420 grower Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 How often should I change my water it seems that after a day it isn't spraying as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trichcycler Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 well water ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 I run well water and change mine twice a year I have a sock over my pump and wash that as needed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 grower Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Yes well water and my softener is out of salt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 grower Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Only twice a year for a cloner? I was thinking at least once a week... I've been growing for years but cloning isn't my thing I've never had much luck with them but I just recently got the clone machine... I had nice roots but my water level got low and I lost almost all of them... Keeping a closer eye on them now... Edited October 25, 2013 by 420 grower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trichcycler Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 ewww, salt water softener? I didn't even know that water would work. I bet its not ideal though. sounds like your water might have a something in it that likes to grow fast. prolly a good idea to get a dnr 12$ test , even while there is no salt. I'd buy a tap attached water filter till you figure it out. My well water gets changed weekly with no issues. I add to it to keep the levels up every couple days when I use it. I'm liking rapid rooters/willow water dip now for a year. prolly wont go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 grower Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 I forgot about willow water maybe I'll put Some of that in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trichcycler Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 if you add it to the funky water, it will help whatever it is to grow faster, good and bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 grower Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Thanks I do have an inline filter I can use this time too rather than just straight from the tap... And with the willow water and keepin a close eye maybe I can get some success. No clones is throwing off my perpetual... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trichcycler Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 I'll bet ! I know I suffer a little when my clones are slow, I hope you jump back into your program quick ! happy growing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baddog Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 willow water? i know that i saw it in a thread somewhere around the neighboorhood. what does the willow do for yor water? is this just for clones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petyr Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 willow water? i know that i saw it in a thread somewhere around the neighboorhood. what does the willow do for yor water? is this just for clones? Its for clones. Willow bark contains natural plant growth hormones; namely, indolebutyric acid and salicylic acid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trichcycler Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 what he said ^^^^^^ natives used the bark to chew on for the pain relief offered by the salicylic acid, or aspirin as most know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 grower Posted October 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2013 Yeah it's good for the clones... And what he said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 grower Posted October 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 So I added some of my willow water last night... I guess we'll see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 grower Posted October 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Still no roots so I installed a water filter n changed water... Getting frustrated ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Pssst stop checking them in light Just leave them alone for 7 dAYS Each time you peek sets you back 3 days Aquarium heater at 74-78 degrees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 I peek at my clones daily and have never experienced the 3-day setback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 I have had sloe rooting from time to time in an aerocloner. Seems when you go back to basics, everything works out OK. If you clean everything inside and out, use distilled water, keep your pH between about 5.2 and 5.9 and keep the water temp under 70 degrees F, you should be OK and hitting about 100% success rates. Keep it as simple as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacePipe Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) It sounds like the mineral content of the water from your well is a bit excessive as you mentioned having a water softener unit broken down . This would indicate that you have very hard water and I recommend not using this without at least diluting to a 50:50 ratio with demineralized water aka. Reverse Osmosis H2o . The excessive minerals are not really beneficial to be honest . Plants do not uptake the excessive mineral found in hard water and the alkalinity tends to become an issue one way or another in the long term run . Buildup on water faucets and showers usually indicates the condition of your water and shower heads are often plugged by hard water , no different than a cloning machine . I change the water on mine weekly and once in a while I slip and forget but never do they go over 2 weeks time . I should note that well water can change seasonally due to rainfall and water table fluctuations that take place during different seasons . Some locations experience points where the water is very alkaline for a short period , usually mid winter due to the water table being low. So, check EC and pH regularly and make notes of any changes . Often this can be a devastating blow when unchecked .. Respectfully ~ PeacePipe Edited November 2, 2013 by PeacePipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 grower Posted November 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Still no roots except on one that was a top... I'm using filtered water with clonex solution.... Frustrated!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) The Clonex slows down growth in an ez-cloner I go commando Hang in there They will come Usually after several leaves have yellowed Edited November 6, 2013 by Beans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420 grower Posted November 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 K I'll try jus water thanx... Stems seem slimy :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Not good what is your water temp? Slime sounds bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 (edited) Probably you have a little, 2-gallon cloner that allows the water/solution to get hot?? Use distilled water. Keep temps below 70 degrees F. This eliminates most problems. As Beans asked, what is the temp of your water? Edited November 6, 2013 by Highlander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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