Is it possible my PH solution is no good?

relixx · #1 (**permalink**) 09-16-2008, 12:20 AM

I have a gallon of GrowMore PH down and GrowMore PH Up... My bathub water is at about 6.7-6.8 PH and I've added so much PH down but it does not change a bit, I've tested it with two different PH meters and both have the exact same readings...
So, I was thinking mabye my water is no good.. I went and bought some distilled water and its sitting about about 6.8 PH and I've added PH down but still NO change.

I bought this stuff new off a hydro site, any possibility that it has gone bad or something? Should I buy some new stuff????

I need to know quick because my plants are officially started!! :O

Jim Dunlop · #2 (**permalink**) 09-16-2008, 03:09 AM

I would buy new solution.

thisisfunforme · #3 (**permalink**) 09-17-2008, 06:04 AM

ive noticed the same thing with my water out of the fosset...maybe its the clorine or what ever in the water.. what i do is i take my 5 gallon water container to the super market and fill it for 1.50$ and that water doesnt need much PH down

lessismore · #4 (**permalink**) 09-17-2008, 03:19 PM

The solution must be bad. Almost every brand of PH Down is extremely sensitive. My tap water runs 7.5- 8.0 and I use a syringe to measure how much I use. Typically, about 1 ml to a gallon gets me to 6.5 -6.8 which is the range that I use.

Buy new solution.

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#1 (permalink) 09-16-2008, 12:20 AM
relixx Relixx Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 39	Is it possible my PH solution is no good? I have a gallon of GrowMore PH down and GrowMore PH Up... My bathub water is at about 6.7-6.8 PH and I've added so much PH down but it does not change a bit, I've tested it with two different PH meters and both have the exact same readings... So, I was thinking mabye my water is no good.. I went and bought some distilled water and its sitting about about 6.8 PH and I've added PH down but still NO change. I bought this stuff new off a hydro site, any possibility that it has gone bad or something? Should I buy some new stuff???? I need to know quick because my plants are officially started!! :O __________________ New Stealthy Closet - FIRST Grow - White Widow !!

#2 (permalink) 09-16-2008, 03:09 AM
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#3 (permalink) 09-17-2008, 06:04 AM
thisisfunforme guest Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 370	Re: Is it possible my PH solution is no good? ive noticed the same thing with my water out of the fosset...maybe its the clorine or what ever in the water.. what i do is i take my 5 gallon water container to the super market and fill it for 1.50$ and that water doesnt need much PH down

#4 (permalink) 09-17-2008, 03:19 PM
lessismore Back to the underground Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A secret place where childish idiots don't dare venture to. Posts: 2,047	Re: Is it possible my PH solution is no good? The solution must be bad. Almost every brand of PH Down is extremely sensitive. My tap water runs 7.5- 8.0 and I use a syringe to measure how much I use. Typically, about 1 ml to a gallon gets me to 6.5 -6.8 which is the range that I use. Buy new solution. less __________________ "The greatest service which can be rendered to any country is to add a useful plant to its culture." - Thomas Jefferson "When I disagree with a rational man, I let reality be our final arbiter; if I am right, he will learn; if I am wrong, I will; one of us will win, but both will profit." - Ayn Rand

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