saltmix gone hard

[swissgaurd]

hi randy
I have a couple 200 gallon boxes that the saltmix has gone hard.i can break it up though.

what happens to the saltmix that has gone hard.but never got wet

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I'd make it up as usual and if, when settled and clear, the alk is OK in your opinion, it is fine to use.

Hardening is mostly just the crystal grains dissolving and reattaching to each other due to moisture, but that can also allow some precipitation of calcium carbonate.

 

[themcnertney]

Ive done this before. Used a screw driver to break the salt and used it as normal.

 

[swissgaurd]

thankyou
vic

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

You're welcome.

Good luck!