[Jewelry making - Article 01744] - Re: [Orchid] Safe pickle?

[Helen Hill]

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Rick,

>>    And why put clay or soap into the product? 

>     I believe one source of sodium bisulphate is the result of some
>     chemical process used in manufacturing. That is where the other
>     impurities come from. 

    Yes you're probably right although I'm sure there are some
    unscrupulous companies out there who just bulk it out to make more
    money. That's the cynic in me! 

    It seems that you have had the same bad experiences as R.E. Rourke
    regarding the unfriendliness of the manufacturer of Sparex. And
    you've had the same experience regarding the horrible slime as other
    users. It seems sensible to follow the advice of those who have
    converted to the swimming pool chemical "pH down" or similar (sodium
    bisulphite or sometimes sodium bisulphate by its chemical name) as
    it appears to work just as well, has none of the slime problems and
    is much less expensive to buy in the first place. 

Helen
Preston, UK
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