pOWER stroke
pH: 12.5 -12.7
Caustic: NO
Degreaser: YES
Phosphates: NO
Rinsing: VERY GOOD
SuperFlo Polymer: YES
Packaging: Two 40-pound cartons of base powder that will yield 55 gallons of liquid
detergent concentrate.
Power Stroke is the ultimate in non-caustic concrete cleaning products. It is
the highest concentrate on the market. Power Stroke is a phenomenal degreaser.
Use this product for surface cleaning of service station pads, drive through
areas, sidewalks, parking garages, etc. Power Stroke can also be used as a
neutralizing coat after applying acid products to concrete.
Mixing Instructions: Read and understand these instructions before starting to
mix this product. Use warm water (never hot - not to exceed 120 degrees F).
Warm water helps powders go into solution more easily. Hot water, on the other
hand, will blow apart many of the surfactants utilized in the formulary
process. It is possible to use cold water but additional manual agitation may
be required. Use a clean poly drum; fill it approximately 50% full with warm
water. Place the nozzle of a high-pressure washer close to the bottom of the
drum and continue filling while adding the powder slowly. When the drum is 90%
full all the powder should have been added. Continue filling until the drum is
full. The result is 55 gallons of liquid concentrate that is now ready for use.
Dilutions: The amount you dilute Power Stroke depends on many factors and cannot
be covered by one statement. The following guidelines are a starting point from
which you should adjust. Chemical dilution rates need to be adjusted because of
weather conditions, cleaning difficulty, washing method used, including PSI and
whether or not you brush, and desired result. Remember that a typical
downstream injector is already diluting the product approximately 1 part
detergent to 9 parts water (10%) for most injectors or 2 parts product to 8
parts water (20%) with an Allison super suds sucker injector.
Starting Dilution: 1 part product to 40 parts water
(Salesmen will tell you very high dilution rates attempting to make you think
their product is the best. Actual washing experience is the only way to
determine what is right for you. Remember, detergent is much cheaper than
labor.)
Washing technique: For drive through areas we suggest direct spraying
application. Either a pump up sprayer or an electric sprayer or the Allison
Induction system can be used. Put a 50/50 mix of Power Stroke and water into
the tank for the heaviest oil and grease areas. For the rest of the concrete
apply Power Stroke using a high induction Allison Super Suds Sucker injector
(p/n 1964). Remember that a typical downstream injector is already diluting the
product approximately 1 part detergent to 9 parts water (10%) for most
injectors or 2 parts product to 8 parts water (20%) with an Allison super suds
sucker injector.
Related Products: For application use p/n 1059 Delavan pump and lance assembly. Use 15 gallon tank p/n 1067. Another option is p/n 1883, 2 gallon pump up sprayer. Always rinse equipment with clean water at the end of each job. To set up other application systems check the EnviroSpec catalog for a large
assortment of direct sprayers, pumps, chemical line and fittings.
If the concrete is very heavily soiled with thick grease, prior to detergent
application, the use of a rotary nozzle with hot water to rip up the heaviest
deposits of the surface is recommended. Don't spend a lot of time on this step
because the detergent will do its job next, just a quick rip and rinse. Next,
apply the 50/50 mix with your direct spraying system to the areas that are the
worst where the vehicles drip oil. Now apply Power Stroke to all the
surrounding concrete areas using the Allison downstream injector. Broom push or
spray blend into the area that you already treated with the higher concentrate.
At this point, you are ready to pressure wash the area. Use a surface cleaner,
regular nozzle, or a rotary nozzle. Note: Most concrete pads of this nature are
surrounded by asphalt. Make sure that all pollutants and detergent is rinsed
off any surrounding asphalt and not allowed to dry. The asphalt will be
streaked when it dries if you don't keep it rinsed. If this happens, apply
Power Stroke through the downstream injection system over the entire asphalt
surface and rinse prior to drying to even the surface color out. This can be
done in sections depending on the size of the area and the weather conditions.
Sidewalk cleaning:
Apply Power Stroke to the surface at approximately 1 part detergent to 40 parts
water using the downstream chemical injector or direct spraying system. Give
the solution 3-5 minutes dwell time then high-pressure wash the surface. When
the concrete is warm use cold water. When the concrete is cold use warm (140
degrees) water. To remove gum, use a rotary nozzle & cold water to keep the gum from melting into the concrete.
Make it a practice to always read and insist your employees read and understand
the MSDS that accompanies this product.
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