Be Proactive – Protect your Farm with our Bio-Security Solutions
There is a tremendous amount of information regarding viruses within the AG Industry and the necessity for better Bio-Security practices throughout, but what is the purpose of a bio-security solution? Last year, the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDv) tore through the Midwest and killed thousands of piglets. (For more information regarding PEDv please visit this link on the AASV’s website …
Read MoreHow Washing in Warm Weather can Save you Money
Did you know that soap molecules move twice as fast for every 18-20° increase in water temperature? The increase in temperature makes the soap and water molecules become very reactive during the warmer months of the year, causing them to evaporate faster and have less time to do their work. Did you know that if you use a soap containing …
Read MoreHow It Works: Water Softener
Water passing through the mineral tank loses positively charged calcium and magnesium ions to negatively charged plastic beads. The brine tank holds a salt solution that flushes the mineral tank, replacing calcium and magnesium ions with sodium. A meter at the top of the mineral tank regulates recharging cycles. The valve assembly routes water flow for each phase of the …
Read MoreWork Smarter, Not Harder
Sometimes the little things can make all the difference. Here are a few hints: When washing vehicles, spray on soap with a pressure washer or foamer from the bottom up. Rinse from the top down. Remember to blow off the big stuff, like mud and snow before applying soap. Detergent can’t work on surfaces it can’t touch, such as those …
Read MoreCold, Hot and Hotter!
It is true that hot water cleans better than cold water, but how hot is too hot? Typically, steam cleaners, or hot pressure washers without adjustable thermostats will heat water to approximately 200+°F. This temperature is great for degreasing, but is too hot for vehicle washing. We have found that warm water, approximately 100°F works the best for vehicle washing.
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