ESV B-Ionic Alkalinity damaged, still good?

[AndrewBrusca]

Hi All,

I order ESV B-Ionic 2 part alkalinity and calcium buffer.

However, the Alkalinity jug is stiff at the bottom and appears to have calcified or something? Possibly happened in shipping?

Does anyone know if I can still use it? Please see the pic for reference, you can see at the bottom.

Thanks in advance,
Andew

 

[Saltyreef]

Check the date on it.
It should be fine if you decant the liquid into another container.

 

[AndrewBrusca]

Okay cool, so it doesn't like change the composition or mess up the rest of what's in the container that's still it's usual liquid self. Was bummed I'd have to ship it back to Amazon or eat the loss and I didn't want to use it if it's going to mess up my levels

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

The alk part is near the solubility limit and cold will precipitate solids. Warm the whole container to redissolve it.

 

[EricR]

Personally, I'd try to heat up the container by putting it into sink full of hot water first, then shake it up while warm,,, to see if heat will help the clumps dissolve.

EDIT - never mind - see post #4