what's the optimal ph I should run I'm runnign a soilless medium between 6.1-6.3 *runoff is 6.2* but I heard/read the best ph for hydro is 5.8
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Hit You Tube for Growing "Whatever" Hydroponically... There are several, Good Audio, Step by Step Directions to grow nearly ANYTHING. Good Videos are about an Hour of specific Directions for all styles of growing... The One I'm thinking of are both a Magazine, and a DVD Publisher. The Hour+ Stap by steps on Youtube are actually DVDs Others Order & Pay for even through Amazon... Take Notes, or better yet, write notes in an Email Fashion for both Numbers, and Other Data on PH, Minerals in Water, Electricity Formulas for making Estimates, etc... Happy Farming!!!
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For cloning I don't even test ph. Water comes straight from the hose ( inside water is softened) . No chemicals just water, works great.
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Im not sure what the optimal ph is but, i have 2 clone king machines and i put in water with a ph of 5.6 to 5.8 just like my hydro stuff, and i havent lost 1 clone in 6 batches of clones
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I have pure sandy soil and have never had a problem. I ensure I dig my hole at least 5-6 feet deep. Also you don't want to have your hole where water run-off from your yard goes towards the hole. In other-words put the hole in a flat part of your yard. Also, check your water table. If you have a high water table then you won't be able to dig the hole 5-6 feet without hitting water. Quick but not 100% reliable way to consider is if you have a basement in your house then your water table is most likely ok. Again biggest point is not to put your hole where run-off water will go directly toward the hole. I have pure sandy soil and have never had a problem. I ensure I dig my hole at least 5-6 feet deep. Also you don't want to have your hole where water run-off from your yard goes towards the hole. In other-words put the hole in a flat part of your yard. Also, check your water table. If you have a high water table then you won't be able to dig the hole 5-6 feet without hitting water. Quick but not 100% reliable way to consider is if you have a basement in your house then your water table is most likely ok. Again biggest point is not to put your hole where run-off water will go directly toward... » Read More I have pure sandy soil and have never had a problem. I ensure I dig my hole at least 5-6 feet deep. Also you don't want to have your hole where water run-off from your yard goes towards the hole. In other-words put the hole in a flat part of your yard. Also, check your water table. If you have a high water table then you won't be able to dig the hole 5-6 feet without hitting water. Quick but not 100% reliable way to consider is if you have a basement in your house then your water table is most likely ok. Again biggest point is not to put your hole where run-off water will go directly toward the hole. « Show Less
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since I had not done the acidic check, I do not know why it tested at 6.0. You might want to check with the company. Sorry.
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Thank you for asking Linda; the pH can be adjusted to a range between 8.5 and 10. Please feel free to call: 970-485-5955 or visit us at WaterForHealthUSA.com Thank you for your interest. Bert Middleton
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Raising or lowering the pH will depend on what your current pH is. This unit removes dissolved solids and other impurities to the 0-15 ppm level and brings the pH towards around 7.0, (usually closer to 6.8), but, again it depends on your local water. In theory, if you pH is above 7, it should lower it, if below 6.8, it should raise it. (I wish I lived in Theory! Everything works better there!) I recommend getting a handheld pH meter (available for under $50) and checking it, but with the water in Valparaiso, IN, the pH comes down by about 0.2 to about 7.4, so I have to add a few drops/gallon of sulfuric acid to complete the job, which is OK since we are also a little low in sulfur in the dirt around here. Raising or lowering the pH will depend on what your current pH is. This unit removes dissolved solids and other impurities to the 0-15 ppm level and brings the pH towards around 7.0, (usually closer to 6.8), but, again it depends on your local water. In theory, if you pH is above 7, it should lower it, if below 6.8, it should raise it. (I wish I lived in Theory! Everything works better there!) I recommend getting a handheld pH meter (available for under $50) and checking it, but with the water in Valparaiso, IN, the pH comes down by about 0.2 to about 7.4, so I have to add a few... » Read More Raising or lowering the pH will depend on what your current pH is. This unit removes dissolved solids and other impurities to the 0-15 ppm level and brings the pH towards around 7.0, (usually closer to 6.8), but, again it depends on your local water. In theory, if you pH is above 7, it should lower it, if below 6.8, it should raise it. (I wish I lived in Theory! Everything works better there!) I recommend getting a handheld pH meter (available for under $50) and checking it, but with the water in Valparaiso, IN, the pH comes down by about 0.2 to about 7.4, so I have to add a few drops/gallon of sulfuric acid to complete the job, which is OK since we are also a little low in sulfur in the dirt around here. « Show Less
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With Advanced Nutrients you mix up your reservoir once a week. Make sure you use a big enough reservoir that the plants can drink the water for the duration of the week without having to top off the water. In the event you're using flood drain tables I would recommend that you use a 50 gallon reservoir per 4x4 area. This might need topped mid-week once depending on reservoir shape. I personally use full strength however; measure down not up to the nearest half cup. This nutrient line is very expensive however its hassle free, and produces amazing yields. I would recommend adding C02 to the environment as well to maximize your yields. With Advanced Nutrients you mix up your reservoir once a week. Make sure you use a big enough reservoir that the plants can drink the water for the duration of the week without having to top off the water. In the event you're using flood drain tables I would recommend that you use a 50 gallon reservoir per 4x4 area. This might need topped mid-week once depending on reservoir shape. I personally use full strength however; measure down not up to the nearest half cup. This nutrient line is very expensive however its hassle free, and produces amazing yields. I would recommend adding... » Read More With Advanced Nutrients you mix up your reservoir once a week. Make sure you use a big enough reservoir that the plants can drink the water for the duration of the week without having to top off the water. In the event you're using flood drain tables I would recommend that you use a 50 gallon reservoir per 4x4 area. This might need topped mid-week once depending on reservoir shape. I personally use full strength however; measure down not up to the nearest half cup. This nutrient line is very expensive however its hassle free, and produces amazing yields. I would recommend adding C02 to the environment as well to maximize your yields. « Show Less
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With Advanced Nutrients you mix up your reservoir once a week. Make sure you use a big enough reservoir that the plants can drink the water for the duration of the week without having to top off the water. In the event you're using flood drain tables I would recommend that you use a 50 gallon reservoir per 4x4 area. This might need topped mid-week once depending on reservoir shape. I personally use full strength however; measure down not up to the nearest half cup. This nutrient line is very expensive however its hassle free, and produces amazing yields. I would recommend adding C02 to the environment as well to maximize your yields.
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This time I stayed away from chemicals ...used good top soil..manure humus mix..with garden lime..dr earth #5..coffee ground.. egg shells.epsom salt..bat guano.and worm castings...and only used water for entire grow...Every couple weeks...make some dr earth tea...and bat guano tea too when flowering... Mmm mmm ....taste great and no need to flush nasty chemicals
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Go to the Peters website and I think they have some calculations. It depends on what you using it for and whether you are using hydroponically or normal watering.
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woops....if this is your first time using a hydro pen, then you might want to notify the company. I understand they are fairly good about customer service. I looked for my info, but can't find it. Most sticks/pens of this alkalizing sort will tell you to not use tap water, but filtered or bottled instead. Most tell you to put in 12-16 and shake often and let sit for at least an hour for best ph. for health. some say do not let sit overnight in water because the ph will be too much. others say not to let it dry out for the minerals inside will loose thier potency. so, as you can see, try the company first. Look for the seller on your amazon account and e-mail him. In the meantime you might want to go to a u-tube video and look under the company's name and hydro pen or ph stick. good luck to you. for many of us, these sticks really do work for detoxing the body, and getting the intestines cleansed. I will keep looking for my paper that came with mine.
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Hola... 1/2 tbl spoon fertilizer per 1 gallon water. PH water down to 6.0 then add fertilizer. Feed water in between fertilizer.
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It depends on the makeup of your soil. No one can really give a definitive answer unless they know what your soil is and what you intend to plant. You can get a free soil pH test from your Master Gardener office and while there they can tell you about your soil and how much water is needed for what kinds of plants.
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It is not listed on the bottle anywhere, so I stuck my pH strip into the bottle. It came up with 6.25pH.
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A year or 2000 gallons, whatever happens first. I would strongly recommend you to get a PH meter too, that's the best way to know its actually working, it degrades overtime and the PH lowers. Also, make sure your flow rate at the filters faucet is less than 0.5 gpm, the higher the flow rate the less the water is going to be in contact with the media, thus, the lesser the PH increase is going to be.
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I believe it's 5ml per gallon. You can use this at 1/2 strength through the Veg period, it says it helps with cell and stem structure and the formation of flower sites! But to conserve since it's kind of expensive and not a big bottle, it's mostly intended and made for the flowering stage of the plants life! You'll wanna use this in combo with any other nutrients you're using starting at the 1st sign of flowering, or if growing indoors when u switch the light schedule to 12hrs on and 12hrs off! Depending on what you're growing, I'm assuming you're growing "Special Plants", then during the flowering stage you'll use this every other watering or if on a 3 day cycle, day 1 feed with water/nutrient solution, including your Bud Candy, 2nd day let dry out or use just plain water,(pH 5.5-6.5) for optimal results, and the 3rd day if you didn't need to water day before, then you'll feed your plants with plain water. Some peoples setups are different, indoor, outdoor, so the rate fluid absorption will vary depending on different scenarios, such as plastic pots as to fabric pots, temp, humidity! Just use your own judgment on the look and feel of your grow medium. Me personally, I like to let a day go in between watering with the nutes and with plain water, that way it gives the roots and plant more time to absorb and use the available nutrients before it gets diluted and flushed when fed with just water! Also, the rootzone prefers a little dry out period in between waterings, which causes roots to grow and reach for moisture which helps make for a healthy root zone, and noticeable vertical plant growth! I hope this helps u out a little better without confusing you! If anything isn't clear just reply. Happy Growing!
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I have one and it depends on the filter. I have tested the ph on different levels of flow in the water spout and always had a 9.5 ph except when the filter is on the end of life cycle. I have a city water supply. then it came down to 7.5 or 8.0
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This pH meter goes from 3 to 8, although if I remember correctly it does not claim accuracy above a pH of 7. There is no calibration required. However, since it depends upon the slight electrical signal generated by the electrodes in damp soil the cleanness of the electrodes is very important. They basically need repolishing before every measurement. That is done using a special polishing tape (Think ultra fine sandpaper, but do not use regular sand paper is it would damage the electrodes). I do wish they supplied more of the policing tape but more can be ordered. Accuracy depends upon cleanness of the electrodes, slightly damp soil (not wet), and if you water the soil to accomplish this you actually need to let it soak in for a couple of hours. Failure to pay attention to those details will alter the readings. I found this out when I failed to let the soil sit for a few hours and got one reading (6.5) and then sent off a soil sample and was told it was 7.3. I hope that helps.