DaleRoberts
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I think my blue lab ph pen is on the fritz. I just changed the battery and I'm out of calibration solution
thanks all
thanks all
What is the ph of Detroit city water right now?
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tomahawk2406
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id assume alkaline as fuck
mrbungle79
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not in detroit but get city water from the D and my bluelab reads a consistant 8.5
Rare D MI
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Except the pipes that carry your water make the ph drop ALOT. Detroit ph is always between 6.9 and 7.1. Detroit has some of the best city water in the country.
mrbungle79
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if that were the case wouldn't my ph be lower than 6.9 and 7.1 not higher at 8.5
Rare D MI
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Lower numbers mean more acidic. I meant drops the ph as in makes it less acidic, as there are many materials in the pipes that will soften the water. I always think in reverse when dealin with ph. A friend in Ann Arbor, which also gets Detroit water, had me test his water and it was 9.4. Further from the source, softer the water.
mrbungle79
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gothcha. pain in the ass getting my ph in check though. getting a gallon of ph down next time i get nutes. 3mls of protekt and 3mls of grow and i stilll gotta add 3mls of down per gallon
DaleRoberts
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If I use the ph vile with the drops the solution turns a little darker that light green. The colors on the bottle would indicate that being around 7.0 right from my tap. I'll get my calibration solution today and tell you guys for sure. Thanks for the feedback guys.
Huel Perkins
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My water (in Metro-Detroit) is 7.6.
Digger Dave
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Just a teaspoon and a half of lemon juice, and I'm good to go,in the zoo, in a gallon jug that is.
DaleRoberts
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Im sure mine reads the same. My pen told me that before.
fattiemcnuggins
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You can use mountain dew or coca cola as calibration solution. Should read 2.7 from a fresh bottle/can
DaleRoberts
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Just a follow up. After dialing in my blue lab ph pen the water in the Roseville area is 7.5 right out of the tap at 58 degrees. I let the pen sit in the cup for 24hrs and it then read 8.3. I'd assume the ph went up after the chlorine came out of the water?
whatever the case...My grow shop swapped my bad pen for a new one and even calibrated it for me. Can't beat that deal!
whatever the case...My grow shop swapped my bad pen for a new one and even calibrated it for me. Can't beat that deal!
mrbungle79
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mine is 8.5 straight outta the tap and i'm right next door to the east
mrbungle79
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ive dealt with htg and hydromaster both on groesbek and both have been good about that kinda stuff. had a timer that was acting up and the guy at hm set me up with a new one no issues. i like hydromaster cause they are open sundays and they will hook you up on prices. can't beat their promix prices either
zone5bmi
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Thanks for that info. Check Northern lights if you havent heard it is open on Sundays as well from 12-4.
I was wondering how to calibrate my eco tester ph1 meter. I havent used it in years.......And I wonder why Im having lock outs from time to time.
mrbungle79
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heard of them not sure where they are located
got a cultivation station a few miles from me but last i checked their prices were redicutardedly high
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=eco+tester+ph1+meter+how+to+calibrate&mid=8BD189043A7AFA2CD7918BD189043A7AFA2CD791&view=detail&FORM=VIRE1
[video=youtube;DiFfbyKuqSQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiFfbyKuqSQ[/video]
lockouts could easily be because your meter may be off. calibration is simple. same way my bluelab is calibrated
DaleRoberts
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Yeah hydromaster on groesbeck is the best. Angelo is the dude there. He is the onltly reason I go there
mrbungle79
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that the younger guy? great on prices and always giving discounts