When do you test the PH of your water??
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projectppp
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after, because thats what the plants finally get. if you do it before the nutrients could change the PH.
thnx bruv, that's what i wanted to know, If the nutrients change the PH. Does PH down or PH up do anything to the nutes ??
george xxx
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Before and after adding nutes. Its the only way to test for consistent quality of nutes going into soil without the extensive testing most people have no way of doing. If you water from the same jug over a period of time and the ph is fluctuating you need to determine why before it creates a problem.
GrowJinxGrow
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its a balancing act. nutes will change your PH, but PH up and down will also change your PPM. IMO you cant check your PH often enough. I have found PH to be one of the most important asspects to growing at maximum effencey.
superstoner1
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testing ph before adding is wasteful. nutes will lower the ph. you start with water, add nutes, then add any additives, then set ph. always. i would like to know what you are using for ph adjusters to make your ppm change. i have 50gal res's, so im not dealing with a few drops of this and that, and i have never seen ppm change with adjusting ph.
chrishydro
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Always after, lol
lordjin
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This is the hydro section.
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
After, and then every day until res change. cn
Huel Perkins
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I check once a week after my weekly feeding and topping off my rez. I used to check it all the time, making minor adjustments almost daily until I realized I was wasting my time. My ph is pretty stable and I rarely need to adjust it, as long as its in the 5.5-6.5 range I don't usually adjust it. This also comes with years of experience, until you know how your system will react you should probably check it a few times a week.