SteezyAzizy
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So where I live in BC my tap water comes out at a super low PPM. Usually between 16-18 and a PH of 7.
Is there any point in doing any sort of filtering?
Is there any point in doing any sort of filtering?
Any Point in Filtering Low PPM Tap Water?
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coreywebster
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I wouldn't of thought so.
You should be able to look up your water provider online and find out exactly what is in that water
You should be able to look up your water provider online and find out exactly what is in that water
xtraLRG420
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The only thing that could be wrong at that point is chlorine as 4 ppm is considered safe for drinking but might still effect your plants.
xtsho
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SteezyAzizy
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That's awesome.
I found some pretty incredibly detailed information from my City on water content in every neighborhood.
Seems like I have mostly calcium in the water at 4.5ppm. 1.5ppm Sodium and .15 of Magnesium.
Chlorine is .19ppm low, .69 Average and a high of 1.9ppm
I assume I should be using MagNiFiCal at full strength throughout the entire grow? I had some issues at week one veg with what I think was a micro mute deficiency. Added MagNiFiCal 2 weeks ago and I think we're over it entirely.
I found some pretty incredibly detailed information from my City on water content in every neighborhood.
Seems like I have mostly calcium in the water at 4.5ppm. 1.5ppm Sodium and .15 of Magnesium.
Chlorine is .19ppm low, .69 Average and a high of 1.9ppm
I assume I should be using MagNiFiCal at full strength throughout the entire grow? I had some issues at week one veg with what I think was a micro mute deficiency. Added MagNiFiCal 2 weeks ago and I think we're over it entirely.
PURPLEB3RRYKUSH
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Wish i had your tap, mines 180 ppm 8.0 ph
Nutty sKunK
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Ive got soft water (35-40ppm) and need to use cal/mag early on.
usally half strength until mid veg then full. Then perhaps a little more when they are in early/mid bloom. Then gradually reduce again.
JohnDee
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That's good water. Mine runs around 80. I have used it directly on plants but now run it through some charcoal filters (from my old ro unit) to remove chlorine and chloramine. Not necessary but I had the filters.
JD
legitroller
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My ppm are at 100 6.2ph on tap. 
JohnDee
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well you're good to go. Must live someplace with lots of rain...My ppm are at 100 6.2ph on tap.
Axion42
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Mines similar 160ppm at 8.5, but I still use it in my rdwc system.