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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Over-alkalization
Cause: Excessive ash-to-water ratio during leaching
Fix: Dilute solution and re-evaporate
Bitterness contamination
Cause: Using resinous woods or bark in ash source
Fix: Source only clean hardwood ashes