looking for magflake and dowflake

[jy544]

Does anyone know of a place locally to get Magflake and Dowflake?

 

[dugg]

You aren't supposed to use dowflake any more. They changed thier mix. I have some Tetra flake that i have been using. I haven't had any issues with it and i'm on my second batch. You are welcome to bring a jug and get some. I have a 50# bag and it only take 2 1/2 cups to make a gallon. I think i can spare a little bit lol. I have never used or tried to find the Magflake before, i just use the epsom salt recipe.

 

[jy544]

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[jy544]

The Dow 77-80% is supposed to still be good until they run out. The new 83-87% flake is the one that you don’t want to use anymore. Where did you find the Tetra flake? Is it the mini-Pellets 94% - 97%?

 

[dugg]

The Tetra flake i have is 77% min. calcium cloride flake not pellets. I got it at a local pool supply. Most swimming pool supply stores have a variety of calcium products. I bought this before i read the whole article on mixing Randy's recipe lol. It has worked fine for me though and hasn't caused any issues. I have been using it about 6 months or so. I have used about 1 1/2 gallons of the mix so far.

 

[rdmpe]

I get mine at pinch a penny pool supply in Oviedo.

 

[jy544]

Do you know if they still carry the 77-80%? Do you remember the price you paid? All the pinch a penny stores I have tried carry suncoast brand.

 

[dugg]

I think my Tetra flake cost $22 for a 50# bag. There is nor reason to buy that much though. I just bought it because it was all they had in stock at the time. That much will last you forever. It only takes 2 1/2 cups to make 1 gallon.

 

[rdmpe]

I bought a 50 lb bag for about $35. They had a couple more bags of the dowflake at the bottom of the stack. On top of it were several bags of some other brand I can't remember. So if you call the Oviedo store and ask them to look at the bottom, they may still have a bag. My bag is the 77-80%.

I do have to buy it in 50 lb bags MY first 50 lb bag lasted about a year and a half I think. My tank is taking about 2 gallons per month right now in addition to some kalk...

 

[jy544]

Dugg do you know which store you purchased yours from? I plan on calling both stores to day and see if I can get some.

 

[dugg]

I got the Tetra flake at Pool Works in Mount Dora. They may have the Dow in stock also, they were just out of it when i went to get mine. I probably have 15 or 20 pounds of the tetra that wouldn't fit in the bucket that you are welcome to if you want it.

 

[dugg]

If they end up having it at pool works, let me know before you go get it. I still got hook ups there i think. I think it is normal $35, but my son used to work there and still knows people there. I may be able to still get the $20 price for ya.

 

[jy544]

That would be great. I might try to go either Friday evening or Sunday. If you can still get the discount let me know and thanks.