I've recently started uses calcium hydroxide in 2 recipes and while I've had predictable results so far, I do have a couple questions moving forward.
Will the quality of lime degrade in an aqueous solution over time? Does it loose its ability to increase alkalinity like when the powder absorbs moisture?
I've been sprinkling the powder on the loose mash and am also wondering if I use a liquid solution, is it recommended to add that after mash in as well?
And, with an RO base, does using calcium hydroxide cause any issues with calcium precipitation or is that only a problem with high bicarb water? Every recipe I have uses calcium sulfate and/or chloride added to the HLT. Am I neglecting the calcium in those additions by adding lime?
thanks for any help
Will the quality of lime degrade in an aqueous solution over time? Does it loose its ability to increase alkalinity like when the powder absorbs moisture?
I've been sprinkling the powder on the loose mash and am also wondering if I use a liquid solution, is it recommended to add that after mash in as well?
And, with an RO base, does using calcium hydroxide cause any issues with calcium precipitation or is that only a problem with high bicarb water? Every recipe I have uses calcium sulfate and/or chloride added to the HLT. Am I neglecting the calcium in those additions by adding lime?
thanks for any help