Persistently High Alkalinity??

Nanook01 · 08-08-2001, 04:04 AM

Persistently High Alkalinity!!
Hi, I have been experiencing a high alk reading for sometime now. My alk has been 5.2meq/L or 14.5dKH for the last several weeks. My calcium has held at 440-450 for several weeks as well, although I do see a downward trend with the calcium level. Tonight my calcium level is 435. I have had a calcium reactor up and going since June 6th. Effluent pH of ca++ reactor is about 6.6 and alk of effluent is only = 26-27dKH.
I am worried that this persistently high alk will eventually drive my calcium level down. Is there something I should do to decrease the alkalinity to a more natural level of 3.5-4ish??

Thanks for any suggestions!!

Nanook

08-08-2001, 04:04 AM	#1
Nanook01 Tenant Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: st. louis, MO Posts: 89	Persistently High Alkalinity?? Persistently High Alkalinity!! Hi, I have been experiencing a high alk reading for sometime now. My alk has been 5.2meq/L or 14.5dKH for the last several weeks. My calcium has held at 440-450 for several weeks as well, although I do see a downward trend with the calcium level. Tonight my calcium level is 435. I have had a calcium reactor up and going since June 6th. Effluent pH of ca++ reactor is about 6.6 and alk of effluent is only = 26-27dKH. I am worried that this persistently high alk will eventually drive my calcium level down. Is there something I should do to decrease the alkalinity to a more natural level of 3.5-4ish?? Thanks for any suggestions!! Nanook __________________ The wind blew, the **** flew and then they came two by two.

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