seattle area sorb buying collective forming

**Gill Envy** · 26th August 2006, 07:28

If you are interested in going in on a large order of sodasorb or sofnolime drop me a line with your email. I know of options for purchasing partial or full palates of kegs (we need an order of at least 5 kegs...). If we order together we can buy in bulk and save on shipping.

**Gill Envy** · 26th August 2006, 17:33

oh, sorry for the lack of clarity, that would be 6-12 grade and my preference would be to get sodasorb.... for 5+ kegs it's $110 a keg incl shipping, for a palate-$92 per 37 lb keg/ aprx $2.50 per lb including shipping.

for the local store owners, give us an option to buy large quantities with some kind of price break and i wouldn't bother going around you. Purchasing little, overpriced jugs just doesn't appeal to me, no offense.

Grizz · 26th August 2006, 17:44

just wondering why sodasorb 6-12 and not Sofnolime 8-12?

RonMicjan · 26th August 2006, 19:08

I might suggest confirming expiration dates on the sorb fore you plunk your money down, there is some expired or close to it stuff floating around. Also my last experience with grace sodasorb was that it was very powdery, so much that I finally threw it out and went to sofnolime.

**Gill Envy** · 26th August 2006, 19:46

good precaution, and yes, will do.

Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan)

I might suggest confirming expiration dates on the sorb fore you plunk your money down, there is some expired or close to it stuff floating around. Also my last experience with grace sodasorb was that it was very powdery, so much that I finally threw it out and went to sofnolime.

**Gill Envy** · 26th August 2006, 20:14

if I can't find enough interest in sodasorb 6-12, then will go for sofnolime 8-12. the price difference is between %25 and %100 more in cost for sofnolime depending on size of order and where purchased.
Reason for my preference is percieved value. I've used both and I haven't had an issue with dust and sodasorb. I've heard some interesting numbers thrown around about sofnolime being more efficient but I have yet to see an equal controlled comparison and in any case sodasorb certainly has a good track record. any unsubstantiated difference is unlikely to be significant, even less of an issue with the recreational limits we dive. sofnolime is more uniform in size and less dusty but until i see objective numbers showing otherwise, i just don't see why it's that much better...my 02 cents.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Grizz)

just wondering why sodasorb 6-12 and not Sofnolime 8-12?

Pugwash · 26th August 2006, 21:12

It always strikes me as odd that we pay perhaps £5k for a unit and when the manufacturer recommends a particular grade scrubber material we go out of our way to deviate from the recommended to save a few bucks.

Surely it's recommended for a reason? Why stray from the recommended when it is available - and certainly from my perspective - cheaply at that? I live in Egypt and pay around £8 / kilo for sofnolime. Not the cheapest on the planet by any means, but you have to have it to dive.

Okay, I'm a relative noob at this, but am I missing something?

Dan

**Gill Envy** · 27th August 2006, 00:36

Quote: (Originally Posted by Pugwash)

It always strikes me as odd that we pay perhaps £5k for a unit and when the manufacturer recommends a particular grade scrubber material we go out of our way to deviate from the recommended to save a few bucks.

Surely it's recommended for a reason? Why stray from the recommended when it is available - and certainly from my perspective - cheaply at that? I live in Egypt and pay around £8 / kilo for sofnolime. Not the cheapest on the planet by any means, but you have to have it to dive.

Okay, I'm a relative noob at this, but am I missing something?

Dan

there are many valid perspective and this is definitely worthy of debate, but on another thread please, i'd like to keep this one focussed to those interested in going in on a big purchase... just called around today and everybody is out of sorb...one more reason to buy bulk. anyway, feel free to start a separate post for such a debate, i'm all for it.
g

Grizz · 27th August 2006, 03:13

I might be in to it if it was Sofnolime 8-12

**Gill Envy** · 27th August 2006, 08:09

I'll keep you in mind and we'll see how things shape up over the next week or so.

Quote: (Originally Posted by Grizz)

I might be in to it if it was Sofnolime 8-12

26th August 2006, 07:28	#1 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,255	seattle area sorb buying collective forming If you are interested in going in on a large order of sodasorb or sofnolime drop me a line with your email. I know of options for purchasing partial or full palates of kegs (we need an order of at least 5 kegs...). If we order together we can buy in bulk and save on shipping. __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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26th August 2006, 17:33	#2 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,255	Re: seattle area sorb buying collective forming oh, sorry for the lack of clarity, that would be 6-12 grade and my preference would be to get sodasorb.... for 5+ kegs it's $110 a keg incl shipping, for a palate-$92 per 37 lb keg/ aprx $2.50 per lb including shipping. for the local store owners, give us an option to buy large quantities with some kind of price break and i wouldn't bother going around you. Purchasing little, overpriced jugs just doesn't appeal to me, no offense. __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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26th August 2006, 17:44	#3 (permalink)
Grizz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Wa. U.S.A. Posts: 41	Re: seattle area sorb buying collective forming just wondering why sodasorb 6-12 and not Sofnolime 8-12?
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26th August 2006, 19:08	#4 (permalink)
RonMicjan Cap Ron scourge of the NW Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cape Disapointment, The Graveyard of the Pacific Posts: 1,082	Re: seattle area sorb buying collective forming I might suggest confirming expiration dates on the sorb fore you plunk your money down, there is some expired or close to it stuff floating around. Also my last experience with grace sodasorb was that it was very powdery, so much that I finally threw it out and went to sofnolime. __________________ Ron "Life is pain princess, anyone who tells you different, is selling something", The Dread Pirate Wesley. www.tmishop.com Diving bits etc.
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26th August 2006, 19:46	#5 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,255	Re: seattle area sorb buying collective forming good precaution, and yes, will do. Quote: (Originally Posted by RonMicjan) I might suggest confirming expiration dates on the sorb fore you plunk your money down, there is some expired or close to it stuff floating around. Also my last experience with grace sodasorb was that it was very powdery, so much that I finally threw it out and went to sofnolime. __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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26th August 2006, 20:14	#6 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,255	Re: seattle area sorb buying collective forming if I can't find enough interest in sodasorb 6-12, then will go for sofnolime 8-12. the price difference is between %25 and %100 more in cost for sofnolime depending on size of order and where purchased. Reason for my preference is percieved value. I've used both and I haven't had an issue with dust and sodasorb. I've heard some interesting numbers thrown around about sofnolime being more efficient but I have yet to see an equal controlled comparison and in any case sodasorb certainly has a good track record. any unsubstantiated difference is unlikely to be significant, even less of an issue with the recreational limits we dive. sofnolime is more uniform in size and less dusty but until i see objective numbers showing otherwise, i just don't see why it's that much better...my 02 cents. Quote: (Originally Posted by Grizz) just wondering why sodasorb 6-12 and not Sofnolime 8-12? __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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26th August 2006, 21:12	#7 (permalink)
Pugwash New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt (Red Sea) Posts: 45	Re: seattle area sorb buying collective forming It always strikes me as odd that we pay perhaps £5k for a unit and when the manufacturer recommends a particular grade scrubber material we go out of our way to deviate from the recommended to save a few bucks. Surely it's recommended for a reason? Why stray from the recommended when it is available - and certainly from my perspective - cheaply at that? I live in Egypt and pay around £8 / kilo for sofnolime. Not the cheapest on the planet by any means, but you have to have it to dive. Okay, I'm a relative noob at this, but am I missing something? Dan __________________ Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
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27th August 2006, 00:36	#8 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,255	Re: seattle area sorb buying collective forming Quote: (Originally Posted by Pugwash) It always strikes me as odd that we pay perhaps £5k for a unit and when the manufacturer recommends a particular grade scrubber material we go out of our way to deviate from the recommended to save a few bucks. Surely it's recommended for a reason? Why stray from the recommended when it is available - and certainly from my perspective - cheaply at that? I live in Egypt and pay around £8 / kilo for sofnolime. Not the cheapest on the planet by any means, but you have to have it to dive. Okay, I'm a relative noob at this, but am I missing something? Dan there are many valid perspective and this is definitely worthy of debate, but on another thread please, i'd like to keep this one focussed to those interested in going in on a big purchase... just called around today and everybody is out of sorb...one more reason to buy bulk. anyway, feel free to start a separate post for such a debate, i'm all for it. g __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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Grizz New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle Wa. U.S.A. Posts: 41	Re: seattle area sorb buying collective forming I might be in to it if it was Sofnolime 8-12
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27th August 2006, 08:09	#10 (permalink)
Gill Envy Shearwater Copis Diver Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Evolution Other CCR Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 1,255	Re: seattle area sorb buying collective forming I'll keep you in mind and we'll see how things shape up over the next week or so. Quote: (Originally Posted by Grizz) I might be in to it if it was Sofnolime 8-12 __________________ Gill Envy ...Because I wasn't born with gills! ><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>><(°>
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