I put the recommended amount in my water and the pH test came out in the mid 7's. If I add more drops will the alkalinity continue to increase?
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Try it; I would think it would increase? I'm using it by the recommended ratio on the box; hadn't thought to check alkalinity LOL. Good luck; we love having coffee that is no longer acidic. Alkaline water is all we drink now; we're oldsters: 65 and 75, in good health due in large part to this water, I'm sure.
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My Ph did go down... But my proof is in my plants, no more yellowing leaves, I do not have to use Ph down. I also can now drink my tap water, does not look cloudy..
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What is the pH of your source water? How is it being filtered? This Pitcher of Life filter can raise the pH 2 points which means 100 times. But your water is so acidic that this Pitcher would raise it to about 7.0 to 7.5 pH which, at least, is in the alkaline range.
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Put into a mesh media bag to keep it from going all over the place. After that it shouldn't affect anything other then your pH.
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I haven't tested it. I realize that there are benefits from alkaline intake, and believe that the Santevia Filtration unit delivers close to the indicated pH... However, I would use this system even it it were neutral because of the quality of the product and the purity of the water. I love our unit and HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to all our friends.
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That shouldn't be a problem. Set the unit on a higher alkaline level and don't run the water real fast. It gives the machine more time to raise the pH.
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No, it does not tell you the amount of chemicals you will have to add since that depends on the quantity of water in the hot tub or pool you are testing as well as who makes the chemicals you use. Once you know the reading however, you should be able to consult the labels on the chemical containers which should show you the amount needed to raise or lower your readings a certain amount for the volume of your water.
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It depends on how often you use it. I try to follow the recommendations that are printed in the instructions. My experience is to replace them every 3 months if you are using 24 oz of water a day. You can also buy a pH tester paper or drops to make sure the stick is working to the pH level you want to specifically reach.
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It raises it, but not like sodium carbonate does because it also contributes hydrogen ions. Use baking soda to lift the total alkalinity of the pool. In combination with HCL it will buffer the pool against ph bounce. To just lift the pH quickly use sodium carbonate. I'm using the baking soda to adjust Total Alkalinity on a newly filled pool and the ten pound bag is an ideal way to buy for this sort of use.
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Jonathan - Baking soda - which is what these tablets are - will affect alkalinity but not pH directly though they are related which I will try to articulate. Once I have the pool at the right chlorine and alkalinity levels I use these tablets for maintenance along with chlorine tablets. pH is the measurement of acidity vs alkalinity. Work on chlorine and alkalinity levels and then check the pH. From my experience the balance of the two keeps the pH at a proper level. But every pool is different. Pool chemistry is so frustrating !!!!
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A year or 2000 gallons, whatever happens first. I would strongly recommend you to get a PH meter too, that's the best way to know its actually working, it degrades overtime and the PH lowers. Also, make sure your flow rate at the filters faucet is less than 0.5 gpm, the higher the flow rate the less the water is going to be in contact with the media, thus, the lesser the PH increase is going to be.
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hey. um i would imagine so because its acidic. but i would not know how much more..but what you can do is use the test strips to test the acidity and just add drops until you get the ideal ph. :) hope this helps
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Raising or lowering the pH will depend on what your current pH is. This unit removes dissolved solids and other impurities to the 0-15 ppm level and brings the pH towards around 7.0, (usually closer to 6.8), but, again it depends on your local water. In theory, if you pH is above 7, it should lower it, if below 6.8, it should raise it. (I wish I lived in Theory! Everything works better there!) I recommend getting a handheld pH meter (available for under $50) and checking it, but with the water in Valparaiso, IN, the pH comes down by about 0.2 to about 7.4, so I have to add a few drops/gallon of sulfuric acid to complete the job, which is OK since we are also a little low in sulfur in the dirt around here. Raising or lowering the pH will depend on what your current pH is. This unit removes dissolved solids and other impurities to the 0-15 ppm level and brings the pH towards around 7.0, (usually closer to 6.8), but, again it depends on your local water. In theory, if you pH is above 7, it should lower it, if below 6.8, it should raise it. (I wish I lived in Theory! Everything works better there!) I recommend getting a handheld pH meter (available for under $50) and checking it, but with the water in Valparaiso, IN, the pH comes down by about 0.2 to about 7.4, so I have to add a few... » Read More Raising or lowering the pH will depend on what your current pH is. This unit removes dissolved solids and other impurities to the 0-15 ppm level and brings the pH towards around 7.0, (usually closer to 6.8), but, again it depends on your local water. In theory, if you pH is above 7, it should lower it, if below 6.8, it should raise it. (I wish I lived in Theory! Everything works better there!) I recommend getting a handheld pH meter (available for under $50) and checking it, but with the water in Valparaiso, IN, the pH comes down by about 0.2 to about 7.4, so I have to add a few drops/gallon of sulfuric acid to complete the job, which is OK since we are also a little low in sulfur in the dirt around here. « Show Less
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pH is slightly low but not that bad, above 6. I add a little crushed coral in a bag just in case. Check out our flood and drain aquaponics set up!www.aquapaolics.wordpress.com to see it in action at our school
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There should be a packet of powder that you add to distilled water. Then turn on PH meter, and dip into solution. Hit and hold CAL until it flashes. Then pick the number that is closest to the solution you will be testing (4.0-acidic 7.0alkaline 10.0) then hit ENTER. When it's calibrated it will display END. Repeat once a month to ensure PH meter reads correctly
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I am using Stress coat only during water changes ones a week or when adding new fish. It's not affect to water parameters PH, KH or GH. I redused dosage to 50% due to my tank is well cycled. Usually I prefer stay away from any extra chemical treatments. Only if it's necessary. Salt I am using only in carantine tank and never in main aquarium due to PH going up. I have a lot of plants, so I am trying to keep myPH between 6.6-7.4
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After a water change I'll add 8 drops. The rest of the time I add 4-6 daily along with water