Is fresh tap water ok for hydro?

sickstoner

sickstoner

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I never let it sit for soil is hydro different ? i know the problem with tap is salt build up but does that apply with hydro?
 
Xan2

Xan2

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All depends how much ppm is your tap water coming out. I'd say you can use tap water as long as it's under 100PPM.
I used to use straight tap water into a DWC bucket without letting it sit and everything was perfect but my tap water was +/-60ppm.
 
sickstoner

sickstoner

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Xan2 said:
All depends how much ppm is your tap water coming out. I'd say you can use tap water as long as it's under 100PPM.
I used to use straight tap water into a DWC bucket without letting it sit and everything was perfect but my tap water was +/-60ppm.
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i'll have to check thanks
 
redi jedi

redi jedi

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Same here...straight from the tap into the res, no waiting. Never had a problem. I feel the small amount of chlorine helps keep the res free of algae..but that's just my opinion.

I should add...my tap water has an EC of .2 maybe lower, thats as low as my meter will read.
 
Xan2

Xan2

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redi jedi said:
Same here...straight from the tap into the res, no waiting. Never had a problem. I feel the small amount of chlorine helps keep the res free of algae..but that's just my opinion.

I should add...my tap water has an EC of .2 maybe lower, thats as low as my meter will read.
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Yes you are right, chlorine in small amount is benificial for the rootzone of the plant and will prevent algae and deasies.
 
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