TrueFlo™ Irrigation Line Cleaner

TrueFlo is integrated into the daily feed to automate maintenance, mitigating buildup within plumbing and batch tanks, which reduces the labor associated with line cleaning and improves operational reliability.

Because FUL+ is a complex, carbon-based nutrient source, it naturally introduces the risk of excessive organic buildup which can lead to drip emitter failure. TrueFlo protects irrigation lines by serving as an automated maintenance tool powered by Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl).When integrated into your daily feed, TrueFlo works in the following ways to protect your system:

• Oxidizing Buildup: The HOCl acts as an active cleaning agent that reacts with and oxidizes organic and inorganic compounds in the nutrient solution.
• Preventing Clogs: This chemical reaction proactively breaks down and combats scale, mineral deposits, and organic gunk before they can accumulate.
• Automated System Hygiene: By keeping lines, emitters, trays, pumps, and batch tanks clear, TrueFlo acts as an insurance policy for your infrastructure. It allows you to run high-performance, resin-driving carbon inputs like FUL+ without sacrificing system cleanliness or requiring your team to manually clean the plumbing.

TrueFlo™ is a plant-safe 0.028% Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) system-maintenance solution. It is engineered to clean and maintain commercial irrigation infrastructure—including lines, emitters, reservoirs, trays, pumps, and injectors/dosers—by continuously combating mineral scale, salts, and organic biological films so your delivery networks remain clean and fully functional.

TrueFlo™ features versatile, multi-tier application rates depending on your system's operational needs: Direct Injection (with plants present): Apply at a continuous rate of 3 to 9 mL per gallon of water (delivering 0.2 to 0.66 ppm of active HOCl). Line Shock (At Reset/Between Runs): Apply an aggressive dose of 14 to 203 mL per gallon (1 to 15 ppm) to sanitize and clear lines when no plants are connected. Surface Cleaning: Use 200 to 280 mL per gallon (15 to 20 ppm) to scrub down benches, trays, and non-porous facility surfaces. ◦

Because hypochlorous acid is an active oxidizer, it reacts with organic materials in your reservoir, meaning you must scale your dosage to prevent the HOCl from being depleted before it cleans your pipes: Standard Mineral Fertilizers: Use 3 mL per gallon (0.02 ppm). High EC Mineral Programs: Use 5 mL per gallon (0.33 ppm). Humic, Fulvic, Microbe, or Seaweed Supplements: Scale up to 5 to 7 mL per gallon (0.33 to 0.47 ppm). Amino Acid Supplements: Scale up to 7 to 9 mL per gallon (0.47 to 0.66 ppm). Carbohydrate Supplements (e.g., sugars): Use 9 mL per gallon (0.66 ppm) to account for rapid oxidation. ◦

To prevent chemical reactions and keep your solution stable, you should always add TrueFlo™ to your nutrient solution after pH adjustment. Adding it prior to pH adjustment can cause hypochlorite fallout. For maximum efficiency, ensure your system maintains a pH range of 4 to 6, which is the optimal window where HOCl remains in its highly active molecular form.

Active Hypochlorous Acid is extremely sensitive to light and UV exposure, which causes the molecular structure to rapidly degrade and lose its sanitizing potency. Clear plastic 275-gallon totes do not provide a sufficient barrier to block light. Therefore, TrueFlo™ must be packaged and stored in dark, opaque containers. Keep concentrated bottles sealed, upright, in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.

Unopened concentrate bottles of TrueFlo™ maintain full potency for approximately 1 to 2 years when stored in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it should be used within a single growing season. However, once diluted into a working reservoir or stock tank, its shelf life degrades rapidly to only a few days to a week, especially when exposed to warm temperatures or UV light.

Yes, TrueFlo™ is completely safe for plants when used at the recommended direct-injection rates (3 to 9 mL/gal). It is fully compatible with standard irrigation hardware, including drip lines, emitters, day tanks, trays, pumps, and automated fertilizer injectors (such as Dosatron panels). Note that concentrates cause skin and eye irritation, so operators must always wear appropriate PPE during stock preparation.