Best place to buy lye in bulk

[MatthewDM]

Where is the best place online to buy lye in bulk?

 

[lionprincess00]

I don't personally, but I've read many forum members purchase from essential depot.

 

[dixiedragon]

I didn't get mine online. I called a local place and got 200 lbs for $150.

 

[shunt2011]

Essential Depot or check with local restaurant or chemical supply companies. I can get 56 lbs for around 50.00 locally out the door.

 

[Meganmischke]

The lye guy has better prices than essential depot for me. I think it depends on your location.

 

[navigator9]

Yup, the Lye Guy for me too. He's in upstate New York. Been buying from him for years, great to do business with, and fast turn around time.

 

[KatieShephard]

I got mine from Essential Depot. But I'm a newbie, so I haven't really explored any other options.

How does the Lye guy package his lye?

 

[RhondaJ]

Duda Diesel has 50lb pails for $105, free shipping - that's a great buy!

http://www.dudadiesel.com/choose_item.php?id=50drhdl

 

[cmzaha]

Duda Diesel has 50lb pails for $105, free shipping - that's a great buy!

http://www.dudadiesel.com/choose_item.php?id=50drhdl

That is actually very expensive. If you can find a chemical house it will cost considerable less. I pay $46 for a 50lb bag from a local chemical house. For soap it really does not matter if it is tech grade

 

[RhondaJ]

That is actually very expensive. If you can find a chemical house it will cost considerable less. I pay $46 for a 50lb bag from a local chemical house. For soap it really does not matter if it is tech grade

When buying online and shipping it, it's a good price. LOL I know people who are spending $7.00 per pound, once you figure in shipping costs, so this is a great price.

Now if you can source it locally, then yes, you can certainly get it at a much cheaper price

 

[girlishcharm2004]

Duda Diesel has 50lb pails for $105, free shipping - that's a great buy!

http://www.dudadiesel.com/choose_item.php?id=50drhdl

That's better than Essential Depot! If you buy 128lbs from Essential Depot, it's $2.45/lb. If you buy 192lbs, it's $2.05/lb. The Duda Diesel is $2.10/lb and you don't have to buy as much lye. Great find!