Spencer
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Should I just use safe restore or is there something that works as good that is cheaper for rust this bad? I'm having pricing issues. I have never had to remove this much rust. Thanks in advance!
Sprinkler rust on building
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chrisduffy543
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Maybe a couple applications of oxalic? Also i have bought something called snowcap some where before which basically had oxalic in it but it was for well water stains removal.
Mike Cooke
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I would do a test spot first ox will leave a white haze on brick
apluspower
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If they aren't going to fix the sprinkler system you and the customer are wasting time and money.
David O'Connell Jr
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Thats true
apluspower
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My experience with rust removal is pretty extensive and it is a service we no longer offer ( since 1995) because it is not profitable, is dangerous to employees and is not environmentally safe.
Figure on it taking at least twice as long as you think, using twice to three times the acid you thought and be prepared to replace some grass or vegatation.
Don't forget to wear a respirator, full rain suit or chem suit, gloves, boots and eye ware and still be prepared to get chemical burns and have neutralizer and eye wash on hand.
Even if you neutralize the acid you'll still have vegatation and grass problems so figure in all the aggravation and try to make a profit somehow.
Figure on it taking at least twice as long as you think, using twice to three times the acid you thought and be prepared to replace some grass or vegatation.
Don't forget to wear a respirator, full rain suit or chem suit, gloves, boots and eye ware and still be prepared to get chemical burns and have neutralizer and eye wash on hand.
Even if you neutralize the acid you'll still have vegatation and grass problems so figure in all the aggravation and try to make a profit somehow.
chrisduffy543
Member
I didnt think oxalic was that bad
Spencer
New member
I have use safe restore a few times and have not had a problem other than killing some grass. Trust me I probably won't get the bid because I did figure in double the chemical cost and time. I have never cleaned anything this bad and I was not gonna get caught. I was just curious if there was anything that was spray on and wash off that would make the job easier.
victoria stiles
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You can replace the position of these sprinklers. This way you will get your sprinklers repaired, it will not be necessary to remove sprinklers and you will get your problem solved.
