how long for kalk to settle?

bongobrian · 06-03-2002, 08:38 PM

This is a pretty dumb question, but I'd still like to get some opinions. When mixing up a new batch of kalk, how long do you guys usually wait before starting the drip? I just started dripping kalk a couple of weeks ago so don't smack me for such a basic question. The instructions say to wait several hours. My lfs said to wait a full day. Seems to me like you can start the drip about 4 to 5 hours after mixing it up. How long do you guys wait?

**kevinpo** · 06-03-2002, 10:41 PM

I mix mine in an old Instant Ocean bucket and just stir it with a plastic stick. I wait about 1 hour before I open the valve.

HTH,
Kevin

the_blue_tuna · 06-04-2002, 01:31 AM

I like to wait about 24 hours then siphon off all but the last inch or so on the bottom of the jug. I dont know if thats the "offical" way to do it or not but it seems to work for me.

eses · 06-04-2002, 12:01 PM

I run a powerhead in mine for several hours, then let it sit at least four more. The amount of residue on the bottom is greatly reduced, and I think the saturation is higher than when I just stirred it in and let it sit.

If I do it this way and let it sit for days I have hardly any of the powder on the bottom of the tub.

Any way will work as long as your not getting the sediment into the tank.

mrok12 · 06-05-2002, 09:17 AM

I let mine settle out for 12 hours and then start dripping. I also use a slutty metthod and just add enough to raise the ph by .2 ( I use a monitor) It seems to work well.

MROK12

06-03-2002, 08:38 PM	#1
bongobrian Mayor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 657	how long for kalk to settle? This is a pretty dumb question, but I'd still like to get some opinions. When mixing up a new batch of kalk, how long do you guys usually wait before starting the drip? I just started dripping kalk a couple of weeks ago so don't smack me for such a basic question. The instructions say to wait several hours. My lfs said to wait a full day. Seems to me like you can start the drip about 4 to 5 hours after mixing it up. How long do you guys wait? __________________ Brian For those about to rock... I salute you! www.bongobrian.com Talk to me! aol: bongobrian78 msn: bongobrian@hotmail.com yahoo: bongobrian78

06-03-2002, 10:41 PM	#2
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,460	I mix mine in an old Instant Ocean bucket and just stir it with a plastic stick. I wait about 1 hour before I open the valve. HTH, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

06-04-2002, 01:31 AM	#3
the_blue_tuna Governor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: colorado Posts: 1,207	I like to wait about 24 hours then siphon off all but the last inch or so on the bottom of the jug. I dont know if thats the "offical" way to do it or not but it seems to work for me. __________________ In this hobby patience is not a virtue,,,,,its mandatory. Jim's Marine Links

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06-04-2002, 12:01 PM	#4
eses Council Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Seattle Posts: 270	I run a powerhead in mine for several hours, then let it sit at least four more. The amount of residue on the bottom is greatly reduced, and I think the saturation is higher than when I just stirred it in and let it sit. If I do it this way and let it sit for days I have hardly any of the powder on the bottom of the tub. Any way will work as long as your not getting the sediment into the tank.

06-05-2002, 09:17 AM	#5
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	I let mine settle out for 12 hours and then start dripping. I also use a slutty metthod and just add enough to raise the ph by .2 ( I use a monitor) It seems to work well. MROK12

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