Re:problem with water (was APD V4 #1679)

[Ron Barter <mistnfrost at superaje_com>]

Hi John,

    I dont think you have any problem. The difference in your two pH
readings is a result of the CO2 in solution in your pressurized water main
escaping from the standing water that is now under lower pressure. That's
what all those bubbles are that appear on the walls of an aquarium filled
with fresh tap water. Add CO2 back into the water, and the pH will drop
again.

Hope this clears up the mystery,

Ron Barter,
Perth, Ontario

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> 
> Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2002 17:43:18 EST
> From: Dattaboy1 at aol_com
> Subject: Re: Aquatic Plants Digest V4 #1673
> 
> Hi,
> I have a problem with my water and I can't get any information from my water
> company. I measure my water from the tap at 6.8 after it sits for a couple of
> days it reads 7.4 . This is an empty tank no fish,plants or gravel. I put
> water in open jars and get same readings. I just moved from New york to
> Delaware and this is a new problem to me. If anyone could explain to me what
> is happening I would be very gratful.
> 
> TIA
> John

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