J-Dog Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I was thinking about doing my own 2-part recipe, but can't seem to find this stuff anywhere in the Portland area. Does anyone know where to get some Calcium Chloride/Dowflake (77-80%)? I would like to find it locally, since shipping from an online retailer would jack the price up too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Coming up on that season. Should be able to get it soon for driveway deicing. Maybe try a chemical supplier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 maybe Graingers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trautman Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 epsom salt is magnesium sulfate... that is easy to get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Oh marshall...did you even read it...calcium chloride not magnesium sulfate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trautman Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Oh marshall...did you even read it...calcium chloride not magnesium sulfate I know I know... But hey, it's a part of the two part recipe, and I am sure he will need it to make it, so why not inform him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I know I know... But hey' date=' it's a part of the two part recipe, and I am sure he will need it to make it, so why not inform him?[/quote'] Haha i know im kidding! I figured thats what you meants. PS i could really use some calcium chloride too. Let us know if you find a good local source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 Just found a 50 lb. bag for $34 shipped. I guess if I can't find it locally then I can get it online at a reasonable price (clap) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Let me know if you would want to sell some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocboat Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 I have used Prestone Driveway Heat with no problems. I think I still have a full container, let me know if you want to try it. I have bought it at both Fred Meyer and Home Depot in the past but they probably only stock it in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 I have used Prestone Driveway Heat with no problems. I think I still have a full container' date=' let me know if you want to try it. I have bought it at both Fred Meyer and Home Depot in the past but they probably only stock it in the winter.[/quote'] Is it made from calcium chloride 77-80%? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocboat Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 It is re-packaged Dow Peladow and is a little stronger than Dowflake (same as Kent's Turbo Calcium). According Randy's homemade recipe, you are supposed to use 20% less to make a batch than with Dowflake. There are a lot of threads on RC about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 It is re-packaged Dow Peladow and is a little stronger than Dowflake (same as Kent's Turbo Calcium). According Randy's homemade recipe' date=' you are supposed to use 20% less to make a batch than with Dowflake. There are a lot of threads on RC about this.[/quote'] OK David, I will try to read up on it.....I thought u used a reactor anyways? Why would u need Dowflake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 The feed stores near me sell multiple deicer products. They are both around 70-75% Calcium chloride. Cant remember the prices. Will check tomorrow when I go get dog food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPaquatics Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Aloha feed and seed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocboat Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I do have a reactor now, but only for the last couple of years. This is just left over from when I used to dose two part and now I just mix up a batch now and then if my reactor falls behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Yes Aloha feed and seed. Also Wilco in Cornelius. Which is where I get my dog food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Yes Aloha feed and seed. Also Wilco in Cornelius. Which is where I get my dog food. Let me know if they have a better deal than a 50 lb. bag for $34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Will do!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Have any of u guys cooked the baking soda for the alk portion of the 2-part? Can u bake a huge portion at one time or can u only do 2 cups at a time, like Randy's instructions say? Also, is their anything larger than an Arm & Hammer 12 lb. bag to purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
414driver Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Don't forget your local Spa and Pool Supply dealer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocboat Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Are you asking if you can cook more than two cups and mix it right away, like in 5 gallon batches or are you asking if you can bake more and use only the two cups at a time and save the rest? I would think that if you did not use it right away it would absorb moisture which is the reason to cook it in the first place. I wouldn't see any reason why you couldn't mix large batches at a time but I'm definitely not an expert on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Dog Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 Are you asking if you can cook more than two cups and mix it right away' date=' like in 5 gallon batches or are you asking if you can bake more and use only the two cups at a time and save the rest? I would think that if you did not use it right away it would absorb moisture which is the reason to cook it in the first place. I wouldn't see any reason why you couldn't mix large batches at a time but I'm definitely not an expert on this.[/quote'] Why couldn't I cook a bunch and store it in a container (like the stuff u buy from BRS)? It would seem like a hassle to have to cook 2 cups every time u needed a new batch for dosing (scratch) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocboat Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Maybe you can. I know that baking it drives off the co2 turning it from sodium bicarbonate to sodium carbonate but that's about as much as I know about it. I have no idea if it can reabsorb any co2 while it is being stored. Edit: I think that soda ash is the same thing as baked baking soda so it must be able to be stored. I also think you can buy this in bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Have any of u guys cooked the baking soda for the alk portion of the 2-part? Can u bake a huge portion at one time or can u only do 2 cups at a time, like Randy's instructions say? Also, is their anything larger than an Arm & Hammer 12 lb. bag to purchase? I use the baked baking soda for my alk dosing, and calcium chloride from BRS. 2 1/4 cups makes a gallon worth of the alk part, and that much lasts me almost a year so i have never made up more, but if you are storing it in an airtight container i don't see why you couldn't Here is 50lbs of Arm & Hammer http://www.amazon.com/50-Sodium-Bicarbonate-Baking-Hammer/dp/B0032RET5A Cheaper http://www.allbulkfoods.com/product_info.php/products_id/244048 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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