Mixed water - question

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hemptation420

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How long would a batch of nutrient enriched water last. Example i mixed up 10L or water and the Required A + B nutrient Then only used 8L feeding the plants. Could i save the 2L of water or is it best to just pour it out?
 
DeeTee

DeeTee

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I mix 2 gal at a time, feed, drain and reuse the nutes after adjusting the ph and it usually last for 2 to 3 feedings, sometimes more, I then dump it with the idea that the plants have used up a given amt of certain nutes. example say my plants used up all the N, if I keep using it they will starve for the lack of N. hope this makes sense. if stored I would imagine it would last a long time ( I think ), but I'm no expert.
 
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hemptation420

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DeeTee said:
I mix 2 gal at a time, feed, drain and reuse the nutes after adjusting the ph and it usually last for 2 to 3 feedings, sometimes more, I then dump it with the idea that the plants have used up a given amt of certain nutes. example say my plants used up all the N, if I keep using it they will starve for the lack of N. hope this makes sense. if stored I would imagine it would last a long time ( I think ), but I'm no expert.
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Yea i wasnt even talking about water i have ran though the plant i meant what was just left in my bucket that haddent been used..But if i can save and re use water that has been though the growing medium once then im sure storing un-used water should be fine!

thnx for the input!
 
bioWheel

bioWheel

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It will last a long time unless it's not buffered well (minerals). For instance - a bottle of distilled water exposed to air can change PH pretty dramatically over a short period of time. Additionally, algae can be an issue if it's exposed to any light.
 
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