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Unread 12/11/2017, 07:45 AM   #1
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What do you DOS?

I'm in the process of setting up DOSing and was wondering how other people use their DOS?

Currently I'm setting up AWC and 2 Part as I have 2 x DOS units.

But then I started thinking would I be better served DOSing something else other then AWC. Vodka maybe or something else?

I would like to know how people are using their DOSing units.

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John


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Unread 12/11/2017, 07:56 AM   #2
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I'm in the process of setting up DOSing and was wondering how other people use their DOS?

Currently I'm setting up AWC and 2 Part as I have 2 x DOS units.

But then I started thinking would I be better served DOSing something else other then AWC. Vodka maybe or something else?

I would like to know how people are using their DOSing units.

Thanks,
John
If you do a carbon dosing method on a dosing system, use nopox or vinegar. I would never use vodka on a doser.


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Unread 12/11/2017, 08:10 AM   #3
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If you do a carbon dosing method on a dosing system, use nopox or vinegar. I would never use vodka on a doser.
Why? Would the Vodka hurt the doser?


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Unread 12/11/2017, 08:13 AM   #4
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I dose vodka,Ca,Alk and Mg


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Why? Would the Vodka hurt the doser?
Dosing with vodka needs extreme precision, you can easily crash your tank if dosed incorrectly.

NoPx and vinegar are much more forgiving


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Unread 12/11/2017, 08:29 AM   #6
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Unread 12/11/2017, 09:14 AM   #7
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I use a doser for kalk so it can be precise


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Unread 12/11/2017, 09:23 AM   #8
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I have the GHL Doser is accurate down to .02ml....Why wouldnt you dose Vodka. Thats why I purchased top of the line doser. This is not somewhere you want to go cheap.


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