Red Devil Lye ..when do you use it

[hamper19]

I made some fina/4ad homebrew for my calves.  I'm wondering if you use the lye to raise or lower the ph level.

 

Mine is on the alkaline side, and I figure I need to get it down. 

thanks.

 

h19

 

[SCORPIO]

I think you have the right idea. I remember reading a thread in which Chemo explains it's use. A search on 'red devil lye' will lead you to the info.

 

[hamper19]

yeah, i know the thread. I actually looked at it. It doesn't say whether your adjusting it up or down though. Just says add the lye to adjust the ph.....so i dunno.

h19

 

[SCORPIO]

Try pm'ing chemo he's the expert on this. Good luck.

 

[ShadowJack]

I'm wondering if you use the lye to raise or lower the ph level.

Adding the lye (sodium hydroxide) will increase the pH level, and make the solution more alkaline.

 

[hamper19]

ok, thats what i thought. so what if i need to decrease it, then what.