pH DOWN from growthtechnology - HELP !!!

bamse

Active Member

• Jan 6, 2011

• #1

http://www.growthtechnology.com/phupphdown.asp
I FOUND THIS PH DOWN BUT I DON"T FIND USING INSTRUCTION,I understand that is very powerful, very concentrated and should be taken great care to use, does anyone know exactly how to use ??
thanks

 

brownbearclan

Active Member

• Jan 6, 2011

• #2

Add a few drops and test your PH, rinse and repeat, no instructions needed really. =)

 

bird mcbride

Well-Known Member

• Jan 6, 2011

• #3

I scale and measure what is needed to balance one gallon of the water you intend to use. When I am satisfied with my measurement I'll add the proper amount to my res by how many gallons my res holds.

 

supaleeb

Active Member

• Jan 6, 2011

• #4

I've actually been looking for some super-concentrated ph up/down. I might pick some of this up.. =D

 

bamse

Active Member

• Jan 6, 2011

• #5

Growth Technology pH UP and pH DOWN are very concentrated solutions. This makes them extremely cost effective for the end user. However we STRONGLY RECOMMEND the grower to dilute the solutions before use.


1. Diluting the solution renders it correspondingly safer to handle.
2. Diluting the solution makes it easier to use. More is required so dosing is less critical.

ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD STILL BE ADHERED TO.​

Five Litre plastic Jerry cans are ideal for storing diluted pH control solutions. The pH Solution should be added to the can first and then tap water, mixing thoroughly.

Example
250 mL pH DOWN (81%) is added to approximately 4750 mL water in a 5 Litre container.

250 mL H3PO4 at 81% + 4750mL water = 5 L H3PO4 at 4 % a 1:20 dilution.

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Remember that your 5 Litre container may not have a child proof cap and should therefore be​