Just to clear things up...

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Cazamodo

Just to clear things up...

Post by Cazamodo » Fri Feb 10, 2012 4:36 am

Ok I plan to use AMS/CRS along with DLS/DWB whiich I am led to beleive are the same thing, just different brand names.

Now whats the difference between DLS/DWB and Gypsum and such? I understand I need to raise the calcium, but dont both of these do the same thing?

boingy

Re: Just to clear things up...

Post by boingy » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:47 am

I believe DLS is a mix of salts, including gypsum. I don't know the exact mix but the Brupaks website gives a brief guide to using it here:

http://www.brupaks.com/water%20treatment.htm

If you want complete control of your water you are better off using gypsum, calcium chloride, epsom salt etc. DLS is convenient but a bit vague. Having said that, I use it quite happily!

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Re: Just to clear things up...

Post by orlando » Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:08 am

Use GW's water calculator on this site if you want to use specific water treatment rather than proprietary products that may not give you exactly what you want.
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