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Old 03-30-2014, 08:37 PM
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Default 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 ?
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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.
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So you use Dowflake Xtra ?
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Old 03-31-2014, 12:08 AM
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Where can you buy dow flake?
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So you use Dowflake Xtra ?
I use a different brand pellet that is 93 to 97% so by weight its even more concentrated.
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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
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Where can you buy dow flake?
I ordered a 20KG bag through my local Home Hardware
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Old 03-31-2014, 04:12 AM
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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.
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Anyone know where I can get dowflake in edmonton?
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Where can you buy dow flake?
I have some if you want.
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Wow! That's Crazy! Why would you spend that much and go through all that trouble?
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