Where to find Dowflake for two part additive?

[raskal311]

Where in SoCal can I get Dowflake for the Randy two part calcium and alkalinity additive?

Anyone? I found a few places online but shipping was like $30.

 

[GTR]

That's about the only way to get it here. I bought a 50# bag last year and the total was around $80. Still have some and as you know it's still way cheaper than store bought ca.

SteveU

 

[raskal311]

dang

http://www.cartserver.com/sc/cart.cgi

$53 shipped does anyone want to split?

 

[kusanagiz]

hrn...this thread is making me revisit that page regarding making ur own two part additive.

i'm in maryland now. too bad i couldn't bring a 50 lb bucket w/ me....or can i......


edit: well checked at the home depot here....never heard of that stuff.

 

[SCARYBO]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6246738#post6246738 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by raskal311
dang

http://www.cartserver.com/sc/cart.cgi

$53 shipped does anyone want to split?

The link didnt work for me. I'm interested. Let me get details.

 

[raskal311]

$13.99
$39.07 ups gnd shipping
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$53.06 total

I'm going to see if I can find a better deal if now I'll pm you info when I'm ready to order.

http://www.mainstreetseedandsupply.com/saltproducts.htm


Anyone else want in? 50lb is a lot

 

[Kenfuzed]

A while back I found something similar sold at a pool supply store. It is Anhydrous Calcium and is suppose to be the same as Dowflake. This product is labelled to increase calcium hardness in pools or spas. I ran this info by Randy in the Chemistry forum who was confident that this product is fine to use as a substitute for Dowflake.
If you only trust Dowflake brand, check out Buckeye field supply:
http://www.buckeyefieldsupply.com/showproducts.asp?Sub=124&showspecials=124
They sell 4 lb bags for only $5 + $8 shipping.

 

[billyzbear]

I paid 38 total for a 50 pound bag.
http://www.HomeandBeyond.com
I got Peladow.

 

[raskal311]

How long have you been using Peladow? is it Dowflake repackage?

 

[Konadog]

The only problem with large quantities of this stuff is that it attracts moisture, then when it gets wet, it generates heat, lots of heat. Just be careful when storing it.

 

[raskal311]

I'll probably pack it in individual fish bags to keep it airtight.

 

[billyzbear]

I just started using it. I read a few threads on it, it's like Dowflake.

 

[SCARYBO]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6248917#post6248917 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by billyzbear
I paid 38 total for a 50 pound bag.
http://www.HomeandBeyond.com
I got Peladow.

How did you get that shipping rate. I looked at it and it was $35.00 just for shipping to Ca. I came to a total of about $55.00

 

[billyzbear]

Not really sure I went through shop.com which lead me to the other website.
http://www.shop.com/amos/cc/main/ccn_account/ccsyn/260
This mite help. My total came to 36.82.

 

[SuperNerd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6249028#post6249028 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Konadog
The only problem with large quantities of this stuff is that it attracts moisture, then when it gets wet, it generates heat, lots of heat. Just be careful when storing it.

How do you recommend storing it?

 

[billyzbear]

Keep dry. I keep mine in the garage, no biggy.

 

[SuperNerd]

In sealed buckets or just in the bags they come in?

 

[SuperNerd]

By the way where are you guys getting magnesium chloride hexahydrate? I was thinking of using epsom salts but I thought a buildup of the phosphate in it is not good.

 

[dc_909]

Online

 

[SuperNerd]

I was afraid of that :lol: Where do you by them online, dc_909?