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catmandoob

catmandoob

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I was just wondering if anyone knew how much ph up or down is to much...im havening troubles today getting the ph just right :evil:i am sure i could find it under the FAQ but i was kind of in a hurry and dont have much time to look on the com. today. my boyfriend usually does the ph for us but he is not here today
thanx:blsmoke:
 
LoudBlunts

LoudBlunts

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BE CAREFUL!!! a little goes a long way!

i have to use eye droppers and such! cuz that one teaspoon can make or break it by 3 points!
 
Hawk

Hawk

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I'm in soil....

I always use as little as possible. In my particular case (usually not trying to move it more than 1.0 points), I don't think I've ever needed more than 12 drops to a gallon. It's a PITA but I always add a drop or two, test, add a drop or two, test, etc etc until I hit my mark. Going slow helps me keep from going past my mark and needing to adjust back in the other direction. If I go too far in one direction I'm inclined to scrap the whole batch and start over.

I've heard PH UP/DOWN is detrimental to the beneficial mirco-organisms that live in the soil. Don't know if that's factual but in case it's true--that's why I always use as little as possible.


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catmandoob

catmandoob

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Hawk said:
I'm in soil....

I always use as little as possible. In my particular case (usually not trying to move it more than 1.0 points), I don't think I've ever needed more than 12 drops to a gallon. It's a PITA but I always add a drop or two, test, add a drop or two, test, etc etc until I hit my mark. Going slow helps me keep from going past my mark and needing to adjust back in the other direction. If I go too far in one direction I'm inclined to scrap the whole batch and start over.

I've heard PH UP/DOWN is detrimental to the beneficial mirco-organisms that live in the soil. Don't know if that's factual but in case it's true--that's why I always use as little as possible.




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We have a hydro gro and just started the soil gro indoors so i bet i will be back for more help since thats all new to me ...i appreciate all the help and kindness on here ! thanx
 
catmandoob

catmandoob

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another question's....one of our hydro plants just wont stop giving us problems and it has been through a lot of stress and i was just curious about what would stress it out and how often does it have to happen for it to turn into a male...i hope that doesnt sound to stuppid...
 
mister420green

mister420green

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catmandoob, what are the signs of your hydro plants? I don't touch rocks anymore, simply coco and you avoid most problems you'd run into otherwise. Instead of PH up try using Protekt silicon. It will raise the ph with helping protect the root zone from stress, heat and invading yuckies.
 
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