Beginner with Auto question

[Donaldj]

tried to fix link for image but it works anyway lmao

[Countryboyjvd1971]

Yeah i posted a few links today and none of the images come up Dj ?
But links are working

[Donaldj]

All good once I get caught up will try my luck on fixing some but sometimes image just doesn’t show as long as links work not a big deal gives a person a example and start point to go from

[tlc4235]

I had 6 autos I started for my first grow… I started n solo cups then after 3-4 nodes I transplanted into 3gal air pots… They are doing awesome except my Amnesia Haze both died… Im about 3 weeks out from harvest and the girls are looking gorgeous!! Wont get much yield this time being my first time it was def trial and error… But it will b decent my Northern Light Auto is the best and has grown and turned out the best my Blueberry Auto both plants are puny maybe need more time idk… Hope this helps =)

[mulegal]

Thanks @tlc4235. Sorry the AH both died. Yeah, I’m sure this will be a learning experience from day one. expect to win some and loose some.

3 gal pots for auto…got it

[bob31]

@mulegal

@bob31 I’m lovin this site. True education.

So to adjust water down to correct ph, there is a solution to buy called ph down?? Or am I dreaming.

Just got my Jellas JLPH01 meter. I measured my room temp tap (well) water and it ph’d at 7.2. Wow that seems pretty high, yes? This is very hard water with lots of minerals.

Yes pH up and Down @mulegal

7.2 pH for tap water is normal and exactly what mine is

ph up & Down

https://www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-GH1514-Control-Kit/dp/B000BNKWZY?tag=greenrel-20

7.0 calibration fluid for pH Meter

https://www.amazon.com/General-Hydroponics-7-0-Calibration-Solution/dp/B001D0CKYK?tag=greenrel-20

Unless your meter has internal calibration you should get calibration fluid to check it.

[mulegal]

Thanks much @bob31

I’ll order some now. Meter came with 2 small packets of buffer powder to calibrate with. Directions = mix each packet with 250ml to test.

Also can these cups of mixed solutions be saved for later recalibrating or it’s a once and done thing with a solution?

You can see I’m new to all this scientific method, but I want to succeed this summer.

[bob31]

The calibration fluid I use is sealed in a container. I’m not sure if yours can be stored or not? You could try it and see what happens. It is pretty inexpensive if you need more.