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HY-GEN COMPLETE pH KIT

admin_webfirm — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 02:01:02 +0000

HY-GEN® COMPLETE pH KIT is an easy and accurate way to keep track of the nutrient solution pH. The kit gives the added ability to adjust your pH using the pH UP and pH DOWN solutions provided. Adjusting the pH is quite easy and after some time and experience it becomes an art as you start to learn more about your plants and growing system.

The concentrated indicator solution allows you to obtain a reading by using just one drop in the test tube provided. The calibrated colour chart provided helps test your pH to within 0.5 of a pH unit. Testing and adjusting your nutrient solution regularly will ensure your plants are healthy and happy.

Testing and adjusting the nutrient solution pH is made easy with a HY-GEN Complete pH Kit. The kit comes supplied with a test tube, 1mL transfer pipette, 150mL pH Up, 150mL pH Down, colour chart and concentrated indicator solution. Testing only requires one drop of indicator.

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HY-GEN pH TEST KIT

admin_webfirm — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 23:53:48 +0000

What is pH and when should it be checked?

In hydroponics ‘pH’ is an extremely important factor. The pH is a scientific term used to describe the amount of acidity or alkalinity in a nutrient solution. If not monitored and adjusted regularly plants can become either weak or die.

pH is expressed as a series of numbers which represent degrees of acidity or alkalinity. The range used is usually between 1 and 14. Pure water has a neutral pH of 7. Values from 1 to 7 are degrees of acidity whereas 7 to 14 are degrees of alkalinity. The nutrient solution should always be kept slightly acidic and typically in a range between 5.8 to 6.5 which is suitable for most plants.

Nutrients will be more readily available for adsorption once the pH is set to the optimum range, therefore maximising their uptake. If the pH is too high or too low pH it can interfere with the absorption of important nutrients such as iron, calcium, magnesium, etc. It’s essential that growers monitor and maintain a stable pH to make sure that the plant roots are healthy.

Testing the nutrient solution pH is made easy with a HY-GEN^®pH Test Kit. The kit comes supplied with a test tube, colour chart and concentrated indicator solution. Testing only requires one drop of indicator.

WHEN TO USE
The pH should be checked daily and always after water or additives are added to your tank. Test the solution only after the tank has been mixed thoroughly and allowed to stand for at least 30-60 minutes.

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HY-GEN pH UP

admin_webfirm — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:27:11 +0000

HY-GEN® pH UP contains a 45% solution of potassium hydroxide, which can be added to your growing system to RAISE the pH. It’s recommended to make up your nutrient solution first and allow it to equilibrate. This can take up to 60 minutes depending on the size of your tank. Always add the required amount of pH UP to a small separate container of water and mix well before adding to your nutrient tank.

WHEN TO USE
Use pH UP every time your pH is too low. Adjust the pH only after tap water or additives are added to your tank. Once adjusted mix well and allow 30-60 minutes before re-testing and adjusting.

Sizes Available
250 ml, 500 ml, 1 ltr, 5 ltr

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HY-GEN pH DOWN

admin_webfirm — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 00:40:45 +0000

HY-GEN® pH DOWN contains 85% food grade Orthophosphoric acid and will to LOWER the pH when added to your growing system. It’s recommended that you prepare your nutrient solution first and allow it to equilibrate; this can take up to 60 minutes depending on the size of your tank. Always add the required amount of pH DOWN to a small separate container of water and mix well before adding to your nutrient tank.

WHEN TO USE
Use pH DOWN every time your pH is too high. Adjust the pH only after tap water or additives are added to your tank. Once adjusted mix well and allow 30-60 minutes before re-testing and adjusting.

Sizes Available
250 ml, 500 ml, 1 ltr, 5 ltr

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