thoughts on ebay alk and calcium

bwrag · Mar 12, 2015

I wanted to just see what peoples thoughts were on the following if you would chance it or not

Soda Ash Clean Pure for Pools 40 lb Free Shipping in USA Bulk Sodium Carbonate | eBay

Calcium Chloride Flakes CACL2 for Salt Water Aquariums and Reef | eBay

zesty · Mar 12, 2015

good question.

Are these chemicals safe to say pure? Is it safe to say, if you're getting this sodium carbonate, that's all you're getting?

I know all too well about cutting corners to save some bucks. However, when it comes to chemicals, right/wrong, I stick with the trusted & reviewed vendors. That's just me, I'm not heavy into the chemistry. Just offering my alternative look here

Chpaige · Mar 12, 2015

Are you looking to maintain alk and calcium?

beaslbob · Mar 12, 2015

I prefer local sources. These (calcium chloride and soda ash/baking soda) and easily found locally.
The more difficult part of the diy materials is magnesium chloride. Which I found through a local industrial chemical supplier for $20-30 for a 50 pound bag. an on line source required $20 just for UPs standard shipping.

miyags · Mar 12, 2015

When I was looking at the calcium chloride on Ebay you posted, there was an add for (Briners Choice) Calcium Chloride Anhydrous food grade that looked to be 94% pure. I've been looking into DIY 2 part also.

bwrag · Mar 12, 2015

I was just looking to see if anyone has used it. Im setting up a 300G dt 150g sump and frag tank so will go through alot. I have a 75 now and go through quite abit.

Randy Holmes-Farley · Mar 12, 2015

bwrag said:
I wanted to just see what peoples thoughts were on the following if you would chance it or not

Soda Ash Clean Pure for Pools 40 lb Free Shipping in USA Bulk Sodium Carbonate | eBay

Calcium Chloride Flakes CACL2 for Salt Water Aquariums and Reef | eBay

I wouldn't use them without knowing that is was a high enough quality. A food grade, for example, or various other grades would be OK. Ungraded might not be OK.

bwrag · Mar 12, 2015

Randy Holmes-Farley said:
I wouldn't use them without knowing that is was a high enough quality. A food grade, for example, or various other grades would be OK. Ungraded might not be OK.

I was just checking if someone had. I do agree why save a few buck to possibly kill thousands