If there is one thing that confuses most water treaters, it is the subject of alkalinity. Alkalinity is a topic that if you can understand, it helps you better understand some of the tests you run on your systems. In fact, knowing alkalinity can tell you what test to run and not to run.
Join me as I answer several questions about alkalinity on this Pinks and Blues episode.
Timestamps
What is Alkalinity? [0:01:08]
pH Scales [0:02:09]
Bicarbonate Alkalinity [0:03:59]
Carbonate Alkalinity [0:04:16]
Hydroxyl Alkalinity [0:04:53]
Calcium Carbonate [0:05:34]
Calcium Phosphate [0:06:40]
Zero-Alkalinity (Carbonic Acid) [0:10:48]
Quotes
“Join me as I answer several questions about alkalinity on this Pinks and Blues episode.” – Trace Blackmore
“Alkalinity is very important to our water treatment programs because our programs are designed on the type of Alkalinity that you have in your water.” – Trace Blackmore
“Calcium Phosphate – hard and will crack concrete walls. Hydroxyapatite – nice fluffy snow.” – Trace Blackmore
“We now have more than 10K subscribers in over 60 different countries! Thank you so much Scaling UP! Nation.” – Trace Blackmore
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