Wastewater Issues with Saponifiers

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Although the supplier of our saponifier claims their product... - Nov 05, 2003 by hoss67

Consider adding measured amounts of muriatic acid to the hol... - Nov 06, 2003 by

Add some orange juice! Seriously, with a high PH adding almo... - Nov 06, 2003 by RDR

stop it russ, everybody knows saponifier tastes better with ... - Nov 07, 2003 by Larry

hoss67

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Wastewater Issues with Saponifiers | 5 November, 2003

Although the supplier of our saponifier claims their product is safe to go down the drain, our local wastewater code will not allow affluent with a pH >9.0. In it's spent form (from a batch cleaner) the cleaning solution is at a pH of 10.1.

Luckily, we are setup with a holding tank and have an oppurtunity to treat the stuff before sending to drain. My question is, what is the easiest way to adjust pH without spending serious $$?

I would like to hear from folks with direct experience.

Thanks.

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Mike Konrad

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Wastewater Issues with Saponifiers | 6 November, 2003

Consider adding measured amounts of muriatic acid to the holding tank. Muriatic acid is used as a pH reducer and is available at pool supply stores. An alternative to muriatic acid is granular sodium bisulfate, also available at some pool supply stores.

Mike Konrad www.aqueosutech.com

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