The Water Master Titanium Water Heater is ideal for hydroponic applications. This heater is made of pure titanium with high corrosion resistance and it is suitable for both fresh and marine water. The Water Master Titanium Water Heater is safe and reliable and its temperature control gives an accurate temperature with the separate thermostat and sensor.
When building a hydroponic system, water temperature is vital for the health of your crops. Within a temperature range, nutrient solutions and irrigation water are most effective. However, plants are vulnerable to damage if the liquid is excessively hot or too cold.
When water is too warm, it can damage the delicate rooting systems. Too cold and plants can face the same damage, and you can find issues with your system.
To solve this, hydroponic growers often ask how to control water temperature; the best option is to use a water heater to achieve the ideal temperature of the nutrient solution
A good hydroponic farmer should know the optimal temperature settings for their plants as there isn’t a single water temperature optimal for all hydroponic plants.
As a result, it is healthier to maintain a range of temperatures to maximize plant growth.
A good recommendation is to stick to a temperature range of 20-22 ºC (68 – 72 ºF) as this is suitable for beginners. Gardeners with more experience hover around the 24 ºC (75 ºF) range to cover a broader range of plant types.
Water that is marginally outside the optimum range won’t kill your plants; it doesn’t mean operating at daily temperatures ranging to the extremes is acceptable.
Overheating from warm water increases root tissue respiration rates and leads to the growth of germs and fungus. Conversely, frigid conditions will slow a plant’s metabolism and hinder overall growth.
As a general rule, use 1 W per liter of water to know the heater that best suits your needs. For example, for a 200 litre tank use a 200 W wáter heater or two 100 W wáter heaters. For a 1000 liter tank use 2 water heaters of 500 w, etc.