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    Very hard water - need advice

    I am new to hydroponics. I just got my ph and tds meters and when i tested the water from my house the PH was 8.5 and the PPM was 400 with no nutes added. Anything over 200 is very hard water correct? What can I do? I don't have the cash for a reverse osmosis filter right now. I know about adding magnesium to counter the calicum in the hard water, but is that all I can do?

    Tommorow I am going to get some PH down and take care of that problem at least but I am stuck on the PPM problem.
    sdubya Reviewed by sdubya on . Very hard water - need advice I am new to hydroponics. I just got my ph and tds meters and when i tested the water from my house the PH was 8.5 and the PPM was 400 with no nutes added. Anything over 200 is very hard water correct? What can I do? I don't have the cash for a reverse osmosis filter right now. I know about adding magnesium to counter the calicum in the hard water, but is that all I can do? Tommorow I am going to get some PH down and take care of that problem at least but I am stuck on the PPM problem. Rating: 5

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    Very hard water - need advice

    Ive got a 5l bottle from 'tesco' for 50p..
    Its 'aqua pura' and its a 6.4 ph water,
    since i switched to this water my plants got healthier.
    Im sure they sell that stuff worldwide..
    Good luck

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