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solo

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pH on low end but TA on high end
« on: December 04, 2007, 10:21:02 am »
OK...my values are in spec, but getting close to the limits.

ph= 7.2

TA approx 120

Tests were done by strips, so could be off.

However, what would you do if your ph was low but TA was high?  

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pH on low end but TA on high end
« on: December 04, 2007, 10:21:02 am »

tinybubbles

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Re: pH on low end but TA on high end
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2007, 11:18:18 am »
Use sodium carbonate, not sodium bicarbonate.

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Re: pH on low end but TA on high end
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2007, 12:51:58 pm »
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OK...my values are in spec, but getting close to the limits.

ph= 7.2

TA approx 120

Tests were done by strips, so could be off.

However, what would you do if your ph was low but TA was high?  

Welcome to my (normal) world.  PH = 6.8, Alk = 160 (or so)..
The ONLY way to get this back in sync is to first lower your alk and then use sodium CARBONATE, not bi-carb.
« Last Edit: December 04, 2007, 12:52:29 pm by ndabunka »
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