17% chlorine?

[MidwestMaintenancellc]

Here In Racine WI, I have a choice from 5.25% Bleach and 17% chlorine for a couple bucks more.If I use the 17% how far can I strech it?We only have asphalt singels if that matters.?And where can I find the supplies for the don wand?

Thanks for the help


Travis

[Don Phelps]

Originally Posted by MidwestMaintenancellc

Here In Racine WI, I have a choice from 5.25% Bleach and 17% chlorine for a couple bucks more.If I use the 17% how far can I strech it?We only have asphalt singels if that matters.?And where can I find the supplies for the don wand?

Thanks for the help


Travis

Hi Travis,

You can usually get most of the parts for the pvc wand at HD or Lowe's. Depending on how you choose to do your fittings on the ends, you might need a pw shop also.

With regard to the chlorine, you can 'stretch' it really however you choose, meaning that it'll be determined by how strong/weak your mix is made. Shingles rarely require more than 30-35% chlorine and the rest being water and a surfactant, so you should get some mileage out of it because if it's that hot you can mix it down further, if preferred.

Thanks, Don

[plainpainter]

Oh god - 17% - that's liquid gold - Chris Tucker pointed out before that a chemist told him that 12.5% isn't 2.4x stronger than 5.25% - it has more like 3 to 4 times the oxidizing power. So I am sure that 17% isn't just 36% stronger either. I'd be very careful and not make atrociously strong mixes - I am sure that stuff can be spread out way way thin.

[MidwestMaintenancellc]

Thanks fellas,Don I had a problem finding the tips.The only pw store I have around is northern tool.Thanks for the info on the liquid gold.

[Don Phelps]

Originally Posted by MidwestMaintenancellc

Thanks fellas,Don I had a problem finding the tips.The only pw store I have around is northern tool.Thanks for the info on the liquid gold.

You can use a black soap tip from a pwer or surface cleaner tips. If you use the surface cleaner tips, try to get stainless steel so they'll last a little longer.

If you want the plastic tips like we use, you can get them here.
http://www.dultmeier.com/epage.asp?epage=e0762

[MidwestMaintenancellc]

You the man, thanks alot



Travis

[Apple Roof Cleaning]

Most Sodium Hypochlorite starts out at 16 to 17 percent, and quickly fades down to 10 to 12 percent.
No matter, at 25 to 35 percent to water, it will clean roof shingles, and with a surfactant added, it cleans even better.

[MidwestMaintenancellc]

Surfactant? as in Soap like Borax or Dish soap?

[Apple Roof Cleaning]

Originally Posted by MidwestMaintenancellc

Surfactant? as in Soap like Borax or Dish soap?

Yes, one would not do Laundry with just bleach, needs a little soap, preferrably one designed to work WITH Chlorine.

But any soap may be used, as long as it is used right away.

Soaps not designed for chlorine will weaken it over time.

Plenty of people just use Ajax or dawn, and use it right away.

TSP is designed for chlorine use, and stays strong in the tank longer.

[MidwestMaintenancellc]

Thanks

[floridaprowash]

Where is the best place to buy 12.5% Chlorine in bulk?? Im in central Florida. I think the pool shops have such a high markup...