F fishox New member Feb 2, 2006 #1 It seems the calcium ci=omoonent mixed fine, but the baking soda is not staying insuspension. An pointers? JH
It seems the calcium ci=omoonent mixed fine, but the baking soda is not staying insuspension. An pointers? JH
S steve the plumb In Memoriam Feb 2, 2006 #2 You have to warm it up in order for it to dissolve.Try placing the jug of warm water for a bit and you will see the chunks go away.
You have to warm it up in order for it to dissolve.Try placing the jug of warm water for a bit and you will see the chunks go away.
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Premium Member Feb 2, 2006 #3 Did it initially dissolve and then precipitate, or it never dissolved? It is hard to get it to fully dissolve initially, and warming helps. Did you make the recipe to the exact concentration? Is it the baked or unbaked recipe?
Did it initially dissolve and then precipitate, or it never dissolved? It is hard to get it to fully dissolve initially, and warming helps. Did you make the recipe to the exact concentration? Is it the baked or unbaked recipe?
F fishox New member Feb 2, 2006 #4 Randy, I followed the drections as closely as possible. O sedethe baed version. Should I soak the jug in warm water>?
Randy, I followed the drections as closely as possible. O sedethe baed version. Should I soak the jug in warm water>?
Randy Holmes-Farley Reef Chemist Premium Member Feb 2, 2006 #5 Yes, warming it should help. "O sedethe baed version. " ??