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Today, water recycling has become a hot topic, not only for environmental reasons, but the cost of water supply, expense of discharging waste water, sludge removal and new legislation on waste water have all contributed to a growing number of companies investing in water recycling and water treatment systems.

We can’t stress enough that Cost-Per-Gallon of detergent does not always translate directly into Cost-Per-Wash. Expensive soaps can often be diluted further to do the same work as less expensive soaps that cannot be diluted. Don’t let sticker shock scare you; do the math when looking at a new detergent and remember that you get what you pay for! It’s almost always…

How much PSI and GPM are required to get your job done properly and efficiently? The cleaning efficiency of a pressure washer is calculated using the formula (PSI x GPM). This simple equation yields E.C.U. which stands for “effective cleaning units” this value is an excellent proxy for the true cleaning power of a pressure washer. Most people only consider pressure…

Hydro-Chem Systems, Inc has added a revolutionary bio-reclaim system to handle wastewater to solidify HCS as THE source for fleet washing systems. In some areas the use of water is a big concern and that’s where wastewater reclaim comes in.

The term “pretreatment” means the treatment of wastewater by commercial and industrial facilities to remove harmful pollutants before being discharged to a sewer system.

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…

Any company which utilizes truck wash soaps, asphalt release agents, industrial degreasers, pressure washer detergents or any other chemical should be familiar with SDS (Safety Data Sheets). If a dangerous exposure to any chemical occurs, prompt medical attention becomes a necessity. But what good is prompt medical attention if the attending physician is not…

So, you’re in the market for a new pressure washer? We understand it can be overwhelming with how many options are out there today. Well, luckily you’ve come to the right place. When selecting a pressure washer, there are two main factors that you need to consider: Water pressure vs volume.

It’s easy to forget how important water is in our lives. Of course we need it in our diet, but in our businesses, it’s a tool–a fluid medium that carries material from one place to the next. And one of the reasons it does this job well is that it’s very good at holding things, either by suspending them or dissolving them.

By Chuck Deahl, Manager, National Accounts And Training, BOMAG Americas, Inc.