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Hi all,

I have an idea I would like to try out (not B&B) but in order to do it I need some bath bomb mix (2 parts bicarb / 1 part citric acid). I've had a look at the suppliers and they mostly only sell huge amounts or the postage is really high and I can't really justify it seeing as it is an experiment.

So, would anyone be willing to send me 500g-1kg of this mix ? I will happily pay you for it and all postage, as well as sending you the finished 'experiment' to try out too!

Thanks,

Kevin x

I am sorry, I can't send you any, as I am running short, but I buy my Bicarb at the WingYip (1.50 for 2kg) and the citric acid should be available at pharmacies. Saves on p&p and the bicarb is much cheaper at food supply stores, especially chinese ones.

Sorry kev, I'm not in a position to help at mo, and even if I could i can't get near the PO for snow! MP beat me to it thos, you can get bicarb on the high street and citric from a chemist or a shop with brewing supplies. Hope that helps. Sounds intriguing BTW, would love to hear what your up to  ;)

Thanks ladies!

I *think* I know where there's a chinese supermarket in walking distance of work so I will go and look tomorrow lunchtime. Do you think I will get Citric in Boots or Superdrug??

Kevin x

My boots didn't have it, I got it in a health food shop that has supplies for people brewing beer (I know! :mwaha:). Hope you find some.

Hmmm..... Can't think of any health food shops in Norwich apart from Holland & Barrett!

Will have to go out tomorrow and have a quick look. No idea where else to look though :S

Thanks for the help ntb ;)

Kevin x

No probs, good luck!  :)

I can send you 900g - do you want it ready mixed?

Thanks EJ  :) :)

Will try out the shops tomorrow and let you know tomorrow evening if I was unsuccessful, if that's ok? But I wouldn't mind if it is mixed or not :)

Kevin x

Fine - I don't think I would manage to get to the PO tomorrow anyway judging by the amount of snow and ice (steep hill whichever way I go).

kevie, try a pharmacy (not Boots, a real one ;-)), they should have citric acid, but may ask funny questions. Try not to ask for empty syringes at the same time...

Haha!

I went into the pharmacy in the Sainsbury's near where I work and asked if they sell it this morning. They only had little 50g boxes and I told them I need MUCH more than that.

The lady then asked me exactly what I wanted it for in such large quantities. She then proceeded to tell me that they don't sell it in large quantities as it's the main substance drug dealers use to cut heroin with. I was completely shocked!

There is a home brew shop here in Norwich (the UK's largest apparently...) so I will go there after work as they sell 500g for £3.00. A bit more than I can get it online but it's the convenience and P&P savings I suppose.

Kevin x

My goodness I had no idea either. You live and learn.

lol, that's why I mentioned the syringes - my OH's dad (he's 60 years old and looks it) went into a pharmacy to get some Citric Acid to clean some pipes on his sailing boat. He also needed to do some silicone work and asked for an empty syringe at the same time - not a good idea, lol. They told him to disappear before they call the police....I think he asked for 1kg of Citric acid.

Anyone point out yet that H is now selling citric and bicarb? Smaller quantities seem to be available.
Good luck with your experiment Kevin - can't wait to hear how you get on!

H doesn't ask funny questions either, even if I do order at the same time as a syringe  :mwaha:

But sometimes I prefer to shop locally. There is no p&p and I can get it in a hurry. I think my last lot of citric came from H ? Not sure, but my next lot definitely will....I would be happy if I could order everything I need and can't get locally from H...

Me too, three and four!!!

Kevin, are you gonna let us into this little secret of yours? Or would you have to kill me if you told me?!  :mwaha:

5,6,7 and 8....................  ;)

..who do we appreciate - Helen!! (sorry couldn't resist getting my cheerleading outfit on)

Ooh, I love a man with a pom pom  :mwaha:

Blimey, the costume changes this week Scott have been near on amazing!!!   :mwaha:  Thank you for that though  :buttrf: :buttrf: :buttrf:

I will tell you if it works once I've tried it!!!!

As for Scott in a leotard....  :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

No fun Kevin!  :mwaha:

Yes, a friend of ours who planned to make lemonade went to the pharmacy for citric acid and they told him the same thing ;-)  It didnt help that he didnt shave that day  ;D

Would you show us what you have done ? I am very curious about your experiment!

Miranda

I did not know this either I can imagine you would get a funny look, cant wait to see results of Kev's experiment.

Me 9,10 and 11, go our H x