Salt is hard

[Saltwatertaylor]

I recently bought a new bucket of salt. Today I tried to add salt to a bucket, and the salt was too hard to scoop out. Does anyone know why it does this and how to fix it? Thank you!

 

[Aqua fire/medic]

Settling? Maybe moisture?

 

[Saltwatertaylor]

Im not sure. :l

 

[Lateral72]

The salt has absorbed moisture out of the air and partially solidified. Take a butter knife and break it up. You likely didn't seal the lid correctly and it sat for a while exposed to fresh air.

 

[Poseidon]

That happens when the salt gets just a "little" wet. Problem is when you add not enough water to fully dissolve the salt, a precipitate can form and ruin your salt. Where'd you get it, can you take it back?

 

[_Alex_]

if its a BRAND NEW bucket you need to take it back to the store and request a refund or a new bucket that is still powdered becuase the salt has been exposed to moisture and air.