Virkon disinfectant prices

rewrites · 20th March 2006, 15:32

I have been tracking down prices for UK suppliers of Virkon tablets - the prices vary enormously. However, I have managed to find a supplier who sells Virkon (not Virkon S) 5gram tablets in tubs of 50 for £8.50 per tub - less than half price of other suppliers I have found.

The only drawback is that postage and packing is £10 - whether it is for 1 tub or 100.

I have emailed to have all prices/conditions verified, but wonder whether any UK users here would be interested in purchasing some tubs? That way, the postage and packing is almost lost in a larger order.

I can order them and then post individually to UK RBWorld members. Second class post for 1 tub is 83p (300g weight plus confirmation of posting), so you'll be looking at £9.33 total for 50x5g tablets - last ages apparently.

Anybody interested, please pm me. i will post an update when i receive confirmation from supplier.

Simon A · 20th March 2006, 17:05

Yes please, I'm definitely interested in a tub of tablets.

Simon A

***schford*** · 20th March 2006, 17:07

Yup add me too please for a tub.

Stuart

marinetek1 · 20th March 2006, 17:34

I would keen. How do you propose payment, bank transfer, chq, paypal?

cheers, Andy

Nick uk. · 20th March 2006, 18:29

Would you be willing to post some to me here in Italy?

MAD · 20th March 2006, 18:41

Guys,

I have to say this is an excellent price...

My localk Vet orders them in and charges me £17 for a tub of 50.

Cheers,

Mark

julie · 20th March 2006, 18:58

Hi All

Just for info ......

Just to let you know, I checked Virkon out a while ago and spoke to the manufactures of it..

They told me that Virkon and Virkon S are the same product, they just have to be marketed differently as the law states that they cannot be sold under the same name... but they are identical ! !

Good price rewrites , but Virkon S is cheaper..

I got a 5 Kilo tub of Virkon S for £40.00 from a local animal feed supplier..

Cheers

Julie

lizardland · 20th March 2006, 23:33

Try SPH Supplies www.sphsupplies.co.uk

50 Tab pack of Virkon is £11.99 plus £2.50 p&p

I've found it quite easy to get hold of, most of the equestrian shops round me sell it in various packs (£1.50 for a 5l sachet in Robinsons at Haydock when I was last in), agricultural suppliers usually stock it too. I'm told by a farmer the cheaper "pet" branded version is the same as the DEFRA approved stuff but with different legal blurb.

Cheers,

Stuart

rewrites · 21st March 2006, 19:13

Hi everyone

Having looked at the info in Julie's thread [manufacturer states that Virkon and Virkon S are the same product], then there seems little point paying for Virkon - especially when Virkon S is available for £40 per 5KG!!

There is a huge difference between prices even for Virkon S, so shopping aorund is a must, but it would seem a trip to the local vet/pet supplies shop is the best bet after all.

Sorry for the 'runaround' on this.

Have fun!

Peter

**RichClark** · 21st March 2006, 19:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by julie)

Hi All

I got a 5 Kilo tub of Virkon S for £40.00 from a local animal feed supplier..

Cheers

Julie

Hi Julie,

Where did you fid it at this price, the cheapest I've found is £65 for the 5Kg tub.

Cheers

20th March 2006, 15:32	#1 (permalink)
rewrites New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 59	Virkon disinfectant prices I have been tracking down prices for UK suppliers of Virkon tablets - the prices vary enormously. However, I have managed to find a supplier who sells Virkon (not Virkon S) 5gram tablets in tubs of 50 for £8.50 per tub - less than half price of other suppliers I have found. The only drawback is that postage and packing is £10 - whether it is for 1 tub or 100. I have emailed to have all prices/conditions verified, but wonder whether any UK users here would be interested in purchasing some tubs? That way, the postage and packing is almost lost in a larger order. I can order them and then post individually to UK RBWorld members. Second class post for 1 tub is 83p (300g weight plus confirmation of posting), so you'll be looking at £9.33 total for 50x5g tablets - last ages apparently. Anybody interested, please pm me. i will post an update when i receive confirmation from supplier.
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20th March 2006, 17:05	#2 (permalink)
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marinetek1 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 14	Re: Virkon disinfectant prices I would keen. How do you propose payment, bank transfer, chq, paypal? cheers, Andy
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20th March 2006, 18:58	#7 (permalink)
julie Mega Tiggerlodon Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: hoddesdon, Herts,UK Posts: 76	Re: Virkon disinfectant prices Hi All Just for info ...... Just to let you know, I checked Virkon out a while ago and spoke to the manufactures of it.. They told me that Virkon and Virkon S are the same product, they just have to be marketed differently as the law states that they cannot be sold under the same name... but they are identical ! ! Good price rewrites , but Virkon S is cheaper.. I got a 5 Kilo tub of Virkon S for £40.00 from a local animal feed supplier.. Cheers Julie __________________ Bouncin's what TIGGERS do best ! Last edited by julie : 20th March 2006 at 18:59. Reason: spelling
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lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,186	Re: Virkon disinfectant prices Try SPH Supplies www.sphsupplies.co.uk 50 Tab pack of Virkon is £11.99 plus £2.50 p&p I've found it quite easy to get hold of, most of the equestrian shops round me sell it in various packs (£1.50 for a 5l sachet in Robinsons at Haydock when I was last in), agricultural suppliers usually stock it too. I'm told by a farmer the cheaper "pet" branded version is the same as the DEFRA approved stuff but with different legal blurb. Cheers, Stuart __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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rewrites New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 59	Virkon disinfectant prices - update!! Hi everyone Having looked at the info in Julie's thread [manufacturer states that Virkon and Virkon S *are* the same product], then there seems little point paying for Virkon - especially when Virkon S is available for £40 per 5KG!! There is a huge difference between prices even for Virkon S, so shopping aorund is a must, but it would seem a trip to the local vet/pet supplies shop is the best bet after all. Sorry for the 'runaround' on this. Have fun! Peter
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