Today i installed a Hydrologic Small Boy with the upgraded filter KDF85 carbon filter. Also bought a brand new pH meter, glad i did. New water pH was 10.5. Never liked my old meter you get what you pay for i guess.
I purchased a Hanna HI98107 What i liked about it was the calibration no screwdriver Just 2 solutions + and - then done. also the meter when stored must be in a neutral solution so the prob doesn't go dry.
Simple is good.
A cement mixer a great way to make sure you got a good mix. Yes the Hanna pH tester uses water temp as well.
A cement mixer would make the job easier. I put it in a 5 gallon bucket and mix it in there. That takes awhile if you are doing more than one pot.
That would be a good investment. I don't grow enough for that but it might be worth it after a few growing seasons.
I haven't tried anything like that. It says it has coco-coir in it. I have bought some all natural bricks to help keep the top of plant soil damp. Black Gold Organic doesn't have a lot of nutrients, but you would have to add them pretty early.
I never thought of watering from the bottom up. I have the pesky soil gnats in one of the rooms I grow in. I use Mosquito Bits. The only problem is that you need to add more water when you are using it.
That be what my bro, Hippie has and uses to make hash with, works great.
