Klein Chalk Refill, Red, 5-lb. (CHLK5R)
Klein Chalk Refill, Red, 5-lb. (CHLK5R)
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Product Details
Product Details
Key Features
Overview
The Klein Tools Red Chalk Refill, 5-Pound (CHLK5R) refills chalk line reels with ultra-fine red marking chalk. This is a bulk chalk line refill designed for semi-permanent lines that need to outlast blue or yellow. Klein says it can be used with all chalk reels and specifically lists its CHLK30S, CHLK50S, CHLK100S and CHLK150 reels.
Red is the semi-permanent option. It rates 3 on Klein's permanence scale, so lines hold up better than blue or yellow, and it is fade and water resistant for exposure to sun and wet conditions. The pigment is red iron oxide in a calcium carbonate base. Because it is harder to remove, use it where lines need to survive, not on finished surfaces.
Red provides contrast on drywall, concrete, stone, wood and plastic, which covers most of what gets snapped on a jobsite. The ultra-fine chalk dispenses evenly from the reel for consistent coverage and vibrant lines.
The fine-tipped nozzle fits into chalk reel openings for a clean refill, and the pop-off top stays attached to the cap so it does not get lost in the dirt and the bottle does not spill in the bag.
The 5 lb (2.3 kg) bottle is the bulk size for crews who snap lines all day. One bottle refills a reel many times over, so it makes sense to keep it in the gang box or on the truck and top off reels as needed.
Who should buy it: concrete, masonry and site crews whose lines need to stay visible longer, and anyone running a Klein chalk reel who wants refills that match.
Refill Without the Mess
The fine tip goes straight into the fill port, which keeps the chalk in the reel and off the truck seat.
- Fine-tipped nozzle fits chalk reel openings
- Pop-off top stays attached to the cap
Contrast on Common Surfaces
Red chalk stands out on drywall, concrete, stone, wood and plastic.
- Permanence scale rating: 3
- Fade resistant for visibility in sunlight
Key Specifications
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Permanence Scale | 3 |
| Size | 5 lb (2.3 kg) |
| Material | Calcium carbonate, red iron oxide |
| Properties | Fade and water resistant, semi-permanent |
| For Use With | Klein CHLK30S, CHLK50S, CHLK100S, CHLK150 chalk reels |
| Bottle Dimensions (L x W x H) | 6-15/16" x 3-9/16" x 9-15/16" (17.7 x 9 x 25.2 cm) |
| Weight | 5.2 lb (2,359 g) |
Compatibility
Built For
Tool Nut's Take
Semi-Permanent, Bulk Supply
The Klein Tools Red Chalk Refill, 5-Pound (CHLK5R) keeps your chalk reel loaded. Red holds up better than blue or yellow, and the 5 lb size handles long jobs.
- Who it's for: Concrete, masonry and site crews whose lines need to stay visible longer.
- Why it stands out: Permanence rating 3 on Klein's scale, ultra-fine chalk and a nozzle that actually fits the reel.
- Worth knowing: Red is harder to clean up than blue or yellow. Keep it off finished surfaces.
Common Questions
- Is red chalk permanent? Klein rates red at 3 on its permanence scale and lists it as semi-permanent. It is harder to remove than blue or yellow.
- Will it fit my chalk reel? Klein says it can be used with all chalk reels, including its CHLK30S, CHLK50S, CHLK100S and CHLK150.
- How much chalk is in the bottle? 5 lb (2.3 kg).
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