Uses for run off?
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MICHI-CAN
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Besides obvious build up issues I don't see a problem as most growers run a warm mix. My soil mix needs some flushing at every watering. I push limits hard. And the microbes and biology benefit my other dabblings more than my obsession. Be frugal and responsible. Recycle anything within sanity. Peace through green.
budolskie
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I check the e.c and if any is high i wont use that but when the run off is the same as whats going in i use it again
MICHI-CAN
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Ran my flow run off after a magnum 350 canister filter for fish tanks entire runs after adjusting. I'm poor and feed is expensive. I'm soil after waking up. But that high EC cuts with tap water for other plants. LOL.
Gwhiliker
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I've always used it if I run out of water and just need a bit more to finish watering, seems to work fine
budolskie
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Thats how i started, i water half my tent with fresh nute mix then use the run off to do other side of tent, then next day i will swap side so they are getting like fresh 1 day then run off the nextI've always used it if I run out of water and just need a bit more to finish watering, seems to work fine
budolskie
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I make a 60ltr mix qnd have a 40ltr spare bin for run off that is good to use and a 10ltr bucket for run off thats to high to pour down the toiletI'm literally just out my room thinking I'm going try it back in the tank, I've been ec/ph, ing to feed a surplus plant and its looking just fine.
I can't believe I've been wasting perfectly good nutrient and coco for feckin years
Star Dog
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My run off can be 1.6/2.0 the ph isn't to bad @ 6.6, I would at least test the ec.
I've gathered around 16/18ltr of ec 18/20 so effectively its nearer 30/35 litre, I've still got an old 50ltr res I'll need dust down I'm getting 2.8/3.5 ltrs of runn off a day.
I've got some clones coming on once they get going they'll make a dent in what I've gathered.
budolskie
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Yes i test run off of every plant daily
Star Dog
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It's crossed my mind to buy another 100 ltr water but/butt?... However it's not exactly low key carrying one home lol, where I'm living atm is full of nosey cunsters!
Sorry man I misread your post, I see it's the ph, I'd probably test it for curiosity but if you're not getting any troubles then it must be ok regardless.
DCcan
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So extra molasses , easy on the cal mag for BBQ.
Star Dog
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What does calmag actually do in layman's terms?
I've never needed it to keep a plant healthy but would there be any benefits to adding a 0.1 or 2 of calmag?
I've seen white residue scale I think it is in my trays (like a tide mark) and around the bottom of my air pot walls, does that indicate a good presence of them hence me not requiring them?
I've never needed it to keep a plant healthy but would there be any benefits to adding a 0.1 or 2 of calmag?
I've seen white residue scale I think it is in my trays (like a tide mark) and around the bottom of my air pot walls, does that indicate a good presence of them hence me not requiring them?