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  • Jul 28, 2015, 08:27 PM
    Andrew Olczak
    Changing the pH of H2O
    I was curious if it is possible to change the pH of water in the presence of an electric field. Specifically if a submerged well pump with an AC motor is improperly wired and there there is a circuit to the iron well casing then is it possible that the pH could be lowered? I have recently replaced a pump. The original pump had exposed wiring and the water was acidic. This caused corrosion of the copper pipes and associated blue-green staining. Having recently replaced the pump and properly wired it, the staining appears to be disappearing. This observation is the motivation for the question.
  • Jul 29, 2015, 03:47 PM
    ma0641
    AC would have no effect as polarity changes 60 times a second. More likely Dielectric issues with non compatible metals. BTW, most well installers don't use Copper due to acidic water. CPVC or PEX is much better and no dielectric issues.

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