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Neptune
This is for all you ebb&grow, DWC, E&F etc users who use hydroton coco balls. A trick I have learned in conditioning the balls, so as to keep the balls relatively clean, and help stablize your massive PH flux.
Soak balls in large container, with drain valve for easy emptying. Blast the balls with a hose to rinse them, with drain valve open to allow sediment to flow out.
next, fill the container, close valve.
pour in 1-2 cups white vinegar... agitate, let sit.
PH should be about 4.0-5.0 while "conditioning." I have let them sit for a few days to a few weks with no problems.. the PH is much more stable. The vinegar will help fortify the balls and chemically reduce the PH rising effect that we routinely see with hydroton.
less PH down need be added during croptime, and less monitoring and PH chasing...
hope this helps someone..
Soak balls in large container, with drain valve for easy emptying. Blast the balls with a hose to rinse them, with drain valve open to allow sediment to flow out.
next, fill the container, close valve.
pour in 1-2 cups white vinegar... agitate, let sit.
PH should be about 4.0-5.0 while "conditioning." I have let them sit for a few days to a few weks with no problems.. the PH is much more stable. The vinegar will help fortify the balls and chemically reduce the PH rising effect that we routinely see with hydroton.
less PH down need be added during croptime, and less monitoring and PH chasing...
hope this helps someone..