Create a More Stable Nutrient Solution with Athena Balance
Build a better foundation for every feed with Athena Balance, a concentrated water conditioner designed to buffer irrigation water and help stabilise pH before nutrients are added.
Particularly effective when using reverse osmosis (RO) water, Athena Balance helps create a more stable, homogeneous nutrient solution while reducing the need for pH correction after mixing. Its silicate-containing formula also provides a secondary plant benefit, making it a valuable addition to a precision feeding programme.
Clean and sediment-free, Athena Balance integrates easily into hand-mixed reservoirs and mechanical dosing systems such as Dosatron. For growers looking for greater consistency from their irrigation water and nutrient solution, Balance keeps water preparation simple and controlled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athena Balance?
Athena Balance is a concentrated liquid water conditioner designed to buffer irrigation water and help stabilise it towards an ideal pH before nutrients are added. It is particularly useful for growers working with reverse osmosis (RO) water.
What does Athena Balance do?
Athena Balance conditions source water before feeding, helping create a more homogeneous fertiliser solution. This can improve nutrient mixing consistency and reduce the amount of pH correction required after the rest of the feeding programme has been mixed.
Why is Athena Balance useful with RO water?
Reverse osmosis water contains very little mineral content and can therefore be chemically unstable. Athena recommends buffering RO water with Balance first to create a more stable foundation before adding fertilisers and other components of your nutrient programme.
Does Athena Balance contain silicates?
Yes. Athena identifies silicates as providing a secondary plant benefit when using Balance. The primary purpose of the product, however, is to condition irrigation water and help stabilise pH, rather than acting as a standalone plant nutrient.
When should I add Athena Balance?
Athena Balance is intended to condition your source water, so it should be used as part of the water preparation process before completing your nutrient mix. The amount required will depend on your source water and feed recipe, so growers should determine the appropriate application rate for their individual setup.
How much Athena Balance should I use?
There isn't one universal dosage for every grow. Athena states that the amount of Balance required depends on both your source water and nutrient recipe. More alkaline water generally requires less Balance, while more acidic source water may require more. Follow Athena's application procedure and monitor your pH to determine the correct amount.
Can Athena Balance be used with dosing systems?
Athena Balance is sediment-free and compatible with mechanical dosing systems such as Dosatron. However, Athena does not recommend it for venturi-based or electronic dosing systems such as Netaflex. Athena Pro Balance is the preferred option for those setups.
Why choose Athena Balance?
Athena Balance offers a straightforward way to improve irrigation water stability before nutrients are added. Its concentrated, sediment-free formula is particularly valuable for RO water users and growers who want more consistent nutrient solutions, reduced post-mix pH adjustment and compatibility with hand mixing or mechanical dosing systems.