Water: The Most Essential Compound
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Nevertell1987
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Thanks so you have used before that's good for me
Infinite Whisper
New Member
Hi, J/W if Spring water is alright to use to water my plants ?
Ive read a bit about distilled water but not much about spring water ?
Also, what are the differences ?
Ive read a bit about distilled water but not much about spring water ?
Also, what are the differences ?
bravedave
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No to "distilled". Most spring water will be just fine. Spring water can contain beneficial chemicals. Depending onthe spring you may want to check PH initially. Distilled is rather sterile and I think is low in O2.
southern kush
New Member
So your saying do not use distilled water? I'm new at this and have purchased a box from BC Northern Lights, so far I am not impressed. I just lost my 3rd batch, I'm thinking bout changing this bastard to dirt. Hydro can't be for a beginner?
bravedave
Well-Known Member
Promix peat mix is easy. Yeah, don't use distilled. If you are going to buy water go with Walmart RO
southern kush
New Member
So the Promix is or is not for Hydro? And thanks for the info.
bravedave
Well-Known Member
Not. Its peat based medium.
squirt1961
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I used distilled water for my first 4 hydro grows with no problems I've since switched to RO I got a whole house system for $125.00 at home depot
PerfectGrower
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Any new or unknown water source should be sent to a lab. To get it analyzed will cost you around $50.
Better safe than sorry in a lot of cases
Better safe than sorry in a lot of cases
Martin von Strauss
New Member
So will leaving your resovoir open for 24 to 48 hours after filling with tap water, soften the water, or will it just get rid of the chlorine. And if I don't let chlorine evaporate and use hard water on my plants, what's the worst that could happen?
Martin von Strauss
New Member
No worries bro, I use tap too. Just let it sit out to remove the chlorine, and even out to room temp. You and your girls should be fine
HazednConfused
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MisterBlah
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It will reduce the chlorine concentration, that's it.
If you use hard water, just use a fertilizer that is lower in calcium and magnesium.
squirt1961
Well-Known Member
Not that bad i have same meter i like all the options on it
AnimalMother1974
Active Member
With that $99 you can by 99 gallons of distilled water from the Walmart
squirt1961
Well-Known Member
My RDWC system uses 38gallons each water change so that doesn't go very far. RO system is still on my wish list. I keep adding lights and more accessories plus keeping nute supply steady pretty much been taking up my budget for now.
ThaMagnificent
Well-Known Member
My ppm 500 reading for tap is 110. Not bad but I think I have some signs of chlorine toxicity on my plants so I bought a tall boy to filter the Chloramine. We'll see...
AnimalMother1974
Active Member
Your city doesnt use chlorine?
