Trouble w/ ESV B-Ionic additive

jimeluiz · 01-27-2007, 07:15 PM

I've been using the B-Ionic system for several years. Since I go through it non-stop, I buy the gallon size and dillute the concentrate.

My trouble of late is that the gallon jug of Component-1 (Alkalinity) has been rock solid in the last three purchases. I tried to use one, pounding it with a wooden spoon, but not getting it all dilluted. I bought another set and it, too, had a ROCK for Component 1. So I returned it to the LFS and ordered a set from Marine Depot.

The Marine Depot set of gallon concentrates arrived yesterday and it too had a rock solid Component-1.

So what gives? Since we are talking about water chemistry here, I know I need the concentrate to fully dillute.

Any tips out there for getting the rock to dissolve?

Woodstock · 01-27-2007, 10:32 PM

No clue .. and Boomer is gone for several weeks

. Maybe someone else can chime in....

jimeluiz · 01-28-2007, 09:53 AM

Thanks Doni.

Sigh... I've bought a smaller size (no need to dillute) for now, but the price is WAY MORE per dose.

Wanna figure this out...

Witfull · 01-28-2007, 10:03 AM

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Brooklyn, NY 11222

Technical Info - 1.718-387-7839
Internet - ESVCO@CS.COM

jimeluiz · 01-28-2007, 10:40 AM

Oh yeah.

Good idea Wit

01-27-2007, 07:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Trouble w/ ESV B-Ionic additive I've been using the B-Ionic system for several years. Since I go through it non-stop, I buy the gallon size and dillute the concentrate. My trouble of late is that the gallon jug of Component-1 (Alkalinity) has been rock solid in the last three purchases. I tried to use one, pounding it with a wooden spoon, but not getting it all dilluted. I bought another set and it, too, had a ROCK for Component 1. So I returned it to the LFS and ordered a set from Marine Depot. The Marine Depot set of gallon concentrates arrived yesterday and it too had a rock solid Component-1. So what gives? Since we are talking about water chemistry here, I know I need the concentrate to fully dillute. Any tips out there for getting the rock to dissolve? __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,264 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Trouble w/ ESV B-Ionic additive No clue .. and Boomer is gone for several weeks . Maybe someone else can chime in.... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Trouble w/ ESV B-Ionic additive Thanks Doni. Sigh... I've bought a smaller size (no need to dillute) for now, but the price is WAY MORE per dose. Wanna figure this out... __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

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jimeluiz Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Niteroi, Brasil Posts: 829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Trouble w/ ESV B-Ionic additive Oh yeah. Good idea Wit __________________ Sold the tank prior to our move. Setting up our new life in Brazil.

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