Quote Originally Posted by dejayou30
We bought a liquid test kit because the hydro shop said they weren't getting electronic ones in for another 3 weeks (2 now). I paid close attention to everything I read and watched, I just didn't know that tap water was such a high pH, I thought it was closer to 6-7, hence my post. But thanks for the very condescending reply! :thumbsup:
Wow man. All we are doing it trying to help. I've read a lot of your posts and we are not trying to be condescending. We are trying to help you help yourself. This is a learning process that helps you grow with your plant.

Like it or not, you are asking very basic questions. That is not bad in itself. Everyone here is more than happy to help. However, when you are given reference....look it up. You will get the answers to not only what you are asking now but the question you are going to ask.

This is a community. Try to treat it like one and have some respect for the experienced people that are trying to help you. They've helped me a lot, but I've also found out information by trying myself as well.
hbbusa28 Reviewed by hbbusa28 on . Suuuuuper High pH!! Finally, my friend has his set up ready to go; all temps within range, E&F working with no leaks, timers working, etc. But he tested the pH with a liquid test kit (its all the hydro shop had in stock besides $120 testers) and it read over 8.0. We waited a couple hours for it to run through a pump cycle once or twice and measured again and it still said 8.0+. Why is the pH so high and what should he do about it? He is ready to germinate the seeds but doesn't want to put them into the system Rating: 5