I am determined to make Lye
… I just have some questions!! I’m having a hard time finding information about this poking around on google.
I feel confident about setting up a proper filtration system, and gathering hardwood to burn.
I’m more concerned about handling it and trouble shooting.
How do you determine the strength of your lye? PH strips or something? I think I want a more concrete indicator than an egg, and boy is that an expensive measuring tool.
If it’s too high… what would you dilute it with? Would I have to make a weaker lye to conjoin it?
If it’s too low… would I run it through filtration again to soak up more ash goodness? I saw a woman online reduce it on her stove, I feel as though that would render my pot toxic, and unable to be used for food anymore.
Lastly, why do I have to use rainwater? Why not just tap?
I am determined to make my own lye, you cannot deter me from doing so, please just guide me to doing it correctly and safely!!
If there’s anything I haven’t asked, that you think I should know, please tell me!