{"title":"pH \u0026 EC Adjusters","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"athena-nutrients-blended-line-balance","title":"Athena Blended Balance","description":"\u003cp\u003eAthena Balance is a simple formula of potassium silicate specifically concentrated to buffer irrigation water and stabilize to ideal pH. Silicon additionally benefits plant growth, stem structure, stress reduction, water usage (osmoregulation), and nutrient utilization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommercial growers find better results, particularly with reverse osmosis (RO) water, when buffering first with Athena Balance. Pure RO water has unstable chemical structure that can trap other nutrients when added without a buffer. Athena Balance adds just enough to the water to create a more homogenous fertilizer solution and reduce the need to pH adjust after mixing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormula is sediment-free and is compatible with mechanical dosing systems (Dosatron). 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The ideal pH range in a hydroponic set-up should be between 5.6 and 6.2. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your pH levels are outside the recommended range then your system is at a high risk of causing harm to your plants. At the very best the performance of your plants will suffer and at worst your plants will die, especially if they are left outside the optimum range for too long. pH levels can easily be controlled with the help of either a pH up or pH down solution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn 30% solution of phosphoric acid, used to lower the pH of nutrient solutions. It is reasonably acidic of course. Though not really dangerous, pH DOWN should certainly be handled with caution. 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