Compact Ozone Machine

Clearly the success of a hydroponics crop depends on the quality of the water being used to grow the plants. Water parameters that have a direct impact on crop success include:

Oxygen level: low levels limit plant growth.

Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) concentration: High levels reduce fertilizer effectiveness and promote growth of anaerobic bacteria.

Microbial loading: High levels of bacteria in the water compete with the plants for nutrients. Root born pathogens are detrimental to plant health.

Algae growth.

 The benefits of ozone to hydroponics are:

:  The elimination of H2S.

:  The increase in oxygen levels.

:  The elimination of microbes, algae and root borne pathogens including powdery mildew, Fusarium and Pythium.

:  Savings on chemical fertilizers.

Higher crop yields.

:  All water is recycled; sewer/dumping charges are virtually eliminated. Only in the case of elevated salt content due to extensive evaporation, a blow down may be required, usually only after many months of operation.

:  Up to 50% of otherwise lost nutrition is recovered and returned back to the feed operation system.

:  All fungi, viruses, bacteria and parasites are eliminated.

:  The makeup water demand is greatly reduced.