Sources For Perlite
Sources For Perlite
Does anyone know any good online sources for Perlite in large quantities? And what is a reasonable price?
I see all sorts of prices and quantities, from gallons to square feet. I thought someone here might have a good source already.
Thanks in advance.
I see all sorts of prices and quantities, from gallons to square feet. I thought someone here might have a good source already.
Thanks in advance.
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I came across this site the other day, but I don't know how their prices compare. Shipping is the killer. https://www.greenhousemegastore.com/sup ... ndments%2f
Personally, I have stopped using Perlite because I don't like how it floats up in the pot.
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Try these guys: https://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/p ... 11049.html
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try a local industrial supply that handles cement products.
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Thank you for your answers.
The difference between gallons and cubic feet was confusing me so I thought I would just search for 4 cubic feet.
The prices varied widely from 12.25 to 19.85 to 27.95 to even 57.99.
CropKing.com had the best price.
Thanks again.
The difference between gallons and cubic feet was confusing me so I thought I would just search for 4 cubic feet.
The prices varied widely from 12.25 to 19.85 to 27.95 to even 57.99.
CropKing.com had the best price.
Thanks again.
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12.25 for 4 cubic feet (120 quarts) is an incredible deal! Is the shopping bad though?
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As I said, perlite is mixed in with concrete for a non-structural , lightweight mix. A supply house should have it.
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Thanks, I'll check that out. Shipping for two bags of the place I mentioned would have been 55 bucks.mikethecactusguy wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 1:30 pm As I said, perlite is mixed in with concrete for a non-structural , lightweight mix. A supply house should have it.
What do you mean by supply house?
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A place that sells sand, rock and cement
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Thanks.
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None of the supply houses I checked nearby carry perlite.
I went with a couple of bags of 4 cubic feet at Home Depot. At least the shipping is free.
I went with a couple of bags of 4 cubic feet at Home Depot. At least the shipping is free.
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Hydroponic, Fertilizer & Farm Supply Stores that specialize in Truck farms. They should carry #1, 2, and #3 size of perlite.
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Do they call it perlite or does it go by a different name when used in cement?mikethecactusguy wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 4:48 am try a local industrial supply that handles cement products.
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Hi
Here in the US, its perlite.
Mike
Here in the US, its perlite.
Mike
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