So I vaguely understand some of the chemistry behind the tek. I would like someone experienced/Knows the chemistry legitimately to tell me how much salt to add.
I work with:
150 grms MHRB
1250 ml distilled water
8 tblspoons lye
2 liters naptha
I halved this for my last tek and plan to do so again.
In reading up on the chem. of extract. I have learned through one source that filtered water is preferable to distilled due to the fact that the Ionic strength of the distilled is to low. Also filtered has a plethora of different Ions. I figure this might be curable with salt, but it may still be better to start with filtered and still add some salt. I just dont know what a good amount of salt to add would be. Advice for this would be greatly appreciated. If you dont know please dont respond and if you do please explain your reasoning/experience.
Thanks for ye time.
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