I'm thinking about going beyond adding a Camden tablet to my water, its very hard and at least getting the alkalinity down would be a good idea.
I've had a look at a few calculators and the seem to expect 3V with a sparge.
Is there a calculator for FVM? I should read up on water treatment is there a link you can recommend?
Many Thanks. Aamcle
Post #2 made 11 years ago
I think Braukaiser accounts for full volume brewing?
What will you be using to reduce carbonates/alkalinity?
I have a salifert alkalinity test kit that tells me my levels. I then use CRS (carbonate reducing solution) to the desired level (via its own instruction sheet). So no need for me to use calculators.
What will you be using to reduce carbonates/alkalinity?
I have a salifert alkalinity test kit that tells me my levels. I then use CRS (carbonate reducing solution) to the desired level (via its own instruction sheet). So no need for me to use calculators.
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I spent lots of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I squandered
I've stopped drinking, but only when I'm asleep
I ONCE gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life
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Post #3 made 11 years ago
Thanks for replying, I'll probably use CRS I can get it in the UK..
I've found the calculator you recommended and I'll give it a try.
I've found another calculator that should work at
http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk .
ATB. Aamcle
I've found the calculator you recommended and I'll give it a try.
I've found another calculator that should work at
http://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk .
ATB. Aamcle
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Post #4 made 11 years ago
I have been using Brewer's Friend, Bru'n Water and E-Z water calculator for my last 7-8 brews. I also have a pH meter. I build my water starting from RO water from the store. So far I have found Bru'n Water ( pain version) and Brewer's Friend Advanced (free) to be pretty close to what my actual readings are with the pH meter. E-Z water always predicts higher than what I get. Most of my brews have only required adding gypsum and/or CaCl2 to the RO water but I finally had to get some phosphoric acid for my last brew which was an American Wheat. I have noticed a considerable difference in how my beer tastes (although some of that could be just more experience, I am only on brew number 20 something now, lost track). The RO water I get is from the store and they seem to be on top of the maintenance to their system although I don't have a TDS meter yet.
