Athena Blended Balance is a concentrated potassium silicate water conditioner and pH buffer formulated particularly for RO water. It is added to irrigation water before nutrients to establish a more stable starting pH and mineral baseline, helping maintain a homogeneous fertilizer solution and reduce the need for post-mix pH correction. The sediment-free liquid is designed for batch-tank fertigation and Dosatron mechanical dosing systems and is compatible with hydroponics, coco coir, rockwool, soilless, and soil-based media.
• Brand / Line: Athena / Blended Line
• Product Type: Liquid potassium silicate concentrate / water conditioner
• Container Size: 55 gallon
• NPK: 0–0–2
• Soluble Potash (K₂O): 2.0%
• Beneficial Substance: 5% Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)
• Derived From: Potassium Silicate
• Primary Function: Water conditioning and pH buffering
• Application Rate: 2–5 mL per gallon
• Application Sequence: Add to reservoir before nutrients
• RO Water: Particularly suited to low-mineral RO water, especially source water below 50 ppm TDS
• Dosing Compatibility: Dosatron and mechanical batch-tank fertigation systems
• Electronic Injector Compatibility: Not recommended for Netafim / electronic venturi injectors due to potential fouling
• Formula: Sediment-free liquid designed to remain in solution
• Line Fouling: Formulated to avoid precipitation and reduce clogging of compatible dosing equipment, filters, and emitters
• Media Compatibility: Hydroponics, coco coir, rockwool, soilless/peat-based media, and soil
• Silicon Benefits: Supports stem and cell-wall integrity, stress tolerance, osmoregulation, and nutrient utilization
• Nutritional Classification: Not a base nutrient; primarily functions as a water conditioner and pH buffer
• Feed Program: Compatible with Athena Blended Line Grow A+B, Bloom A+B, CaMg, PK, Cleanse, and Fade
• Other Nutrient Programs: Compatible with other base fertilizer programs
• Commercial Application: Batch-tank fertigation and Dosatron-based nutrient injection systems
Key Advantage: Athena Blended Balance provides a stable starting point for nutrient mixing in RO water. Adding it first helps create a more chemically stable, homogeneous solution and reduces repeated pH correction, while its 5% SiO₂ content also provides the additional benefits associated with silicon.