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minds_I · 04-02-2006, 04:58 AM

Hello all,

I just wanted to tell everyone about these pH stix I just received in the mail.

I no longer use liquid pH solutions anymore.

These things are the schiznit for testing pH of murky fert solutions-works wonderfully. Works great for runoff tests as well.

Soil too.

Cheaper then a pen.

I got the 3 pack

https://www.ph-ion.com/index.asp?Page...S&Category=205

Hope someone has use for this information.

minds_I

04-02-2006, 05:15 AM

I get sticks like that at Walfart in the aquarium section. Also tells me how hard my water is and the amount of nitrates in the water. It's amazing how EJ after bubbling for a few days, knocks the nitrates in my tap water into the safe range.

Bout the same price too.

Cheers,

minds_I · 04-02-2006, 05:19 AM

Really, I was in my wally world just hte other week looking for them-they were out. How many tests.

I was pleased with these as the tests sticks int eh Petco were like 11 bux for 25 tests.

These have 80 tests. I am way pleased witht he result of using these over liquid tests.

minds_I

Opt1983 · 04-02-2006, 06:37 AM

Hmm.. aquarium section in wal-mart..never seen it! lol .. where is it bro...i mean shit...i think all wal marts are built the same...go in take a left..then a right..go straight? lmao -Opt

quadracer · 04-02-2006, 08:46 PM

Measuring your PH when using organics isn't really necessary, it's like measuring the TDS in a solution, at least when using soil.

04-03-2006, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by quadracer

Measuring your PH when using organics isn't really necessary, it's like measuring the TDS in a solution, at least when using soil.

Are you serious man? What evidence/proff do you have to back-up this statement? Im curious to know because PH testing all the water takes time I would rather spend doin other shit.=)

minds_I · 04-03-2006, 03:14 AM

^^^^

That maybe so that the soil buffers the fert solution and the D.lime also serves to buffer the fert solution.

Also, using fish and EJ bloom have seriously low pH swings, I like to use a touch of potassium bicarbonate (wood ash water) to raise the pH. I could bubble it but don't like the hassle with it.

I am now using ewc/compost teas and liquid kelp for the first time. Its only been 10 days but I seem to see an improvement in my clones. My seedlings seemed to have stalled. They are 2 1/2 weeks now and were severely burnt. I think they will pull through but they are stalled. I am thinking of repotting them.

minds_I

Suby · 04-03-2006, 08:47 PM

Mind I those look like the shit man, I've always prefered the paper tests because they don't hinge on how well adjusted or calibrated your ph meter is or if the probe is working wel, or....
Basically the paper tests are fail safe and cheap.
I have to admit I rarely check the ph of anything I feed the plants whether it's an EWC tea or a PureBlend feeding with LiquidKarma.
I do however measure runoff every now and then to stay on top of things.
As long as you've got humic and fulvic acids in the mix, a healthy soil ecosystem and are using dolomite lime you really don't have to bother with the ph adjusting your nutes or water.

Suby · 04-03-2006, 08:51 PM

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I am now using ewc/compost teas and liquid kelp for the first time. Its only been 10 days but I seem to see an improvement in my clones. My seedlings seemed to have stalled. They are 2 1/2 weeks now and were severely burnt. I think they will pull through but they are stalled. I am thinking of repotting them.

I've returned to using them recently after using coco choir for awhile and I forgot how amazing my plants look when I use them, I find teas even help my ailing plants beter than any flushing could and it also seems I use less ferts when always watering with an active tea.
I find molasses, liquid seaweed, EWC and rice flour (a source of proteins for the fungi and item often overlooked) or any form of grain type unbleached protein make for some amazing ferts/additives, sometimes I supplement with LiquidKarma.

Sub's

minds_I · 04-04-2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Suby

I've returned to using them recently after using coco choir for awhile and I forgot how amazing my plants look when I use them, I find teas even help my ailing plants beter than any flushing could and it also seems I use less ferts when always watering with an active tea.
I find molasses, liquid seaweed, EWC and rice flour (a source of proteins for the fungi and item often overlooked) or any form of grain type unbleached protein make for some amazing ferts/additives, sometimes I supplement with LiquidKarma.

Sub's

I have been doing a lot of reading on this matter as of late.

I have these product:

Liquid kelp,

https://www.greenair.com/bio-genesis....Tide%20Seaweed

and this ewc/compost soil mix
https://www.organicsalive.org/organic..._products.html

The ad copy says they feed their worms mycorhizzae and benificials.

So I figure if I bubble the mix with molasses and oats and a little chicken shit with a dash of kelp-works great so far.

If I continuously bubble, keep the temps up and add molasses and oats I should have an active colony right?

How long do teas last?

minds_I

PS: the local hydro shop turned me on to a small sample of the OAS-seems to work beautifully

04-02-2006, 04:58 AM	#1
minds_I The Emperor is not only naked but batshit crazy. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norcal USA Posts: 5,269	pH testing. Hello all, I just wanted to tell everyone about these pH stix I just received in the mail. I no longer use liquid pH solutions anymore. These things are the schiznit for testing pH of murky fert solutions-works wonderfully. Works great for runoff tests as well. Soil too. Cheaper then a pen. I got the 3 pack https://www.ph-ion.com/index.asp?Page...S&Category=205 Hope someone has use for this information. minds_I __________________ His contempt for objective truth is the rejection of democratic accountability, an implicit demand that his supporters place undying faith in him. Because the only measure of truth he accepts is what he claims at any given moment, the power his supporters vest in him is unlimited. Sound familiar? If we must have an enemy at the head of Government, let it be one whom we can oppose, and for whom we are not responsible, who will not involve our party in the disgrace of his foolish and bad measures. In the United States, under our Constitution, a free press is a check on politicians of all parties. If we are to demand that other countries respect the tradition of a free press we must also practice that here at home. Let the people know the facts, and the country will be safe.
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04-02-2006, 05:19 AM	#3
minds_I The Emperor is not only naked but batshit crazy. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norcal USA Posts: 5,269	Really, I was in my wally world just hte other week looking for them-they were out. How many tests. I was pleased with these as the tests sticks int eh Petco were like 11 bux for 25 tests. These have 80 tests. I am way pleased witht he result of using these over liquid tests. minds_I __________________ His contempt for objective truth is the rejection of democratic accountability, an implicit demand that his supporters place undying faith in him. Because the only measure of truth he accepts is what he claims at any given moment, the power his supporters vest in him is unlimited. Sound familiar? If we must have an enemy at the head of Government, let it be one whom we can oppose, and for whom we are not responsible, who will not involve our party in the disgrace of his foolish and bad measures. In the United States, under our Constitution, a free press is a check on politicians of all parties. If we are to demand that other countries respect the tradition of a free press we must also practice that here at home. Let the people know the facts, and the country will be safe.
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04-02-2006, 06:37 AM	#4
Opt1983 Blueberry Bandit Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corn fed. Posts: 162	Hmm.. aquarium section in wal-mart..never seen it! lol .. where is it bro...i mean shit...i think all wal marts are built the same...go in take a left..then a right..go straight? lmao -Opt __________________ "Nothing important was ever achieved without someone taking a chance." "Bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush."
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04-02-2006, 08:46 PM	#5
quadracer Master Composter Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 865	Measuring your PH when using organics isn't really necessary, it's like measuring the TDS in a solution, at least when using soil. __________________ Don't panic! It's Organic! \| Peaceful Valley Farm Supply \| Soil Recipes \| Reuse your soil \| Foliar Feeding, a must do. \| Composters Unite! \| Worms 101 \| What True Compassion Looks Like What's in your nutrients?
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04-03-2006, 03:14 AM	#7
minds_I The Emperor is not only naked but batshit crazy. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norcal USA Posts: 5,269	^^^^ That maybe so that the soil buffers the fert solution and the D.lime also serves to buffer the fert solution. Also, using fish and EJ bloom have seriously low pH swings, I like to use a touch of potassium bicarbonate (wood ash water) to raise the pH. I could bubble it but don't like the hassle with it. I am now using ewc/compost teas and liquid kelp for the first time. Its only been 10 days but I seem to see an improvement in my clones. My seedlings seemed to have stalled. They are 2 1/2 weeks now and were severely burnt. I think they will pull through but they are stalled. I am thinking of repotting them. minds_I __________________ His contempt for objective truth is the rejection of democratic accountability, an implicit demand that his supporters place undying faith in him. Because the only measure of truth he accepts is what he claims at any given moment, the power his supporters vest in him is unlimited. Sound familiar? If we must have an enemy at the head of Government, let it be one whom we can oppose, and for whom we are not responsible, who will not involve our party in the disgrace of his foolish and bad measures. In the United States, under our Constitution, a free press is a check on politicians of all parties. If we are to demand that other countries respect the tradition of a free press we must also practice that here at home. Let the people know the facts, and the country will be safe.
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04-02-2006, 05:15 AM	#2
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I get sticks like that at Walfart in the aquarium section. Also tells me how hard my water is and the amount of nitrates in the water. It's amazing how EJ after bubbling for a few days, knocks the nitrates in my tap water into the safe range. Bout the same price too. Cheers,
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04-03-2006, 08:47 PM	#8
Suby AWD Aficianado Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the healing arms of planet love. Posts: 2,435	Mind I those look like the shit man, I've always prefered the paper tests because they don't hinge on how well adjusted or calibrated your ph meter is or if the probe is working wel, or.... Basically the paper tests are fail safe and cheap. I have to admit I rarely check the ph of anything I feed the plants whether it's an EWC tea or a PureBlend feeding with LiquidKarma. I do however measure runoff every now and then to stay on top of things. As long as you've got humic and fulvic acids in the mix, a healthy soil ecosystem and are using dolomite lime you really don't have to bother with the ph adjusting your nutes or water. __________________ Organic Fanatic Collective Suby's Kitchen The "Beer" Fridge ~Pimp Your Organic Fertilizer~
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