Water treatment for FVM systems?

Post #1 made 11 years ago
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
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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.
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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.
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