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The PH Thread.....Runoff PH??

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The PH Thread.....Runoff PH??

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Aqua Man said:
It's softer so may need cal mag if using in a hydro type system or even coco. The thing I don't like about it is it sits stagnant in a barrel.
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It’s rains here all the time so I don’t keep it long and jug it up right away
 
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#124
Caninobis said:
so my source water PPMs are at 224 consistently when I checked it tonight. Oddly enough when I hook up my carbon filter that number goes up to 230 sO that’s weird it’s brand new so maybe I need to flush it a little more. I can’t seem to find anything on what a good baseline is for PPM how is it at 224?
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150 is said to be ideal. At .5 conversion

.3 ec

In case your meter is calibrated at .7.
 
#125
But im way late. Everyone else already said 150 ppm. I would mix with ro too.
 
#128
Caninobis said:
Heck yeah dude thanks! I was looking at systems like this but I couldn’t tell if I was looking at replacement filters or systems so I got too scared to even think about trying to buy one.
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Anyhow if you decide RO hook everything up as per instructions but leave the membrane out and run it for a good 10 min to flush the carbon and sediment filter. The open and put in the membrane.
 
#130
Getting back to rainwater for a second, that's what I use in the winter and I just treat it like pure RO. Gotta add calmag back to it. And it should be filtered. I also shock my cisterns with H2O2 once every couple weeks.
 
#131
Dirtbag said:
Getting back to rainwater for a second, that's what I use in the winter and I just treat it like pure RO. Gotta add calmag back to it. And it should be filtered. I also shock my cisterns with H2O2 once every couple weeks.
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Yeah I would feel more comfortable in a sterile system.
 
#132
Dirtbag said:
Getting back to rainwater for a second, that's what I use in the winter and I just treat it like pure RO. Gotta add calmag back to it. And it should be filtered. I also shock my cisterns with H2O2 once every couple weeks.
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Thanks I may filter mine but so far I’ve had good luck with the rainwater !
 
#133
Aqua Man said:
Good call.. usually US is 500 if bought from Australia or Europe not uncommonly 700.
But as you pointed out always a good idea to check
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How do i know what mine is calibrated at and what difference does it make on my reading if any? Is it something i absolutely need to know?
 
#134
Caninobis said:
How do i know what mine is calibrated at and what difference does it make on my reading if any? Is it something i absolutely need to know?
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Can you link the one you have. It should say in the manual. Where did you buy it from?.
There is a chart in this article.
dutchmasternutrients.com

PPM vs EC

Learn about the difference between PPM and EC and how to measure your nutrient strength.
dutchmasternutrients.com dutchmasternutrients.com
 
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#137
This is a good example of why EC is a much better option when talking about water testing in general.
 
#138
In promix hpcc, anywhere in the 6's works great for me, I'm sure promix has some buffers in it. I havent had any issues with the hpcc, I treat it like coco though it's only partially coco. Water and feed daily to 20% ish runoff.

Every time I test my runoff it's around 6.5 ph and lots of ppm down.

Honestly I have very little experience in dirt. But from what I've seen, most manufacturers will ph buffer their mix.
 
#139
BigCube said:
In promix hpcc, anywhere in the 6's works great for me, I'm sure promix has some buffers in it. I havent had any issues with the hpcc, I treat it like coco though it's only partially coco. Water and feed daily to 20% ish runoff.

Every time I test my runoff it's around 6.5 ph and lots of ppm down.

Honestly I have very little experience in dirt. But from what I've seen, most manufacturers will ph buffer their mix.
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Promix uses mostly peat, which has a acidic nature. Promix adds lime in some form to buffer the mix and keep the Ph in the proper range, or at least it has for me for decades. I sometimes get to a 7 but have never had any issues with nutrient lockout or other Ph related problems... it gets to 7 sometimes, but never higher. I also use wood ashes, which can also raise Ph. As long as it doesn't go above 7, I always felt safe. I also get apprehensive if it gets close to 6 but anything between the two is fine, IMO.
 
#140
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