Scattering of questions...

[Ravishing_68]

After reading many posts, I have some questions.

I own a caddy, what kind of system is that considered to be? DWC?
www.sunlightsheds.com to see it. Having bought mine used a few things didn't come with it such as the reservoir, hydrotons, many netpots. I think I have it pretty well set up but I wonder if sterlite container (28qts) is tall enough? And if I will be able to go to the end in 3" netpots.

My pH has not been a problem since Mutt sent me that great chart..Thanks Mutt!!! I can keep the same pH for probably a week. It is my ppm that I have problems with, I suspect due to evaporation??? day one it was 171 with nutes, day 2 278, now day 3 it is 591. How do I get the ppm's to stabilize? and How often should I change the water?

I have more of my first planting in the grow journal section.

 

[rockydog]

They say it is aeroponics. Very good buy. I hear great things about it from the guy at the Hydro store, and He cant get em so you know its good. If it mists the roots every once in a while it is aeroponics.

 

[rockydog]

Oh and what kind of water are you using? I would change the solution every 1 1/2 - 2 weeks.

 

[KADE]

You cannot 'stabilize' the ppm... u want to add phed water when the ppm starts to get high for the part of the grow you are in.

 

[Ravishing_68]

Kade, I'm in the vege stage now. What should the PPMs be, in your opinion?

Rocky Dog I change my water once a week, using tap water I let set overnight, then add 1 tsp. Dyna-Gro per gallon of water. Then I check the pH and PPM and it was 5.2 pH & 171 ppm.

 

[KADE]

ph is a tad low... dont let it get ne lower.. I won't tell u what ppm should be as it does vary between different companies of nutes... usually 1400-2200.

Most Cities Tap Water is 300ppm. So 171 is definately fine.