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Old 02-02-2007, 08:27 PM   #1
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How does everyone mix their mrs.wages lime


Whats your guys/girls formula for mixing mrs.wages lime I'm going to build a gravity feed drip system and I just would like to know how much lime is used, how you mix it and how much should be deliverd to the system daily. Thanks Chad
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Old 02-02-2007, 08:28 PM   #2
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I just dump the whole jar into the tank and be done with it....
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Old 02-02-2007, 08:32 PM   #3
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1 - 2 teaspoons per gal. How much you drip depends on your system. Start out at about 1 drop per second, monitor and adjust from there.
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Old 02-02-2007, 08:41 PM   #4
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I just dump the whole jar into the tank and be done with it....
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Old 02-02-2007, 08:57 PM   #5
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Ok Mary thanks!
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Old 02-02-2007, 09:37 PM   #6
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Well, similar to Mary, I just dump 1/2 a bag into the reactor b/c I'm lazy.
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Old 02-02-2007, 10:51 PM   #7
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Well I don"t have a reactor so does anyone do it manaully.
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Old 02-03-2007, 12:43 AM   #8
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Should be just like any other kalk. For instance, say you are using a 5 gallon bucket on a gravity feed to a float switch. Step 1. put 2 tsp per gallon of water you plan on pouring into the bucket (i.e., 2 tsps of kalk into bucket). Step 2. pour the water into the bucket (the water mixes the kalk up all it needs). Step 3. put the lid on the bucket and tighten it a bit, doesn't have to be too tight. That's what I do. The big dogs showed me how.

P.S. Do this again when the bucket is empty. You do not have to touch the bucket, forget about it until it is empty. Also, a float switch will start to stick after a while because of precipitate from the kalk. Take it off and clean it in vingar 1 time per month. I went with this system to drip kalk and I like it cause it works, its cheap, keeps my sality perfect 24/7, keeps my skimmer skimming at the optimal water level, etc...

I only put 2 to 3 gallons of kalk in my bucket at a time in case my float switch sticks open. That way I don't have to worry about a kalk induced tank crash. I go through 3 gallons in about 3 days.

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Old 02-03-2007, 12:45 AM   #9
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I fill my DIY kalk reactor half way full then let it sit then hook it up. Works great!!!
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Old 02-03-2007, 10:37 PM   #10
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Thanks for the info wolmutt. I figured a few more people would chime in

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Should be just like any other kalk. For instance, say you are using a 5 gallon bucket on a gravity feed to a float switch. Step 1. put 2 tsp per gallon of water you plan on pouring into the bucket (i.e., 2 tsps of kalk into bucket). Step 2. pour the water into the bucket (the water mixes the kalk up all it needs). Step 3. put the lid on the bucket and tighten it a bit, doesn't have to be too tight. That's what I do. The big dogs showed me how.

P.S. Do this again when the bucket is empty. You do not have to touch the bucket, forget about it until it is empty. Also, a float switch will start to stick after a while because of precipitate from the kalk. Take it off and clean it in vingar 1 time per month. I went with this system to drip kalk and I like it cause it works, its cheap, keeps my sality perfect 24/7, keeps my skimmer skimming at the optimal water level, etc...

I only put 2 to 3 gallons of kalk in my bucket at a time in case my float switch sticks open. That way I don't have to worry about a kalk induced tank crash. I go through 3 gallons in about 3 days.
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