McRen
(enthusiast)
3/15/01 06:20 PM
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pH-down at home
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Hello,
Could someone please tell me a substance I probably have at home that can raise my pH in my resevoir? I added too much vinegar while lowering and cannot afford to re-do the solution. Thanks
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kloset_king
(enthusiast)
3/15/01 11:59 PM
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Re: pH-down at home
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Hey McRen,
You could use baking soda, just add a wee bit at a time till you get in the range you are looking for. Do not use vinegar and baking soda as an every day pH adjuster, only for emergencies, they do not keep the pH stable eneough. pH down is one of the most important key elements next to nutrients and good, clean water, so get yourself some as soon as possible. If you add it a few drops at a time, you will more than likely never go too low. As you gain experience with the eye dropper, you will start to know just how many drops it will take to get it right where you need it. To me pH up was almost a waste of money considering I have used it only once, but it is still good to keep on hand for emergencies like this. If you notice that you are having a hard time keeping pH in the safety zone, try to use distilled reverse osmosis water (found in most grocery stores) and change nutrinets often. Keep in mind that the pH must adjusted after your nutrients have been added to the water. Hope this helps...K_K
Tip: When you get yourself some pH down and up, get yourself 2 baby medication droppers (also found in most any grocer/dept store)to use, 1 for each. If you use a liquid nutrient concentrate, I suggest 1 for for that also, just be sure to rinse them extremely well so they do not contaminate each other.
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