From what I am reading, it seems like people filter rainwater more for 'crap in the collection systems than the rain water itself. Dirty pipes and tanks.
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True for water, evaporating on the way up.
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Actual measurements. Doesn't get more practical proof than that.
Rain water is basically natural RO, distilled water etc.. True this. Plants will need something added to the water or you could damage them.
I was going to get an RV water storage tank and just leave it under my down spout. The 50 gallon drums they make specifically for collecting rain water are cool but I've got too many down spouts, and there's not any one that carries anymore water than any other. These rv storage tanks have pre-made npt inlets. Then if I have to filter it I'll just make a hose with a filter in the middle then I can just go to whichever one I want and drain the water out into a 5 gallon bucket. Here's the storage container if you're interested. Class A Customs | RV Fresh and Gray Water Tank | Combo Pack (20 Gallon & 25 Gallon) | RV Water Holding Tanks https://a.co/d/imqWOkc
There’s nothing wrong with that water. Your problems lie elsewhere.
Thanks bro. I was told the salt concentration may be high. I've not been watering with any run off. I thought that maybe there was too much salt buildup. I'm using Fox farm nutrients. Thanks for the input.
I run rainwater in promix with added perlite,GH 3 part.I don't filter or PH check it, I do make sure I water correctly though. I would use it over any other water, I also have a well and if I use it then I have issues of too much salt even with hardwater formula.
That's is exactly what I think is going on right now with my plants. Thanks for the info
