Water Conditioner

Water conditioners, also known as buffering agents, are used when the water used in a spray solution is either acidic or alkali as these cause weed killers to be physically or chemically less stable which can inhibit their performance.

Generally, water conditioners are used to counter the negative effects of a high pH also known as hard water which is shown in the presence of lime scale. Using the water conditioners allows for the pH level to be brought down making the spray solution more stable.

Using Water Conditioners

These application improvers should be used with every spray if you live in areas with hard water as they will help achieve much better efficacy from your weed control product.

To achieve the best results, ProGreen would recommend half filling your sprayer with water, adding in the correct dose of water conditioner, agitating the mix, adding in the pesticide you are using and then resume filling with the rest of the required water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How do I know if I need a water conditioner?

A. It is recommended that you use a water conditioner if you are in a hard water area. If you are unsure as to whether that is you, an easy way to tell is if you get lime scale build up in things such as kettles or around taps. Alternatively you can easily check online with a postcode checker.

Q. What’s the best conditioner for hard water?

A. At ProGreen we have a range of different water conditioners that are ideal for dealing with hard water, our top recommendation would be KPlus. This product helps to bring down the high pH levels and improves pesticide performance and results.