I am using a float switch for kalkwasser dosing. It has been working very well for keeping my ph at about 8.2. It was running below 8 before using this setup. My Xenia are pumping like crazy now. Before there was virtually no movement before.
Here is my question:
I have some precipitation that deposits where the floater touches the water. From what I understand, this is harmless. One reefer told me that I should not be using a float switch at all for kalkwasser because the precipitation could cause the switch to "stick." To prevent this from happening, once per month I spray the valves with vinegar and let it soak for about 15 min and then rinse the entire valve. Is this sufficient to prevent them from "sticking" and causing my tank to crash?
Here is my question:
I have some precipitation that deposits where the floater touches the water. From what I understand, this is harmless. One reefer told me that I should not be using a float switch at all for kalkwasser because the precipitation could cause the switch to "stick." To prevent this from happening, once per month I spray the valves with vinegar and let it soak for about 15 min and then rinse the entire valve. Is this sufficient to prevent them from "sticking" and causing my tank to crash?