exactly how many holes should I poke in the alluminum foil and how much water should I pour in the base?
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I usually poke about 2 in the middle and then work my way out with 5-7 more holes in the shape of a circle. Make sure they aren't too big!! As for water, I fill it about an inch or 2, too little water doesn't get the flavor and too much water gets into the hoses
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Just enough water to cover the bottom of the stem and idk just poke holes evenly on the foil
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Depending on how big the bowl is, I usually poke about twelve, as long as you have enough for it to light, and you never want it to full, about half way maybe a little less. :)
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Benjamin,I usually fill it up at least half way but usually a bit more (~ 5/8).The website says that filling it up halfway is about 20ml (or about 0.68 oz): http://forever-filter.com/Q_%26_A.html, see the question 'How much carbon do I need?'.Also, I bought a large supply of carbon from here: Marineland PA0371 Black Diamond Activated Carbon, 10-Ounce, 283-GramHope this helps!~ John
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I think you could easily get 6 in there. You'll want some sort of barrier though, between the lobsters and the bottom of the pot so they don't scorch. Add two bottles of your favorite stout or IPA for some craft beer infusion as well.
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I haven't done it myself, but from the properties I know, you can poke a pencil by the roots and drop a pinch of the water crystals in each hole and cover it back up. It will expand a lot, so don't overdo it - 1/2 cup will fill up a desk wastebasket when water is added. A byproduct is that it will loosen the soil over and over again as it expands and contracts.
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Since the base has a "plug" I fill mine with water. Also I drove a metal rod in the ground right next to it and used a zip-tie to secure together. Works out great. If you put this near a pool the water in the base should be enough.
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You have the right size hole. I had to buy a heavier base because the wind blew over the one I bought - too light weight. I got one that weighs over a 100# at Home Depot.
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I would go with 8 smaller holes. With bigger holes, you run the risk of escape!
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It depends on location. If indoors I recommend water but be sure the seams of the base are totally sealed. Do not let anyone step on the base full or not. It will bust. If outdoors I prefer sand because of the heat. I have four if these 2in 2 out filled as I said. No problems at all. The water if used outside will evaporate and wind can blow the system over causing lots if damage.
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The rule of thumb that we use is a level 1/4 cup of ground coffee for every 5 cups of water, so if I was making a full pot of coffee (42) in this urn I would use 2 cups plus a bit more. We find that 2 1/2 cups of coffee would make it a really strong.
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Recommended is to mix 1 drop of GSE to every 2 oz of water. With my irrigation and netti pot I put 3 drops to full pot. You can Google it and there's many sites with recommended amount for varies condition.
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Did you get a water measurer? I did and I also got instructions, which I lost. I do 4 eggs at a time and fill the measuring cup up to the four. I measured it for you -- it is just a tat over 5 Tablespoons. I hope that helps. I love this little cooker. Dorothy Morgan
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You can add a tad less water than it asks for, but more importantly, be sure to not over-mix the batter. You should only be doing a couple of turns to the batter.
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HI There,First you have to soak it in the water for three to five day. Until it has sprout coming out from the seek. Then you get a bucket mix potting soil and sand together. YOu need to put water double the soil level. After that you plan the sprout lotus seek in the water soil. You should put the pot in the sunny spot and wait for about two weeks. You see the lotus come up. Make sure you buy lotus seek in Thailand. It comes in the real lotus seek. I'm not sure this is the right kind. Because I bought several kind at the time, but only the one in Thailand was the real one. Other vender in US sold lotus seek like sand dust. Those are fake one. Feel free to ask more question anytime. Keith HI There,First you have to soak it in the water for three to five day. Until it has sprout coming out from the seek. Then you get a bucket mix potting soil and sand together. YOu need to put water double the soil level. After that you plan the sprout lotus seek in the water soil. You should put the pot in the sunny spot and wait for about two weeks. You see the lotus come up. Make sure you buy lotus seek in Thailand. It comes in the real lotus seek. I'm not sure this is the right kind. Because I bought several kind at the time, but only the one in Thailand was the real one. Other... » Read More HI There,First you have to soak it in the water for three to five day. Until it has sprout coming out from the seek. Then you get a bucket mix potting soil and sand together. YOu need to put water double the soil level. After that you plan the sprout lotus seek in the water soil. You should put the pot in the sunny spot and wait for about two weeks. You see the lotus come up. Make sure you buy lotus seek in Thailand. It comes in the real lotus seek. I'm not sure this is the right kind. Because I bought several kind at the time, but only the one in Thailand was the real one. Other vender in US sold lotus seek like sand dust. Those are fake one. Feel free to ask more question anytime. Keith « Show Less
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You will have to drain the water and add the sand, then leaving the top holes open allow the cavities with sand to fully fill with water by rocking the steps back and forth to get all of the air out. If you do not add sand, I do not believe the steps will be stable even when anchored. My pool coping is 3-1/2" above my deck and I cut 10" lengths of 4x4 to fill the space between deck and deck connectors. I rounded the corners of the 4x4 then screwed to the deck. I then attached the deck connectors to the 4x4's. It sounds like you will need to use a 4x6 or something similar. I wish Confer would provide a better solution, but until then this worked for me. You will have to drain the water and add the sand, then leaving the top holes open allow the cavities with sand to fully fill with water by rocking the steps back and forth to get all of the air out. If you do not add sand, I do not believe the steps will be stable even when anchored. My pool coping is 3-1/2" above my deck and I cut 10" lengths of 4x4 to fill the space between deck and deck connectors. I rounded the corners of the 4x4 then screwed to the deck. I then attached the deck connectors to the 4x4's. It sounds like you will need to use a 4x6 or something similar. I wish... » Read More You will have to drain the water and add the sand, then leaving the top holes open allow the cavities with sand to fully fill with water by rocking the steps back and forth to get all of the air out. If you do not add sand, I do not believe the steps will be stable even when anchored. My pool coping is 3-1/2" above my deck and I cut 10" lengths of 4x4 to fill the space between deck and deck connectors. I rounded the corners of the 4x4 then screwed to the deck. I then attached the deck connectors to the 4x4's. It sounds like you will need to use a 4x6 or something similar. I wish Confer would provide a better solution, but until then this worked for me. « Show Less
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I followed the instructions that were included, there are several sizes. I filled mine about half full and then repeated , hope this helps.
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I line the bottom with some aluminum foil then just add anything. I use it more than anything else, best investment.
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I just looked at my manual and it says to use a solution of 50% water and 50% vinegar. "In most cases, 2 cups of the solution will be sufficient." To summarize the rest it says to slowly pour the solution into the hose connector and the solution should become visible in the water reservoir's inlet hole. Continue to pour the solution into the Hose Connector until the water reservoir is about half-full, near the top of the hose. "Allow it to stand for 40 minutes." If you need the rest of the directions, just let me know.