I’m not strapped for cash, is there a middle ground between the $15 and the $450 one that is reliable?Ohh ok. Didn’t see that. Yeah if your strapped for cash at the moment , the 15-25$ Amazon ones work fine imo. Ph pen only. Just get some calibration solution for future use.
Ph issue in flowering
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DoubleAtotheRON
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Yeah.... I think this will set anybody up for failure/nute burn.
DoubleAtotheRON
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Gotta go get my ass to work... I'll check in with you later.
Thanks for the help.
DoubleAtotheRON
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No problem bud!
SBBCal
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This is the one I found to be the best for the $. I’ve never bought one of the high-end ones so I cant speak on that. This one seems stable and has quick readings. Again,, calibrate
Do you mix soil with water to use this? Or runoff?This is the one I found to be the best for the $. I’ve never bought one of the high-end ones so I cant speak on that. This one seems stable and has quick readings. Again,, calibrate
how do you test your soil?
got it, calibratee
GrowingAbroad
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Yeah i agree on being able to feed more by using CO2 but that a another level for me for now. I am planning on it later down the road tho. Seen people running 1.5gr+ per watt using HPS. First need to get used to the new COB setup soon and after that looking to use CO2 as well.
SBBCal
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Use it after you mix you nutrients. Or if your just feeding plain water. I also use them for run-off
- I have a soil probe , but don’t trust nor use it..
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DoubleAtotheRON
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Just gonna bounce in for a min here. Don’t buy from Amz.. they carry old software models. I had to return 2. Buy direct from Apera. Apera tech support can’t help you if you don’t buy from them.This is the one I found to be the best for the $. I’ve never bought one of the high-end ones so I cant speak on that. This one seems stable and has quick readings. Again,, calibrate
Ive been running filtered Tap with nutes and just started checking PH its ar 7-8 im in week 6 and Gorilla Glue is bending nice I can see nice Lollipops with no Probs althouh after reading this chart Im adjusting to 6.5-6.8.People who tell you 5.5-6.0 is a good value don't know what they are talking about. There is a huge difference in using soil or other grow medium.
This Image shows you that 6.5-7.0 is the best value for absorbing nutes. I never ever go below 6.5 myself and never have any issues.
As you can see on the graph 6.5 is the best point for absorbing all nutes.
We shall see.
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GrowingAbroad
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Yeah 6.5-6.8 would be better.
Looking at your leaves it does look like your over watering a bit seeing the tips are hanging down as well.