Blendco SuperSat

[JustClean]

Hi guys,
I am not a chemist and maybe this is rather stupid but I wonder what you think about this:
I'd like to try out Blendco's chemicals for my IBA but hate having a mixing tank in my plant room. Do you think I could use their chemicals (surfactants, waxes, etc.) and just replace their mixing tank with my liquid alkaline?

 

[Buzzie8]

I am a Blendco user. In my estimation you are not using their system correctly if you do that. Their system is designed to have a super saturated alkaline solution, probably much higher than anything you have as a liquid alkaline. If you want to use a duel tip inductor, and experiment with their surfactant or other surfactants then go ahead and try it out. You don't need Blendco to do that. I am assuming you are using small drums of liquid alkaline and don't want to take additional space. I use a lot of 55 gallon drums anyway so their mixing tank doesn't bother me.

 

[mac]

I say go for it. Your liquid alkaline would be about the same strength os their powder stuff. It will also probably keep your lines cleaner of powder dropping out of solution. Blendco even had their version of what you are asking about called Too Clean in which they used a liquid alkaline. If you do this watch rhe sales guy real closely. Ask a lot of questions and make him explain exactly what he's doing. Have him leave extra tips so you can play with it, and most importantly, have him do a surfactant flow teswt to determine your exact cost per wash.

 

[rph9168]

Make sure you not only watch when he tests the concentration but have him show you how to do it. The best way to control costs is to know how much chemical is being applied.

 

[Buzzie8]

I say go for it. Your liquid alkaline would be about the same strength os their powder stuff. It will also probably keep your lines cleaner of powder dropping out of solution. Blendco even had their version of what you are asking about called Too Clean in which they used a liquid alkaline. If you do this watch rhe sales guy real closely. Ask a lot of questions and make him explain exactly what he's doing. Have him leave extra tips so you can play with it, and most importantly, have him do a surfactant flow teswt to determine your exact cost per wash.

Why do you think that his liquid surfactant would be as strong as Blendco's powder tank? I'm not disputing your comment but just want to understand. With the little chemistry knowledge I have, my understanding is that in Blendco's system the water is unable to absorb that much powder and hence the "super saturation" of chemical. I know their tank titrates at 600 drops with my final mix at 28-35 drops depending on time of year. Just curious?

 

[JustClean]

Hey, thanks for all comments. As I said I am not a chemist but couldn't I increase the strength by changing the tip?
Unfortunately, Mac, no chemical guy here - just me trying to see what could work I see how much chemical I use I would put the suction pipe into a measured amount of chemicals and wash a car. Whatever I use up is what I needed. So I guess I'll give it a try and see what happens

 

[mac]

Hello Buzzie, the strength of the alkalinity will most likely be different, but you should be able to end up with the same strength in the solution tank. Should just be playing with the tips.