Re: [AGA Member] CO2 concentration in Hard water

[Roger Miller <roger@spinn.net>]

On Monday 10 November 2003 07:10, you wrote:
> Because, in that pH range, the higher KH allows the water
> to absorb more CO2 or because you have to use more CO2 to
> hold that pH range if the KH is high?

If you're going to be picky then it's the second choice.  KH does not 
influence the ability of water to "adsorb" CO2.  The distinction is confusing 
and its significance is lost on most people.


Roger Miller

>
> Scott H.
>
> --- Roger Miller <roger@spinn.net> wrote:
> > I think what Red Sea is saying is that *IF* you limit
> > yourself to pH values
> > in the range of 6.4-7.2 then a higher KH value allows the
> > water to a have
> > higher CO2 concentration.  That is true.
>
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