My water

[MeekMill]

This is my water, i was wondering if anyone could tell what i need to adjust to be best for my babies?
http://secure.thameswater.co.uk/water-quality-reports/2011 WQ Report_Z0132_roding valley.pdf

 

[PersonalJesus]

I'm no water expert, I can't really make sense of that report.

Have you used a TDS meter and checked the ppm of your water? Thats a good place to start.

Most people will tell you that if its good to drink, its good to grow, ppm wise

 

[welshsmoker]

i wouldnt drink the shit from the thames.

 

[TheKushguy420]

I'm no water expert, I can't really make sense of that report.

Have you used a TDS meter and checked the ppm of your water? Thats a good place to start.

Most people will tell you that if its good to drink, its good to grow

Really? because my tap ph is like 8.8 you would feed that to you girls?

 

[PersonalJesus]

Really? because my tap ph is like 8.8 you would feed that to you girls?

Thats why I said, "thats a good place to start"... and, you are right, I shoulda specifically mentioned to check the pH. I often assume it goes without saying.

 

[MeekMill]

My Ph is 7.7 i have to use Ph down so i guessed that i may need to adjust it in others ways

 

[MeekMill]

anyone?

 

[Alexander Supertramp]

The total hardness is pretty high. But its average is only from 2 sources. And iron content is all over the place from 36 samples. Probably due to the final delivery plumbing in or near the structure. I would get my personal source tested before proceeding.

 

[MeekMill]

The total hardness is pretty high. But its average is only from 2 sources. And iron content is all over the place from 36 samples. Probably due to the final delivery plumbing in or near the structure. I would get my personal source tested before proceeding.

Personal source tested?

 

[Alexander Supertramp]

The water from your tap you want to use...

 

[MeekMill]

The water from your tap you want to use...

Oh lol and how would i test?

 

[Alexander Supertramp]

I imagine you could get a sample kit from the same source as your report can from. Follow the directions, get your sample and send it off to be tested. Here in the states most of us can go to our county health dept. to accomplish this. Its great to know what exactly is in your water source.

 

[hotrodharley]

There are private labs thast run water samples as well. One test is all you really need as we are concerned mainly about hardness from minerals such as calcium and magnesium as well as copper and iron. Adjusting pH is one thing. There is nothing you can add to your water to mitigate hardness. RO is the solution there.

 

[MeekMill]

I imagine you could get a sample kit from the same source as your report can from. Follow the directions, get your sample and send it off to be tested. Here in the states most of us can go to our county health dept. to accomplish this. Its great to know what exactly is in your water source.

There are private labs thast run water samples as well. One test is all you really need as we are concerned mainly about hardness from minerals such as calcium and magnesium as well as copper and iron. Adjusting pH is one thing. There is nothing you can add to your water to mitigate hardness. RO is the solution there.

Ok thank you both