Reservoir ph probe & ph up

fir3dragon

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Anyone know of a cheap ph probe I can throw in my reservoir not looking to spend hundreds of dollars. It's a pain in the ass to add ph up and check with my bluelab pen and kills me back lmao. Also, does anyone know if a alternative to ph up? I use 150 grams of maxi bloom per 20 gallon res and it takes 1/4 cup of ph up!! I'm gonna have to get a gallon of this shit to last me a grow... Ph down is so much more concentrated and it takes less, but ph up is shit. Any ideas?
 

fir3dragon

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Oakton ecotester is a fairly inexpensive tester. $50 or less.
I got a blue lab ph pen but it's just a pain in the ass to bend over and test, add my ph up wait a couple mins and repeat it kills my back lol. I can do it but I'm just being lazy and want a alternative
 

Prince Albert

Active Member
I got a blue lab ph pen but it's just a pain in the ass to bend over and test, add my ph up wait a couple mins and repeat it kills my back lol. I can do it but I'm just being lazy and want a alternative
Then I suggest going to your Church at putting a sign on the bulletin board saying; you're looking for a cabana boy to test your Ph. :lol:
 

MOON SHINER

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What does silica do? How much is it and how much per gallon ?
Copied Right from Dyna gro web site.
Pro-Tekt 0 - 0 - 3 The Silicon Solution is a silicon supplement, supplies higher levels of potassium and silicon to build stronger plant cell walls, providing a Pro-Tekt-ive barrier against piercing sucking insects and invading fungi. Pro-Tekt reduces disease and insect problems, increase stem strength and leaf positioning, which improves photosynthesis. It also increases heat, drought and cold tolerance. Use as a supplement with any fertilizer to provide non-toxic preventative protection against fungal infections and insect infestations. Recommended for all plants.


Consider it a flu shot for your plant, not "needed" but sure does not hurt. I use dyna-gro protek for ph up, and humic acid for ph down, they both help the plant in different ways but is not critical if you do not use them. With some playing around I have a "PH "perfect mix" as I do not have to adjust ph as the formula mix does it for me. The dyna-gro runs about $50 a gallon but I use 1-5 ml per gallon so it lasts a r-e-a-l-l-y long time.


If you do use Pro tekt or a similar product make sure you mix it FIRST ! I talked to dyna gro about it and it does not work as well if it is mixed after your nutes. I did not ask why, I just said "right on !"
 

Prince Albert

Active Member
Copied Right from Dyna gro web site.
Pro-Tekt 0 - 0 - 3 The Silicon Solution is a silicon supplement, supplies higher levels of potassium and silicon to build stronger plant cell walls, providing a Pro-Tekt-ive barrier against piercing sucking insects and invading fungi. Pro-Tekt reduces disease and insect problems, increase stem strength and leaf positioning, which improves photosynthesis. It also increases heat, drought and cold tolerance. Use as a supplement with any fertilizer to provide non-toxic preventative protection against fungal infections and insect infestations. Recommended for all plants.


Consider it a flu shot for your plant, not "needed" but sure does not hurt. I use dyna-gro protek for ph up, and humic acid for ph down, they both help the plant in different ways but is not critical if you do not use them. With some playing around I have a "PH "perfect mix" as I do not have to adjust ph as the formula mix does it for me. The dyna-gro runs about $50 a gallon but I use 1-5 ml per gallon so it lasts a r-e-a-l-l-y long time.
Is that a Blue Tick Coon Hound? Either way, nice looking dog.
 

MOON SHINER

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Is that a Blue Tick Coon Hound? Either way, nice looking dog.
Thank you ! She is a rescue and only had her for about 5 months now, As far as I know and can tell she is a Pit Bull mix with an American Mastiff, She is the sweetest thing. If you go to my profile you will see my Pit Bull that I've had his whole life. She is about 1 1/2 years old 76 lbs (still putting on weight from under fed shelter) and he is almost 3 and 74 lbs.
 
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