Re: Polar Pure
I think the ascorbic acid chemically reacts with iodine and precipitates it. Essentially any citrus flavor will do this, or vitamin-c tabs, but I also prefer...
DougN 2010-04-30 15:53:14 #61221
Re: Polar Pure
Sorry Chris, I missed that w/ rapid review of GC email.
But, now Pete has me rethinking iodine.  Â
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Dr. Brown 2010-04-30 12:14:19 #61220
Re: Polar Pure
funny
> well, does it induce an undesirable taste?
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Slightly. As I posted much earlier, you add a few crystals of ascorbic
acid to mask the iodine...
Chris Trask 2010-04-30 11:34:54 #61219
Re: Polar Pure
I am allergic to iodine so the tablets and crystals are not an option for
me. I first used a filter but have long since been using aqua-mira with no
problems...
Peter Borremans 2010-04-30 11:22:51 #61218
Re: Polar Pure
Warm iodine water is an acquired taste. You do know for sure it has
been treated. Gookinaid/Gatoraid help mask the flavor. Thirst works
wonders on it.
On...
James Halpin 2010-04-30 10:54:28 #61217
Re: Polar Pure
funny
well, does it induce an undesirable taste?
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Dr. Brown 2010-04-30 09:32:38 #61216
Re: Polar Pure
This brings up another point. I haven't had the need to replace it in
a long time so I have lost track of where you can buy it. It lasts a
long time...
James Halpin 2010-04-30 09:20:50 #61215
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