Quick gypsum question

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Scotty

Quick gypsum question

Post by Scotty » Fri Sep 17, 2010 6:41 pm

Are DLS/DWB another form of gypsum (amongst other salts)?

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dynamic dave

Re: Quick gypsum question

Post by dynamic dave » Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:02 am

There all different elements for water treatment.
Calcium Sulphate (as gypsum):
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate):
Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom salts):
Sodium Chloride (common salt):
Calcium Carbonate (as chalk):
Sodium Carbonate (soda crystals):
Sodium Sulphate (Glauber's salt):
Magnesium Carbonate (anhydrous)

nobby

Re: Quick gypsum question

Post by nobby » Fri Oct 01, 2010 7:23 pm

Scotty Mc wrote:Are DLS/DWB another form of gypsum (amongst other salts)?

Cheers

DLS is a mixture of several water treatment chemicals including Gypsum and Calcium Chloride. Its used to incease the mineral content of softer water.

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