Biofilm Buster Pro 500ML

If you use organic fertilizers, nutrients, or other inputs in an irrigation or hydroponic system, you probably know about biofilm. It's the nasty slime that forms along lines and creates clogging. It's caused by nutrient particles and microbes in the products that are used to feed and protect plants. The fertilizers and nutrients provide a food source for the microbes and the cool water moves them all around the system. This sets the stage for continued growth and system-wide issues. When the system is turned off, the biofilm settles and forms clumps. When the system is turned back on, the process begins again, and with each cycle the clumps become bigger and the clogging is worse. Up to now, clearing lines (and keeping them clear) of biofilm has been challenging. Chemical treatments are usually ineffective due to the thick and sludgy quality of the clogs - they simply cannot penetrate well enough to get the job done. Acid treatments kill the biofilm, but they also kill beneficial bact