pH going up?

snej

Active Member
i'm having a problem with the pH of my nutrient solution:
i'm using tap water with a pH of 7
when i prepare the solution, i adjust the pH to 5,5, and when i check it after a few days in the drip system, it's gone back up to 7-8
is this normal? how do i keep the pH around 5,5??

oh, and i'm using the dutch formula advanced hyroponics stuff
 

EyezofSnake

Well-Known Member
the reason it goes back up is because tap water is highly buffered(stabilized) with calcium and magnesium. It will take an incredible amount of ph down to stabilize it.. so the solution is to use purified water.
 
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THseaman

Guest
Snake, any pics of your signature grow, "6 strains, 1 600w light, 1 meter squared
9 plants, 1.93 lbs?"
 
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