ZuuTeD614
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Yes I will get that solution yo keep it in when I'm not using it. I really appreciate the reply!
70$ ain't bad for me. Lol
PH Solution Qeustion!
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LeastExpectedGrower
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I'm using a cheapo right now but a decent one is on the slate this spring. I've got the 3-solution calibration setup (6.68, 4.00, 9.1
...and I've just used regular water to keep it wet. It's been fine, but I've been recalibrating every 2 weeks. I did recently skip a few extra weeks and found that my well-water had changed it's pH downward, which may have been a seasonal thing. I recalibrated and found I needed to pH up to 6.5 where during the summer I'd ended up right around 7pH and had to bump it down.
LeastExpectedGrower
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Also, quit messing with powdered solutions for this. Cheap enough to buy bottles of fluid. I pour out a little into ramekins, do my calibration then pour it back into the bottles. That way there's no chance you're fumbling the quantities as used in the powers which might throw off your readings.
ZuuTeD614
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Dude they do and half the time the powder doesn't even break down all the way when mixed. Thanks!
LeastExpectedGrower
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For my 'yellow meter' aka the same one that is all over the place, it calibrates to the pH numbers I listed above. This is the kit I have: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071KGTN7G/
ZuuTeD614
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Yah I have the "yellow meter" with black cap from Vivosun came with a blue PPM/EC meter.
Hollatchaboy
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I could do 3 point calibration, but I would only need to if I needed an accurate reading above 7.I'm using a cheapo right now but a decent one is on the slate this spring. I've got the 3-solution calibration setup (6.68, 4.00, 9.1
I did recently skip a few extra weeks and found that my well-water had changed it's pH downward, which may have been a seasonal thing. I recalibrated and found I needed to pH up to 6.5 where during the summer I'd ended up right around 7pH and had to bump it down.
hotrodharley
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Consider this one a learning experience before you buy something worth keeping and caring for. Buy the individual sachets of calibration solution, use once and discard.
Hollatchaboy
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I originally purchased those. I found out the hard way I needed to buy better ones. Lol
I bought this to replace the cheaper ones....
It works fucking awesome.
ZuuTeD614
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Yah those things are pricey.
Hollatchaboy
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Unfortunately, but when I think of the crops it's potentially saved, it doesn't sting so much. Lol