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Old 03-16-2011, 05:19 AM
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LOL, no I'm not coming to Calgary till May. Didn't read that part.
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Old 03-16-2011, 05:24 AM
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LOL, no I'm not coming to Calgary till May. Didn't read that part.
Well i hope to get some results from those testing thebulk-chemicals soon.
not to say i don't want you to be one
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Old 03-16-2011, 06:32 AM
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Coming down on Thursday Eli, when are you going to be available for pick-up?
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Old 03-16-2011, 06:39 AM
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Coming down on Thursday Eli, when are you going to be available for pick-up?
I should be able to see you after 1600 hour
Anytime after 3pm is fine send me your phone # or call me on Thursday.
If you cannot make it at that time earlier is fine you just have to pick it up from who ever is in.
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Old 03-17-2011, 09:18 PM
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I am no expert on bulk chemicals but have been using it for about 3 years and have purchased from different places.
IME, the products (Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Sodium carbonate) that I first purchased from BRS 3 years ago has the best solubility. It also leaves no residue and is as clear as water. I’ve gotten tremendous results from using their products, by far the best I’ve encountered. My most recent purchase (6 months ago) from BRS was just as good, except the Sodium carbonate was different this time. When mixed, it was not as clear as previous, and a thin layer of foam would collect at the surface. It was definitely different, lower quality?? Don’t know.

Faster forward to today, I just finished testing the bulk chemicals from Eli.
Using the exact same recipe and mixing instructions from BRS I performed the test comparison.
All three solutions appear to be as clear as water with no residue at the bottom. It dissolved just as fast. I even went a step further and increased the concentration by 25%, the result was no different.
For me, these chemicals are as good as BRS in terms of solubility and clarity. I have no idea how the purity would match up between the two products but I guess that can be established with the product data sheets. I think the days of outrageous shipping cost for bulk chemicals from the U.S is near long gone. Hopefully Eli can bring a sustainable supply of these chemicals in at a reasonable price.
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Old 03-17-2011, 09:25 PM
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I don't recall exactly when it was but I know that the chems BRS sells today are a higher grade than what they previously offered. I think this explains the difference but odd that it mixed a little less perfectly. Mine are crystal clear.

Your review is very welcome news though. I'll be buying a large amount when my small BRS containers are used up =)
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I am no expert on bulk chemicals but have been using it for about 3 years and have purchased from different places.
IME, the products (Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Sodium carbonate) that I first purchased from BRS 3 years ago has the best solubility. It also leaves no residue and is as clear as water. I’ve gotten tremendous results from using their products, by far the best I’ve encountered. My most recent purchase (6 months ago) from BRS was just as good, except the Sodium carbonate was different this time. When mixed, it was not as clear as previous, and a thin layer of foam would collect at the surface. It was definitely different, lower quality?? Don’t know.

Faster forward to today, I just finished testing the bulk chemicals from Eli.
Using the exact same recipe and mixing instructions from BRS I performed the test comparison.
All three solutions appear to be as clear as water with no residue at the bottom. It dissolved just as fast. I even went a step further and increased the concentration by 25%, the result was no different.
For me, these chemicals are as good as BRS in terms of solubility and clarity. I have no idea how the purity would match up between the two products but I guess that can be established with the product data sheets. I think the days of outrageous shipping cost for bulk chemicals from the U.S is near long gone. Hopefully Eli can bring a sustainable supply of these chemicals in at a reasonable price.
Thanks for your input on the reef bulk-chemicals neatly summend up.
Well folks we are only a few days away from launching the prices of the chemicals and i am sure everyone will be more than satisfied.
We give the website caco3reef a daily update.So keep checking for pricing, more product and specials.

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Old 03-18-2011, 05:11 AM
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Just tagging along here....are you going to post pricing on this thread?
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Old 03-22-2011, 02:26 AM
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Well folks. Most reviews are in.(i have yet to see someone unsatisfied within comparison to other product out there)
the prices will be on the webpage later this evening.
the purest pharmaceutical grade of bulk reef chemicals available, free delivery throughout Canada and no GST or PST.
every box or container of reef chemicals will have an MSDS sheet of authentication or your money back no questions asked.

Orders will start immediately and delivery will be held on Tuesdays of every week.
Please send all your requests and orders by email or pm as it will be replied to within a couple hours.
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well you are getting a ADDY Boy for me, now you need to get DI resin and Carbon and you are set.
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