Well water?

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f0nzy

New Member

Dec 16, 2014

• #1

I'm on a water well and was wondering, is this water OK for growing? Would an RO filter help? The water tests indicate no contaminants and safe to drink, but not sure if this means safe for plants Thanks.

 

Terry385

Well-Known Member

Dec 16, 2014

• #2

i use this http://www.ebay.com/itm/271468578147 hooks to a faucet (bathroom sink)
i use calmag check ppm's then add my nuts to what i want
i have city water i don't drink it i won't use on my plants

i started with a DWC wanted ro water that's all my city water is ok for plants i know others that use the city water

 

Last edited: Dec 16, 2014

mr sunshine

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Dec 16, 2014

• #3

I've used city water and well water it's not a big deal...people that tell you otherwise usually have little to no growing experience.......I'm not saying all tap water is usable..but if you can drink it so can plants...

 

montanachadly

Active Member

Dec 16, 2014

• #4

The well water is better than city water with all the chlorine and chloramine that go into city water fluoride all sorts of shit. Check your ph of ur well water. The well water I use for outdoor has lots of cal mag in it so its awesome shit. I always have hearty stems. I would also check the ppm of the total dissolved solids. TDS readers aren't that expensive. It will atleast give you an idea on what our working with.

 

bf80255

Well-Known Member

Dec 16, 2014

• #5

yea you just want to watch for magnesium or calcium lockout as wells tend to have hard water and just be ful of extra minerals and what not and since you wont be checking tds or anything just keep your eyes peeled.

 

waterdawg

Well-Known Member

Dec 16, 2014

• #6

^^^^ my water is very high in calcium so I need to add mag. I do this using epsom salts.

 

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f0nzy

New Member

Dec 16, 2014

• #7

Thanks all, gonna get it tested one more time before the build. PLEASE if anyone has advice on the setup I'm looking at I'd totally welcome any comments/concerns. Basically it's a 9x9 super closet, with the Kind 1000 LEDs.. also a 5x5 for veg and 5x5 for dry. I can't seem to find any comparable grow journals. thanks again either way

 

Dr.Pecker

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Dec 16, 2014

• #8

Im a big fan of DIY. Can you post a link so i can check out this set up your looking at?

 

Dr.Pecker

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Dec 16, 2014

• #9

http://www.amazon.com/HM-Digital-Thermometer-Measurement-Resolution/dp/B0002T6L5M You need the buffer solution to calibrate it http://www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-GH1571-1500PPM-REFERENCE/dp/B002YPLTCW/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1418797067&sr=1-2&keywords=TDS+calibration+solution+1500+ppm

 

Dr.Pecker

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Dec 16, 2014

• #10

My well water is 180ppm and its fine.

 

waterdawg

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Dec 17, 2014

• #11

Dr.Pecker said:

http://www.amazon.com/HM-Digital-Thermometer-Measurement-Resolution/dp/B0002T6L5M View attachment 3314513You need the buffer solution to calibrate it http://www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-GH1571-1500PPM-REFERENCE/dp/B002YPLTCW/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1418797067&sr=1-2&keywords=TDS calibration solution 1500 ppm

Click to expand...

Same one I own. Works great but yes get calibrating solution to remove any doubts re accuracy.

 

Dr.Pecker

Well-Known Member

Dec 17, 2014

• #12

You will need this also http://generalhydroponics.com/site/index.php/products/maintenance/ph_buffers/ph_test_kit/

Get some ph down, the test solution or the whole kit its inexpensive. I dont use ph up at all. I needed it years ago when I tried some bottled nutrients that dropped my ph real low.