I'm finding out that I don't have enough evap for effective top-off with the typical Kalk/RODI on my nano as it's getting too loaded with SPS. I'm already at the max of 2 teaspoons per gallon and figure I need to double this. The only way I know I can do this is to use 5% vinegar (acetic acid) to buffer the extra Calcium Hydroxide.
Has anyone done this? Can you share your experience? I have looked at other message boards and find a lot of mixed information on this topic. For example, some people swear by it and others say they had problems with a dropping pH and build up of organic carbon.
Note: I know that I could setup 2-part dosing pump and dose Calcium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate but want to keep this as a last resort...
Update: most articles I've read show that adding 3 teaspoons of vinegar (@ 5% acetic acid) per every teaspoon calcium hydroxide (kalk) is the most effective ratio. I top off from a 2 gallon glass pickle jar, so my goal is to combine 2 gallons of RO water with four teaspoons of kalk and 12 teaspoons of vinegar. Gently mix, let settle, and go from there.
Has anyone done this? Can you share your experience? I have looked at other message boards and find a lot of mixed information on this topic. For example, some people swear by it and others say they had problems with a dropping pH and build up of organic carbon.
Note: I know that I could setup 2-part dosing pump and dose Calcium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate but want to keep this as a last resort...
Update: most articles I've read show that adding 3 teaspoons of vinegar (@ 5% acetic acid) per every teaspoon calcium hydroxide (kalk) is the most effective ratio. I top off from a 2 gallon glass pickle jar, so my goal is to combine 2 gallons of RO water with four teaspoons of kalk and 12 teaspoons of vinegar. Gently mix, let settle, and go from there.