Let It Always Sow A Seed Of Memory
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Not anymore. I had individual domes for them at first but took them off once the second set of leaves showed up.
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So the seedlings are definitely progressing. All of their root systems seem to have really, for lack of a better phrase, taken root. Their color is a nice deep green with the exception of one that is a bit lighter but not by much. A couple of wavy leaves on 2 of them and those being some of the largest leaves.
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So I got my PPM meter today! As well as a pH meter. Both are Vivosun. I tested my foliar feed and it register at 6.28 and 82ppm. I was excited to finally get them so I thought i would share. That pH meter takes a minute to load for real though.
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That ppm meter has a beautiful leather case. It is crazy. Anyway, I've calibrated it already with the solution it came with. It was much harder than I would have thought. Thanks for the tip.
spyralout
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Good tip Turpman. I can't stress enough about this either.
@Seed of Memory something for you to consider as you gain more experience in the hobby. If you like to tinker and optimize, then it may be a good idea to invest in a premium pH and/or PPM meter. You can roll the dice without one, and having one of any level of quality is usually better than nothing.. However, I bit the bullet and went for a Bluelab and have never looked back. I have that exact same set of Vivosun and the pH was off by at least .4 points and PPM by at least 70 points when compared to the Bluelab (both were calibrated using the same solutions). Just like any tools, it all depends on what you're trying to accomplish and how deeply invested you are into the hobby/project. I'm only speaking from my experience in hydro and coco, soil is much more forgiving and may not require something as precise.
socaljoe
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+1 to that.
I went with Apera for my pH pen, mainly due to the replaceable sensor bulb. It's a solid device and I'm happy I spent the extra money. As it goes with tools or anything where quality matters, "buy once, cry once".
spyralout
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For the one off jobs that require some obscure tool that was originally made by a premium brand, if there's a harbor freight knockoff I typically go for that. If it breaks, fuck it lol. But for important and repeated jobs that require reliability, I'll spring for the good shit.
socaljoe
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For sure. I love HF, but there are some things I'd never trust. My general rule is if there are no moving parts, HF tools are awesome.
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@spyralout @socaljoe I already see your point. I was trying it out with a few things after I calibrated it. It pHed distilled water at 4.38. Even though earlier with the same water it was 6.94. I'm getting a bit confused at what is happening with it. I want to do this the best way possible and I'm so far in I'm deeply invested. I'll look up that pen.
Turpman
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Get your self 7 and 4 calibration solution. That will give something stable to test your meter. They do drift over time and have to be calibrated.
RO and especially dystilled are even worse for eratic tendencys. No buffers. If you want to do some playing, mix up a pint of fert and see where your PH and ppm land then adjust PH to your liking.
Now you can multiply what you added for say 5gallons.
RO and especially dystilled are even worse for eratic tendencys. No buffers. If you want to do some playing, mix up a pint of fert and see where your PH and ppm land then adjust PH to your liking.
Now you can multiply what you added for say 5gallons.
spyralout
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LMAO! So...how do you bend the arm of a HF 20 ton arbor press in half? By putting a pipe on the end for leverage. Ask me how I knowFor sure. I love HF, but there are some things I'd never trust. My general rule is if there are no moving parts, HF tools are awesome.
TerpyTyrone
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I took mine to,the hydro store to get calibrated. And the guy chuckled. I aint never seen one of these before. Not even a week later I had a cal mag issue because the meter tested incorrectly. Then I got a Hanna. Always rinse the end with ro water before putting it away!! Jme
spyralout
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Terpy's got it right. No matter your pen, rinse it off before you store! With constant (plug in) meters just calibrate every 2 months or so. Most people are using pens so the storage tips being mentioned are a must! Good call @TerpyTyrone
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I did rinse it with distilled. It was in the instructions. Though realistically how the hell are you supposed to dry it? It says to anyway. Thanks for the info guys. Seems I'm still feeling my way through.
spyralout
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Don't dry it. At the very least put a tiny bit of water in the cap then put it on. Dry = death and fucked up readings for your pen. My constantly plugged in probes are in a jar of water ready to test various shit coming. With non-constant probes proper (hydrated) storage is paramount.
socaljoe
Cocaine Cowboy
@Seed of Memory
Here are a couple links for your consideration.
Bluelab pH pen
Apera PH60 pH pen kit
One thing I'd like to point out, the Bluelab link is for the pen only. The Apera link is for a kit that comes with a carrying case, a bit of storage solution and calibration solutions.
I personally use the Apera, but either would serve your needs well.
Here are a couple links for your consideration.
Bluelab pH pen
Apera PH60 pH pen kit
One thing I'd like to point out, the Bluelab link is for the pen only. The Apera link is for a kit that comes with a carrying case, a bit of storage solution and calibration solutions.
I personally use the Apera, but either would serve your needs well.
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So both meters need to retain moisture?
Thanks. I'll check them out and get one ordered.