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Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-26-2011, 04:56 AM

Replies: 31 PH Down ?? Views: 21,845 Posted By GpsFrontier P.S. With all the earlier posts I forgot... P.S. With all the earlier posts I forgot about this question. But here are the general "minimum" recommendations. For small plants like strawberry's and most varieties of lettuce, "minimum" 1/2...

Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-25-2011, 11:01 PM

Replies: 31 PH Down ?? Views: 21,845 Posted By GpsFrontier When I first bought a 45 gallon storage tote as a... When I first bought a 45 gallon storage tote as a reservoir years back I found out that rectangle totes will just bow out under the weight. I thought about building a wood frame around it to support...

Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-25-2011, 06:19 PM

Replies: 31 PH Down ?? Views: 21,845 Posted By GpsFrontier I think you said you had a 45 gallon reservoir,... I think you said you had a 45 gallon reservoir, filled to 30 gallons. If so, you could add 15 gallons more of nutrient solution without buying a new reservoir, and that would increase your water...

Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-25-2011, 07:55 AM

Replies: 31 PH Down ?? Views: 21,845 Posted By GpsFrontier It's not that they "should," just that they... It's not that they "should," just that they "could" under the right conditions. One persons 6 foot tomato plant may have 4 times more foliage than someone elses. Each leaf transpires (exhales water...

Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-24-2011, 05:24 PM

Replies: 31 PH Down ?? Views: 21,845 Posted By GpsFrontier Yes, I expect white vinegar "NOT" to be able to... Yes, I expect white vinegar "NOT" to be able to keep a stable pH at all, and with the consent adding of it to continually lower your pH, I can easily see having other problems as well if using it for...

Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-24-2011, 12:09 PM

Replies: 31 PH Down ?? Views: 21,845 Posted By GpsFrontier Ok I am a little confused because you said it... Ok I am a little confused because you said it goes up when you add fresh water, but then you said it can go from 5.5 to 7.0+ overnight. So are you saying it goes up both when you add water, as well...

Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-23-2011, 03:50 AM

Replies: 31 PH Down ?? Views: 21,845 Posted By GpsFrontier Algae and other things growing in your nutrient... Algae and other things growing in your nutrient solution can cause pH to change, but I cant say up or down for sure. However it would need to be a fairly good amount, or small water volume to really...

Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-21-2011, 06:11 PM

Replies: 31 PH Down ?? Views: 21,845 Posted By GpsFrontier If you can find something called "Sour salt" at... If you can find something called "Sour salt" at the grocery store, it's nothing more than citrus acid. Thus the same stuff used in some hydroponic pH adjusters (like the one I use). Or if you have a...

Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-21-2011, 05:02 PM

Replies: 31 PH Down ?? Views: 21,845 Posted By GpsFrontier In a pinch I've also herd of people using lemon... In a pinch I've also herd of people using lemon juice too. But I have no idea how well it works, or if it react with the mineral elements in the nutrient solution.

Forum: Hydroponic Nutrients and Mediums 08-20-2011, 02:58 AM

Replies: 31 PH Down ?? Views: 21,845 Posted By GpsFrontier I need to try and remember where I saw that list... I need to try and remember where I saw that list (2 or 3 products) of alternative pH adjusters in order to post it. But my opinion is most all household products wont provide a stable pH. That is,...

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