As the title says my BRS soda ash is crystaling while mixing with rodi water, not all of it, there are several hard crystals that form during the mixing. I mix it slow and stir as i am adding the soda ash, I have my own RODI unit and recently change the filters. I use an Immersion Blender to break up the crystals, I don't remember this happening before could it be that the water is cold?
Soda ash crystaling while mixing with rodi water?
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Cold is the likely issue. You can warm it or dilute it more.
I have been using BRS Soda Ash for many years, and what I have received lately is a completely different consistency and is not mixing well regardless of the water temp.
I opened a bag I received in December and it was very fluffy and clumpy, very much like sodium bicarbonate. When I attempted to mix it (slowly like always) it formed large chunks of crystals in the botttom and would not fully dissolve no matter how long I mixed and let it sit.
I called BRS and had a replacement bag sent that I attempted to mix today. It was far less "fluffy" but still not as dry looking as what I am used to. It also formed chunks of crystals (far less than last time) but this time eventually did dissolve with vigilante mixing.
Something is drastically different. Unfortunately I don't see lot numbers on their bags to see if it was a certain batch that has issues or if they changed their formulation. Any opinions on this @Bulk Reef Supply ?
I opened a bag I received in December and it was very fluffy and clumpy, very much like sodium bicarbonate. When I attempted to mix it (slowly like always) it formed large chunks of crystals in the botttom and would not fully dissolve no matter how long I mixed and let it sit.
I called BRS and had a replacement bag sent that I attempted to mix today. It was far less "fluffy" but still not as dry looking as what I am used to. It also formed chunks of crystals (far less than last time) but this time eventually did dissolve with vigilante mixing.
Something is drastically different. Unfortunately I don't see lot numbers on their bags to see if it was a certain batch that has issues or if they changed their formulation. Any opinions on this @Bulk Reef Supply ?
Heat it up a lot to dissolve it. Assuming the container can take the heat, you can put the container in a tub of boiling water. 
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