So, the instructions on the bucket says 1.5 pounds per 5 gallons to mix to 1.022. The conversion calculator converts this to 29.2 PPT. Starting with this + 20% get you to 35 PPT, which is where I want to be.
1.5 # is about 680.4g then +20% = 816.5g Thus, 816.5g in 5 gal should = 35 PPT.
However, I add 850g in 5 gal to get to 35 PPT, thus my question, why do I need an additional 33.5g of IO to get to 35 PPT?
I realize temperature has an impact here so maybe that is the issue?
More info: typically the water just prior to mixing is about 73F and rises to about 75F by the next day when I test for salinity and normally get close to or right at 35 PPT.
Tank temp is set to 78F and varies a bit as expected.
Salinity is checked with a Hanna salinity checker which is recalibrated each month as recommended by Hanna.
RODI is used in the makeup and has 0 TDS.
Any ideas here? Or am I missing something, or miscalculated my numbers?
Thanks so much
1.5 # is about 680.4g then +20% = 816.5g Thus, 816.5g in 5 gal should = 35 PPT.
However, I add 850g in 5 gal to get to 35 PPT, thus my question, why do I need an additional 33.5g of IO to get to 35 PPT?
I realize temperature has an impact here so maybe that is the issue?
More info: typically the water just prior to mixing is about 73F and rises to about 75F by the next day when I test for salinity and normally get close to or right at 35 PPT.
Tank temp is set to 78F and varies a bit as expected.
Salinity is checked with a Hanna salinity checker which is recalibrated each month as recommended by Hanna.
RODI is used in the makeup and has 0 TDS.
Any ideas here? Or am I missing something, or miscalculated my numbers?
Thanks so much