Instant Ocean ... how much per gallon..

[Hugo_Fish]

Hey guys!

trying to get to 1.026 but the bag has instructions for 1.020. When researching I see people asking about 5 gallons but I am mixing a small batch meaning just a gallon. I am wondering if anyone knows the amount of weight I need per gallon to reach 1.026.

thanks

 

[rtparty]

Roughly 160 grams

 

[Opus]

I've never have gotten that technical. I just keep adding until I reach the salinity I'm after.

 

[rtparty]

When you weigh it, you don’t have to keep adding. You just know the salinity is spot on every time.

 

[Hugo_Fish]

Roughly 160 grams

sweet thanks !

I've never have gotten that technical. I just keep adding until I reach the salinity I'm after.

lol running out of bucket room XD rather try not to waste as much as possible.

 

[exnisstech]

When you weigh it, you don’t have to keep adding. You just know the salinity is spot on every time.

Not a chemist but I have read that the salt can draw moisture that can effect the weight. Don't know if it's true as I have never weighed salt to mix I just use a measuring cup. I mix 28g at a time.

 

[Hugo_Fish]

I like to get as close as possible and then go in small amounts .. i rather be short and more salt .. then over and add more water. =\ water takes more space then salt and pretty limited when it comes to buckets

 

[rtparty]

Not a chemist but I have read that the salt can draw moisture that can effect the weight. Don't know if it's true as I have never weighed salt to mix I just use a measuring cup. I mix 28g at a time.

It can but best practice is to keep the salt stored correctly. I’ve been weighing salt for mixing for over a decade and have used almost every brand available. I’ve never had one have this issue as long as I kept it stored properly. Don’t leave the lid off or bag open longer than needed.