"Jaden" wrote in message
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*Snipped to save the poor dial-up users*

I have a 2L bottle of tap water on my windowsill and I'll check to see
what happens in a day or two. pH test today revealed the pH is now
climbing more slowly, up to 7.4. I'm happy enough with that.

I should mention that the filter in the Jewel has 5 layers. One for
particulate, one activated one, and three for organic filtering. I will
only ever rinse these in aquarium water, and never all together. The
particulate filter I clean 2 twice a week, and replace every fortnight.
The activated one I replace monthly, or sooner if Nitrate level indicate
it needs it.

Once again, thanks to everyone who took the time to help a n00b. Greatly
appreciated.

Rob.

Anytime mate.
We all been there at one stage.