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Old 07-04-2013, 04:02 AM
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i accidently poured about 1.5 gallons of freshly mixed calcium chloride into approx 1/3 gallon of my alk mix (sodium carbonate/bicarb mix).

can i do anything with this or should i just junk it. if i do a balaced equation, i know the bulk is still calcium chloride with calcium carbonate mix.

advice please

grrrrr just trying to top up chemicals before i leave on vacation... murphys law sucks
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Old 07-04-2013, 04:09 AM
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Hi group

i accidently poured about 1.5 gallons of freshly mixed calcium chloride into approx 1/3 gallon of my alk mix (sodium carbonate/bicarb mix).

can i do anything with this or should i just junk it. if i do a balaced equation, i know the bulk is still calcium chloride with calcium carbonate mix.

advice please

grrrrr just trying to top up chemicals before i leave on vacation... murphys law sucks
What is this an episode of Breaking Bad ?!

I would just start over and make a mental note not to do it again, I would be 2nd guessing myself after the calculations anyways.

Oh and Murphy always gets his man... You ALWAYS need to load up on Karma points before vacation!
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Old 07-04-2013, 04:29 AM
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Dump it and start over

The precipitation will be a big snow storm, nevermind the havoc on your impellers, heaters etc
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Old 07-04-2013, 05:04 AM
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thanks ... note to self, pay attention to dosing pump lables!
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