I was in my local hydro store talking with the guy about bloombastic, as I wanted his opinion. He suggested Overdrive because that's what he uses. (or so he said) Sounded good because I use Big bud and the combo is supposed to be great.
I mix the overdrive in my 80ga res and BAM...the PH dropped from 6.0 to 4.1... sonnofabitch, I don't have any PH up as I have never needed it. Back to the store and grabbed a bottle of GH up and put that in to bring the PH back to 5.7. I could not believe how much of the GH PH up that was needed to do this- around 35ml. (This is RO water by the way).
The next day, the same thing. The PH is down yet again to 4.8. Another 20 Ml or so and it now seems to be holding, but I will check again.
The question...Is this massive PH drop normal with Overdrive? Or, is GH's PH up so weak compared to AN's that it just seems that I'm adding a ridiculous amount?
I will be taking the GH PH up back and exchanging it for AN PH up as I have since learned that the AN product is more highly concentrated. The shock of having to add 4 ounces of PH up is worrisome.
Any input from users of Overdrive would be appreciated.
For that matter, input on the combo of Big Bud powder then Overdrive in a flood and drain will be most welcome.
Also, if we could keep the comments on fat Mike and the AN advertising nonsense to a minimum, that would be sweet.
Many thanks....
I mix the overdrive in my 80ga res and BAM...the PH dropped from 6.0 to 4.1... sonnofabitch, I don't have any PH up as I have never needed it. Back to the store and grabbed a bottle of GH up and put that in to bring the PH back to 5.7. I could not believe how much of the GH PH up that was needed to do this- around 35ml. (This is RO water by the way).
The next day, the same thing. The PH is down yet again to 4.8. Another 20 Ml or so and it now seems to be holding, but I will check again.
The question...Is this massive PH drop normal with Overdrive? Or, is GH's PH up so weak compared to AN's that it just seems that I'm adding a ridiculous amount?
I will be taking the GH PH up back and exchanging it for AN PH up as I have since learned that the AN product is more highly concentrated. The shock of having to add 4 ounces of PH up is worrisome.
Any input from users of Overdrive would be appreciated.
For that matter, input on the combo of Big Bud powder then Overdrive in a flood and drain will be most welcome.
Also, if we could keep the comments on fat Mike and the AN advertising nonsense to a minimum, that would be sweet.
Many thanks....