O.C. "Reef-Chem" Bulk chemicals

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

O.C. will soon have our bulk specialty products available at our store and online. We hope to easily compete with U.S. vendors for bulk reef supplies.

We will be selling multiple size refillable containers of the following chemicals.

Calcium Chloride
Calcium Hydroxide
Sodium Bicarbonate
Magnesium Chloride

Ultra Pure (Ion Exchange) DI Resins to refill DI cartridges.
Strong base anion exchange resin
Strong acid cation exchange resin

[kaboom]

How soon and what prices should we expect to see on those bulk chemicals? thanks.

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by kaboom

How soon and what prices should we expect to see on those bulk chemicals? thanks.

I am working with the suppliers right now. I should have prices and availability within a few days.

[christyf5]

Originally Posted by OceanicCorals

Strong base anion exchange resin
Strong acid cation exchange resin

Um could you elaborate further on these, my chemistry is pretty rusty (actually I think it was a C- )

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by christyf5

Um could you elaborate further on these, my chemistry is pretty rusty (actually I think it was a C- )

Christy, no problem!

Calcium Chloride (CaCL2) Calcium additive as part of the two-part system.
Calcium Hydroxide Ca(OH)2 Otherwise know as Kalkwasser (ALK+Calcium)
Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO3 Also known as Baking Soda (ALK additive as part of the two-part system.
Magnesium Chloride Simply just Magnesium, dosed as required (Magnesium Sulphate can also be used in smaller amounts or mixed together)

[christyf5]

Right, I actually use those ones so you'll be hearing from me in about 10lbs

I meant these ones though:

Ultra Pure (Ion Exchange) DI Resins to refill DI cartridges.
Strong base anion exchange resin
Strong acid cation exchange resin

Whats the difference between these two resins? Or am I missing something here?

[OceanicCorals-Ian-]

Originally Posted by christyf5

Right, I actually use those ones so you'll be hearing from me in about 10lbs

I meant these ones though:

Ultra Pure (Ion Exchange) DI Resins to refill DI cartridges.
Strong base anion exchange resin
Strong acid cation exchange resin

Whats the difference between these two resins? Or am I missing something here?

Oh! Oh well, someone might want to know the additional info I posted.

The two resins are typically mixed together in what is called a mixed bed resin. The two resins work together to polish separate impurities (ions) out of the water.

We will also be selling Nuclear grade mixed bed resins that are even higher quality.

[christyf5]

Originally Posted by OceanicCorals

Oh! Oh well, someone might want to know the additional info I posted.

The two resins are typically mixed together in what is called a mixed bed resin. The two resins work together to polish separate impurities (ions) out of the water.

We will also be selling Nuclear grade mixed bed resins that are even higher quality.

Oh ok that makes sense. Thanks for the info.

Nuclear grade. Is that like a wedgie versus an atomic wedgie?

[Veng68]

Originally Posted by christyf5

Right, I actually use those ones so you'll be hearing from me in about 10lbs

I meant these ones though:

Ultra Pure (Ion Exchange) DI Resins to refill DI cartridges.
Strong base anion exchange resin
Strong acid cation exchange resin

Whats the difference between these two resins? Or am I missing something here?

I think the DI resins in RO/DI units have a mixture of both anion and cation resins.

Cheers,
Vic

[Veng68]

Doh....... that was a quick response.

Cheers,
Vic