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Dilution ratios confuse the heck out of me. Just got some D101 and it says it can be diluted 10:1. How do you calculate how many ounces of concentrate : ounces of h2o?
 
10:1 means 10 parts water to 1 part product. part means units of measure i.e. gallons, ounces, lbs, etc. If you mix 10 ounces water to 1 part product, you have a quantity of 11 ounces mixed 10:1. there are 128 fluid ounces in a gallon. to mix a gallon of product at 10:1, you would mix approx. 11 ounces of product ith the remaining quantity being water.
 
1st off you are not stupid....LOL! If it's too complicated for me (most of the time...LOL) I just buy the product already made for the detail purpose.

When it comes to washing and rinseless wash I usually put in the amount "I Think" is good enough! So far I have not blown anything up...yet!!...

greg in ga really is messing with my mind with all the numbers!!....Have a great day!
 
Don't overthink it. If you have a 32oz bottle put 3 oz of D101 then fill the rest with water close enough.
 
The easiest way is to add the two numbers together in the suggested ratio, e.g. 4:1=5, then take that number,5, and divide this number into how many ounces your bottle is, and that is how many ounces of product you'll mix/use.
32 oz bottle
Mix 3:1
Add3 &1=4
32 divided by 4=8
So, 8 oz of product will be mixed, and the remaining 24 oz will be water.
 
greg_in_ga said:
10:1 means 10 parts water to 1 part product. part means units of measure i.e. gallons, ounces, lbs, etc. If you mix 10 ounces water to 1 part product, you have a quantity of 11 ounces mixed 10:1. there are 128 fluid ounces in a gallon. to mix a gallon of product at 10:1, you would mix approx. 11 ounces of product ith the remaining quantity being water.
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Its the other way around...not to confuse the heck out of things its 1 part product to 10 parts water
 
Get the bottle for D101. It has the markings on it.
 
pheerix said:
Don't overthink it. If you have a 32oz bottle put 3 oz of D101 then fill the rest with water close enough.
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This is correct. After filling literally thousands of bottles I've never had one yet explode for being slightly above/below suggested dilution ratios.
 
No cannot call you stupid!

Try this chart: Dilution Chart

I've printed this chart out, included it in my 3 ring binder, on detailing for quick & easy reference.

Dilutions & recipes can be deceptive, example

1 gal H20, + 1/2 cup bleach + 1/2 cup vinegar

is not equal to pouring about a gallon of water then adding the remaining items.

What that recipe yields is: 1 gallon + 1 cup, which could be mixed in a bucket & then poured into a gallon jug. The remainder well...

This is something many get wrong & wonder about results.
 
If its 32oz and u want 10:1 just do (32/11=2.9oz) 2.9oz solution then the rest is water or if u want 5:1 in 32oz bottle just do (32/6=5.3oz) 5.3oz solution rest is water, get it? Its really easy
 
expdetailing said:
The easiest way is to add the two numbers together in the suggested ratio, e.g. 4:1=5, then take that number,5, and divide this number into how many ounces your bottle is, and that is how many ounces of product you'll mix/use.
32 oz bottle
Mix 3:1
Add3 &1=4
32 divided by 4=8
So, 8 oz of product will be mixed, and the remaining 24 oz will be water.
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This is what I was taught. But some companies turn their numbers around like 1:4 , why I have no idea.
 
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