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Anyone use Seachem for 2part dosing

iTzJu

iTzJu

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I am currently using ESV but deep down they are all the same. you shouldn't go wrong with them. I am not sure how much BRS 2-Part is, they have a package where its already measured for you. just need to add a gallon of RODI water. might be cheaper than the Seachem.

Also, Jim's offer is the best route, i think. LOL
 
downbeach

downbeach

1 gallon of Calcium Chloride is $17.09 @ BRS. Using recipe #2 it yields about 14 gallons of solution which works out to $1.20 per gallon.

12 lbs of A&H Baking Soda is $7.57 @ Walmart. Using recipe #2 it yields about 14 gallons of solution which works out to $ .54 per gallon.

So, Seachem - buy both for $ 55.38

DIY both for $ 1.74

Recipe #1 might be twice as expensive, so say at most $ 3.48.
 
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jgraz

jgraz

Jim, is there a difference between the arm &hammer soda vs the BRS soda ash. I've been using the BRS stuff but when I'm out I'm thinking of switching to the other.

And I agree with you on the calcium part. I know it works, just can't bring myself to use it.
 
downbeach

downbeach

Soda ash is just baking soda that has been "baked" to drive off the moisture and excess CO2. So, if you baked the baking soda for an hour on a cookie sheet @ 350[SUP]o[/SUP] it becomes soda ash. One recipe uses baking soda and Calcium chloride at a rate of 1 1/8 cup per gallon, the other uses soda ash and Calcium chloride at a rate of ~ 2 cups per gallon, so it'll be a stronger solution. You don't want to mix up the recipe's since they are designed to be used in equal parts.

What are you referring to RE calcium?
 
jgraz

jgraz

downbeach said:
Soda ash is just baking soda that has been "baked" to drive off the moisture and excess CO2. So, if you baked the baking soda for an hour on a cookie sheet @ 350[SUP]o[/SUP] it becomes soda ash. One recipe uses baking soda and Calcium chloride at a rate of 1 1/8 cup per gallon, the other uses soda ash and Calcium chloride at a rate of ~ 2 cups per gallon, so it'll be a stronger solution. You don't want to mix up the recipe's since they are designed to be used in equal parts.

What are you referring to RE calcium?
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Driveway Heat.

Thanks for the info on the soda
 
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