H&G Top Shooter help please

[Konto]

Ok, so I'm about to be using this stuff for the first time, but had a question.

It says to have your EC at 1.2 when feeding your girls, I do not have an EC meter. only a TDS and PH pen. Is it crucial to be exact when using this stuff? I don't fully understand what EC is quite yet, only a general idea.

Anyone on here with experience with Top shooter able to give me some insight please?


Much appreciated,
Konto

 

[woodsmaneh]

this is from the GH site ;)



WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CALIBRATE A TDS OR EC METER?
Answer: Standard reference solutions are used. The bottles are marked with the conductivity (EC) value in micro Siemens/cm and the corresponding ppm values for sodium chloride (NaCl) and potassium chloride (KCl) solutions, and sometimes for a "442" reference mixture. The conductivity of sodium chloride solutions is close to that of hydroponic mineral nutrients, so a "1000-ppm NaCl" standard is most frequently used when calibrating the meter for hydroponic solutions. You should follow the calibration instructions in the manual, which the manufacturer of your meter provided.

WHAT DOES A TDS OR EC METER MEASURE?
Answer: The electrical conductivity (EC) of your nutrient results from motion of mineral ions when the meter applies an electrical voltage. The ppM value of a sodium chloride solution happens to be very close to half of its conductivity value (in microSiemens/cm), so many meters display the conductivity as an equivalent NaCl amount

WHAT DOES THE TERM PARTS PER MILLION (PPM) MEAN?
Answer: It is a common unit for measuring the concentration of elements in the nutrient solution. One ppm is one part by weight of the mineral in one million parts of solution.
HOW DO I CONVERT BETWEEN TDS AND EC READINGS?
Answer: To obtain an approximate sodium chloride TDS value, multiply the EC reading (in micro Siemens/cm) by 1000 and divide by 2.
To get an EC value, multiply the ppm reading by 2 and divide by 1000.
Thus, if your EC is 1:
1*1000/2= 500 ppm.
And if your ppm is 500:
500*2/1000= 1 EC

IS IT BETTER TO USE AN EC OR A TDS METER?
Answer: If you have plant nutrient recommendations in EC units, an EC meter is convenient. If your plant nutrient recommendations are in ppm values, a sodium chloride TDS calibration is easier to use.

USING THE 3-2-1 FLORA SERIES MIXTURE, APPROXIMATELY WHAT TDS OR EC READINGS SHOULD I EXPECT?
Nutrient EC (micro Siemens/cm) TDS meter (NaCl standard)
3:2:1 2.3-2.5 1350-1450
2:2:2 2.2-2.4 1300-1400
1:2:3 2.1-2.3 1250-1350

WHY IS CONDUCTIVITY OF THE NUTRIENT IMPORTANT?
Answer: Conductivity is a measure of the strength of the nutrient solution. The higher the conductivity, the more dissolved solids there are in the solution. Delicate plants, cuttings, and seedlings can experience fertilizer burn if the conductivity is too high. Once the plants begin growing, they need a stronger nutrient solution, so conductivity must be increased by adding concentrated nutrient. Some plants prefer a milder nutrient strength, while others grow better and produce better quality fruit with a higher concentration.

HOW DOES CONDUCTIVITY AFFECT PLANT GROWTH?
Answer: Conductivity is really a measure of the nutrients in the solution. Low conductivity implies a low nutrient concentration, which usually results in nutritional deficiencies and slow growth rates of your plants. One can look at the situation, as a higher conductivity is more food for your plants. However, be careful of very high levels as this can burn and or kill the plant.

WHAT ABOUT FRESH AIR?
Answer: Ventilation is often overlooked as a problem. Plants absorb nutrients when the water molecules in the leaves respire (i.e. evaporate). Better ventilation aids a high transpiration rate, which translates into a greater rate of nutrient uptake. Remember that ventilation means changing the air, not just blowing it around the room (circulation).
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[Konto]

So basically just get my ppm to 840 with base nutes then at the Top shooter? That correct? Thanks for your help man much appreciated.