{"product_id":"athena®-pro-balance-ph-up-pure-potassium-carbonate-5-lbs","title":"Athena® Pro Balance, pH Up, Pure Potassium Carbonate (5 lbs.)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAthena® Pro Balance, Water Soluble Powdered pH Up for the Professional Cultivator (25 lbs.)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped especially for advanced irrigation systems like Netaflex with venturis that may clog when using potassium silicates for pH management. Our ultra-pure potassium carbonate formula is 100% soluble and easily mixes into a high concentration solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarning:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is corrosive to most metals. Do not expose powder or liquid to aluminum. Keep away from low pH products and store in a well-ventilated area. Always wear proper PPE when handling, including respirator, eye protection and skin coverings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0FF5sA2I_Mk?si=_fDMxD_HVTGVVsxi\u0026amp;controls=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Conditioners For Growers: Why pH Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants absorb nutrients based on the pH of the solution. At low pH (acidic), micronutrients become more available and may cause toxicity. At high pH (alkaline), these same elements may become locked out and cause deficiencies. Using Balance or Pro Balance in your fertilizer mix establishes a stable pH for optimal nutrient uptake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Balance Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthena® Pro Balance is a powdered water-soluble pH up for the professional cultivator designed specifically for use with advanced injection systems like Dosatron or Netaflex to prevent clogging of venturis from specific products such as potassium silicates or potassium hydroxide. Athena® Pro Balance allows the grower to customize the strength of their pH adjustment to their unique situation. Pro Balance concentrate may be mixed at a rate of 0.25 – 1 lb per gallon. Adjust the mix rate and injection rate depending on the amount of pH adjustment required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjust pH with Balance before adding fertilizers for optimal mixing conditions and nutrient availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed to increase fertilizer solution pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated for Venturi based irrigation system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be mixed at any dilution for specific fertigation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Use Pro Balance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways wear protective gear when handling. Mix as a concentrate at 0.25 - 1 lb. per gallon (40 - 120 grams per liter) in clean water. Dose as needed to raise fertilizer solution to target pH. Calibrate your pH meter before measuring for best accuracy. Mixing Pro Balance causes a thermal reaction that heats the solution while mixing. Allow time to fully mix and cool before using concentrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.athenaag.com\/Athena\/assets\/Balance%20Pro%20Procedure%20V3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Athena Pro Balance Standard Operating Procedure for Netaflex and Dosatron\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePro Balance SOP\u003c\/a\u003e for further details and instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Perris Hydroponics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49980295151864,"sku":"PRO-UP-5","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/3538\/6360\/files\/athenea-pro-balance-ph-up-concentrate-potassium-carbonate-02_c97d4cce-4f67-4a8e-819b-cf0db8d83db1.jpg?v=1783969902","url":"https:\/\/www.gardenstatepetcenter.com\/products\/athena%c2%ae-pro-balance-ph-up-pure-potassium-carbonate-5-lbs","provider":"Garden State Pet Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}