PRE ORDER SALE! Coarse, Calcined Diatomaceous Earth

[River's Edge]

LOL you can message me as well. If you have seen unfired DE, it is likely more similar to akadama in that it can smash between your fingers when wet.

This product is Calcined fired in a (rotary kiln) not just dried so it is much harder than unfired DE.

I am curious about the calcination process used by this particular manufacturer. Companies often use metal or alkalai type fluxes in the calcination processes. The other question would be whether it has been bonded to create larger particle size. I think they refer to that process as aggomleration which involves spraying a " plastic" bonding agent on the finer particles.
From a Bonsai soil component perspective it would be interesting to know how the manufacturing process changes the DE other than to harden the structure.

 

[milehigh_7]

I am curious about the calcination process used by this particular manufacturer. Companies often use metal or alkalai type fluxes in the calcination processes. The other question would be whether it has been bonded to create larger particle size. I think they refer to that process as aggomleration which involves spraying a " plastic" bonding agent on the finer particles.
From a Bonsai soil component perspective it would be interesting to know how the manufacturing process changes the DE other than to harden the structure.

If I get a chance I will ask them.

 

[Japonicus]

Have you a ship date yet Clyde?

 

[milehigh_7]

I'll give them a call tomorrow.

 

[Scrixx]

Is there an expected delivery date? Just looking for a general idea. Plus or minus a week is okay.

 

[milehigh_7]

Is there an expected delivery date? Just looking for a general idea. Plus or minus a week is okay.

I'll have a much better idea after I get an update from them tomorrow.

 

[milehigh_7]

Okee dokee it should be in tomorrow.

That means you have approximately 24 hours for the presale price!

 

[theone420]

I got my order in ??????

 

[Vinnie Charity]

Okee dokee it should be in tomorrow.

That means you have approximately 24 hours for the presale price!

Will you be continuing to stock this @milehigh_7?

 

[milehigh_7]

Will you be continuing to stock this @milehigh_7?

Not at this time.

 

[Vinnie Charity]

That's too bad, no worries though...

 

[Underdog]

Glad I got a box. Would buy again @milehigh_7

 

[zero]

where can I get some of this nowadays? Cant find DE like this anywhere

 

[AZbonsai]

You answered your own question. One of a kind deal. I believe I bought the last boxes from @milehigh_7 on the face of the earth.

 

[Paradox]

Milehigh hasnt been seen on the forum in over a year.
I hope he is ok

 

[AZbonsai]

Milehigh hasnt been seen on the forum in over a year.
I hope he is ok

I texted him couple of months ago. Doing fine. Adjusting to new home in the Valley.

 

[Carol 83]

I texted him couple of months ago. Doing fine. Adjusting to new home in the Valley.

Good to hear.