Kalk and ambient air temps

[ReefHunter006]

How much does the ambient air temperature affect kalkwasser?

I ask because the ambient temp where the kalk is located can experience temp swings from 68f to 91f.

As we approach summer, will I see a noticeable change in the amount of kalk solution needed?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

temperature (deg C).....saturation (molar)
20 ....................................0.0211
25 ....................................0.0203
30.....................................0.0195

https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/jres/56/jresv56n6p305_A1b.pdf
So at 86 deg F, it contains 96% of what it does at 77 deg F, and 92% of what it does at 68 deg F.

 

[ReefHunter006]

Thank you, that certainly poses a new challenge for me.

I wonder if there is a way I can cool it down.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Thank you, that certainly poses a new challenge for me.

I wonder if there is a way I can cook it down.

You mean cool it down? cooking it down sounds counterproductive. lol

 

[ReefHunter006]

You mean cool it down? cooking it down sounds counterproductive. lol

Lol thanks, I’ll fix it.