How to raise PPM Levels in my Ebb and Flows

[turbo14]

Hey guys, I use 25 gallon ebb and flow tables. My sunleaves PPM meter says that right now they are at 580 PPM, my tap water is 145PPM. Does this sounds correct? I need to get my levels up to around 1000-1400 PPM if im 6th week of flower correct? I use Ionic Bloom along with Ionic boost, Sugar Daddy, and liquid karma. Should I add more Booster? It is heavy in PK. Would that raise my PPM's without burning the plants. They look really healthy, but I think they could be beefier.

Turbo

 

[moses224]

have ppm always been that low? is this your first read? usually mine are between 700 - 1080 depending on stage, pheno and product

 

[turbo14]

Yes this is my first read, what is your RO water's PPM?

 

[moses224]

how far into veg or flower are you?

 

[turbo14]

5th week of flower, thick buds none the less, under 1600w. How can i Calibrate it? What is a normal PPM range for RO water

 

[moses224]

if its the pen just buy calibration solution its under 10 and then adjust nob till it reads 7 as solution is...If everything looks good i would keep using the exact same measurements you have been using until you get calibrated....no sense in risking burning them

store will calibrate for free for you...however i prefer to do myself but if youu have to buy calibration solution mine as well have them do it when you go to buy solution

good luck my man

 

[turbo14]

if its the pen just buy calibration solution its under 10 and then adjust nob till it reads 7 as solution is...If everything looks good i would keep using the exact same measurements you have been using until you get calibrated....no sense in risking burning them

store will calibrate for free for you...however i prefer to do myself but if youu have to buy calibration solution mine as well have them do it when you go to buy solution

good luck my man

Thanks Moses, I will pick some up for the next run..

Keep on keepin on

Turbo

 

[moses224]

best of luck my man

 

[EvilTwin]

turbo,
Did you get your question answered? Seems to me, you were wondering what approach to get your ppms up.

I'm not keen on the additives but I know what you should be doing. First you have 145ppm in the water. So that's added into the calculations. Then add in your additives. Lastly use your standard bloom nutes to bring it up to the level that you want. I think that's how most people do it.

My RO water is at 30ppm but I have pretty low water pressure...I think that makes a difference both on rate and efficiency.
Cheers,
ET

 

[turbo14]

Evil,

Thanks for answering, my man

turbo