Large pH swings due to a low KH/pH crash and KH in general are some of the most useful concepts I have learned since joining this forum 150 posts ago However, I have never actually experienced one of these swings first hand. So, I guess my newest round of questions are these:
If/When one has depleted their KH and the pH begins to swing, how much of a swing can be expected? From a 7 to a 6? Even greater, like from a 7 to a 5?
Also, how often would a pH swing? For example, would it be in a continuous state of fluctuation, like from a 7 to a 6 to an 8? Would it make a major swing once every few minutes? Every hour?
And finally, is it a 'guarantee' that your pH will begin to swing with no KH? Can you pH swing with 1-2 dKH? I have around 2 degrees, and I haven't noticed any swings yet.
Thanks!
If/When one has depleted their KH and the pH begins to swing, how much of a swing can be expected? From a 7 to a 6? Even greater, like from a 7 to a 5?
Also, how often would a pH swing? For example, would it be in a continuous state of fluctuation, like from a 7 to a 6 to an 8? Would it make a major swing once every few minutes? Every hour?
And finally, is it a 'guarantee' that your pH will begin to swing with no KH? Can you pH swing with 1-2 dKH? I have around 2 degrees, and I haven't noticed any swings yet.
Thanks!