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Is tap water safe to use for TLO organics..or any organics for that matter? I was under the assumption that the chlorine in the water killed all the micro-life.
Seems like alot of work to keep a steady supply of RO water available for a 1k light...i amm very willing to do it though!
Dechlor and use it. RO in the name of a "TLO" is wasteful to the nth degree.Is tap water safe to use for TLO organics..or any organics for that matter? I was under the assumption that the chlorine in the water killed all the micro-life.
Seems like alot of work to keep a steady supply of RO water available for a 1k light...i amm very willing to do it though!
Is tap water safe to use for TLO organics..or any organics for that matter? I was under the assumption that the chlorine in the water killed all the micro-life.
Seems like alot of work to keep a steady supply of RO water available for a 1k light...i amm very willing to do it though!
Dechlor and use it. RO in the name of a "TLO" is wasteful to the nth degree.
Yep, you've hit the nail on the head with that. The lawn's soil is 'open', and all those wastes have more room to move, instead of being concentrated in a pot.I run my waste line outside to a rain barrel and use it on the lawn. The lawn in the backyard where I use this doesn't seem to mind but anything in pots sure doesen't seem to like it.;)
Mmm.. I sure hope that's not true of CA water agencies. Right now my perspective on water is that it is the most precious, valuable resource we have. Feelin' kinda dry out here, ya know?Most city water agencies waste more water in an hour than what I waste in 10 years for my 12 plants and my drinking water. I think it's important to be aware and do your best to conserve but it's also important to be safe. I wouldn't drink my tap water on a regular basis if you paid me.:)
Mmm.. I sure hope that's not true of CA water agencies.
Do not use water from a water softener it just introduces sodium into your water and plants don't tolerate Sodium well.IMO chloramine will set back microorganism activity in a living mix. Outdoors is more tolerant, but in containers, at very least,it won't be appreciated. I have a high ppm well water running 7.2 with no chlorine/amine but I find that in containers, my soil does build a highish ph. Seamaiden, you let the soil do its 'thing' and all is well? I have issues with Mg and Ca salt buildup on the upper soil layers (which dry out most) after a long cycle. If I don't put the top 10% of the used soil in the compost/soil heap, after 2-3 indoor cycles, alkalinity and ph get into lockout deficiency territory. I have to use rainwateror melted snow to control the buildup in containers, any tips? My ppm is in the 240-280 region. I tried using municipal town water, let air out for 4 days, showed 50ppm very low to no chlorine and burnt my plants! I don't think chloramine showed on my tester, and I believe thats what torched my girls, I'm not to keen on RO or softeners.
I don't disagree with you on the microbial activity, but I wouldn't be surprised if the effect is minimal since once the active agents have reacted (contacted organic matter) they're done reacting, so to speak. If your muni water is Tx'd with chloramine, it will never outgas, you'll have to use something like sodium thiosulfate to break the Cl from the NH3, where the Cl can then be neutralized and the NH3 just feeds your plants.IMO chloramine will set back microorganism activity in a living mix. Outdoors is more tolerant, but in containers, at very least,it won't be appreciated. I have a high ppm well water running 7.2 with no chlorine/amine but I find that in containers, my soil does build a highish ph. Seamaiden, you let the soil do its 'thing' and all is well? I have issues with Mg and Ca salt buildup on the upper soil layers (which dry out most) after a long cycle. If I don't put the top 10% of the used soil in the compost/soil heap, after 2-3 indoor cycles, alkalinity and ph get into lockout deficiency territory. I have to use rainwateror melted snow to control the buildup in containers, any tips? My ppm is in the 240-280 region. I tried using municipal town water, let air out for 4 days, showed 50ppm very low to no chlorine and burnt my plants! I don't think chloramine showed on my tester, and I believe thats what torched my girls, I'm not to keen on RO or softeners.
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