Zeolite In Melbourne ?
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Zeolite In Melbourne ?
Hi All,
Does anyone know where I can get zeolite in melbourne ?
What is the cost on average?
Cheers
Does anyone know where I can get zeolite in melbourne ?
What is the cost on average?
Cheers
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Re: Zeolite In Melbourne ?
I've recently noticed that supermarkets and hardware strores are stocking zeolite as fat absorbant for BBQ drip trays. There are more than one brand that are labelled as zeolite but I can't recall the names. Not sure about the price either - from memory, about $5-$6 for 2L.
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Re: Zeolite In Melbourne ?
Hi
I purchased a 25kg bag at Bulleen Art & Garden, 6 Manningham Road West, Bulleen, a few weeks ago.
I think it was around $20.
Hope this helps.
Brad
I purchased a 25kg bag at Bulleen Art & Garden, 6 Manningham Road West, Bulleen, a few weeks ago.
I think it was around $20.
Hope this helps.
Brad
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Re: Zeolite In Melbourne ?
I too am looking for Zeolite & Diatomite in Melbourne... I was at Bulleen Art & Garden on the weekend with diatomite in mind but not zeolite... DAMN!
will need to check it out this weekend!
cheers

will need to check it out this weekend!
cheers
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Re: Zeolite In Melbourne ?
I picked up a bag of zeolite from Bulleen A&G a while back, but the particles seem very fine...all < 2mm.
Is this what most people are using or is there a coarser grade I can get from somewhere that will be a better companion to the 2-7mm Diatomite I'm mixing with?
Is this what most people are using or is there a coarser grade I can get from somewhere that will be a better companion to the 2-7mm Diatomite I'm mixing with?
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Re: Zeolite In Melbourne ?
zeolite is also used for water filtration (including pools) i have purchased it previously from clark rubber which was cheaper than getting it from aquariums.
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Re: Zeolite In Melbourne ?
Less than 2mm will be too smallmatty wrote:I picked up a bag of zeolite from Bulleen A&G a while back, but the particles seem very fine...all < 2mm.
Is this what most people are using or is there a coarser grade I can get from somewhere that will be a better companion to the 2-7mm Diatomite I'm mixing with?
I use a grade that is (I think) 2 - 5mm from Ray N in Sydney
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Re: Zeolite In Melbourne ?
Hi All
Just be mindful that not allZeolites are the same. If you are wanting a light weight Zeolite similar to Diatomite you are best to use NZ Zeolit not an Australian Zeolite. The Australian Zeolites are very dense in structure and not very porous typically 1ltr = 1.25kg, NZ Zeolite is has a very low bulk density of around 0.64 (1ltr = 0.64kg).
You can by NZ Zeolite from Big W under the cat litter range branded Vitapet Purrfit clay plus, 15ltr or 7ltr
Just be mindful that not allZeolites are the same. If you are wanting a light weight Zeolite similar to Diatomite you are best to use NZ Zeolit not an Australian Zeolite. The Australian Zeolites are very dense in structure and not very porous typically 1ltr = 1.25kg, NZ Zeolite is has a very low bulk density of around 0.64 (1ltr = 0.64kg).
You can by NZ Zeolite from Big W under the cat litter range branded Vitapet Purrfit clay plus, 15ltr or 7ltr
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Re: Zeolite In Melbourne ?
BPMNZ wrote:Hi All
Just be mindful that not allZeolites are the same. If you are wanting a light weight Zeolite similar to Diatomite you are best to use NZ Zeolit not an Australian Zeolite. The Australian Zeolites are very dense in structure and not very porous typically 1ltr = 1.25kg, NZ Zeolite is has a very low bulk density of around 0.64 (1ltr = 0.64kg).
You can by NZ Zeolite from Big W under the cat litter range branded Vitapet Purrfit clay plus, 15ltr or 7ltr
Are you using this zeolite in your mix?
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Re: Zeolite In Melbourne ?
Just trawling through looking for diatomite and found Zeolite instead ... https://www.rsea.com.au/products/22006 don't know the grade or quality, but says NZ Zeolite on the pack photo ... at least these guys are open Sat, unlike a lot of Hort suppliers.
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