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Old 11-27-2009, 03:33 AM
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NOOOO! Kalk has a pH of 11, it must be added very slowly, ie dripwise.
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Originally Posted by Myka View Post
Anyone know if I can use Kalk can be used like calcium or alkalinity buffers just by stirring up in some RO and dumping it in? I know you're supposed to wait for it to clear...but why?

I have a container of RowaKalk, but I've never used Kalk, and I need to dose some calcium (and alkalinity) without magnesium. My current calcium product has magnesium in it as well. I'm out of straight calcium.
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