{"product_id":"athena-balance-ph-regulator","title":"Athena Balance PH Regulator","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive your nutrient solution a stable, plant-ready foundation with Athena Balance pH Regulator, a high-quality, potassium silicate-based formula designed to buffer irrigation water, regulate pH and support healthier plant growth across hydroponic, coco and soil systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eread the full product overview here...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAthena Balance pH Regulator creates a consistent, balanced nutrient solution by stabilising pH and improving nutrient availability throughout the grow cycle. Whether using reverse osmosis (RO) water, municipal supply or well water, it helps prevent unstable water chemistry and nutrient lock-out, resulting in stronger, healthier plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH Stabilisation \u0026amp; Buffering: Regulates and buffers water or nutrient solution pH, reducing the need for constant manual adjustment after mixing nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotassium Silicate Enriched: Buffers pH while delivering silica to strengthen cell walls, support strong stem structure and improve stress resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevents Nutrient Lock-Out: Helps keep nutrient solutions homogeneous so essential elements such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus remain available to plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile Across Growing Media: Compatible with hydroponics, coco coir, rockwool and soil-based growing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Plant Health \u0026amp; Stress Resistance: Silicon improves structural strength and overall plant vigour under environmental stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSediment-Free \u0026amp; Doser-Friendly: Clean, sediment-free formula suitable for mechanical dosing systems such as Dosatron (not recommended for some electronic dosers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\nAdd Athena Balance to clean water before any nutrients or additives, especially when using RO or very soft water\u003cbr\u003e\nUse approximately 0.25–1 ml per litre of water, depending on water hardness and required pH correction\u003cbr\u003e\nMix thoroughly until the solution is fully homogeneous before adding other nutrients\u003cbr\u003e\nCheck pH with a calibrated meter and adjust further if required\u003cbr\u003e\nSuitable for all growth stages, from seedlings and clones through vegetative and flowering phases\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should I use a pH regulator like Athena Balance instead of standard pH Up\/Down?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAthena Balance not only adjusts pH but stabilises water chemistry, particularly useful with RO or low-mineral water. This helps prevent nutrient lock-out while providing potassium silicate to strengthen plant structure and improve stress resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for hydroponic systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, Athena Balance works across hydroponic, coco, rockwool and soil systems, creating a stable nutrient solution regardless of growing medium.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I add Athena Balance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlways add Athena Balance first to plain water before mixing in any nutrients or additives. Mix thoroughly before proceeding with your feeding schedule.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWill Athena Balance affect my nutrient schedule or other additives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Athena Balance is compatible with most nutrient lines and additives when used as directed, provided it is not combined with another potassium silicate product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it with reverse osmosis (RO) water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Athena Balance is especially beneficial with RO or very soft water, buffering and stabilising water chemistry to create a reliable base for nutrient solutions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAthena Balance pH Regulator goes beyond simple pH correction by transforming water into a stable, plant-ready base that optimises nutrient availability and supports stronger, healthier growth. Ideal for hobby gardeners and professional growers alike, it removes the guesswork from feeding and helps plants thrive in a consistent, balanced environment.\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n","brand":"Athena","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":52584180318535,"sku":"bcs-0228","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4L","offer_id":52584180351303,"sku":"bcs-0229","price":38.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"19L","offer_id":52584180384071,"sku":"bcs-0230","price":167.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/0082\/0295\/files\/AthenaBlendedBalanceGroupImage.webp?v=1778757993","url":"https:\/\/blackcountrysystems.com\/vi\/products\/athena-balance-ph-regulator","provider":"Black Country Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}