measuring powder chems Weights?

roth79 · Oct 3, 2015

I have a stupid question, I don't own a scale but if I wanted to add for example 1 lb of calc chloride or any powder chems can I use a DE scoop, you know the orange ones that have 1lb of de fill to this line, or are those measurements just for DE powder. I use powder CYA, I buy 5lbs Baking soda, etc, all powder except the acid.

I really don't know the answer, any help please.

Roth

JoyfulNoise · Oct 3, 2015

Powders vary in their density so it entirely depends on the powder's weight to volume ratio.

Just buy a cheap digital kitchen scale that weigh in ounces and can go up to 5lbs. That's what I use.

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YippeeSkippy · Oct 3, 2015

I've got a small inexpensive diet scale I use to measure any powders. When I bought a large bag of baking soda I measured out a 1/4 cup which weighed 4 ounces. I marked the container for later reference.

I don't know anything about DE scoops, sorry. You can get a good digital scale on Amazon for about $15. (pssst- useful for cooking too! )

LFrankow · Oct 3, 2015

I also use a small digital kitchen scale for cya measurements, and a regular bathroom scale for splitting bags of salt in the spring.

roth79 · Oct 4, 2015

Thanks all, I guess I am over thinking this, thank you.

R

IntegrityPoolCare · Oct 5, 2015

They have a c-m-p smart cup with measurements on cup.
http://www.c-m-p.com/cmp/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/smart-scoop-feature-568x316.png

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IntegrityPoolCare · Oct 5, 2015

I can post ratios of weight to full cup in morning.

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YippeeSkippy · Oct 5, 2015

I can't tell from the picture but does one measuring cup contain multiple chemical volumes?

IntegrityPoolCare · Oct 19, 2015

Sodium Bicarbonate, Soda Ash, Cynanuric Acid (CYA), DE Powder, and standard cup measurements.

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