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PYoungbaer wrote:While I've personally only viewed two of them to date, I did note that the last one, which deals with decon protocols, does include the new "hot water" standard, replacing the former "boiling water" standard. Specifically, immersing gear in water >50 degrees Celsius (122F) for at least 15 minutes will kill the fungus.
We are still waiting for the new formal national WNS decon protocol to be posted, but clearly USFWS is already publicizing and training on this standard. I think this is an important development, as it is both a non-chemical alternative, safer for the environment and for humans to handle, and easier to accomplish than boiling water.
Scott McCrea wrote:A soapless cycle in the dishwasher will certainly maintain that temp. Just remove all the mud/dirt first. I hose/pressure wash my gear in the driveway and then a dishwasher cycle. Works great. No problems so far. I doubt the average washing machine will maintain a temp high enough for 15 min.
Scott McCrea wrote:Data?!? Why should I experiment and provide data? The USFWS doesn't use data, why should we?
caverdan wrote:Maybe I should start a new thread and post my test.... and double dog dare people to try it for themselves...... and post their results from there very own washing machine. I used a cheap digital inside/outside thermometer and put the outside probe in the water.
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