Athosanswered grow question 6 years ago Keep un mind that 5.2 pH is on the low side. A range of 5.5 to 6.5 pH is quite good, as long as it is in that range, you are good to go.
Anyway, meassure your run off EC/PPM I assume the plant is taking more nutes than water, making the pH go up, as water pH is more alkaline. In other words the plant might need a stronger feeding.