WATER QUESTIONS?

[yetibear]

Hello, there is a theory that you should let tap water sit out for 24-48 hrs before using it, my question is if you let it sit out covered or sealed (I.E. old plastic milk containers with the cap on) is it doing any good, or does it need to sit uncovered? newbie thanks!

yetibear Reviewed by yetibear on 04-19-2011. WATER QUESTIONS? Hello, there is a theory that you should let tap water sit out for 24-48 hrs before using it, my question is if you let it sit out covered or sealed (I.E. old plastic milk containers with the cap on) is it doing any good, or does it need to sit uncovered? newbie thanks!;) Rating: 5

[Dexter007]

uncovered.
but heres the question for you.
DO YOU know why you should do that?if not then make some research first=)

[CDS]

You're trying to get evaporation, so open air containers are best. Good luck!

[yetibear]

Thanks for your quick responses. GREAT! the last 9 months of my growing experience I've been storing it covered!! I've been doing it wrong the whole time!lol!!
funny though, the plants came out well! makes me think if theres anything to letting it sit out?

[denverbear]

we let our water stay uncovered as it helps the clorene evaporate from the water which helps your PH in the long run. we also use a air stone in water tank to help the clorene disapate.

[canaguy27]

You are trying to get chlorine to evaporate so it won't kill your beneficial bacteria etc in your medium. However most cities have choloromines in there water which will not evaporate out. Only a decent filter will pull them out.

[Weezard]

You are trying to get chlorine to evaporate so it won't kill your beneficial bacteria etc in your medium. However most cities have choloromines in there water which will not evaporate out. Only a decent filter will pull them out.

Half right mate.
But, a filter will not remove Chloramine.
And activated charcoal will remove odors, but also has no effect on Chloramine.

You can break Chloramine down with Ascorbic acid, or use Aquarium supplies, but unless you have fish in you res., it's really not necessary.:jointsmile:

Aloha,
Weezard