Emergency ph help!!!

swampy420

Active Member
i need to get my ph down from 7 to the proper level because my plants are experiencing lockout...problem is that im short on cash for a few more days, so i need a cheap alternative. im looking for something from walmart maybe? if anyone has any ideas on how to do this in the most cost effective way, id appreciate it.
 

lime73

Weed Modifier
i need to get my ph down from 7 to the proper level because my plants are experiencing lockout...problem is that im short on cash for a few more days, so i need a cheap alternative. im looking for something from walmart maybe? if anyone has any ideas on how to do this in the most cost effective way, id appreciate it.
i use vinegar ....apx 1ml/liter to lower 1.0 point ....test with water first to get approx amount
 

lime73

Weed Modifier
does apple ciddar vinegar work? bc thats all i have around. ive heard a lot about vinegar not keeping the ph down because it doesnt last long. about how much do you use?
its only a temp fix...yes that will work too. ph down is best for hydro system ...more stable
apx 1ml/liter to lower 1.0 point ....test with water first to get approx amount
 

swampy420

Active Member
best to get the ph down for your set up.
i know im asking a lot of questions, but how long do you estimate this "quick fix" lasts for? is it safe to add more to the same res if the ph starts to creep up again, or will i need to change the res everytime i need to add more vin?
 

lime73

Weed Modifier
i know im asking a lot of questions, but how long do you estimate this "quick fix" lasts for? is it safe to add more to the same res if the ph starts to creep up again, or will i need to change the res everytime i need to add more vin?
probably only a day ....it will creep up fast in your set-up..... you will have to test res again ....and just add as needed until you can get the "ph down"

i don't mind questions :)
 

swampy420

Active Member
probably only a day ....it will creep up fast in your set-up..... you will have to test res again ....and just add as needed until you can get the "ph down"

i don't mind questions :)
okay then ill ask another :D wheres a good place to get some ph down? is this something that walmart would carry or do i have to find like a special store or what? theres a lot more that goes into this when u try to take it off the paper and actually make it a reality :/
 

lime73

Weed Modifier
you will have to go to a hydroponic store or order online if you don't have a hydro store.
 

swampy420

Active Member
well i checked online and walmart does carry ph down, but its ment for hot tubs i believe...is this the wrong kind of ph down, or do u think this will be okay?
 

swampy420

Active Member
hey man, thanks a lot for all of your help. i really appreciate the response time. i have one more question, then im done. will one "dose" of ph down last me between res changes, or is adjusting ph a daily process?
 

lime73

Weed Modifier
hey man, thanks a lot for all of your help. i really appreciate the response time. i have one more question, then im done. will one "dose" of ph down last me between res changes, or is adjusting ph a daily process?
it should last til your next res change ...no it should not be adjusted daily... once you have the ph down...that was more for vinegar ...lol
 

swampy420

Active Member
so i added a couple of cap fulls of acv to my res and went back 7 mins later and all of my plants leaves started to droop bad! is this normal?
 
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