timing.
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I don't recall having to do that with any of the ones I got and they were sealed in plastic, but I guess if the beads are already indicating they are wet then I would.
866392
I've never had that happen to me but ZeroWater's troubleshooting page says that "The carbon inside the filter is rinsed before it's packed into the filter and will sometimes still be a bit wet when it's packaged. Having your filters arrive wet will not affect the performance of the filter." So I think you're ok.
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No, they are shipped room temp and that is how I keep them, even after I open the bag - just like oatmeal. But the bag is not resealable. I transfer mine into something with a tight lid to keep out insects or moisture.
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They are not already moistened...you can use any mouthwash or just water to moisten them.
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Depends on the pellets used, the better pellet the less residue. But overall quick simple, oil it up and keep shooting. I got at least 100 shots in before needs cleaning.
1968145
If I am not mistaken, somewhere in the product literature, or online, it says it is normal for the powder to be moist. I used several bottles of it and all of them were that way, so I got used to it. If you are really concerned, you might ask your vet. or the manufacturer.
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Yes, it happened to me as well. I called the company and they say the moisture is caused by a high temperature treatment they use to kill bacteria. So I'm guessing they boil or steam the filters before bagging them. I have no problem with that as long as it's a normal part of the process. The product documentation should mention that but it doesn't.
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No. The wipes are not pre-moistened. They are dry and leave no lint or residue. Great for technical work. I buy them for engine rebuilding.
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They weren't moldy but they were moist ! Didn't seem to cause a problem though
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I was going to ask the same question. There was no seal and it was only about a third full. I weighed it and it is the correct shipping and product weight, so I guess they just got a cheaper bottle that happened to be bigger or something. I can't imagine the granules would go bad unsealed unless it got wet before receiving.
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I've never recharged the pellets in a conventional oven, only in a microwave, and in the microwave I put them on high for about 5 min. Also, you are not 'drying' them, you are recharging them. You are not using an oven or microwave in order to dry them, because they don't get wet, the blue pellets simply start fading from a dark blue to a light blue, and they must be recharged. It's almost like recharging a cell phone, except you need heat.
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Yes they should be wet...all sponges are shipped that way so they do not dry out. I am sure there is a little bit of a smell, but it should not be overpowering.
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Wipe down the metal parts with oil when done shooting. I can't remember if it came with pellets. We did buy some separately.
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Hi Kathryn: I just rinse the seeds off before the initial soaking. I believe they are organic, so they should be fine. But contact The Sprout House if you are worried. Best, Sarah