Ward Labs Report:
pH 7.9
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est, ppm 126
Electrical Conductivity, mmho/cm 0.21
Cations / Anions, me/L 2.2 / 2.1
ppm
Sodium, Na 14
Potassium, K 2
Calcium, Ca 21
Magnesium, Mg 5
Total Hardness, CaCO3 73
Nitrate, NO3-N 0.4 (SAFE)
Sulfate, SO4-S 6
Chloride, Cl 10
Carbonate, CO3 < 1
Bicarbonate, HCO3 85
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 69
Good, Bad, Indifferent? I do not dilute. I am using Bru'n Water for adjustments and trying to learn as much about water chemistry as possible. I seem to be able to hit my mash PH very closely if not dead on, every time. I am always able to get Ca, Mg, Na, SO4, and Cl in the "Recommended Ranges" for the styles, but my RA is always negative by the spreadsheet. What does this mean? What effects is this going to cause or is it an issue at all? Thanks in advance for your insight.
pH 7.9
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Est, ppm 126
Electrical Conductivity, mmho/cm 0.21
Cations / Anions, me/L 2.2 / 2.1
ppm
Sodium, Na 14
Potassium, K 2
Calcium, Ca 21
Magnesium, Mg 5
Total Hardness, CaCO3 73
Nitrate, NO3-N 0.4 (SAFE)
Sulfate, SO4-S 6
Chloride, Cl 10
Carbonate, CO3 < 1
Bicarbonate, HCO3 85
Total Alkalinity, CaCO3 69
Good, Bad, Indifferent? I do not dilute. I am using Bru'n Water for adjustments and trying to learn as much about water chemistry as possible. I seem to be able to hit my mash PH very closely if not dead on, every time. I am always able to get Ca, Mg, Na, SO4, and Cl in the "Recommended Ranges" for the styles, but my RA is always negative by the spreadsheet. What does this mean? What effects is this going to cause or is it an issue at all? Thanks in advance for your insight.