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How to Create a Gh+ Remineralizer to Increase General Hardness?
How to Create a Gh+ Remineralizer to Increase General Hardness?

This guide will show how to create a basic remineralizer from gypsum and Epsom salt with a Ca/Mg ratio of 3.5:1.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Open the Remineralizers Section

  1. In the Samomes main menu, select the "Remineralizers" section

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  1. Click the "+ ADD" button in the lower right corner of the screen

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Step 2: Select Reagents

  1. In the "Reagents" field, select from the dropdown list:

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  • Calcium sulfate dihydrate (gypsum) - CaSO4(H2O)2
  • Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate (Epsom salt) - MgSO4(H2O)7

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Important: Water (H2O) is not selected automatically, since most remineralizers are made as dry powder.

Step 3: Configure Mixture Parameters

  1. In the Total Gh field, enter the value "6".

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  1. In the Ca/Mg ratio field, enter the value "3.5".

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  1. The system will automatically calculate the required reagent masses:
    • Gypsum: ~1.25 g
    • Epsom salt: ~0.84 g
    • Total mixture mass: 2.1 g

Step 4: Study Composition and Characteristics

In the "Water change concentration" section you'll see:

  • TDS: ~140 ppm
  • Cation distribution: Ca 77.8%, Mg 22.2%
  • Anions: 100% sulfates (SO4)

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Step 5: Use the Portions Table

Portions table shows dosages for different water volumes:

  • To increase by 1 Gh in 10 L: 0.35 g of mixture
  • To increase by 6 Gh in 10 L: 2.1 g of mixture
  • For arbitrary parameters: use the bottom row of the table

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Mixture preparation (if you plan to mix powders):

  • For 100 g of finished mixture: 59.8 g gypsum + 40.2 g Epsom salt

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  • For 300 g of finished mixture: 179 g gypsum + 121 g Epsom salt

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Step 6: Save the Remineralizer

  1. Enter a name, for example: "DIY Gh+ remineralizer".
  2. Add a description: "Basic remineralizer to increase water hardness".

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  1. Click "SAVE".

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Managing the Saved Recipe

After saving the remineralizer recipe, you can:

View parameters:

  • Click on the arrow to the right of "DIY Gh+ remineralizer"

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Change parameters:

  • Click the "EDIT" button in the expanded list

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Delete recipe:

  • Click the "REMOVE" button in the expanded list

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Practical Recommendations

  • Mixing: In home conditions it's difficult to evenly mix powders, so separate dosing is often used
  • Storage: Store dry reagents in airtight containers
  • Control: Periodically check water TDS to control dosing correctness