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DANthirty
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Post by DANthirty »

Adam i think you can tell if its going to let out calcium by putting some vinegar on the slate or stone and if it fizzles after a few minutes its no good.

I could be getting mixed up here im not 100% sure :oops:
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Post by Rob »

Thats the one dan. Also, the calcium in slates tends to form inlayer, so if there is a soft layer, ie you can scrape it off with a coin etc, then it's no good.
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Post by Adam »

Cheers guys.
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Post by Des »

Adam,
Saw some pretty good slate floor tiles at the local Topps Tiles today. I also noticed other types (such as terracotta and quarry).
Also saw a Electric tile cutter with spare blade (£29 ).
Thought this was a better deal than Hiring one for a day at £21.
Ps. If testing for limestone in your rocks/tiles , it is better to use any form of acid/ph down.Will bubble if limestone is present.
Des :lol:
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Post by Adam »

I have a tile cutter already luckily, I just need to test the off cuts that I have for calcium and I'm pretty sure I have some silicone sealant too. I feel some quality bodgery is about to take place any day now. :D
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Post by sid »

Rob has made me some caves ,and they are great ,the fish love em
sid...........perfection dont come easy ,but i get by
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