Dowflake- $34.00 shipped - Page 3

David Grigor · 10-14-2006, 10:27 AM

I was at Walmart and noticed they had 20lb bags of the Prestone Driveway Heat for $7.83. Considering that you use 20% less per gallon of the pellet vs. the flake. 2 bags is virtually the same as 50lb bag of the flake so basically half the price since you don't need shipping.

It's also about the same price as driving to WI without spending the gas.

jeffie · 10-14-2006, 10:35 AM

Thanks David! I've been using the prestone driveway heat in my 2-part and it has worked great. Growth has never been better.

If you use the Prestone here are the recipes.

for recipe #1 you use 2 cups Prestone per gallon for Ca.
2 1/4 cups baking soda per gallon for Alk.

for recipe #2 you use 1 cup Prestone per gallon for Ca.
1 1/8 cups baking soda per gallon for Alk.

Sea monkey · 10-14-2006, 11:30 AM

since the season is coming keep a look out for the mag flake at your local HD, lowes , menards ... : )

Beng · 10-14-2006, 04:12 PM

Hey Jeffie and David, what's the advantage of this 2 part recipe over the Mrs. Wages recipe?

I have the stuffs for both recipes but can't decide which one to use.

Many Thanks,

Beng

jeffie · 10-14-2006, 04:56 PM

quote=Beng;851616]Hey Jeffie and David, what's the advantage of this 2 part recipe over the Mrs. Wages recipe?

I have the stuffs for both recipes but can't decide which one to use.

Many Thanks,

Beng[/quote]

Mrs wages is used as a suppliment for kalk.
The 2-part is for your daily Ca. and Alk. demand instead of using a reactor or other pricey already pre-mixed 2-parts...

David Grigor · 10-14-2006, 11:10 PM

Beng, As far as and advantage there really isn't an advantage of 2 part over Kalkwasser IMO, it's just the 2 part is far more concentrated and can elevate and maintain just about any level you want to keep your tank at. This is why I supplemnt Kalkwasser with the 2 part because Kalkwasser alone will not keep my levels where I want them.

TrimixDiver · 10-16-2006, 06:58 AM

I also use both. Kalk in my topoff water, and then I have the 2-part on a dosing pump. It works great!! I'm now only checking my levels every 1-2 weeks. The corals are loving it.

ckumlien · 10-17-2006, 02:08 PM

Still no sign of a local store with Mag Flake by Dead Sea Works, LTD.?

Sea monkey · 10-17-2006, 03:17 PM

soon as there is snow in the ground i think it will be the best time to look.

David Grigor · 10-17-2006, 04:10 PM

With a number of us on the lookout for the mag flake, I'm sure if someplace in the cities carries it, one of us will stumble across it.

Honestly though, I'm not very optimistic on the chances of finding the exact brand of mag. needed. If by Dec. nobody has found a source I will mailorder mine.

REEFSTOCK · 10-17-2006, 04:17 PM

Like Jeffie said and implied, your time and gas money and energey are probably worth more than the shipping... Unless your working for say... I don't know... an American car retailer... Man, thats got to be rough.

David Grigor · 10-17-2006, 04:22 PM

I mean, when I go places that could carry it , I will check. I'm not going to make a special trip or go out of my way to search the town for it. No gas or time wasted.

Sea monkey · 10-17-2006, 09:46 PM

ya i already frequent 3 home depots, one lowes and one Menard's . i just plan on looking for it while i am there now and then.

Luke30mm · 11-16-2006, 08:05 PM

let me know if your going to order a bag of the mag. portion ill split it with you

dobbs · 11-22-2006, 10:24 AM

Is anyone making this that would like to sell a few pounds?