Algoclear

« **on:** May 22, 2014, 02:23:00 pm »

Hi chaps, quoting for a full house render clean that's suffering from algae.

Thought I might try for the algoclear method, but it seems a bit unclear how long it takes effect before I could rinse down after application so the builder can paint

Thanks

Darran

« **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2014, 07:39:07 pm »

Why not just use chloris? Use a 50/50 ratio, wait 15mins then soft wash off.

« **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2014, 07:46:32 pm »

Quote from: Smudger on May 22, 2014, 02:23:00 pm

Hi chaps, quoting for a full house render clean that's suffering from algae.

Thought I might try for the algoclear method, but it seems a bit unclear how long it takes effect before I could rinse down after application so the builder can paint

Thanks

Darran

Algae will be dead after about 4/5 hours.

« **Reply #3 on:** May 22, 2014, 07:48:36 pm »

It'll take forever and a day with that method!

« **Reply #4 on:** May 22, 2014, 07:55:31 pm »

Quote from: J.D on May 22, 2014, 07:39:07 pm

Why not just use chloris? Use a 50/50 ratio, wait 15mins then soft wash off.

What exactly is chloris.? Where can i obtain some from...maybe a clitorus?

« **Reply #5 on:** May 22, 2014, 08:16:35 pm »

Commercial bleach!

« **Reply #6 on:** May 22, 2014, 08:27:22 pm »

chloras is the same as hypo

« **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2014, 07:50:53 pm »

Cheers Chris

Which is the best to use, algoclear or the pro version

JD - had considered hypo but I was looking for a product that would defo kill the roots and spores so when I wash down there is NO chance of any residue of algae remaining

Darran

« **Reply #8 on:** May 23, 2014, 07:55:35 pm »

pro ....it's 40%.

« **Reply #9 on:** May 23, 2014, 10:14:20 pm »

Thx

« **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2014, 08:54:22 am »

How do you soft wash with algoclear? Wfp trolley system?

« **Reply #11 on:** May 24, 2014, 09:19:39 am »

Me?

Was going to use a backpack or maybe my x jet

Darran

« **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2014, 10:18:16 am »

Quote from: David windell on May 24, 2014, 08:54:22 am

How do you soft wash with algoclear? Wfp trolley system?

You can apply anyway you see fit. As long as the surface is wetted with Quats it will work....brush and a bucket if you do not have any equipment.

« **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2014, 04:00:11 pm »

What's quats?

« **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2014, 05:08:03 pm »

This...

Quaternary ammonium cations, also known as quats, are positively charged polyatomic ions of the structure NR4+, R being an alkyl group or an aryl group.[1] Unlike the ammonium ion (NH4+) and the primary, secondary, or tertiary ammonium cations, the quaternary ammonium cations are permanently charged, independent of the pH of their solution. Quaternary ammonium salts or quaternary ammonium compounds (called quaternary amines in oilfield parlance) are salts of quaternary ammonium cations with an anion.

Darran

« **Reply #15 on:** May 24, 2014, 05:26:23 pm »

Quote from: David windell on May 24, 2014, 04:00:11 pm

What's quats?

The active ingredient in moss and algaecides. The bit that does the damage...

« **Reply #16 on:** May 24, 2014, 05:34:49 pm »

I think my answer I'd better,

Can't understand a bleeding word of it mind 😆😆😆

Darran

« **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2014, 08:43:30 pm »

Quote from: chris scott on May 24, 2014, 10:18:16 am

Quote from: David windell on May 24, 2014, 08:54:22 am
How do you soft wash with algoclear? Wfp trolley system?
You can apply anyway you see fit. As long as the surface is wetted with Quats it will work....brush and a bucket if you do not have any equipment.

Chris could you use a telescopic lance and a venture for algoclear and hypo ? or will it damage the hose.Apologies if that's a stupid question im a nooby.

« **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2014, 08:55:26 pm »

I was also wondering can I run algo clear through my chemical intank of my pressure washer run it up my pressure washing lance and I have a hp brush on the end so if I turned the pressure right down and applied it then leave for a while then wetted and scrubbed until gone then apply a diluted layer at the end to finish what do you think chris??? Jamie

« **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:10:18 pm »

Quote from: jordine on May 25, 2014, 08:43:30 pm

Quote from: chris scott on May 24, 2014, 10:18:16 am
Quote from: David windell on May 24, 2014, 08:54:22 am
How do you soft wash with algoclear? Wfp trolley system?
You can apply anyway you see fit. As long as the surface is wetted with Quats it will work....brush and a bucket if you do not have any equipment.

Chris could you use a telescopic lance and a venture for algoclear and hypo ? or will it damage the hose.Apologies if that's a stupid question im a nooby.

No algoclear will not damage anything. Telescopic lances don't usually work well with a venturi.

« **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2014, 10:24:13 pm »

Whats the best method to cover render with algoclear Chris ?

« **Reply #21 on:** May 26, 2014, 07:19:29 am »

We spray or brush....but the method is not really that important. As long as the surface is wetted with the mix. Brushing will usually give quicker results as "agitation"(scrubbing) is usually the key to successful cleaning of any surface.

« **Reply #22 on:** May 26, 2014, 12:40:35 pm »

Quote from: chris scott on May 26, 2014, 07:19:29 am

We spray or brush....but the method is not really that important. As long as the surface is wetted with the mix. Brushing will usually give quicker results as "agitation"(scrubbing) is usually the key to successful cleaning of any surface.

Ok thanks Chris

« **Reply #23 on:** May 27, 2014, 09:24:50 pm »

Chris - hoping to use algoclear tomorrow but looks like rain, would I be right in thinking that applying in rain would be a waste of time?

Darran

« **Reply #24 on:** May 27, 2014, 10:21:28 pm »

Damp/drizzle would be ok ...pi55ing downs not.
If the weather is inclement just use a slightly stronger mix...(not much stronger)

« **Reply #25 on:** May 28, 2014, 06:58:16 am »

Cheers Chris, that's what I thought

Thx. Darran

« **Reply #26 on:** May 29, 2014, 10:27:28 pm »

I'm confused with this algoclear!

I've a limestone with green algae on it

I've a bottle of algoclear

What do I now, full process?

« **Reply #27 on:** May 30, 2014, 07:23:42 am »

Is it a lime stone or limestone......you will never get the green out of the former

« **Reply #28 on:** May 30, 2014, 08:54:34 am »

Quote from: chris scott on May 30, 2014, 07:23:42 am

Is it a lime stone or limestone......you will never get the green out of the former

Really? Saying that I think it should have been sandstone, lol