GH, KH and Conductivity

[jjgallow]

I was wondering if anyone can help clarify the relation between GH, KH and conductivity.

I know that 33ms = 1GH = 17.9 ppm.

In my case, I have 17 GH and 12 KH, thus a great need for some serious RO.

The question is: What is my conductivity?? ???
Is it: 17 x 33 = 561ms?

Or, does Kh also contribute to conductivity? :-[
If so, is my conductivity this:
(17+12) x 33 = 957ms?

I have a hunch that the conductivity is even higher than 957 ms, that Gh and Kh both contribute but still do not encompass conductivity. I really have no idea, and I'd love to know.

[Ardan]

KH is only the buffer for acid affecting the ph. KH is not added into the hardness equation. KH is the amount of "carbonates " in the water.


Yes if your Gh is 17 it is very hard and probably about 531 ms GH Is a measure of minerals in the water mainly calcium and magnesium.

hth

[jjgallow]

Thanks Ardan!

Well, I work at a pool so I tested my conductivity there and it was 922ms. But who knows about the accuracy. Either way I have liquid rock.

::)