What is the best type of water for my plants distilled, deionised or just plain tap water , I need to calibrate my Ph meter with distilled water but I don't have any would tap water be okay for that aswell ??
Distilled water for calibration is a must because you need 0 Ppm water and it has a neutral ph.. it's how the Calibration fluid works. Plain old tap water can be great for plants depending on where you live, not all water that comes from taps is the same.
As for water for plants/calib , best is distilled. To adjust your PH with tap water.
Lemon for PH down. 1/4 slice will drop 1 gallon by 1.5 points.
Bleach for PH up. 1/2 teaspoon will raise up by 1.5 per gallon.
Hope that helps you.
Hi Hardcunt12, i use tap water and let it breath for 24h so all additives in the water can dissipate/evaporate. After adding the nuts measure the ph level and correct it if necessary. Hope it helps you. #420