Does this reliably reduce water pH?
1116302
Raising or lowering the pH will depend on what your current pH is. This unit removes dissolved solids and other impurities to the 0-15 ppm level and brings the pH towards around 7.0, (usually closer to 6.8), but, again it depends on your local water. In theory, if you pH is above 7, it should lower it, if below 6.8, it should raise it. (I wish I lived in Theory! Everything works better there!) I recommend getting a handheld pH meter (available for under $50) and checking it, but with the water in Valparaiso, IN, the pH comes down by about 0.2 to about 7.4, so I have to add a few drops/gallon of sulfuric acid to complete the job, which is OK since we are also a little low in sulfur in the dirt around here. Raising or lowering the pH will depend on what your current pH is. This unit removes dissolved solids and other impurities to the 0-15 ppm level and brings the pH towards around 7.0, (usually closer to 6.8), but, again it depends on your local water. In theory, if you pH is above 7, it should lower it, if below 6.8, it should raise it. (I wish I lived in Theory! Everything works better there!) I recommend getting a handheld pH meter (available for under $50) and checking it, but with the water in Valparaiso, IN, the pH comes down by about 0.2 to about 7.4, so I have to add a few... » Read More Raising or lowering the pH will depend on what your current pH is. This unit removes dissolved solids and other impurities to the 0-15 ppm level and brings the pH towards around 7.0, (usually closer to 6.8), but, again it depends on your local water. In theory, if you pH is above 7, it should lower it, if below 6.8, it should raise it. (I wish I lived in Theory! Everything works better there!) I recommend getting a handheld pH meter (available for under $50) and checking it, but with the water in Valparaiso, IN, the pH comes down by about 0.2 to about 7.4, so I have to add a few drops/gallon of sulfuric acid to complete the job, which is OK since we are also a little low in sulfur in the dirt around here. « Show Less
1116303
It is meant to reduce total dissolved solids, but as a result of the process, it also lowers the ph of the finished water.
1224053
This little unit delivers! I think it's one of the best on the market. It definitely improves any tap water to the highest pH you need to use, drinking, cooking or cleaning
1217973
i have a ph of 7.8 out of tap and i use a regular net bag of about 1/3 of the box i have a 90 gallon tank and it lowered my ph to 6.5 within a week ,but it will fluctuate if your doing regular water changes ,if your looking for something more stable i purchased an ro filter online for 50 dollars ioo gallon a day its much easier than trying to keep a steady ph with peat imo !!! good luck
2156355
It cud b the temperature of your water and also u need to test your ph. Ph testing is really effective.
1369336
Yes, but if you use it for pure hydroponics you will always get full wet because it registers how much water there is between the two probes. To be of use for moisture testing it has to be inserted in soil...or sand..or any medium that contains moisture. But if you are asking if the ph feature will work in only liquid the answer is yes.
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Hi! I've owned and used a hot tub now for about 10+ years. I've tried the chemical tests and all that. They are a pain. This is what I do for our San Antonio water in my small hot tub. When I change water, I use about a third of this ph decreaser. I add about three heaping caps every day until I used about a third of the bottle. I use about a tablespoon of bromine when the water is changed, then about the same every time I use the hot tub. The only I may add additional ph decreaser is if the walls of the tub change the way they feel (a little greasy). Anyway, using these two chemicals work great for me in San Antonio. Enjoy your tub and use it often! Hi! I've owned and used a hot tub now for about 10+ years. I've tried the chemical tests and all that. They are a pain. This is what I do for our San Antonio water in my small hot tub. When I change water, I use about a third of this ph decreaser. I add about three heaping caps every day until I used about a third of the bottle. I use about a tablespoon of bromine when the water is changed, then about the same every time I use the hot tub. The only I may add additional ph decreaser is if the walls of the tub change the way they feel (a little greasy). Anyway, using these two chemicals work... » Read More Hi! I've owned and used a hot tub now for about 10+ years. I've tried the chemical tests and all that. They are a pain. This is what I do for our San Antonio water in my small hot tub. When I change water, I use about a third of this ph decreaser. I add about three heaping caps every day until I used about a third of the bottle. I use about a tablespoon of bromine when the water is changed, then about the same every time I use the hot tub. The only I may add additional ph decreaser is if the walls of the tub change the way they feel (a little greasy). Anyway, using these two chemicals work great for me in San Antonio. Enjoy your tub and use it often! « Show Less
2134933
Yes and you need to follow the directions exactly in the ratio of how much...ratio to water. It is a good product :-)
1919147
No it does not raise the PH to make it alkaline. It just filters the water.
773387
From my personal experience. It only affects my PH. I use Fluval can filters and I haven't noticed a change in the flow of the water being filtered through it using this product.
1337429
It doesn't, it simply removes particles. Making water alkaline is a completely different thing.
2120028
No it does not. There is a product from the same manufacturer that check PH. here is a link HMD PH-200 Digital Professional Waterproof 0-14 PH & Temperature Meter
369401
I used a pH reagent test liquid against an 8 oz glass of reverse osmosis water with mineral filter on it, with 3 drops of AlkaZone on it, and it reads about a 9.0. It works.
859146
yes,it test any water ph all u need is 1oz of water to be used before watering-very accurate.best for testing water ph from 5.0-8.0 in a test tube takes 10 seconds to do.
378322
I have no idea..i used it in my pool and it worked great..cheap alternative to ph reducer..when i think they are the same product..either way it works ..but you better find out if the state you live in is run by the progressive liberal..they have outlawed it here in oregon..we cant buy it anywhere here..its against the law..were to stupid ..and we WERE a farming state..look to agenda 21 for why..good luck.
510198
I don't think it turns hard water soft; but it does produce negative ions that help balance the pH levels to purify water.
1217503
Not that I've noticed, though admittedly my canister filter is crapping out right now (but it's about 2 years old). The only thing I notice is the water goes brown and the ph is affected according to how much you put in there...
1532721
Yes its a great product! I would recommend 1/4 of the suggested amount to be used. First and foremost PH your water!!