2-part

[A_Lee]

I didn't want to derail Durwin's thread, so I started this one
I was just wondering on people's thoughts on Kent's two-part, and how it compares to ESV's two-part? Obviously the KENT has a more appealing price, however if it is not such a great product, I'll stick with what I am currently using (ESV).
Thanks!

 

[seminolecpa]

My opinion is that both are fine but way overpriced considering you can get the same product with minimal work (mixing chemical with watter) at a significantly lower price.

 

[A_Lee]

... you can get the same product with minimal work (mixing chemical with watter) at a significantly lower price.

I assume you're referring to BRS two-part dosing?

 

[seminolecpa]

Yes or going with just something like hardness plus and baking soda.

I my opinion you are essentially buying pretty much the same thing premixed with a label on it.

Kind of like buying Kent kalkwasser vs. buying Mrs. Wages Pickling Lime. Pretty much the same thing put in a prettier container with a coral on it and more then double the price.

 

[A_Lee]

So, when I run out of ESV, is BRS pretty easy to make? Literally just use RODI water, and add mix?

 

[seminolecpa]

Yep. Follow the directions as to the quantity and viola. I think some of our sponsors are considering carring bulk supplies as well. Karson at Aquatic Collection sells it in his new store but I can't say I have tried it yet as I still have a bunch left from BRS.

FWIW I have a total water volume of about 260G and I use only 2 part on doising pumps and magnesium. No reactor.

 

[Gomer]

So, when I run out of ESV, is BRS pretty easy to make? Literally just use RODI water, and add mix?

correct. Karson is also setting up "easy 3-part" jugs. All measured out. Just add water and dose at a given rate

 

[A_Lee]

The 3rd part being Mag?

 

[Gomer]

yes. If I remember correctly, "two part" is technically a branded name, like kleenex is to facial tissue.

 

[A_Lee]

thanks BRS all the way, when I done with my ESV

 

[Gomer]

BRS is one option.

You also have Leslie's Pool Supply (Hardness plus = anhydrous calcium chloride, Soda Ash) + market (baking soda which can be baked into soda ash, epsom salt)

You also have Aquatic Collection (karson has Calcium Chloride, Soda Ash, Magnesium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate).

 

[Vincerama2]

yeah, go to Leslie's Pool supply and pick up some "Hardness Plus" for < $20, then go to Costco and buy 12 pounds of baking soda for $6. Voila (that is "Voila", not "walla", btw) you have enough for um...I dunno, many gallons of two part.

V

 

[Gomer]

The usual recipes are

2 cups calcium chloride (I believe anhydrous, but check)= 1 gallon
2 cups soda ash = 1 gallon
5 cups mag chloride + 3 cups epsom salt = 1 gallon (dose 20oz for every gallon of 2part)


cut in 1/2 if you use baking soda.