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Digital PID control over temperature, pressure, and cycle time makes it a genuine set-and-forget unit: 48 three-pound grain bags, 128 to 140 pounds of grain or substrate, in a single run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"bmm-plate\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmm-num\"\u003e48\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmm-unit\"\u003e3 lb bags per cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmm-num\"\u003e128–140 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmm-unit\"\u003egrain or substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmm-num\"\u003e273°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmm-unit\"\u003emax temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmm-num\"\u003e31.9 PSI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmm-unit\"\u003emax pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmm-num\"\u003e24×24×46\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmm-unit\"\u003e320 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet your temperature and sterilization time. The controller bleeds air automatically, builds to your target pressure, and only then starts the timer. When the cycle finishes you choose how it comes down: a computerized slow vent, or shut off and cool naturally. We run these daily and stock the wear parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo ways to finish a cycle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the feature that decides your daily throughput, and it is worth understanding before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bmm-cycle\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish mode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTime to unload\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputerized slow vent — for back-to-back cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 – 25 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShut off and cool naturally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 – 4 hrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the slow vent, a full grain run is roughly a \u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e3-hour cook and about 4 to 4.5 hours from loading to unloading\u003c\/span\u003e — which means you can genuinely run this machine twice in a working day. Natural cooling is gentler and needs no attention, but it ties the chamber up for the rest of the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow venting is what protects filter patch bags on the way down. Bringing pressure off gradually rather than dumping it is the difference between unloading intact bags and cleaning up burst ones — it is a protective setting, not a convenience one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSterilization only — this model does not pasteurize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-warn\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 150L operates from 212°F upward and \u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003edoes not offer the low-temperature settings required for a true pasteurization cycle\u003c\/span\u003e. If your program includes straw or bulk substrate that you intend to pasteurize rather than sterilize, you need a commercial chamber that holds a lower setpoint — our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/b310-commercial-mushroom-sterilizer\"\u003eB-310L\u003c\/a\u003e and larger models do both. For grain spawn, supplemented sawdust, master's mix, agar, and jars, this machine is fully capable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-scroll\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bmm-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChamber volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 L, two stackable stainless steel baskets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInner chamber size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 20.5\" wide × 29.5\" tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity per cycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 three-pound bags \/ 128–140 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e212°F – 273°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax operating pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31.9 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTimer range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 – 999 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical grain cycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 hr cook, 4–4.5 hrs load to unload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnit size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\" × 24\" × 46\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC 220V\/240V, 50\/60 Hz, 6.0 kW heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated max draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 A (factory rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasured draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNever above 23 A in our testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL6-30 plug and receptacle, 30 A circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeating element life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 3,000 cycles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eElectrical and installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit requires a \u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e240V connection\u003c\/span\u003e. Wiring it at home is comparable to installing a dryer or EV charger outlet: the machine arrives with color-coded leads, ready for the plug configuration you choose. We recommend an \u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eL6-30 plug and receptacle on a 30 amp circuit\u003c\/span\u003e, which is what we run on our own units and have for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eAbout the two amperage numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e The factory rates the 6.0 kW heater at a 27 amp maximum. In our own in-house testing we have never measured a draw above 23 amps. We publish the factory's maximum because that is what they specify, but 23 amps is what these actually pull in production. Have a licensed electrician confirm the circuit for your panel before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRunning grain bags\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare your grain bags as normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the two stainless baskets and add roughly 4 to 4.5 gallons of filtered water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad bags in a circular pattern, stacking toward the top. Loading arrangement is flexible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the lid and tighten the clamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the panel to 121°C with a 3 hour 30 minute sterilization time for a full load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose your finish mode: slow vent, or natural cool-down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome growers skip the inner baskets entirely and fit slightly more product per cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eParts in stock, not on a boat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will see this style of autoclave listed cheaper elsewhere. Those units are typically sitting overseas with an 8 to 12 week lead time and no support behind them once they land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe hold the common wear parts and can source anything else within about a week, so a failure costs you days rather than months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilicone lid gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 kW heating element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCall for current replacement part pricing, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sterilizer-parts\"\u003esterilizer parts collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"bmm-links\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sterilizer-autoclaves-pasteurizers\"\u003eAll sterilizers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/b310-commercial-mushroom-sterilizer\" class=\"bmm-alt\"\u003eStep up to the B-310L\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sterilizer-parts\" class=\"bmm-alt\"\u003eParts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eHow hard is this to install in my garage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparable to adding an outlet for a dryer or an electric vehicle. The unit ships ready for the plug configuration you choose — we recommend an L6-30 plug and receptacle on a 30 amp circuit, available at any hardware store. Have a licensed electrician confirm the circuit and install the receptacle for your panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eWhat does it actually draw?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory rates the 6.0 kW heater at 27 amps maximum. Our own in-house testing has never recorded a draw above 23 amps, and we have run these on L6-30 plugs for years without issue. We publish both figures so you and your electrician can size from the conservative one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eHow much grain or substrate can I sterilize at once?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e128 to 140 lbs per cycle, depending on bag size and how you load it. That is around 48 three-pound bags. The inner chamber measures roughly 20.5\" wide by 29.5\" tall, and some growers fit a little more by leaving the baskets out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eHow long does it take to cool after sterilizing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour choice. The computerized slow vent brings pressure down in 15 to 25 minutes, which is what you want for back-to-back cycles. Letting it shut off and cool naturally takes 3 to 4 hours and requires nothing from you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eCan I pasteurize substrate in this unit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 150L runs from 212°F up and does not hold the lower setpoints a true pasteurization cycle needs. For substrate you intend to pasteurize, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/b310-commercial-mushroom-sterilizer\"\u003eB-310L\u003c\/a\u003e or larger, which run both processes in the same chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eHow does this compare to the B-310L?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 150L is a top-loading vertical: you load and unload from above, into a hot chamber. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/b310-commercial-mushroom-sterilizer\"\u003eB-310L\u003c\/a\u003e is side-loading at working height, roughly triples capacity at 450 lbs per cycle, and adds low-temperature pasteurization. The 150L costs considerably less and fits a smaller room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eWhat maintenance does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery little. These are durable units and, cared for properly, need few parts across their life. The heating element is rated for roughly 3,000 cook cycles. The lid gasket is the most common wear item — inspect it regularly for compression and cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup or LTL freight. \u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eFreight is not included in the purchase price\u003c\/span\u003e — a separate invoice follows by email after your order. Contact us before ordering for a freight quote to your address. Every unit is tested before crating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Myco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46324498301156,"sku":"150ACBMS","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/9325\/8212\/files\/b39f60_8605c860d3554c3c97ec1a1eae6908c6_mv2.webp?v=1747859790","url":"https:\/\/www.bluemycomfg.com\/products\/150l-vertical-mushroom-autoclave","provider":"Blue Myco MFG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}