Cob: Diatomaceous Earth

[D.J. Henman]

Thanks for the input jfrost.

However some people disagree with the conclusion about using it.   Maybe 
they are wrong, maybe not, and it depends how they use it.    But,  d.e. 
is being used in "natural" finish plaster wall renders.

Thought you would want to know.

Darel

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jfrost wrote:

>I don't want to get in trouble for being off topic,
>but because it concerns  " health" ... 
>I need to tell you that the guy that does a radio
>talk show has said for years that the difference
>with the Diat. Earth is very important !!!!
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>The food grade is fine..we eat it everyday in our
>processed foods.
>The Swimming pool D.E. used for filtering has
>been heated which changes its size. 
>Pool D.E. is very Dangerous to breath. and knowing how
>with time the cob may get worn & become dust
>it is not a good idea. Plus really the more critical time is
>when you are handling it to incorporate into the cob.
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>anyway if you want you could do a search on his site:
>www.dirtdoctor.com    click on   "INformation"
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>good luck!
>jfrost
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>>Subject: Re: diatomaceous earth
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>>What's the difference between one kind of diatomaceous earth and another?
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