I too use Roebic. The company is based in Orange, CT if you want to contact them directly for larger orders.
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Lye at Lowes by: Anonymous
Hi,
There's lye to be had at Lowes. It's usually sold as drain cleaner. We found some under the name "Roebic". CHECK THE LABEL--a few are 100% lye, many are not! And you certainly don't want anything else they'd put in a drain cleaner.
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Buying Lye by: Jane
I'm in Ohio and I have never found 100% lye at Lowes or Home Depot. I order mine through my neighborhood mom and pop hardware store. Unfortunately, they are becoming a dying breed.
You might try ordering direct from Red Devil or Rooto. Also, The Chemistry Store and Bramble Berry sells lye online. Good luck!
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