Tap water?

Cannikid

Active Member

• Feb 16, 2012

• #1

Where I live my tap water is very pure. the PH seems to be around 7 and the TDS is minimal in the 20-50ppm range. I have been letting my water sit for a day before using it. Would it be safe to use right out of the tap? I am concerned about the chlorine. Any input?

 

WaxxyNuggets

Active Member

• Feb 16, 2012

• #2

I wouldn't stress too much, I haven't noticed a difference in growth but i still bubble my nutes for 6-8 hours before use.

 

CourageToGrow

Well-Known Member

• Feb 16, 2012

• #3

just let it sit for 24 hour before you use it and you'll be fine. If the pH is around 7, just make sure you monitor the pH in your grow, cause you want the pH to be 5.5-6.5, but otherwise, go for it.

 

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str8upmenace420

Active Member

• Feb 16, 2012

• #4

in my grows ive used water staight from the sink but let it sit by the window so the coldness wouldnt shock the developing roots. didnt see any porblems but yes deffinately let it sit out

jah bless

 

Cannikid

Active Member

• Feb 16, 2012

• #5

Just got a air pump and stone. I am going to aerate my nutes for an hour before use. It will add oxygen, evaporate the chlorine, and mix the the nutes into a homogeneous mixture. Thanks for the input.

 

grobofotwanky

Well-Known Member

• Feb 16, 2012

• #6

have a read HERE

 

CourageToGrow

Well-Known Member

• Feb 17, 2012

• #7

grobofotwanky said:

have a read HERE

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yes, tap water sucks, regardless of where you live, but as long as you leave it out for 24 hours in an open container with a high surface area itll take care of most problems. pH is the only real issue and if u can monitor and control pH, tap water was works great. Im about 2 weeks away from my 6th harvest and ive never had a problem with tap water. Maybe more experienced guys know more but for a non-commercial grow, your good.