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depthC · 10-03-2003, 04:18 PM

Baking Soda is used as a buffer to keep the carbonated hardness up so the pH doesnt crash. In his case he had a real low pH so it was needed and i guess it made his batches last longer. Give it a try and tell us if it works.

- depthC

10-03-2003, 04:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
depthC Super Fish Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,401	Baking Soda is used as a buffer to keep the carbonated hardness up so the pH doesnt crash. In his case he had a real low pH so it was needed and i guess it made his batches last longer. Give it a try and tell us if it works. - depthC