NeroBlackstone
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Water is about 60 right now after mix and I do have a small heater I use for regular water. I’m using heavy 16 nutes in the middle of veg
Would it be okay to heat up water with nutes
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bernie344
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Why not
MICHI-CAN
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Will work fine. Only suggestion is to slowly bring water to temp. Minimizes scale build up and possible chemical changes from rapid, extended heating. Put water on a table or counter in warm area before use. Elevate or insulate any reservoirs.
NeroBlackstone
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Lol shoulda said it’s 30 gallons 
MICHI-CAN
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Just get temp right before testing or adding things. Temp affects PH and PPM/EC.Lol shoulda said it’s 30 gallons
bernie344
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Boil some water and ad until u get to the desired temp, then adjust ppm and ph.Lol shoulda said it’s 30 gallons
Simple.
NeroBlackstone
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No kidding my numbers were crazy lol
NeroBlackstone
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Lol I used to do that when I used less water. It was actually the best thing
MICHI-CAN
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$10 16qt stock pot. Great for your need. Chitt for cooking. LOL.
Kyzersozay
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Heating water will remove the oxygen in it, roots need oxygen..cold water is more oxygenated..thats why you feed with cold water
MICHI-CAN
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I'm pretty sure we are not heating to the extremes needed to render O2 levels as non sustaining in agriculture practices.
Most people will aerate their reservoirs anyways. Not to mention the very action of mixing nutes will add sufficient air to raise your ph. LOL.
Factual observation on your end. Overly concerned from my point.
Best wishes. Just my two cents to get my gears turning. TY.
Kyzersozay
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You never know what crazy shit people are doing..best to err in the side of caution
NeroBlackstone
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Isn’t 60 degrees too cold tho? I go for around 68 usually
MICHI-CAN
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It has been fine in my grows. Although I'm generally room temp of 68-70F. Stay above 55 and you should be good. Temp will slow you down a wee bit. Be more concerned with the PH adjustments you will need to make to compensate. P & K will be less available to the plants at lower temps. Requires a small increase in PH to correct. Read up on nutrient availability in relation to PH and temperatures. Good info out there.