WMAS Discussion Forum : Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System

WMAS Discussion Forum : Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:26:20 +0000 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:28:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=44592 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System : It's so neat how it heats...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392850&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392850 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: January 04 2011 at 5:28pm

It's so neat how it heats up the water as it mixes. Of course that's why it works as an ice melt. I wanted to be sure the Morton Safe-T-Power was the right stuff so put a prill on my tongue. It heated up fast and tasted right. I spit it out and bought the bottle. LOL

I spoke with Morton Customer Service yesterday. I just got a call back from a Chemist at Morton. They no longer own the manufacturing plant. This Chemist is checking on impurities and will let me/us know.]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:28:03 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392850&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392850 <![CDATA[Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System : FYI - the recipe is 2 Cups per...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392829&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392829 Author: vadryn
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Posted: January 04 2011 at 3:07pm

FYI - the recipe is 2 Cups per gallon of water for the Driveway Heat.]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:07:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392829&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392829 <![CDATA[Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System : Thanks vadryn... I think mark...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392827&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392827 Author: Davidwillis
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Posted: January 04 2011 at 3:02pm

Thanks vadryn... I think mark also found some at wallmart. I will take a look next time I am there.]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:02:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392827&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392827 <![CDATA[Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System : CaCl BRS = $2.43/lb Driveway...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392783&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392783 Author: vadryn
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Posted: January 04 2011 at 10:03am

CaCl

BRS = $2.43/lb

Driveway Heat = $.84/lb

For those who enjoy paying LFS prices - have at it. That's not quite fair to BRS because they are significantly cheaper than LFS, but still WAY more for the same product from HD.

]]> Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:03:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392783&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392783 <![CDATA[Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System : I wouldBRS it for sure it's...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392709&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392709 Author: laynframe
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Posted: January 03 2011 at 8:15pm

I would BRS it for sure it's not worth the gamble to me. By the time you waste your gas and time you could have it delivered to your door.

]]> Mon, 03 Jan 2011 20:15:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392709&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392709 <![CDATA[Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System : In a study someone did on the...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392424&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392424 Author: vadryn
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Posted: January 01 2011 at 10:38am

In a study someone did on the purity of prominent calcium supplements (I found when looking for Driveway Heat MSDS), they looked at several products including Kent's products, there seems to be little to distinguish between "reef" products and other intended Calcium products. Even Kents has to put *something* in to create their calcium supplements, whose purity is subject to their suppliers. Kents had impurities that non-reef products did not!

It's really easy to say "Buy the expensive retail product" when it comes to this hobby, but I for one don't like the predatory pricing and value-added mentallity in the Aquarist industry. Please don't try to cast doubt and dispersion on cost-saving alternatives if there isn't valid data to back up the claims. If there is vital information, then please provide us all the link so we can make good decisions.

]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2011 10:38:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392424&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392424 <![CDATA[Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System : I've been using it for a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392361&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392361 Author: Lewy
Subject: 44592
Posted: December 31 2010 at 4:43pm

I've been using it for a while, granted my tank is only 12 gallons. it only takes a few drops to get my Ca where I want it.]]> Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:43:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392361&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392361 <![CDATA[Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System : I'd stay away from the "Driveway...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392355&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392355 Author: jcom
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Posted: December 31 2010 at 4:22pm

I'd stay away from the "Driveway Heat" type products. As Mark mentioned, those products' ingredients recently changed as they stopped removing bromide from the mixture and even Randy Holmes-Farley has recommended against them. Do yourself a favor and get it from Bulk Reef Supply. Their products are pharmaceutical grade and their customer service is phenomenal.

Edited by jcom - January 01 2011 at 4:27pm]]> Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:22:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392355&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392355 <![CDATA[Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System : I found Prestone Sidewalk Heat...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392294&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392294 Author: vadryn
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Posted: December 31 2010 at 9:25am

I found Prestone Sidewalk Heat @ Home Depot a couple weeks ago here in Logan. I'll bet any HD would carry it if one does. Way cheaper than even BRS. BRS seems to be an excellent source for good gallon jugs for dosing chemicals, though.]]> Fri, 31 Dec 2010 09:25:10 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=392294&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#392294 <![CDATA[Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System : I like www.bulkreefsupply.com ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=384185&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#384185 Author: MadReefer
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Posted: November 09 2010 at 12:14pm

I like www.bulkreefsupply.com]]> Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:14:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44592&PID=384185&title=twopart-calcium-and-alkalinity-supplement-system#384185