Quote Originally Posted by Rusty Trichome
I think that unless the water is undrinkable, it's well worth the effort to at least try to make your canna-life cheaper and easier. Some have an anal view on water parameters, but I'm not one of those prople. Especially from aquafirs used for drinking water. Only thing I'd alter is the ph.

Heck...most treated tapwater is fine as long as you can outgas the chlorine. (when from municipal water treatment plants)

Also...for those in soil who are interested, aerating the water before watering your plants (in soil)...is dopey. Mixing the nutrients in the resevoir just prior to use is a great and necessary idea, but somehow this hydro technique spread to include the necessity of aerating the water. But in a soil grow...when you water or feed...the water 'draws-down' the air as it moves through the soil. (via suction) If you listen carefully after watering, you can hear the suction.

And don't water with cold water if you can help it. Warm water is best.

I don't do political correctness at all. Doubtful I'd make a good president, but thanks for the thought...:thumbsup:
I appreciate your insight in this matter. My well runs 7.5 to 7.7 and I adjust to 6.6 and my run off is 6.8 . So my hardness being over 300 ppm will cause no problems and I shouldn't have to do anything other then I have ?