Additives that says shake well

[brick-brothers]

So Ive been trying to figure out how to dose additives that has ( shake well instructions printed) through my bubble magus doser. I decided to put a bubbler in the bottle to suspend the additive so I will be able to dose. I would like to hear what you guys think about this. Pros & Cons

 

[TJ's Reef]

​I think it's pretty ingenious of you 1smile1 "Shaken then gently bubbled NOT stirred"


Cheers, Todd

 

[Shep]

Could that cause problems with the doser taking in air from the bubbler, which could cause the doser to take up less additve than it needs to?

 

[brick-brothers]

I didnt think about that but that is a good question. I think if the additives was low in the bottle, then it could be a problem. Im going to dose 30ml in a cup to see if i get air pockets in the tube.

 

[brick-brothers]

What about an aqualifter to circulate it?

 

[Skydvr]

I agree it's a bit of a conundrum. I'd be more concerned about it exposing the additive to too much oxygen and causing it to oxidize and go bad faster than it normally would. If it is something like 2 part, I don't see that happening, but aminos or something else like that, it most likely would. I'd probably be inclined to make a stir plate with a CPU fan to keep wverything in suspension (check homebrewing forums for some ideas).

 

[brick-brothers]

Ok cool

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Which additive? Some may oxidize and become less effective. Iron and iodine are possible examples.

Also, evaporation will concentrate it over time. :)

 

[brick-brothers]

Which additive? Some may oxidize and become less effective. Iron and iodine are possible examples.

Also, evaporation will concentrate it over time. :)

What about using an aqualifter to circulate it? Same problem?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

If air is not being driven into it, and it is closed from the air, then oxidation wouldn't be significant. :)