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gregzz4 03-30-2014 08:37 PM

Dowflake Xtra and Randy's 2-Part
 
The original formula from Randy is to use 500grams/Gallon of Dow Flake, which is/was 77-80% pure Calcium Chloride
The new stuff is Dowflake Xtra and is 83-87% pure

Because of it's higher concentration, it's been recommended to use 8% less of the Xtra version, so 460grams/Gallon

If you're using the new Xtra version, how much are you mixing ?

1eyedjyde 03-30-2014 11:00 PM

I actually mix a slightly higher concentration for both cal and alk so I don't have to dose as much. Just make sure the two are balanced.

gregzz4 03-30-2014 11:17 PM

So you use Dowflake Xtra ?

iceman86 03-31-2014 12:08 AM

Where can you buy dow flake?

1eyedjyde 03-31-2014 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gregzz4 (Post 889438)
So you use Dowflake Xtra ?

I use a different brand pellet that is 93 to 97% so by weight its even more concentrated.

gregzz4 03-31-2014 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1eyedjyde (Post 889449)
I use a different brand pellet that is 93 to 97% so by weight its even more concentrated.

Obviously you're having no issues then
Thanks

gregzz4 03-31-2014 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman86 (Post 889442)
Where can you buy dow flake?

I ordered a 20KG bag through my local Home Hardware

1eyedjyde 03-31-2014 04:12 AM

The stuff I got was through acklands granger. I've been using it for over a year and have dosed over 50 lbs in that time.

Abe 03-31-2014 05:35 AM

Anyone know where I can get dowflake in edmonton?

reefme 03-31-2014 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iceman86 (Post 889442)
Where can you buy dow flake?

I have some if you want.


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