Eliminating Chloramine and Chlorine for Hydroponics
I just came across some information for eliminating chloramine from my tap water. My city uses chloramine rather than chlorine, and unlike chlorine, leaving the water sit for 24 hours does not get rid of it. (Chloramine is a combination of ammonia and chlorine). It also eliminates chlorine and stabilizes pH levels. The article I read advises to use a water conditioner in my tap water prior to watering my plants. It's similar to what is used in aquariums. If anyone has tried this for their hydroponic plants, let me know. FYI... I also understand you can also use ascorbic acid but I found the calculations for adding to the water was too complicated. PS...I live on the 18th floor of an apartment building in Ontario, so hydroponics is my only option in the winter. Come summer, the balcony is my urban garden.