Water report
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:37 am
by Raoul_Duke_PhD
Is this a "detailed" water report or am I missing something?
http://staffordcountyva.gov/documentcenter/view/5438
Re: Water report
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:55 am
by dstar26t
No. The only really useful info (for brewing) is that they add chloramine to your water.
Re: Water report
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 9:06 am
by Raoul_Duke_PhD
So, I should use a Campden tablet to remove it?
Re: Water report
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 11:08 am
by dstar26t
http://morebeer.com/articles/removing_chloramines_from_waterI use Potassium Metabisulfite powder. I usually collect all my brewing liquor and let it sit overnight so that it is ready first thing and to give the chlorine (max 2.5 ppm) a chance to off gas. Then I treat for whatever chloramine may be in there (max 1.4 ppm).
Re: Water report
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 6:22 pm
by BDawg
a Campden tablet is made with either potassium metabisulfate or sodium metabisulfate. Both work great.
Re: Water report
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 12:35 pm
by Bugeater
Campden tablet is what I use. Doesn't take much. One tablet will easily treat 10 gallons of water. Be sure to crush it good or it won't dissolve.
Re: Water report
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:17 am
by brewinhard
I use the powdered version of potassium metabisulphite at just shy of 1/16 tsp for 10 gallons. It works like a charm and 1 bottle has lasted me for years.