Chloramines - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T11:13:21Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/chloramines-1?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A586777&feed=yes&xn_auth=noOld topic but I wanted to fol…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2015-03-19:4778851:Comment:6004012015-03-19T00:52:07.850ZJessica Johnsonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JessicaM
<p>Old topic but I wanted to follow up since Vlad made me wonder.</p>
<p>I tested my last two batches of treated water and my test kit did not detect ammonia after 24 and 72 hours post vitamin C treatment to remove chloramines. In theory I would expect some sign of ammonia since the chlorine off-gasses leaving the ammonia behind but I suspect you are right Vlad, maybe too low of a level in my 55gal batch of make up water. </p>
<p>But for people starting their system from scratch that is another…</p>
<p>Old topic but I wanted to follow up since Vlad made me wonder.</p>
<p>I tested my last two batches of treated water and my test kit did not detect ammonia after 24 and 72 hours post vitamin C treatment to remove chloramines. In theory I would expect some sign of ammonia since the chlorine off-gasses leaving the ammonia behind but I suspect you are right Vlad, maybe too low of a level in my 55gal batch of make up water. </p>
<p>But for people starting their system from scratch that is another thing to take into account if you are using bottled ammonia to aid in startup- you do not want to over do it if there is already leftover ammonia from the chloramine treatment. Testing is our friend =)</p>
<p>-Jess</p>
<p></p> Thanks Jessie :)tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-19:4778851:Comment:5868332014-11-19T06:08:01.952ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
Thanks Jessie :)
Thanks Jessie :) Hi Vlad,
No I have not tested…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-19:4778851:Comment:5867772014-11-19T04:59:02.202ZJessica Johnsonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JessicaM
<p>Hi Vlad,</p>
<p>No I have not tested for ammonia after treating for chloramine; but since I am using it as makeup water I am not adding a ton of new water to my system at once. I would assume my system just takes care of the extra ammonia since I have not had any problems. Good question though, I will test it next time and message you!</p>
<p>-Jess</p>
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<p>Hi Vlad,</p>
<p>No I have not tested for ammonia after treating for chloramine; but since I am using it as makeup water I am not adding a ton of new water to my system at once. I would assume my system just takes care of the extra ammonia since I have not had any problems. Good question though, I will test it next time and message you!</p>
<p>-Jess</p>
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<p></p> Hi Jessica, I was wondering..…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-19:4778851:Comment:5869182014-11-19T04:08:26.741ZVlad Jovanovichttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/VladJovanovic
<p>Hi Jessica, I was wondering...since the ascorbic acid essentially breaks apart the chloramine into its component parts...that being being ammonia and chlorine (which then easily off-gasses)... have you by chance tested your water for ammonia after treating it? (I'm guessing at 0.4ppm the ammonia level would be negligible)</p>
<p>Just curious.</p>
<p>Hi Jessica, I was wondering...since the ascorbic acid essentially breaks apart the chloramine into its component parts...that being being ammonia and chlorine (which then easily off-gasses)... have you by chance tested your water for ammonia after treating it? (I'm guessing at 0.4ppm the ammonia level would be negligible)</p>
<p>Just curious.</p> Thanks for all the info Jess!tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-18:4778851:Comment:5867702014-11-18T18:25:02.918Zdhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/KipThomas
<p>Thanks for all the info Jess!</p>
<p>Thanks for all the info Jess!</p> My county claims the same (0.…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2014-11-18:4778851:Comment:5869032014-11-18T17:44:32.776ZJessica Johnsonhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JessicaM
<p>My county claims the same (0.1ppm) but I routinely test our tap water and see 0.5ppm- 1.0ppm chloramine so I would suggest using vitamin c (ascorbic acid) to neutralize it. If you test your tap water and it really is 0.1ppm you could risk it but vitamin c is cheap and will just add 5 minutes to your setup- you can fill your system and treat it with vitamin c (ascorbic acid) for a few days before you test to verify chloramine removal then add your nitrifying bacteria, plants or…</p>
<p>My county claims the same (0.1ppm) but I routinely test our tap water and see 0.5ppm- 1.0ppm chloramine so I would suggest using vitamin c (ascorbic acid) to neutralize it. If you test your tap water and it really is 0.1ppm you could risk it but vitamin c is cheap and will just add 5 minutes to your setup- you can fill your system and treat it with vitamin c (ascorbic acid) for a few days before you test to verify chloramine removal then add your nitrifying bacteria, plants or fish.</p>
<p>About 1000mg per 50 gallons of water is the conversion I use. For adding makeup water you will need a separate container to treat the water- I fill up my 55 gallon barrel with water from my hose. I add 1/4 level teaspoon of Vitamin C (1058mg of the ascorbic acid I link below but check your product for its mg) and mix it up with a untreated 1x2 stir stick. I add a large air stone from my air pump and let it sit for 24 hours. I always use a test strip to make sure the chloramines have been removed. Twice I have had the water test positive for chloramines after 24 hours, so I added another 1/8 level teaspoon of Vitamin C and let it sit for an additional 24 hours and tested again. I think this was due to the city water fluctuating so make sure you test. Just because 1/4 teaspoon worked before doesn't mean it's doing the job every time. <br/> <br/> I buy my vitamin c (ascorbic acid) on amazon, I prefer to buy food grade so I can use it for other things as well. The chloramine removal doesn't use much!<br/> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AYIM9ZM/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AYIM9ZM/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=...</a></p>
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<p>Chloramine levels can be determined by subtracting the amount of free chlorine from the amount of total chlorine (example: total chlorine - 1.0 ppm minus free chlorine = 0.5 ppm, thus, 1.0 ppm - 0.5 ppm = 0.5 ppm chloramine).</p>
<p>The chloramine test strips I use- <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AN5I6C6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AN5I6C6/ref=oh_aui_search_detai...</a></p>
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<p>Hope that helps =)</p>
<p>-Jess</p>