Quote Originally Posted by skunkystyles
I just bought a cheap ph meter until I can buy a good one. I know that they are not too accurate due to hotspots an what not so I have been testing the runoff water as well as the soil.
If it's a soil probe, your numbers are off. I've never met one that does anything beyond telling you when soil is acidic (wet) or alkaline. (dry). Avoid soil probes, and the bullshit info they offer you.
If it is a soil probe, you can not ph a liquid with it. (none I've seen or used works in water) This includes the runoff ph. The best way to test ph is a ph pen. Next, is a freshwater aquarium ph test kit. But with the test kit you can't ph runoff because the runoff tints the water, which skews the color-coded results.

If you are in a commercial potting mix, it's likely a pre-buffered peat-based medium and is not an issue at all. (depending on how long the plants have been in it, or what you've added) Regardless, with a peat based medium the soil ph will crash, not rise.

Quote Originally Posted by skunkystyles
I haven't used any nutes yet so im not worried about the npk. im almost positive its a micronutrient problem. Maybe a dunb question but can I use the ph down I would use for my jacuzzi? Also... what about dolomite lime or sulfer products? Thanks for your time...
Well, you can either get the right tool(s) for the job, or keep shooting yourself in the foot. Your choice. No pool nutrients or shock treatments, no soil ph-adjusting additives, and no more cheap meters that do nothing. It's a live and learn thing, but they are cheap enough to learn a lesson from.

What nutrients will you use, and why are you not using them now?

Has someone else instructed you to use the epsom salt, or told you you have a micronute issue...or are you tring to do your troubleshooting solo? Adding stuff without knowing how or why is a great way to do major damage. Your questions lead me to believe you have no clue what you are doing. If this is the case, likely a self-diagnosis approach should be abandoned.

Fill-out the troubleshooting form as completely as possible if your plants are showing abnormal growth or colors.