This is pretty much what i was going to say. the only thinkg I would say differently is that since you are new, and dont know how hot your SH will be to start off a little weak on your first couple of jobs then increase the chem strength as you feel necessary.
As for all of the ratios, stick to 60/40 or 50/50 regardless if 12.5% or 10.5% as they pretty much work the same as long as it is fresh. Drop the borax and go with a dawn soap. (not the blue though)
http://www.powellfab.com/technical_information/preview/general_info_about_sodium_hypo.asp
Reacting chlorine and sodium hydroxide will produce Sodium Hypochlorite
Cl2 +2NaOH = NaOCL + NaCl + H2O
(Chlorine + Sodium Hydroxide = Sodium Hypochlorite + Sodium Chloride + Water)
I hate chemistry ..
Same here but I don't wear glasses when I'm spraying. I tried it before and spent more time cleaning my glasses off than I did shooting my love. WOW! That sounded Soooo wrong! :blink:
Bad Bad aim Larry!!!
Why not the blue dawn, .........anyone?
Great info Thanks
You Guys, lol
Same here...Nigel, all I ever use is the Blue Dawn. I use it in all my Roof Cleaning AND House Wash mixes. I've never had a problem using it.
Nigel, all I ever use is the Blue Dawn. I use it in all my Roof Cleaning AND House Wash mixes. I've never had a problem using it.
Same here...
Depends on what kind of Roof your cleaning, how nasty it is whats the outside temp (aprox. Roof Temp) and it's pitch. Everyone is always so worried about measuring. I just dump it in and go to work. BUT....Typically in a 50/50 of 100 gals I'll throw in about a 38oz bottle. also, it does not break down the SH as quick as some think. I had aprox 30gal that was 4 days old a couple of weeks ago and when I took off the cap there was still smoke coming out of the top. I did 3 House Washings and Pool decks and Screen Enclosures with it.(DS'ing)Thanks, I wonder why Scott D says not the blue.
how many ounces of dawn in a how many gallons of 50/50 mix?
Depends on what kind of Roof your cleaning, how nasty it is whats the outside temp (aprox. Roof Temp) and it's pitch. Everyone is always so worried about measuring. I just dump it in and go to work. BUT....Typically in a 50/50 of 100 gals I'll throw in about a 38oz bottle. also, it does not break down the SH as quick as some think. I had aprox 30gal that was 4 days old a couple of weeks ago and when I took off the cap there was still smoke coming out of the top. I did 3 House Washings and Pool decks and Screen Enclosures with it.(DS'ing)
I just don't like the smell the blue dawn gives off. Kinda of a noxious odor. Not pleasant in my opinion.
Roof is done! I will post some pics in another thread. Btw, I used lemon Ajax ( a lot more than your suggestions), but didn't see any difference cling or foam wise.. I had some simple cherry left over. I threw a cup into the first 30 gal mix and the red color and cherry smell got swallowed by the chlorine in 5 mins .. I used 4040 tip and never used the 0040 with fatboy and 1/2 300' hose. The pump worked like a champ.
I got my favorite feedback from the house owner - "WOW" after we finished. What I hated the most, was the little 35gal tank. Tomorrow, I am buying a 125gal one.
Thank You all for the good advices!!
Roof is done! I will post some pics in another thread. Btw, I used lemon Ajax ( a lot more than your suggestions), but didn't see any difference cling or foam wise.. I had some simple cherry left over. I threw a cup into the first 30 gal mix and the red color and cherry smell got swallowed by the chlorine in 5 mins .. I used 4040 tip and never used the 0040 with fatboy and 1/2 300' hose. The pump worked like a champ.
I got my favorite feedback from the house owner - "WOW" after we finished. What I hated the most, was the little 35gal tank. Tomorrow, I am buying a 125gal one.
Thank You all for the good advices!!
Same here but I don't wear glasses when I'm spraying. I tried it before and spent more time cleaning my glasses off than I did shooting my love. WOW! That sounded Soooo wrong! :blink:
Hahaha! I don't dare follow up with that one. I'll get banned for sure! :joyful:We call the mix "Jiz" so that would make it sound worse!!:dirol: