[Microbeman]

Originally Posted by BurnOne

You don't have to wait...
https://www.rakuten.com/prod/2mp-8-le...222746477.html
Same magnifier for $38.95.
Burn1

Hey Burn; You could hunt for polyps with that eh?

[Microbeman]

Just want to mention that in reality these are digital magnifiers, rather than true microscopes.

[Microbeman]

Although cheaply manufactured something like this;

https://www.microscopenet.com/40x400x...ra-p-9808.html

or this might give you the best of both worlds

https://www.microscopenet.com/40x400x...ra-p-9814.html

Or you can try this, although 3w LED is not the best for phase contrast; Not a recommendation; I have no idea the quality.

https://www.microscopenet.com/40x2000...ra-p-9166.html

Or 20W halogen is a great improvement; Not a recommendation; I have no idea the quality.

https://www.microscopenet.com/1600x-p...pe-p-9657.html

[BurnOne]

Originally Posted by Microbeman

Hey Burn; You could hunt for polyps with that eh?

Thinking about it. I go for my first colonoscopy in two weeks. I'd rather DIY to be honest.
Burn1

[Microbeman]

Originally Posted by BurnOne

Thinking about it. I go for my first colonoscopy in two weeks. I'd rather DIY to be honest.
Burn1

I talked them into a virtual colonoscopy. The advantages are that nothings goes into the colon so no chance of rupture or infection and at the same time the adjacent organs are viewed for anomalies, etc.
The disadvantages are, if they see polyps they need to go in anyway to remove them and the cost is around $1K. Here it is covered by universal health care if deemed necessary.

It is just a scan of the colon and organs. I was told mine was so clean I need not get another exam for 10 years.

[My s**t don't stink ]

[Mikell]

Well, here's to hoping you aren't one of those people that wake up half way through.


Every single time




Not sure why I used that emoticon. I laugh about it, but it doesn't make me grin ear to ear XD

[BurnOne]

OK! That's enough. Back on topic. Hurumph hurumph.
Burn1

One more (bad) thing. The nurse that assists the doctor is a real hot blond who goes to my church. I mean a steady 9 on a bad day. It will be awkward to see her on Sunday knowing she'll be looking into my butt hole the next morning. AARHG!
Now, back on topic.

[mk6]

Originally Posted by BurnOne

Thinking about it. I go for my first colonoscopy in two weeks. I'd rather DIY to be honest.
Burn1

its no big deal... they put you to sleep and wake you when your done. the worst part is the shit they make you drink the night before to clean you out, that stuff sucks, oh and you have to fast so try to have it done in the am.

[mk6]

Originally Posted by BurnOne

OK! That's enough. Back on topic. Hurumph hurumph.
Burn1

so I bought one of the cheap-o's for 20bucks... not gona win any awards but it gets in pretty tight.

[TranceAddictT7]

Originally Posted by anonymousgrow

Organic gardening is one thing but I feel like a microscope is necessary for compost and compost tea. More than likely if someone just follow the recipes found on this and other sites he or she won't kill the plants. if one is just seeking to copy other, that limits one's potential. How does one truly attempt the make good compost or tea without one? I am genuinely curious if people have means of testing the content of compost tea without a microscope.

I agree. There are some ways to test your compost tea without a microscope but they aren't the greatest. For example, most aerobic microorganisms are able to produce the catalase exoenzyme in the presence of H2O2. It undergoes a reaction which is visible by bubbling upon addition, indicating the presence of aerobic microorganisms. There are also selective and differential media you can use to plate and incubate the microbes but you would need to really know the morphological characteristics of the strains you're looking for. I guess it could be done since you have an idea of what you're putting in your tea initially but microscopes are very useful.