BlueGold® pH Down (0.0 – 0.3 pH)

BlueGold® pH DOWN Adjusting Solution

BlueGold® pH Down is a more aggressive solution for use in high EC / PPM nutrient environments; but works in all nutrient situations, low or high. We believe our Solution is the most revolutionary and amazing non-caustic pH Down solution in the industry, which will impact the growers unlike ever before in how it moves and holds the resistance (pH) in liquids. We have also experienced using up to 200% less of the BlueGold® pH Down with organic or chemical nutrients against traditional industry solutions; most all these savings depend on your water conductivity. It all starts with rounding up concentrate Hydrogen ions in a straightforward and proprietary method. Hydrogen is the simplest and most clean source of energy known to exist. Anionic Hydrogen ions are a strong alkali (Hydrides), and cationic Hydrogen ions are a strong acid (Hydrons). Most importantly, Hydrogen is the most potent oxidizer (think of buffering) known to man. So we have hitched up the horsepower Hydrogen magnetics.

The industry puts little importance on resistance (pH) because we believe it does not fully understand it. The world’s definition of ‘potential Hydrogen’ (pH) can arguably be stated as simply a matter of “resistance.” All grow problems start with water, nutrients, soil, and a plant sap resistance (pH) that is below 6.3 or above 6.5. Problems will continue to magnify further out of balance the farther you migrate away from the perfectly balanced water/soil/sap resistance (pH) of 6.4. We have learned this over many years of research and development from the school of disaster and success. At this 6.4 resistance, (pH) the availability of nutrients is in abundance rather than being locked out by improper dielectric resistance levels. Think of this like magnetics. When the proper dielectric magnetic field strength is applied around the magnetic relationships between nutrients, harmony occurs. However, when an improper magnetic field is (think too strong or too weak) is applied to around the magnetic relationships of nutrients, disharmony and disorganization will occur resulting in some nutrient values being unable to pair and react with one another properly. This disharmony means your nutrients are unavailable to the plant; a little or a lot, but still unavailable. This may make more sense, ‘your hard earned money just went down the drain.’ Now you have to buy more nutrients.

Each 1/10th of resistance (pH), for example, 7.0 to 6.9, represents a 100% difference. The difference between 7.0 and 6.0 is 1,000%. The exact proper water/soil/sap resistance (pH) is vastly significant in any environment, and simply cannot be treated lightly. With 6.4 being used as the marker for the perfect balance of resistance for elemental relations (nutrient to nutrient dielectric pairing and interaction), your nutrients become exponentially less available the further you move away from the nutrient water, soil and plant sap resistance (pH) of 6.4. So, “close” does not count in the game of resistance (pH), instead, it spells huge disaster and painful headaches. Using potent and caustic traditional pH adjusters can make this attention to dielectric resistance (pH) an even more difficult task, requiring high daily administering dose rates that put significant strains on the plants and impede root nutrient uptake. Also, these heavy chemical acids can separate from the liquids and fall out towards the bottom of the reservoir causing a lower pH at the bottom of the tank and a higher pH at the middle/top of the tank. Test this for yourself. High salts first impede Calcium, high chlorides first lockout Phosphate. Ever wonder why the industry cannot pound enough Calcium and Magnesium to the plants; with a resistance level of 5.9 to 6.1, these are the first to go along with Potassium and available Salts. NOTE: If you do not manage your water/soil or plant sap resistance (pH); it will manage you, and you will not like the results. This is the single most important simplistic foundational principle to successful growing.

A Quick Note on Water

Water is water, correct? It surely is not. City water contains all or some of the following: ammonia, chlorine, chloramine, fluorides, perchlorates, and hydrofluosilicic acid to name a few. If you do not have rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis (RO) water, let your city water sit for 24-48 hours or more to evaporate some of the chemicals and then run through a carbon filter before you add your nutrients and feed the plants. The conductivity of the water is critical; the lower the conductivity, the more nutrient transferability the water exhibits.

The Power of the 6.4 Plant Sap and Water Resistance

Please see attached on the reverse side of this sheet information included on and about the incredible power of the 6.4 plant sap and reservoir water nutrient resistance level. We want you to be to be successful at every level of your grow operation, no matter how big or how small or if this is your first grow or your 10,000th grow. Ever wonder why the bugs and disease show up out of nowhere it seems and why they seem unstoppable and keep coming? Because the plant sap pH is not at 6.4. Let us, please help you to understand better the why, where and what of 6.4. Plant sap resistance (pH) above 6.4 usually indicates missing micronutrients. Plant sap below 6.4 usually indicates missing macronutrients.

Caution

BlueGold® pH Down is very powerful in moving the dielectric resistance (pH) down with very small amounts of the product added. ALWAYS err on the side of caution when you lower the pH of your nutrient tank for the first time. We do not want you to pass up 6.4 by going too low and then having to raise it back up. Be patient with it. If you put it in the tank and run to 6.4 then come back in 15-45 minutes, you may find it crept down 0.2 to 0.3 tenths more. So follow the directions below and initially wait for 24H to see where/how it works with your inputs and water. We have consistently seen the pH hold stable for up to 3 to 7 days with a 600-1000+ PPM chemical or organic solution range IF a bubbler is NOT used, and using JUST a tiny circulatory pump or wooden mixer and then let sit. The oxygen (anionic charge) caused by the bubbler will displace the Hydrogen charge and cause the resistance (pH) to bounce and/or creep up on the meter. We highly recommend no bubblers (aeration) at any time with this solution if you want the resistance (pH) to hold. Always pre-test the BlueGold® pH Down in a smaller container (see instructions below) and with your inputs for at least 24H prior to adding to your system. It is safe, non-caustic (keep away from natural cloth fibers, it likes to eat them) and very gentle on you, the plants, roots, and the environment. Ever wonder where all the acids and chemicals go when they are sent down the drain or toilet? They all eventually end up in the oceans of the world. Think green.

Aquaponics

BlueGold® pH Down is fish safe when used in conjunction with clean water with a low PPM count below 200. This indicates that a tiny amount will be needed such as 5-10 m/L per 15-20 gallons of water. If you place Calcium type stones in the ponds or fish tank water, you will be forever fighting this resistance battle. Choose your rocks or stones that maintain a close resistance to 6.4 to 6.7 and the stones will help self-adjust the water along with the proper aquatic plants. Then you need very little or no resistance (pH) adjusters. Harsh chemicals can cause the fish to barrel roll. All fish require differing resistance (pH) than plants.

Instructions

1. First test all below with a 1 to 5-gallon bucket, to calculate how much you will need, to get to the desired 6.4 pH sweet spot.
2. Fill the bucket/reservoir. If city water is used let it sit for 1-2 days to evaporate some of the chemicals off and carbon filter it.
3. Add all your nutrients to the water, up to your desired EC / PPM level and stir with a wooden stir stick. A wood stir stick will not give off a charge capacity liken to a metal or plastic stir stick which can hinder your nutrients.
4. While stirring or circulating, dribble in, by syringe or eye dropper, a measured amount of the BlueGold® pH Down till you reach the 6.4 pH (resistance).
5. Now let sit idle after mixing or circulating by a pump for 24H to see how your nutrients hold with the BlueGold® pH Down at 6.4 pH.
6. You may need to adjust the resistance with your nutrients less or more after the 24H period to grab the 6.4 pH sweet spot.
7. Now the known correct amount will remain the same every time if your water conductivity remains stable.
8. Unless your water resistance or nutrients change then re-test the bucket system to learn the desired amount again.
9. NOTE: Our best success is with Blue Lab Wire to Probe Resistance (pH) Meters. Pen meters seem not as reliable as probe meters.
10. NOTE: 6.4 resistance (pH) is our empirical data sweet spot. It is merely our scientific suggestion for you to verify usability in your grow.

We are incredibly laser-focused on our customer’s satisfaction, needs, and feedback. Our goal is always 100% customer satisfaction. We hope this helps but please call 307-275-7010 ext. 103 for Support or email james@edenbluegold.com anytime with any question or concern that may arise. Thank you for your continued support. All BlueGold® Solutions, including pH Down, are made in America using the best ingredients we can purchase or available. Sincerely, The Eden Family.

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