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Old 07-24-2007, 02:38 PM   #33
7Enigma
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Originally Posted by dapellegrini
I have heard that putting LESS kH solution in the drop checker will help it equalize faster. So instead of filling it all the way, fill it like half way. Reducing the air gap may also help, but I think the biggest savings is in reducing the quantity of liquid in the drop checker.

I will let someone else perhaps reply with more details on why this is so.
Thanks for the reply. I think I'll be trying this out in the near future. Right now it seems to take FOREVER to get a change and it isn't always back to "normal" in the morning even though the CO2 has been off since 11pm the night before (7-8hours).
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