water treatment

[johnluc]

Hi all,have just done calculations to treat my water,it calls for 39.5ml crs, 3.16 grms gypsum to mash,7.36 gypsum to boiler, 4.07gms table salt, all which i have. 4.06gms epsom salts, .86gms calcium chroride which i dont have,should i put in what i do have including table salt or just crs and gypsum, :
johnluc

 

[Mark1964]

if the water treatment calculator says you need it then generally do need to add it just be aware some chemicals are added to your mash and some to the boil :thumb: Put in what you have but get the right stuff next time

 

[johnluc]

thanks for your reply mark,i realise that i should put in what the calculater says but i dont have any epsom salts or calcium chloride should i only put in what i have ie CRS gypsum & table salt.
johnluc

 

[Wendy1971]

Yes just make sure you get the remaining ingredients next time :thumb:

 

[johnluc]

cheers Wendy,will get the other ingredients for my next brew,noticed on the calculater that chalk may be needed to be added at times,i have precipitated chalk from when i made cider, is that the same.
johnluc

 

[Wendy1971]

have a look at this link
http://www.jimsbeerkit.co.uk/forum/view ... =9&t=29138

 

[johnluc]

thanks wendy,interesting read, dont think i will ever need to use chalk with our water profile.
johnluc