Is there any way to lower solution of ph, without effect kh

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Is there any way to lower solution of ph, without effect kh

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Hello;
Iam trying to lower pH with various acids but normally also it lower kh too.

Is there any acid which lower ph but not lower kh? It is quite impossible right?

Thank you.
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What is kh in your topic?
Karbonate hardness?
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ChenBeier wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2024 8:58 am What is kh in your topic?
Karbonate hardness?
Yes it is.
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This is not possible because lower pH will destroy carbonate to CO2, what will evaporate, doesn't matter which acid is used.
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Re: Is there any way to lower solution of ph, without effect kh

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ChenBeier wrote: Sat Jan 06, 2024 10:49 am This is not possible because lower pH will destroy carbonate to CO2, what will evaporate, doesn't matter which acid is used.
I got it thank you
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