Mixing Kalk

[CoMMaNdeR]

For how long do you mix kalk powder with water ?

I know that you need to dose it after 24 hours but I am just wondering for how long do you mix the kalk?

I mix it for about 5 minutes then just let it to settle.

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

There is no set rule. In Chemistry, they teach you that aggitation is one of the many ways to increase the ability and speed of something to dissolve. So technically, you would get better results stirring for an hour.

So, how has your arm been?

Just kidding. The choice is yours. But leaving it to dissolve is the biggest factor.

 

[LOTUS50GOD]

I only stir mine for about 5 minutes....

 

[Agu]

about 30 seconds..........

 

[CoMMaNdeR]

lol Travis L. Stevens..

I will be always tired after the 5 mins or more mixing kalk. Today I didn't mix it, I only put a power head and will leave it there for about 12 hours. Maybe it will mix better then me... hehe

 

[Agu]

Actually overstirring or aeration can reduce the potency of limewater,

Degradation of Limewater in Air

 

[Alaskan Reefer]

I use a powerhead (yes, old ones that you want to kill) for about 15-20 seconds. It doesn't take long and air degrades the potency.

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6848636#post6848636 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Agu
Actually overstirring or aeration can reduce the potency of limewater,

Degradation of Limewater in Air

D'OH! I forgot about that. Thanks Agu.

 

[CH]

My mixing consists of putting in my measured amount of kalk powder and then dumping in the water, which mixes it around a bit. Then I start a slow drip right away.

 

[BigReefing]

Does anyone have a link about kalk powder. I haven't gotten into it and need to. I would like to read up on it. My ph is always good and my cal is fine but I need to read about it.

 

[Anemonebuff]

I use pickling lime(3 Tablespoons per gallon(concentrated)). I put it in one gallon containers and shake for about 30 seconds. It sits in the airtight container overnight. Then it is dosed in my 1 Quart Chinese Food Container Doser(pictured next to the skimmer):

 

[dandydan]

Have a look on the Chemistry forum, tons of info on Kalk,

Best thing I ever started using, and easy and cheap for a change.