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Old 03-06-2006, 03:36 AM
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You can buffer alk up, but how do you get calcium down to 400 from 600?
Hmm, well if your doing change water, it shouldn't be an issue, your replacing some calcium is all.
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Old 03-06-2006, 03:46 AM
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Perhaps what happened was they added extra calcium instead of the alkalinity. I have not had a reply yet from them, but that is good to find out that the salt is at least usable. I'll have to wait for a reply to see if they are offering to supply the needed buffer.
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