ec-H2O^(tm)
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Developed by Tennant researchers and engineers and named by R&D Magazine as one of the most technologically significant developments in 2008, ec-H2O chemical-free cleaning technology helps to meet the ever-growing need for sustainable cleaning. The ec-H2O technology delivers proven cleaning results without the negative environmental and health concerns associated with producing, packaging, transporting, using and disposing of traditional cleaning chemicals. The technology starts with water and ends with water, so it can be handled and disposed of easily and safely. It uses 70 percent less water than traditional cleaning methods, which increases scrub time up to three times per tank. It also leaves behind no slippery detergent residue on the floor, and releases no used detergent discharge into water systems. Eliminating the need for chemical additives enhances worker safety and reduces costs for purchasing and disposal of chemicals.
Developed by Tennant researchers and engineers and named by R&D Magazine as one of the most technologically significant developments in 2008, ec-H2O chemical-free cleaning technology helps to meet the ever-growing need for sustainable cleaning. The ec-H2O technology delivers proven cleaning results without the negative environmental and health concerns associated with producing, packaging, transporting, using and disposing of traditional cleaning chemicals. The technology starts with water and ends with water, so it can be handled and disposed of easily and safely. It uses 70 percent less water than traditional cleaning methods, which increases scrub time up to three times per tank. It also leaves behind no slippery detergent residue on the floor, and releases no used detergent discharge into water systems. Eliminating the need for chemical additives enhances worker safety and reduces costs for purchasing and disposal of chemicals.
810f250
Griffs Services PowerWash
They have utilized this technology for the home owner it should be in stores soon.
Get the same sustainable and safe chemical-free cleaning you've come to expect from Tennant's patented ec-H2O™ technology in a convenient and portable hand-held spray. This new application of ec-H2O technology is made possible by the company’s exclusive licensing agreement of the technology for use in hand-held spray applications with Activeion Cleaning Solutions, LLC.
The complete chemical-free cleaning solution
Virtually eliminate the negative impacts on health and safety with cleaning chemicals. When used in conjunction with Tennant's ec-H2O equipment, the Activeion™ Pro expands the chemical-free cleaning solution, cleaning nearly any hard floor or surface with the same or better results as traditional general purpose cleaners.
Take green cleaning to new heights.
With the Activeion Pro, you can clean without chemicals on any surface where you would otherwise use:
Get the same sustainable and safe chemical-free cleaning you've come to expect from Tennant's patented ec-H2O™ technology in a convenient and portable hand-held spray. This new application of ec-H2O technology is made possible by the company’s exclusive licensing agreement of the technology for use in hand-held spray applications with Activeion Cleaning Solutions, LLC.
The complete chemical-free cleaning solution
Virtually eliminate the negative impacts on health and safety with cleaning chemicals. When used in conjunction with Tennant's ec-H2O equipment, the Activeion™ Pro expands the chemical-free cleaning solution, cleaning nearly any hard floor or surface with the same or better results as traditional general purpose cleaners.
Take green cleaning to new heights.
With the Activeion Pro, you can clean without chemicals on any surface where you would otherwise use:
- Glass cleaner
- Multi-purpose cleaner
- Restroom cleaner
- Stainless steel cleaner
- Whiteboard cleaner
Christopher
Moderator
That sounds very interesting.
I was wondering that one day there would be a device to attach cables to trucks or heavy equipment and you just use pressurized water and it would remove not only the dirt, road grime but also the grease, maybe soon.
This looks to be promising, I don't remember if it said that it will kill the HIV or other things that hospitals use, if so that company is going to grow very large.
I was wondering that one day there would be a device to attach cables to trucks or heavy equipment and you just use pressurized water and it would remove not only the dirt, road grime but also the grease, maybe soon.
This looks to be promising, I don't remember if it said that it will kill the HIV or other things that hospitals use, if so that company is going to grow very large.
Tony Shelton
BS Detector, Esquire
Nigel, this seems very simple. How could a person make their own electrically charged water?
This is very similar to the concept I started with 5 years ago with the filters, but I hit roadblocks.
I started cleaning them with ultrasonics. You can clean with ultrasonics using nothing but water. Filters come out looking like new and each filter cleaned in 8 seconds.
My intention was a design a small unit that I could lift to the roof, put it in the middle, fill with hot water, clean the filters, dump the water and come down.
The biggest roadblock was that for ultrasonics to work the water must be degassed. And even If I degassed it on the truck, it became saturated with bubbles again through the pumping process somehow.
Second, the ultrasonic hardware wasn't the most ruggedized on the planet and I had to be very careful not to break something.
But I see applications for this technology all over the place. My mind is going 1000 mph right now. Can we make it work in a high volume/velocity environment?
This is very similar to the concept I started with 5 years ago with the filters, but I hit roadblocks.
I started cleaning them with ultrasonics. You can clean with ultrasonics using nothing but water. Filters come out looking like new and each filter cleaned in 8 seconds.
My intention was a design a small unit that I could lift to the roof, put it in the middle, fill with hot water, clean the filters, dump the water and come down.
The biggest roadblock was that for ultrasonics to work the water must be degassed. And even If I degassed it on the truck, it became saturated with bubbles again through the pumping process somehow.
Second, the ultrasonic hardware wasn't the most ruggedized on the planet and I had to be very careful not to break something.
But I see applications for this technology all over the place. My mind is going 1000 mph right now. Can we make it work in a high volume/velocity environment?
810f250
Griffs Services PowerWash
Glad to hear it had some thinking.
The charging process sounds similar to electro-coagulation filtration technology.
I also remember reading about a counter top water purifier that uses the same principles to purify potable water.
Tony, how far have you experimented with ultrasonic cleaning?......, isn't there a toothbrush that claims to use this method of cleaning?
I know you could use ultrasound for imaging and destructive testing.
I think it was used as a weapon in a lot of movies too, HULK and some others, not sure how much of it is fiction.
Tony Shelton
BS Detector, Esquire
You are talking about other types of ultrasonics.
Ultrasonic cleaning is fairly simple. A high sound frequency is made by an electronic "speaker". This frequency causes microscopic bubbles to form and implode into themselves. This implosion is HOTTT. But your skin cannot feel it because it is at the microscopic level. This heat and implosion blasts dirt off in a repelling type action. That's how it can clean in tiny crooks and crannies like a filter.
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Ultrasonic-Cleaners-Work&id=540210
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhGyK6MpkOQ
Christopher
Moderator
They do have a form of ultrasound to reduce/remove scar tissue and another one that breaks up/helps to dissolve kidney stones. You can do a lot with sound.
There is the ultrasonic toothbrush, I have one but forgot the name. hahahahaha it does work good.
Christopher
Moderator
He used to do the Ultrasonic cleaning until he started Pressure Washing the filters.
I think that if there was a way to do them with the Ultrasonic cleaner that was faster or more efficient than pressure washing then that is what he would want but right now pressure washing is the fastest and most efficient way and they get cleaned to like-new condition.
I think that if there was a way to do them with the Ultrasonic cleaner that was faster or more efficient than pressure washing then that is what he would want but right now pressure washing is the fastest and most efficient way and they get cleaned to like-new condition.
Tony Shelton
BS Detector, Esquire
Nigel, I wasted about 70-90k with ultrasonics from 2004-2006. I've still got one of the machines left that I paid $10k for that I'll sell you for $2500 if you want to do some mad scientist experiments with it. :big_boss:
The answer about washing the filter is no. You don't need to wash anything off first. Dirt just jumps off the filter in that machine. You don't even have to rinse. You can clean in water so dirty you can't see 1/2 inch deep into the water and the filter will come out clean as new because dirt will not stick to it on the way out. It really is amazing.
BUT, another obstacle was smell. The filter would be clean as a whistle, but after the water gets superdirty (after 100 or so filters) the water begins to stink. I made a 5 micron filter and you could filter it about twice before the water, even filtered began to stink. (I was able to increase the service life with chlorine.
Smell was the problem with the enclosed mobile unit and that is why I switched from a mobile mounted unit to a portable unit that I could fill and dump on the roof, thus eliminating the need for the filter. Portability opened up a whole other can of worms that would take me all night to type. :bash:
Research is expensive science guy! :wave3:
If you have any questions about ultrasonics give me a call. I even have custom fabricator who will make custom units tuned specifically for the material you are cleaning. I was very close to spending almost $100k to get my custom portable built when I gave up because of all the negatives. Shelly told me to relax and take my time and pray about it before spending that and she was right. It would never come close to the speeds we have with pressure washing when it was all said and done.
810f250
Griffs Services PowerWash
You were deep into this thing Tony. Shelly is a great rock.
I dont have a need for ultrasonic cleaning, but have you ever discussed the issues you had with mad scientist Tom of Liquid Heat, you think I am madd, Tom has so much going on up there. Got off the phone with him at almost 1 am this morning.
I will have to call you sometime to get the rest of the story.
I dont have a need for ultrasonic cleaning, but have you ever discussed the issues you had with mad scientist Tom of Liquid Heat, you think I am madd, Tom has so much going on up there. Got off the phone with him at almost 1 am this morning.
I will have to call you sometime to get the rest of the story.
Christopher
Moderator
It would be very interesting to see if the Activeion technology could be adapted to pressure washing, sounds like it is going to revolutionize the cleaning industry.
One thing to think about, if it is as good as it sounds, it sounds like a lot of chemical companies will be hurting soon after people start using this new technology and might put a lot of people out of work, in this economy, that does not sound like a good idea, it could be one of those technologies that disappears in a government conspiracy to help the big chemical companies out there to survive unless it is out there in the hands of a lot of contractors before they could pull the plug.
One thing to think about, if it is as good as it sounds, it sounds like a lot of chemical companies will be hurting soon after people start using this new technology and might put a lot of people out of work, in this economy, that does not sound like a good idea, it could be one of those technologies that disappears in a government conspiracy to help the big chemical companies out there to survive unless it is out there in the hands of a lot of contractors before they could pull the plug.
Christopher
Moderator
That does sound like a good idea. Maybe buy enough shares so we could do a hostile takeover and have them make pressure washing rigs???? hahahahahahaha