Core base issue

Kindred · Apr 26, 2020

Hi

I am setting up my frag tank in the basement and got the 5 liter core base system to dos.. but the basement is only around 60 f so the 3a and 3 b keep precipitating... can I dilute all the components to prevent this? I was thinking of doing 1/2 RODI Mixture... would that resolve?

Thanks

K7BMG · Apr 26, 2020

Where is it precipitating?
In the containers, the line?
Is there a temprature difference between the containers and where the lines are set?

I have my sump in my shop,
The DT, Core 7 containers, and dosing pumps are in the office.
My lines went through the wall and dumped into the sump.
The shop temp was always 15-20 degrees colder and my 3A and B line continuously clogged.
So I relocated the line inside the office and positioned it into the overflow.
Have not had a plug since.

I dont know if diluting will work it might.
That said you will have to come up with the mathematical solution.
I know other reefers dilute with RODI for other reasons so I know it wont be an issue for the products.

Kindred · Apr 27, 2020

In the containers, I have not started dosing yet as I’m still setting tank up. If I bring them upstairs (70 f) it fully dissolves but when I leave it downstairs again it starts to form solids again... I’m thinking it’s super saturated so any decrease in temp causes it to be able to hold less in solution