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ph stablizer

Post by Jamie D » Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:13 am

Has anyone used the 5.2 ph stablizer from 5 star. I'm just looking for opinions on this product.

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Re: ph stablizer

Post by mr x » Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:20 am

I've used it, but it really wasn't needed for my water after all. I think I gave it away.
At Alexander Keith's we follow the recipes first developed by the great brewmaster to the absolute letter. :wtf:

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Post by Jimmy » Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:24 am

What have you guys used to test your ph? I've read that the strips are not accurate enough to use for this purpose..

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Post by Graham.C » Wed Sep 19, 2012 12:06 pm

I borrow a ph meter from the lab, it's good to .01
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Re: ph stablizer

Post by Jamie D » Wed Sep 19, 2012 2:12 pm

I used the beer range test strips sold by NG and even with temperture compensation, my ph is high. I'm hoping this is an easy way to fix it.

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Re: ph stablizer

Post by Tony L » Wed Sep 19, 2012 6:01 pm

Jamie D wrote:I used the beer range test strips sold by NG and even with temperture compensation, my ph is high. I'm hoping this is an easy way to fix it.

It really is a buffer and would really depend on your water profile weather it will do you any good or not.
It definatly won't harm your brew to add it.

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