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[Arnis&Weed]

So I decided to drop some coin on nutrients. I went big cause I only see prices going up on everything.to save some money in the long run. These bottles are huge ( 49 lbs each ) . My question is for anyone that has used these big bottles. How did you get the product out? I only need 150ml of each per feeding. I’m think I need to rig up a pump, but if anyone has a better idea please share

 

[Entombed]

Plastic syringe and some tubing.

https://www.amazon.com/Measuring-Scientific-Refilling-Filtration-Applicator/dp/B089LW41RS?th=1

 

[Arnis&Weed]

Plastic syringe and some tubing.

https://www.amazon.com/Measuring-Scientific-Refilling-Filtration-Applicator/dp/B089LW41RS?th=1

Perfect I have some hose to add to the syringe. Thanks for the info

 

[Drownomatic]

I haven't used this brand, but some other liquid nutes settle, notably the GH line, which will become a layer of clay at the bottom of the bottle.

That probably need to be completely shaken before each use. What I do is shake up my big bottles completely, and pour some off into smaller quart bottles that are easily shaken before measuring.

This is super important, because not only will the strength change, but some ingredients may settle out and not be available at all from a top pour.

 

[Arnis&Weed]

I haven't used this brand, but some other liquid nutes settle, notably the GH line, which will become a layer of clay at the bottom of the bottle.

That probably need to be completely shaken before each use. What I do is shake up my big bottles completely, and pour some off into smaller quart bottles that are easily shaken before measuring.

This is super important, because not only will the strength change, but some ingredients may settle out and not be available at all from a top pour.

Good advice
I have been grabbing the handle and rocking it back and forth on one of the bottom corners of the container, then doing it again on opposite corner.it gives a good sloshing around. Should get anything settled out back in the mix after sitting however long at the store and in prep for use

 

[PeaceLove&Buds]

I have the same nutes and jug and I use these squeeze bottles to fill my measuring tubes. I’ve found it’s an easy way to do 60-70ml at a time

 

[PeaceLove&Buds]

Actually I just noticed how ginormous your jug is! I buy the 5L jugs

 

[BII]

I would never purchase liquid base nutrients in any size that I wouldn't use up in say 1/2 year or 2 grows. These are very complex mixtures of mostly salts/ions, and I just presume that dissolved in water there will be some unavoidable degradation, cross-reactions, oxidation, settling, loss of chelation, etc. over time. For long-term use and storage, I trust powder base nutrients, such as MegaCrop, much more than liquid nutes.

Are there any liquid base nutrient manufacturers that actually make claims of formulating their products to last years at room temperature? Surely these companies expect their stuff to be used within say a year or less? Don't some nutrient companies, such as Advanced Nutrients, even require their dealers to have company-approved dedicated refrigerated storage for stock in storage, not out on store shelves?

 

[Drownomatic]

When I used photo chemicals we used collapsable bottles to minimize air space in the container.