Daily ph jump in hydro normal

[iboxweed]

My first 5 gal bucket,bubbler, Hydro grow. Every 12 hours, the ph jumps way up up fron a 5.8 to a 7.4 and i keep adding vinguear to bring it down. I am also having a heat problem, h2o, 75f with clf lighting.What gives ? Is this normal in hydro growing. Dirt farming is easier.

 

[Pigeons420]

Not much of a hydro guy myself but I can tell you that 75F is not much of an issue. That's a nice warm day where I'm from. 75F is a nice consistent temperature anything over 80. And now we need to talk cooling.

I hope someone can help with the PH Holmes!

 

[rillos]

First what is your water source. What is the PH and PPM of of said water. What nutes are you using. 5 gal tubes are the easiest way to grow. Give me more info and I can help you.

 

[iboxweed]

I start with 6.0 ph and 900 ppm with a Technafloria fert kit. 3 -60w clf lights in a small closey in florida. My ac is at 75 deg. in the house. Water temp is at 78 deg. Can I use pool and spa ph up and ph down the same as vinager?

 

[rillos]

Water temp is on the high side. You want 68-72 and Hell no do not use spa and pool PH up and down. Get some general hydro up and down.

 

[neon green]

I use armor so for my ph up. It's about the same price, Plus you get the benefits of the si