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Water Quality as Explained by Ionic Systems

Posted by Garrett McAlister on

Water Quality as Explained by Ionic Systems

  In this video Ionic Systems explains water quality and how water, water fed poles, water purification systems and methods for cleaning have changed over the years. Traditionally window cleaning has been a dangerous activity since much of the cleaning at height is done from ladders, which are inherently treacherous. In the past, to avoid water marks, window cleaners have always wiped windows clean with a towel or squeegee. This meant they had to be close to the glass to get the job done. This all changed back in 1992 when Ionic Systems added pure water to water fed poles...

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Hot (Warm) or Cold Water Window Cleaning?

Posted by Garrett McAlister on

Hot (Warm) or Cold Water Window Cleaning?

Hot (Warm) or Cold Water Window Cleaning? If hot, what is the optimal water temperature for cleaning windows? Let's start with temperatures, when we say hot we really mean warm. We don't want water to be too hot and then applied to a cold window...it can cause it to crack. It's difficult to put a finger on the actual temperature of the water and the glass in order to make it crack...it depends on the quality of the glass. But to be safe we heat the water to a "warm" temperature, enough to significantly improve the cleaning but not too...

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SkyVac 85 Elite and SkyVac Interceptor: What’s the Difference?

Posted by Diana Alves on

SkyVac 85 Elite and SkyVac Interceptor: What’s the Difference?
Cleaning gutters is a serious business. Both the SkyVac 85 and SkyVac Interceptor are perfect for the job, but what makes them different?

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What is Combustible Dust?

Posted by Danielle Watson-Goetz on

What is Combustible Dust?

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) defines a combustible dust as “a combustible particulate solid that presents a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations, regardless of particle size or shape.” Combustible particulates having an effective diameter of 420 μm or smaller are generally considered to be combustible dusts. The vast majority of natural and synthetic organic materials, as well as some metals, can form combustible dust. The NFPA’s Industrial Fire Hazards Handbook states, “Any industrial process that reduces a combustible material and some normally non-combustible materials to a...

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What is Electrostatic Spraying?

Posted by Danielle Watson-Goetz on

What is Electrostatic Spraying?

What is Electrostatic Spraying? With the Covid-19 crisis still in full swing, many companies are offering products that can help eliminate the virus and help you sanitize your home, office, event space, or business. One of these products is the electrostatic sprayer. Electrostatic sprayers charge liquids as they move through the sprayer nozzle. As the chemical exits the electrostatic sprayer, it’s given a positive electrical charge. The droplets then become attracted to all negative surfaces, covering the visible area, underside and backside, with the sanitizing agent. Surfaces that are already covered will repel the spray, making the method extremely efficient....

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