{"product_id":"athena-pro-line-balance","title":"Athena Pro Line Balance – pH Up Powder for Fertigation","description":"\u003ch2\u003eClean, venturi-safe pH up for injector-fed feed systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAthena Pro Line Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e is the dry, concentrated \u003cstrong\u003epH up\u003c\/strong\u003e in Athena's Pro Line programme. It is made from \u003cstrong\u003eultra-pure potassium carbonate\u003c\/strong\u003e that is \u003cstrong\u003e100% soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it dissolves into a strong stock concentrate and raises the pH of a fertiliser solution without leaving residue in fine fittings. Athena developed it for advanced fertigation set-ups that use \u003cstrong\u003eventuri injectors such as Netaflex\u003c\/strong\u003e, where potassium silicate pH-up products can clog the venturi, and it can be mixed at whatever dilution your injection system needs. It sits alongside \u003cstrong\u003ePro Core, Pro Grow and Pro Bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e as the programme's pH adjuster, and works just as well in a batch tank or with a dosing pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-pure potassium carbonate\u003c\/strong\u003e – raises solution pH cleanly and adds only potassium alongside it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% soluble\u003c\/strong\u003e – mixes to a high-strength stock concentrate with no sediment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVenturi-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e – designed for Netaflex-style injectors that potassium silicate can block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable strength\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003e0.25 to 1 lb per US gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e of concentrate (about \u003cstrong\u003e30–120 g per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e), matched to your water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Line partner\u003c\/strong\u003e – the pH step of Athena's Core, Grow and Bloom programme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLow pH and Unstable Feed Solutions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMineral fertilisers are acidic, and soft or reverse-osmosis water has little buffering, so a freshly mixed feed can land well below the target range. When pH sits too low, micronutrients such as iron and manganese become over-available and can reach toxic levels, while others are taken up poorly - showing as leaf spotting, scorched margins and \u003cstrong\u003epoor nutrient uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e. Athena's approach is to set the water's pH with Balance before the fertilisers go in, so every batch starts from the same point and \u003cstrong\u003enutrient availability\u003c\/strong\u003e stays predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety first:\u003c\/strong\u003e wear gloves, eye protection and a respirator when handling the granules or the concentrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake the concentrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e half fill a container with clean water, then add Pro Balance slowly while stirring until it dissolves, and top up to volume. The mix heats as it dissolves - let it cool fully before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.25–1 lb per US gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e (roughly \u003cstrong\u003e30–120 g per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e); Athena advise a higher rate when your source water is low in alkalinity or pH, and a lower rate for hard, high-alkalinity water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose:\u003c\/strong\u003e inject or add the concentrate to bring the fertiliser solution up to your target pH, then confirm with a calibrated pH meter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep it away from acids and low-pH products, and away from aluminium, which it corrodes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Athena (Pro Line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e pH up for fertiliser solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e ultra-pure potassium carbonate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully soluble dry granules, mixed into a stock concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrate strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25–1 lb per US gallon (about 30–120 g per litre)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e venturi injectors (e.g. Netaflex), dosing pumps and batch tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e warms on mixing; corrosive to most metals - never aluminium; use PPE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-dosing\" style=\"margin:32px 0 0;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-family:Montserrat,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#101010;padding:16px 20px;border-bottom:3px solid #efc04c;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:17px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eFeed Chart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:6px;color:#b8b8b8;font-size:12px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAthena Pro Line Balance · stock concentrate · mixed by weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;color:#2b2b2b;background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 20px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSource water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:right;padding:10px 14px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePer 1 L water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:right;padding:10px 20px;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b6b6b;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePer 10 L water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eHigh-alkalinity source water (small pH lift)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e30 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e300 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fcfaf4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eModerate alkalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e60 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e600 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;\"\u003eLow-alkalinity or low-pH source water (large pH lift)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 14px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;font-weight:600;\"\u003e120 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px 20px;border-top:1px solid #ededed;text-align:right;white-space:nowrap;color:#6b6b6b;\"\u003e1.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#101010;padding:12px 20px;font-size:12px;color:#b8b8b8;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#efc04c;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e — Athena's guidance: the mix rate rises as your source water's alkalinity falls. Add Balance first, to set the water's pH before the fertilisers go in, then check pH again once every base nutrient and additive is in the tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Pro Balance and Blended Balance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003ePro Balance is a dry potassium carbonate concentrate made for venturi injection systems such as Netaflex. Blended Balance is Athena's ready-to-use liquid pH up made from potassium silicate, intended for systems without venturis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use it with Netaflex?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Athena developed Pro Balance specifically for advanced irrigation systems like Netaflex, whose venturis can clog when potassium silicate pH-up products are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow strong should I make the concentrate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eBetween 0.25 and 1 lb per US gallon (roughly 30 to 120 g per litre). Use the higher end when your source water has low alkalinity or a low pH, and the lower end for hard water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy does the mix get hot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eDissolving potassium carbonate releases heat. Mix it slowly into water, stir until fully dissolved and let the concentrate cool before you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/athena-pro-line-core\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/athena-pro-line-core-1.jpg?v=1789238557\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Athena Pro Line Core\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eAthena Pro Line Core\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eThe Pro Line base feed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/athena-pro-line-grow\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/athena-pro-line-grow-1.jpg?v=1789238556\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Athena Pro Line Grow\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eAthena Pro Line Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eVegetative partner to Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/athena-pro-line-bloom\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/nutrients-athena-pro-bloom-39080208597207.webp?v=1773258518\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Athena Pro Line Bloom\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eAthena Pro Line Bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eFlowering partner to Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/athena-pro-line-starter-mix-kit\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/nutrients-athena-pro-starter-mix-kit-39463678738647.webp?v=1773258789\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Athena Pro Line Starter Mix Kit\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eAthena Pro Line Starter Mix Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eBottles for mixing stock concentrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Athena","offers":[{"title":"0.9kg (2lb) Bag","offer_id":53931117379850,"sku":"NUT-ATHE-027-01","price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.3kg (5lb) Bag","offer_id":53931117412618,"sku":"NUT-ATHE-027-02","price":43.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.5kg (10lb) Box (Contains 5 x 0.9kg Bags)","offer_id":53931117445386,"sku":"NUT-ATHE-027-03","price":87.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"11.3kg (25lb) Box (Contains 5 x 2.3kg Bags)","offer_id":53931117478154,"sku":"NUT-ATHE-027-04","price":186.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/athena-pro-line-balance-5lb-bag-1.jpg?v=1792295881","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/athena-pro-line-balance","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}