Rain water to water plants?

New weed grower · Feb 11, 2022

DirtyJerzey said:
Special bond aside. Plants in the wild are not being fed through stagnant, roof collected, probably poorly maintained collection systems. IMHO its a lot different then it just being out in the rain. Unless that is being constantly circulated, its turning into a cesspool of all kinds of nasties. Id use that water all day long for house plants, and the flower beds around my house. But you wont see me feeding my girls with it.

Good to know, thank you for the info :-)

Johiem · Feb 11, 2022

I used rainwater for almost a year in my old DWC system. I'd be more concerned about all the extra that is put in aside from chlorine. Chlorine off gasses when not under pressure so no biggie there, but the chlorimines and Floride almost need to be distilled to get rid of them. More than likely, unless you're in Cali, or NYC, or Flint MI, your tap is fine.

Herb & Suds · Feb 11, 2022

DirtyJerzey said:
Special bond aside. Plants in the wild are not being fed through stagnant, roof collected, probably poorly maintained collection systems. IMHO its a lot different then it just being out in the rain. Unless that is being constantly circulated, its turning into a cesspool of all kinds of nasties. Id use that water all day long for house plants, and the flower beds around my house. But you wont see me feeding my girls with it.

Why would roof water be stagnant?

BudmanTX · Feb 11, 2022

Dude if your worried about rain water, develope a filter system, normally it rock, activated charcoal, and sand....and your good to go.....

New weed grower · Feb 11, 2022

ComfortCreator said:
Just answer it gents don't drag it out.

Excellent Q. The water you use is a critical choice.

Unless you live in a high smog city with noticeable air issues, it should be fine.

Want to be sure? Just collect some and test the ph and ppm.

You wont miss out using rain water

Thanks that's helpful. All I wanted was a simple answer like this. If people don't like my question don't click on it :roll:

Herb & Suds · Feb 11, 2022

New weed grower said:
Thanks that's helpful. All I wanted was a simple answer like this. If people don't like my question don't click on it

Like I always say
WELCOME TO RIU :weed:

New weed grower · Feb 11, 2022

Lenin1917 said:
fuckin same jfc yes rain can water plants lmao

Angry much, maybe you need another smoke or something :eyesmoke:

Lenin1917 · Feb 11, 2022

I’d put some mosquito netting over your collection buckets though. Not for the plants just cause standing water is a good breeding ground for insects and nobody likes bugs.

lusidghost · Feb 11, 2022

New weed grower said:
Thanks that's helpful. All I wanted was a simple answer like this. If people don't like my question don't click on it

Oh god, no! Don't go that route. This is how it gets out of hand. Just keep your head down, laugh at the jokes and know that this will all blow over soon.

Lenin1917 · Feb 11, 2022

New weed grower said:
Angry much, maybe you need another smoke or something

Nah, just annoyed that I got beat to the punch on first smartass comment lol

I will hit this bong again though

New weed grower · Feb 11, 2022

lusidghost said:
Oh god, no! Don't go that route. This is how it gets out of hand. Just keep your head down, laugh at the jokes and know that this will all blow over soon.

All getting a bit touchy here, that's my signal to back off. Over and out people :leaf:

Lenin1917 · Feb 11, 2022

It’s all in good fun. I’ve asked stupid questions before too lol.

Herb & Suds · Feb 11, 2022

Lenin1917 said:
It’s all in good fun. I’ve asked stupid questions before too lol.

Gulp
I probably answered them :oops:

thumper60 · Feb 11, 2022

New weed grower said:
All getting a bit touchy here, that's my signal to back off. Over and out people

Yup bunch of trolls, I have been collecting an using rain water for yrs no problem for me I tested it yrs ago 6.2 for me in the northeast.

DirtyJerzey · Feb 11, 2022

Herb & Suds said:
Why would roof water be stagnant?

My apologies for my grammar, lol. I didn't mean stagnant roof water. Just that roof water is bad, so is stagnant water.

Herb & Suds · Feb 11, 2022

thumper60 said:
Yup bunch of trolls, I have been collecting an using rain water for yrs no problem for me I tested it yrs ago 6.2 for me in the northeast.

I consider myself a helpful “troll”

Jeffislovinlife · Feb 11, 2022

New weed grower said:
All getting a bit touchy here, that's my signal to back off. Over and out people

lusidghost · Feb 11, 2022

thumper60 said:
Yup bunch of trolls, I have been collecting an using rain water for yrs no problem for me I tested it yrs ago 6.2 for me in the northeast.

Get out of here, dork. We have a good vibe going.

DirtyJerzey · Feb 11, 2022

New weed grower said:
All getting a bit touchy here, that's my signal to back off. Over and out people

I just ignore the Asshats. I'm also very guilty of being said Asshat.

Its all good and fun in here Brotha. At the end of the day we are all out to help each other grow.

DirtyJerzey · Feb 11, 2022

lusidghost said:
Get out of here, dork. We have a good vibe going.

Dude, I was thinking the same thing! This is actually a good fun "argument". Showing the FNG the ropes. :rolleyes:

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