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Old 12-14-2005, 04:34 PM
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Would any of you know where i could find those humidity removing beads in bulk ?

I need to make a larger air dryer, but cant seem to find em.

Do we have a local Grainger around here ?

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Old 12-14-2005, 04:44 PM
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This what your looking for..??

http://www.acklandsgrainger.ca

There is one in Chilliwack. Speaking of which my Wife is from there and I will be there this summer.
I would love to drop by and check out your setup if you don't mind..

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You might want to try photography stores. They usually store SLRs in cases with the gels to prevent moulding.
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Old 12-14-2005, 08:20 PM
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Speak with any Air compressor companies. My company has buckets of the stuff for sale.

I also have these:

http://www.optimalcaseandlights.com/...product70.html

They are for smaller enclosed spaces though!

Let me know if you have any questions on pricing and i can get it to you.

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Old 12-14-2005, 10:28 PM
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or you can use silica based kitty litter, just get the non scented, works great, readily available and CHEAP!
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Hey Thanks guys,

Sure, stop by anytime Ryan...as long as you dont mind it still lookin a bit reno`ish...lol (i been lazy )

Yeah i thought that was them, but they dont seem to carry it.

Thanks Physc and Steve,
I would love to puchase a bulk bag or container of it, say 5-10-20 lbs ?

I couldnt use the pelican, But thanks for the suggestion, as it is plumbed inline to remove humidity before the ozone unit gets it.

Very interested in a bulk buy from you steve, lemme know if your able.

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Doh,

Didnt even see where You were Steve ..lol.

Ill look into the air compressor thing, thanks.

Thanks Quinster, hmm, can you tell if it gets full ?

lol, A big clump ?

I guess id be askin for too much if i wanted these beads color changing.
The ones it comes with are blue and change to pink an about 3-4 days...tellin me i need to bake em.

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Fudge,

Most likely you will be looking around $100 up to $225 for a 3 kg pail locally. Depending on whether it is colour change or not.But i did find you this:

http://www.silicagel.net/pricing.asp

The website states it is in Toronto as well but i am not sure if the pricing is US or Canadian?

We currently stock 2 companies: Grace Division Silica Beads and Brenntag Silica gel.We have carried those 2 for years now because of great comments from the end users.

Any more questions let me know.


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I use it with my ozonizer and when you purchase it, the chips (I guess you could call them beads) are white and as they get waterlogged they turn a yellowish color. I too run it before the inlet of my ozonizer, my drying chamber is 4" x 10" and it changes in approximatly 1 1/2 - 2 months. A 5lb bag lasts about 6 months and cost me $4.99 (plus tax of course)
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Fudge,

Most likely you will be looking around $100 up to $225 for a 3 kg pail locally. Depending on whether it is colour change or not.But i did find you this:

http://www.silicagel.net/pricing.asp

The website states it is in Toronto as well but i am not sure if the pricing is US or Canadian?

We currently stock 2 companies: Grace Division Silica Beads and Brenntag Silica gel.We have carried those 2 for years now because of great comments from the end users.

Any more questions let me know.


Steve
Steve - i sent you a PM regarding this. Please advise
thanks
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