Cheap PH testers? Hurry

Jihad&Sharia

New Member

Jul 29, 2013

• #1

Kind of in a bind, i think my organic plants might be getting out of whack or i have a defiency. Before i go adding anything more to the soil, is there anything i can pick up from lowes or the sort for cheap to check PH? Thanks

 

kinddiesel

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Jul 29, 2013

• #2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pocket-LCD-Digital-PH-009-0-14-Tester-Meter-Pen-Type-Aquarium-Pool-Water-Measure-/370846723573?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56582fedf5 or buy the one that come with the ph and down and drops . ither way 20 bucks will get the job done.

 

Jihad&Sharia

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Jul 29, 2013

• #3

 

Jihad&Sharia

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Jul 29, 2013

• #4

kinddiesel said:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pocket-LCD-Digital-PH-009-0-14-Tester-Meter-Pen-Type-Aquarium-Pool-Water-Measure-/370846723573?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56582fedf5 or buy the one that come with the ph and down and drops . ither way 20 bucks will get the job done.

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Id get that but kinda need it now lol. I was probably thinking some cheap strips just for now. Then ill have to figure out organic ph up and down

 

Highocaine

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Jul 29, 2013

• #5

Amazon has 'em cheap, just make sure you calibrate often, and calibrate if you accidentally leave it on for a long time.

Organic PH Down: white vinegar, or citric acid (lemon/lime juice). I'd advise against it if you're doing anything like hydro.

 

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SoHumNewbie

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Jul 29, 2013

• #6

I bought a cheap pH test kit from a local garden store (not sure if Lowes carries this sort of thing, but probably). Cost $6, and is just a bottle of drops, a ph color guide, and a little cup. Fill the little cup half way with water, add a few of the drops, then check the color. Easy enough.

Oh, and for organic ph up and down - I use vinegar (apple cider vinegar, but I think any kind will do) to ph down, and baking soda to ph up.

Good luck!

 

mrCRC420

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Jul 29, 2013

• #7

.................. Why don't you just go to Lowes? Or Home Depot? Or Wal-Mart?......... go outside man. The world has PH testers for you.

 

dlftmyers

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Jul 29, 2013

• #8

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That third pic looks like something has been eating the leaves? have you check for any bugs/caterpillars

 

sunni

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Jul 29, 2013

• #9

depending on location, walmart ,homedepot, lowes, rona, canadian tire, kroger, ect willhave a pH tester for 4$-10$

 

Jihad&Sharia

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Jul 29, 2013

• #10

dlftmyers said:

That third pic looks like something has been eating the leaves? have you check for any bugs/caterpillars

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There outdoors man yeah i had to put them away for a bit in a cornfield. Bugs loved to munch on them -_- ok got my ph tester. Lets see how it goes!

 

Jihad&Sharia

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Jul 29, 2013

• #11

mrCRC420 said:

.................. Why don't you just go to Lowes? Or Home Depot? Or Wal-Mart?......... go outside man. The world has PH testers for you.

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That obviously wasnt my question. And are you implying i dont go outside? I asked for a brand of ph test strips they someone may have used... next time dont bother to reply if you have nothing to contribute. thanks

 

dlftmyers

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Jul 29, 2013

• #12

What kind did you end up getting?

 

Jihad&Sharia

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Jul 29, 2013

• #13

http://www.petco.com/product/7896/API-Freshwater-pH-Test-Kit.aspx?CoreCat=certona-_-ProductListTopRated_Fish_1-_-API Freshwater pH Test Kit-7896

my results where. 6.7, 6.8 and 7.0

So i must have a defiency of the sort. Now to figure out what

I know i have some yellowing from the bottom, i have some rust spots and my indica leaves are crispy. Not sure if thats from the hot sun its got the last 2 weeks

 

Jihad&Sharia

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Jul 29, 2013

• #14

Personally i think its a combo of a cal/mag def. im going to flush then in a few days give them a tad bit of some bone meal and tums