55F-58F tap water direct to res for changeouts..too cold?

WeedFreak78

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I've been doing some dry runs with some DWC buckets..water temps in the buckets are maintaining 65-68. My tap water is coming out around 55F. When i do my res changes will the temp difference, going from appx 68F to 55F, shock the plants? I've figured it will take about 2-3 hours for it to get over 60F, warming up from ambient room temps, in the buckets. I think larger/older plants will deal with it OK, but I'm concerned about younger plants and clones that aren't established.
 

WeedFreak78

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Rain on crops in dirt has time to acclimate, roots aren't going from 65 to 55 instantly like changing a dwc bucket. But thanks anyway. Never mind, I'm setting up a holding tank.
 

Twerkle

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I find a little drooping when i change the rez with cold water ( below the mid 50's). Nothing that doesn't perk back up within a few hours. Might be different for larger plants, dunno.
 

nameno

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I don't know or remember where I got it from but 58 is my number,I like to keep it above 58.The younger plants grow faster with warmer temps.
 
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