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Help on TDS meter
Zarathustrastarted grow question 2 years ago
I will be using a PH-TDS meter for the first time... Any suggestions on what is the ideal value of ppm? I am feeding with organic nutes and now on week 4 I use the manufacturer's recommended dose.. The plants are healthy but I want to know how to use correctly this thing☠️🏴☠️☠️
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m0useanswered grow question 2 years ago
EC is a better reading them PPM.
PPM can be used on a 500/640/700 scale meaning that 500ppm or 640ppm or 700ppm can all equal 1EC.
1EC is always 1EC no mater the meter.
its simple to use plug it in the nutrient solution and hit read.
can also be used to read runoff water of pot if you water till runoff.
Its great as a diagnostic tool to confirm numbers and make sure it not to weak or strong.
The device should come with a manual but also youtube has some good how to videos.
Best Of Luck!
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