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whirley
03/06/2006, 10:49 PM
Adding Kalk increases or decreases the PH?

I can't recall.

Thanks.

whirley
nemofish2217
03/06/2006, 10:52 PM
increases...fairly significantly if a large amount is added in a short period of time....
j0tca
03/06/2006, 10:53 PM
Adding kalk increases the Ph.
bboyin4lyf
03/06/2006, 11:42 PM
does it still increase if its dripped in at a very slow rate?
nemofish2217
03/06/2006, 11:49 PM
no, not significantly.... that is how most people do it...drip it as make-up water....
raddogz
03/06/2006, 11:53 PM
Yes, the ph will continue to rise even at a slow rate. It just may not rise as rapidly if if was just poured in.

This is the reason why many people will dose kalk at night when ph will fall or on the decrease.