Do you use a new Crystal Clear packet each time you change the water, e.g. for Alstroemeria cuttings?
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Yes - I use one packet per pint of clean water when I change the water every other day.
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I put a packet in the vase when I get new cut flowers. After that I usually just add water to the vase as the flowers utilize the water with the flower food in it. If I were to change out all the water at some point, I would use a new packet. Hope this helps.
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I can't say , I have done several water changes since I first put this in my tank . My sponges still hold bacteria. So I haven't used it since I cycled my tank. I just keep testing my water, I have fancy gold fish
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I use what has worked for over 50 years - change about 1/4 to 1/3 the water every month, vacuuming the gravel to remove waste when I do so, and change the filters at that time. I've got clean water conditions and minimal losses to anything other than old age. Have even had spawning in 2 tanks this summer.
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Interesting question. I had not thoughtof adding stuff such as crystal light to my water. But I would think that in the way the soda stream is set up to work, using products such as crystal light should be fine.
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In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all. In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money... » Read More In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all. « Show Less
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To be honest with you, this seems to be a great filter media ... I have used it my bio-cube for years. But just to be sure I also use Algone, I change the packet once a week, it cheap insurance and I have had great luck with this combination.
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Hi. The directions on the box say to change it every 30 days for best results. I write the date 30 days from the date I placed the last one in my humidifier on the packaging of the next one, and so forth. :) They are exceedingly easy to use and work well for me. I also use a Honeywell filter and a Bacteriocide solution in mine to make sure nothing's growing. Change water completely daily as well, whether empty or not. We have a pool and it's really amazing what can grow in water over the winter time. Spring cleaning for that is in progress now as well. :)
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I don't think the brand of distilled water matters. It's the same process no matter the source. From what I understand, however, if you do decide to go with distilled, you shouldn't change that later.
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They are not expensive, depending on the usage and your water quality you may want to change it every other time you're changing your carbon and sediment filters.
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No, you can use it all up, then refill it with a new stick of butter. Just change the water every two days.
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We change our filters every 6 months, which is the recommended time. There are only 2 of us in the household, so it might be necessary to change it more often--or less--depending on number of people on the system. I would not want to wait until I noticed a change in water taste or quality. Why take a chance of getting a case of the trots?
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After each watering, the Miracle-Gro Water Storing Crystals swell to absorb many times its own weight in water, releasing it throughout the season, as necessary. If you will be gone for very long, you may want to have someone check the plants on a regular basis.
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It depends on how much of the filter is covered. I change the filter before each time I use it.
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You should only need to change the water when you change the "filter" (really, it's a detergent cartridge). Make sure you rinse out the tank several times; it gets a nice coating of stubble gunk.
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I wait until the water starts to have a drab taste. I run my distiller once a day and change the charcoal pack maybe once every six months. The product package says to change every month or sooner, as needed.
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No. They changed the packets which had clear liquid and now it's darker liquid
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Yes they are clear and they increase in size when water is added. It's best not to use more than the directions indicate.