Home Depot Mag?
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That is the recipe only if you are using a DIY two part of calcium chloride and baking soda.
If you are using something else for calcium and alkalinity, then the ratio is different.
I do not know if the Home Depot product is OK. What brand is it?
If you are using something else for calcium and alkalinity, then the ratio is different.
I do not know if the Home Depot product is OK. What brand is it?
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Just copy the link and paste it into your post. 
To be clear, if it is the magnesium supplement that is used in conjunction with a DIY two part, then that is the ratio (5:3)
But if you use some other method (not a DIY two part) to supplement calcium and alkalintiy (such as a CaCO3/CO2 reactor, limewater, or a commercial two part like B-ionic), then the optimal ratio of the two ingredients for a stand alone magnesuum supplement is quite different, about 10:1.
To be clear, if it is the magnesium supplement that is used in conjunction with a DIY two part, then that is the ratio (5:3)
But if you use some other method (not a DIY two part) to supplement calcium and alkalintiy (such as a CaCO3/CO2 reactor, limewater, or a commercial two part like B-ionic), then the optimal ratio of the two ingredients for a stand alone magnesuum supplement is quite different, about 10:1.
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(Just copy the link and paste it into your post) Thats what I don't know how to do. The mag would be used in conjunction with the BRS Cal and Alk. I just thought if it was safe to use I'd make a gallon and use the rest of the Mag on my steps and sidewalks. Thank You! for your time.
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Yes, but without more detail, we cannot determine if it is safe.
In fact, if it is not MAG flake from the Dead Sea Works, I would look for a different supplier as that is the only brand that I have seen analysis of.
In fact, if it is not MAG flake from the Dead Sea Works, I would look for a different supplier as that is the only brand that I have seen analysis of.
