{"product_id":"400l-mushroom-substrate-ribbon-mixer","title":"400L Ribbon Mixer — Commercial Mushroom Substrate Batch Mixer","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.bmm-pdp{color:#101a24;box-sizing:border-box;max-width:100%;line-height:1.65}\n.bmm-pdp *{box-sizing:border-box;max-width:100%}\n.bmm-pdp p,.bmm-pdp li,.bmm-pdp td,.bmm-pdp th,.bmm-pdp span,.bmm-pdp summary,.bmm-pdp div{font-family:inherit;color:#101a24}\n.bmm-pdp p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.bmm-pdp h2{margin:38px 0 12px;color:#101a24;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em}\n.bmm-pdp h3{margin:26px 0 8px;color:#101a24;font-weight:600}\n.bmm-pdp .b{font-weight:600 !important}\n.bmm-pdp a{color:#1d4e79 !important;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-lead{font-size:1.06em}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-plate{background:#101a24;margin:24px 0 30px;padding:2px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(118px,1fr));gap:2px;list-style:none !important;list-style-type:none !important}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-plate li{list-style:none !important;list-style-type:none !important;background:#101a24;padding:18px 14px;text-align:left;border-left:2px solid #2c4356}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-plate li:first-child{border-left:0}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-plate li::marker{content:\"\" !important;font-size:0 !important}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-plate li::before,.bmm-pdp .bmm-plate li::after{content:none !important;display:none !important}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-plate .bmm-num{display:block;color:#ffffff !important;font-size:1.45em;font-weight:600;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;line-height:1.2}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-plate .bmm-unit{display:block;color:#8ba6bd !important;font-size:.82em;margin-top:5px;line-height:1.4}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:18px 0}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-spec{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:420px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-spec th,.bmm-pdp .bmm-spec td{padding:11px 14px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border:0;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe4e8}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-spec tbody th{font-weight:500;color:#4a5b6b !important;width:47%}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-spec tbody td{font-weight:600}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-spec tbody tr:nth-child(odd) th,.bmm-pdp .bmm-spec tbody tr:nth-child(odd) td{background:#f5f7f9}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-spec tbody tr:last-child th,.bmm-pdp .bmm-spec tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:2px solid #101a24}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-note{border-left:3px solid #1d4e79;padding:4px 0 4px 18px;margin:22px 0}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-note p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin:22px 0;padding:0;list-style:none !important;list-style-type:none !important}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-links li{list-style:none !important;list-style-type:none !important}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-links li::marker{content:\"\" !important;font-size:0 !important}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-links li::before,.bmm-pdp .bmm-links li::after{content:none !important;display:none !important}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-links a{display:inline-block;padding:9px 16px;background:#101a24;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none !important;font-weight:500}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-links a.bmm-alt{background:transparent;color:#101a24 !important;border:1px solid #c3cbd3}\n.bmm-pdp details{border-bottom:1px solid #dfe4e8;margin:0}\n.bmm-pdp summary.bmm-q{cursor:pointer;list-style:none !important;padding:15px 40px 15px 0;position:relative;font-weight:600}\n.bmm-pdp summary.bmm-q::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.bmm-pdp summary.bmm-q::marker{content:\"\" !important}\n.bmm-pdp summary.bmm-q::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;right:8px;top:calc(50% - 4px);width:8px;height:8px;border-right:2px solid #1d4e79;border-bottom:2px solid #1d4e79;transform:rotate(45deg);transition:transform .2s ease}\n.bmm-pdp details[open] summary.bmm-q::after{transform:rotate(-135deg)}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-a{padding:0 0 16px}\n.bmm-pdp .bmm-a p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.bmm-pdp summary.bmm-q::after{transition:none}}\n@media (max-width:600px){.bmm-pdp .bmm-links a{display:block;text-align:center}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-pdp\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"bmm-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eBlue Myco 400-liter ribbon mixer\u003c\/span\u003e blends substrate ingredients, supplements and water in one heavy steel trough, so every batch goes into the bag at the same moisture and the same recipe. It replaces the shovel-and-tarp stage of substrate prep with something repeatable, and it ships with the watering bar included and freight paid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"bmm-plate\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmm-num\"\u003e400 L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmm-unit\"\u003e14.1 cu ft total volume\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmm-num\"\u003e3,000 W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmm-unit\"\u003emotor\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmm-num\"\u003e220V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmm-unit\"\u003esingle phase, 20 A circuit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmm-num\"\u003e600 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmm-unit\"\u003eall-steel build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bmm-num\"\u003e3 yr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bmm-unit\"\u003ewarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelical ribbon blades turn the whole batch over from end to end, carrying dry ingredients, supplements and water through each other until the mix is even. When it is done, the front discharge empties the trough without anyone reaching in, and the safety grate cover stays on while the blades turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy batch consistency matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand-mixed substrate almost always ends up with dry pockets and wet clumps. Those variations do not stay in the mixing tub: they show up weeks later as bags that colonize at different speeds and fruit on different schedules, and wet spots are where contamination tends to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA mechanical mixer takes that variable out. Ingredients, nutrients and moisture are distributed evenly through the batch, which is what makes colonization times and yields predictable enough to plan production around. For a commercial grow, that predictability is worth as much as the labor saved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasured hydration with the included watering bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater goes in through the \u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eincluded watering bar\u003c\/span\u003e, which spreads it along the length of the trough instead of dumping it in one spot. It connects to a standard garden hose, and you can put a water meter in line to add the same measured amount to every batch rather than judging moisture by eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003ePlanning your batch size.\u003c\/span\u003e The 400-liter rating is total mixer volume. How much substrate you mix per batch depends on the density of your ingredients, moisture content, your recipe and how full you load the trough. Tell us what you run and we can help you work out a realistic working batch.\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\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 liters \/ 14.1 cu ft total volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMixing action\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelical ribbon blades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,000 watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectrical\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 VAC, single phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended circuit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 amp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatering bar included, garden hose connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDischarge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront discharge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSafety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrate cover included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverall dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\" W × 72\" D × 60\" H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMachine weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurable steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree freight\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\u003eThe mixer runs on \u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e220 VAC single phase\u003c\/span\u003e, and we recommend a \u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003e20 amp circuit\u003c\/span\u003e. Have a licensed electrician confirm the circuit and receptacle for your panel before it arrives. Plan floor space for the full 50\" by 72\" footprint plus room at the front to discharge into bins or a cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it fits in your workflow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMix, bag, sterilize. The mixer is the first stage of a production line that feeds straight into \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushroom-bags\"\u003efilter patch grow bags\u003c\/a\u003e and then a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sterilizer-autoclaves-pasteurizers\"\u003ecommercial sterilizer\u003c\/a\u003e. If you pasteurize bulk substrate rather than sterilize it, our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/b310-commercial-mushroom-sterilizer\"\u003eB-310L\u003c\/a\u003e and larger chambers run both processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"bmm-links\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sterilizer-autoclaves-pasteurizers\"\u003eSterilizers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mushroom-bags\" class=\"bmm-alt\"\u003eGrow bags\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/growing-supplies\" class=\"bmm-alt\"\u003eSubstrate \u0026amp; supplies\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 much substrate can I mix per batch?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mixer holds 400 liters (14.1 cubic feet) of total volume. The working weight of a batch varies with the density of your ingredients, how wet you run it, your recipe and your loading level, so there is no single pound figure that holds for every grower. Contact us with your recipe and we can help you estimate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eIs the watering bar included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The watering bar comes with the mixer. It connects to a standard garden hose and can be paired with an inline water meter so every batch gets the same measured amount of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eWhat power does it need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220 VAC single phase, with a 20 amp circuit recommended for the 3,000 watt motor. Have a licensed electrician confirm the circuit and receptacle for your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eWhat can I mix in it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for mushroom substrate preparation: blending bulk ingredients, supplements and water into a uniform batch. That includes supplemented hardwood recipes such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/masters-mix-pellets-40lb-bag-50-oak-50-soy-hull\"\u003eMasters Mix\u003c\/a\u003e. If you have an unusual recipe, ask us before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eHow does the mixer ship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"b\"\u003eFreight shipping is free.\u003c\/span\u003e The machine weighs 600 lb, so plan how you will unload and move it at delivery, and contact us before ordering if your site has access restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"bmm-q\"\u003eCan I see it running before I buy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bmm-a\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e to set up an online or in-person demonstration.\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":46324498727140,"sku":"RBMX1","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/9325\/8212\/files\/b39f60_ef57f02caa0844719a5c1bde91ef12b9_mv2.webp?v=1747864673","url":"https:\/\/www.bluemycomfg.com\/products\/400l-mushroom-substrate-ribbon-mixer","provider":"Blue Myco MFG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}