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I’m switching from using Sodium Bicarbonate to using Soda Ash for Alk.
My average pH has dropped to 8.0 mostly because the windows are closed most of the day now.
I’m dosing sodium Bicarb @ 16 ml/day over 24 doses. I will of course calculate the correct total dose for the Soda Ash. I’m dosing Calcium Chloride on the hour and Bicarb on the half hour currently.
I’ve never used Soda Ash.
My question(s) is how much is soda ash, on average going to affect my pH. Is there some per ml ball park to use to determine the pH effect of Soda Ash or something.
Given Soda Ash affects pH and Bicarb doesn’t; should I change my dosing routine to dose it a night and thus reduce the night time drop. My assumption is by dosing it on the same 24 hour schedule (using the proper dose of course) the swing between night and day won’t be much. It isn’t now with Bicarb.
Thanks for your help.
My average pH has dropped to 8.0 mostly because the windows are closed most of the day now.
I’m dosing sodium Bicarb @ 16 ml/day over 24 doses. I will of course calculate the correct total dose for the Soda Ash. I’m dosing Calcium Chloride on the hour and Bicarb on the half hour currently.
I’ve never used Soda Ash.
My question(s) is how much is soda ash, on average going to affect my pH. Is there some per ml ball park to use to determine the pH effect of Soda Ash or something.
Given Soda Ash affects pH and Bicarb doesn’t; should I change my dosing routine to dose it a night and thus reduce the night time drop. My assumption is by dosing it on the same 24 hour schedule (using the proper dose of course) the swing between night and day won’t be much. It isn’t now with Bicarb.
Thanks for your help.