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Old 02-08-2016, 11:52 PM
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How would taping them to the inside of the lid go, should keep them dry while still steaming them
Yeah I didnt think of that - these were more of a test batch to see if the steam would work - if I have any issues with water logging I'll give your tip a run - thanks
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Old 03-08-2016, 03:45 AM
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Try putting them in the microwave for about 20 seconds and see what happens.If it hasnt expanded fully try adding another 10.Just a bit of trial and error.
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Old 03-08-2016, 03:48 AM
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Try putting them in the microwave for about 20 seconds and see what happens.If it hasnt expanded fully try adding another 10.Just a bit of trial and error.
Ahh Sweet - so its just the heat that makes it expand - I'll definitely give it a go
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Old 03-08-2016, 04:02 AM
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I just had to ignore your advice and give it a full 30 second blast

(The reason its slightly wet is because it was smoking heavily)

Definitely - dont try a full burst of 30 seconds straight up
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Old 03-08-2016, 04:08 AM
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Just gave "A" a 15 second burst and the corks have a tendency to burst on the side facing up.
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Old 04-08-2016, 05:44 AM
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try a defrost cycle
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Old 04-08-2016, 03:40 PM
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try a defrost cycle
Defrost cycle is much better - thanks

the cork still has a tendancy to bow and split - but with careful rotation and better timing - it will be the answer

This is the result of two 15 second bursts on defrost.

I reckon a 10 second burst on defrost - then rotate - then another 10 second burst might be on the money for my 800w microwave.

I forgot to take a before photo but here's the after photo

The one on the right was a bit smaller than the one on the left before it went into the microwave
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Old 05-08-2016, 03:25 AM
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Finally found a microwave that delivers the right amount of power on a defrost setting.

Its about 20 years newer than mine.

3 x 15 second bursts, with 2 repositionings and it came out perfect.
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Old 05-08-2016, 06:12 AM
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Glad you decided to add both of my times lol

Guess all microwaves are different most of the corks are part cork and part burl.

Hope that you aren't drinking fine french champagne to fund this experiment
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Old 05-08-2016, 06:15 AM
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All of those holes in the bottom of the cork have a name which i have forgotten but i guess you have figured they aren't your highest grade cork
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Old 05-08-2016, 07:08 AM
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Glad you decided to add both of my times lol

Guess all microwaves are different most of the corks are part cork and part burl.

Hope that you aren't drinking fine french champagne to fund this experiment
Yeah I made the mistake of assuming my 880w, 20 year old, microwave wouldnt have the power of these new fangled models - so I bumped up the time a little

In relation to the origin of the cork - I'm uncertain of the exact vintage they are currently serving at the Croydon RSL - but the gentleman who collected them for me assures me its well received

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All of those holes in the bottom of the cork have a name which i have forgotten but i guess you have figured they aren't your highest grade cork
I named the biggest hole "Warren"
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Yesterday I just put some corks in a pyrex pot of boiling water, placed the lid on the pot upside down to hold the corks underwater and in about 15 minutes they had fully expanded to close to original size.
That'll do me, our microwave is pretty new and the only defrost are auto cycles . I'm not prepared to waste my hard won corks to experiments.
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Finally found a microwave that delivers the right amount of power on a defrost setting.

Its about 20 years newer than mine.

3 x 15 second bursts, with 2 repositionings and it came out perfect.
Look out MasterChef !!
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Old 06-08-2016, 02:24 AM
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All of those holes in the bottom of the cork have a name which i have forgotten .....

Phloem & Xylem ?

xmas champers.jpg
Action research, one needs to remove the cork to count the holes..
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Old 06-08-2016, 04:30 AM
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Yesterday I just put some corks in a pyrex pot of boiling water, placed the lid on the pot upside down to hold the corks underwater and in about 15 minutes they had fully expanded to close to original size.
That'll do me, our microwave is pretty new and the only defrost are auto cycles . I'm not prepared to waste my hard won corks to experiments.
Yeah the steaming is a much safer option if you have a limited supply - the ones I steamed arent water-logged.

But now I know how much defrosting is required - I'll stick with that microwave
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