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Unread 03/27/2014, 11:19 AM   #1
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dkh question

been using sechaem fussion for dkh what is the best//// price way to go ?? ..... I ran out so time to buy more..


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Unread 03/27/2014, 11:41 AM   #2
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Unread 03/27/2014, 12:55 PM   #3
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Yup. Baking soda if ur pH runs high or soda ash if pH runs low.
Baking soda will have temporary low pH effect while soda ash will have temporary high pH effect.


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Baking soda is about as cheap as it gets.


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Unread 03/27/2014, 08:27 PM   #5
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I use arm and hammer baking soda when I need carbonate. I bake it when I need soda ash.


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Unread 03/27/2014, 11:01 PM   #6
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i use arm and hammer baking soda when i need bicarbonate. I bake it when i need soda ash.
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