S SadbutTrue999 Member May 7, 2011 #1 My brother told me yesterday that you need to rinse and scrub hydroton prior to use... is that true? If so... what does that do for you? Seems like a gigantic pain if so, and would like to avoid it if its unnecessary?
My brother told me yesterday that you need to rinse and scrub hydroton prior to use... is that true? If so... what does that do for you? Seems like a gigantic pain if so, and would like to avoid it if its unnecessary?
Pipe Dream Well-Known Member May 7, 2011 #2 I ave heard that you do need to rinse it before u use it yes.
woodsmaneh! Well-Known Member May 7, 2011 #3 If you don't you will get all kinds of particles and broken bits that will jam a pump and generally muck up your system
If you don't you will get all kinds of particles and broken bits that will jam a pump and generally muck up your system
S SadbutTrue999 Member May 7, 2011 #4 will a soaking/rinse with a hose do the job or is an actual scrub required?
hellraizer30 Rebel From The North May 7, 2011 #5 Wash/scrub then rinse yes its good to can you get away with just a wash yes, but going the extra Mile wil help with ph issues later
Wash/scrub then rinse yes its good to can you get away with just a wash yes, but going the extra Mile wil help with ph issues later
J joe dollar Well-Known Member May 7, 2011 #6 dont forget to soak in a low ph water for 24 to 48 hours other wise u will be fighting ph the whole time
dont forget to soak in a low ph water for 24 to 48 hours other wise u will be fighting ph the whole time