Tetra Caclium chloride

Stanton · 09/06/2007, 09:04 PM

I needed some for my pool and my pool guys switched brands on me.lol Has anyone used this for the two part?

bertoni · 09/06/2007, 09:51 PM

This is the supplement they sell for freshwater aquariums? It's probably fine, although I'd ask them whether they think it's okay for saltwater systems.

Stanton · 09/06/2007, 10:52 PM

I'm not sure if its the same or not. I recconized the tetra name but this came from a pool store.

bertoni · 09/06/2007, 10:54 PM

Hmm, I wouldn't use it, then, personally, but it might be fine.

Stanton · 09/07/2007, 05:50 AM

I'll just use all this bag up in the pool and try to find the old dow again.

Sanjay · 09/07/2007, 07:53 AM

You may have found another source for Calcium Chloride.

http://www.chembuyersguide.com/partners/tetra.html

What is the price of this product you are using. /

sanjay.

Boomer · 09/07/2007, 12:50 PM

One thing nice about Tetra is that they use the Limestone Method for CaCl2, so theirs is quite pure when compared to DOW or others. I have talked to their chief chemist. A call to Tetra will get you a location to buy their CaCl2.

http://www.tetrachemicals.com/

We had a long thread on it on the Bromide issue

Bromide Ok
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...ighlight=tetra

bertoni · 09/07/2007, 02:54 PM

So that applies to all their calcium chloride products? I was concerned about supplies for pools.

Boomer · 09/07/2007, 03:45 PM

Their Pool grade, so to speak, is more pure than Dow Flake. It has 50 ppm other impurities and Dow is 85. Their Food grade or Express are the best.

jy544 · 09/07/2007, 03:50 PM

Has anyone been using this instead of Dow Flake?

Boomer · 09/07/2007, 03:58 PM

Yes is what most will be using and some are already using instead of Dow Flake. which is or will be loaded with Bromide. I believe Sanjay is using it on his 500 gal home tank and the Penn State 500 gal reef tank

Sanjay · 09/07/2007, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Boomer
Yes is what most will be using and some are already using instead of Dow Flake. which is or will be loaded with Bromide. I believe Sanjay is using it on his 500 gal home tank and the Penn State 500 gal reef tank

Not yet, still finishing off the Dow flake bags that I bought last winter.

But the next bags I buy will be from Tetra Chemicals.

sanjay.

jy544 · 09/09/2007, 08:53 AM

Does anyone know where Tetra calcium is sold? I have tryed several pool stores and no one carries it.

Boomer · 09/09/2007, 12:36 PM

Just call them and ask them or e-mail them

CUSTOMER SERVICE

TETRA Technologies, Inc.
25025 Interstate 45 North
Suite 600
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Phone: 800.327.7817
customerservice@tetratec.com

sditch · 09/09/2007, 09:05 PM

Wow, thats about 45min away from me

Stanton · 09/10/2007, 06:19 AM

Sorry for taking so long to get back...I was off for the weekend.

I paid 36.99 from Pinch a Penny pool store. It's a chain store down here in South Alabama but don't know their range.

ShapeGSX · 09/10/2007, 04:09 PM

This page shows a number of different Calcium Chloride products:
http://www.chembuyersguide.com/partners/tetra.html

Which one is the one that we should be using?

I'll be asking them where to get the product in Massachusetts.

Boomer · 09/10/2007, 08:02 PM

FCC FOOD GRADE - FOOD GRADE ANHYDROUS CALCIUM CHLORIDE MINI-PELLETS, 94% - 97%

CaCl2

or

TETRA 80â„¢ HP - CALCIUM CHLORIDE PELLETS HIGH PURITY, DIHYDRATE 77% - 82% . This one is more pure but has a lower % of CaCl2 because it has ~ 15- ~ 20 % water. Dihydrate means two water molecules. But these may be to big a pellet and would need to be ground up.

CaCl2:2H2O

tangdiver · 09/16/2007, 10:21 PM

http://www.harveysalt.com/

Here is where to get Dow...if you want it.

$15 a bag and $37 to ship a 50 pounder

Grant

Lutefisk · 09/17/2007, 10:34 PM

Harvey Salt is where I bought my Dow a couple years ago.

I'm interested in finding some place to buy the Tetra FCC Food grades stuff somewhere nearby.

Has anybody got their hands on it yet? It should be a step up from the old Dow product - especially since their new snowmelt product is expected to be unsuitable for reef use.

Paul

ShapeGSX · 09/17/2007, 10:38 PM

I haven't gotten anyone at Tetra to reply to my email, unfortunately.

Boomer · 09/17/2007, 11:13 PM

Call them on the phone it is a toll free number. That is what I always do, talk to a real person.

Toll Free: 800.327.7817

Kalkbreath · 09/18/2007, 02:15 PM

What is the bromide level in the various Tetra products?

flyguy7150 · 09/18/2007, 02:34 PM

does home depot still sell the dow flakes calcium chloride?

Boomer · 09/18/2007, 03:19 PM

There is none in Tetra according to assay sheets and my talk with their chemist. They use a different process called the Limestone Method.

09/06/2007, 09:04 PM	#1
Stanton Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 315	Tetra Caclium chloride I needed some for my pool and my pool guys switched brands on me.lol Has anyone used this for the two part?

09/06/2007, 09:51 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Foster City, CA, USA Posts: 48,053	This is the supplement they sell for freshwater aquariums? It's probably fine, although I'd ask them whether they think it's okay for saltwater systems. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

09/06/2007, 10:54 PM	#4
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Foster City, CA, USA Posts: 48,053	Hmm, I wouldn't use it, then, personally, but it might be fine. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

09/07/2007, 12:50 PM	#7
Boomer Bomb Technician (EOD) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 10,587	One thing nice about Tetra is that they use the Limestone Method for CaCl2, so theirs is quite pure when compared to DOW or others. I have talked to their chief chemist. A call to Tetra will get you a location to buy their CaCl2. http://www.tetrachemicals.com/ We had a long thread on it on the Bromide issue Bromide Ok http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...ighlight=tetra __________________ If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up Seawater Chemistry, Geology, ID Marine Life, Collecting Science Books, Explosives Technology, Audiophile An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

09/07/2007, 02:54 PM	#8
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Foster City, CA, USA Posts: 48,053	So that applies to all their calcium chloride products? I was concerned about supplies for pools. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

09/06/2007, 10:52 PM	#3
Stanton Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 315	I'm not sure if its the same or not. I recconized the tetra name but this came from a pool store.

09/07/2007, 05:50 AM	#5
Stanton Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 315	I'll just use all this bag up in the pool and try to find the old dow again.

09/07/2007, 07:53 AM	#6
Sanjay Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: State College, PA Posts: 2,133	You may have found another source for Calcium Chloride. http://www.chembuyersguide.com/partners/tetra.html What is the price of this product you are using. / sanjay.

09/07/2007, 03:45 PM	#9
Boomer Bomb Technician (EOD) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 10,587	Their Pool grade, so to speak, is more pure than Dow Flake. It has 50 ppm other impurities and Dow is 85. Their Food grade or Express are the best. __________________ If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up Seawater Chemistry, Geology, ID Marine Life, Collecting Science Books, Explosives Technology, Audiophile An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

09/07/2007, 03:50 PM	#10
jy544 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 1,031	Has anyone been using this instead of Dow Flake?

09/07/2007, 03:58 PM	#11
Boomer Bomb Technician (EOD) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 10,587	Yes is what most will be using and some are already using instead of Dow Flake. which is or will be loaded with Bromide. I believe Sanjay is using it on his 500 gal home tank and the Penn State 500 gal reef tank __________________ If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up Seawater Chemistry, Geology, ID Marine Life, Collecting Science Books, Explosives Technology, Audiophile An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

09/09/2007, 08:53 AM	#13
jy544 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 1,031	Does anyone know where Tetra calcium is sold? I have tryed several pool stores and no one carries it.

09/09/2007, 12:36 PM	#14
Boomer Bomb Technician (EOD) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 10,587	Just call them and ask them or e-mail them CUSTOMER SERVICE TETRA Technologies, Inc. 25025 Interstate 45 North Suite 600 The Woodlands, Texas 77380 Phone: 800.327.7817 customerservice@tetratec.com __________________ If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up Seawater Chemistry, Geology, ID Marine Life, Collecting Science Books, Explosives Technology, Audiophile An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

09/09/2007, 09:05 PM	#15
sditch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston,Texas (USA) Posts: 753	Wow, thats about 45min away from me

09/10/2007, 06:19 AM	#16
Stanton Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mobile AL. Posts: 315	Sorry for taking so long to get back...I was off for the weekend. I paid 36.99 from Pinch a Penny pool store. It's a chain store down here in South Alabama but don't know their range.

09/10/2007, 04:09 PM	#17
ShapeGSX Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 455	This page shows a number of different Calcium Chloride products: http://www.chembuyersguide.com/partners/tetra.html Which one is the one that we should be using? I'll be asking them where to get the product in Massachusetts. __________________ Josh Cars and Coral '97 Eclipse GSX 12.21@118mph 46 gallon bowfront (not installed in the car)

09/10/2007, 08:02 PM	#18
Boomer Bomb Technician (EOD) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 10,587	FCC FOOD GRADE - FOOD GRADE ANHYDROUS CALCIUM CHLORIDE MINI-PELLETS, 94% - 97% CaCl2 or TETRA 80â„¢ HP - CALCIUM CHLORIDE PELLETS HIGH PURITY, DIHYDRATE 77% - 82% . This one is more pure but has a lower % of CaCl2 because it has ~ 15- ~ 20 % water. Dihydrate means two water molecules. But these may be to big a pellet and would need to be ground up. CaCl2:2H2O __________________ If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up Seawater Chemistry, Geology, ID Marine Life, Collecting Science Books, Explosives Technology, Audiophile An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

09/16/2007, 10:21 PM	#19
tangdiver Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sioux Falls South Dakota Posts: 1,235	http://www.harveysalt.com/ Here is where to get Dow...if you want it. $15 a bag and $37 to ship a 50 pounder Grant __________________ Its unwise to pay to much or to little When U pay to much U lose a little $ When U pay to little U sometimes lose it all because the thing U bought was incapable of doing the thing U bought it to do Current Tank Info: 6' long, 3' wide, 2' high, My tank is not worthy of Tank of the Month

09/17/2007, 10:34 PM	#20
Lutefisk Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 1,701	Harvey Salt is where I bought my Dow a couple years ago. I'm interested in finding some place to buy the Tetra FCC Food grades stuff somewhere nearby. Has anybody got their hands on it yet? It should be a step up from the old Dow product - especially since their new snowmelt product is expected to be unsuitable for reef use. Paul __________________ lu·te·fisk (lôô'tə-fĭsk') n. A traditional Scandinavian dish prepared by soaking air-dried cod in a lye solution for several weeks, a process that gives the dish its gelatinous consistency. Current Tank Info: 155 bow front plus misc other tanks.

09/17/2007, 10:38 PM	#21
ShapeGSX Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 455	I haven't gotten anyone at Tetra to reply to my email, unfortunately. __________________ Josh Cars and Coral '97 Eclipse GSX 12.21@118mph 46 gallon bowfront (not installed in the car)

09/17/2007, 11:13 PM	#22
Boomer Bomb Technician (EOD) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 10,587	Call them on the phone it is a toll free number. That is what I always do, talk to a real person. Toll Free: 800.327.7817 __________________ If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up Seawater Chemistry, Geology, ID Marine Life, Collecting Science Books, Explosives Technology, Audiophile An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

09/18/2007, 02:15 PM	#23
Kalkbreath Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 338	What is the bromide level in the various Tetra products?

09/18/2007, 02:34 PM	#24
flyguy7150 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines Posts: 929	does home depot still sell the dow flakes calcium chloride? __________________ Leo Click on my red house to see my 90g RR tank :) Tons of pictures, tons... Click!!! Current Tank Info: 90g AGA Reef Ready, 6x54w T5s w/ SLRs, 29g Sump/fuge, OR 2500 Return, Octopus NW150, 2 x TLF Phosban Reactor, Koralia #1, #4, MJ Modded

09/18/2007, 03:19 PM	#25
Boomer Bomb Technician (EOD) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 10,587	There is none in Tetra according to assay sheets and my talk with their chemist. They use a different process called the Limestone Method. __________________ If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up Seawater Chemistry, Geology, ID Marine Life, Collecting Science Books, Explosives Technology, Audiophile An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.