Soda Blasting

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Michael Cappa

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I am thinking about adding soda blasting to my services but want to do a little research first. Do any of you guys do this? If so, any idea's on what type of machine to buy? Do the machines you hook up to your pw work good or do you need a stand alone?
 
talk to Dave Olsen

i think his is made by a co. called WADU. You will see there ad in cleaner times mag. www.wetblast.com big artical on this in nov issue.
They work well from what ive read.
A stand alone type would require an air compressor and makes a lot more dust.
 
so I could use one that would use the pressure from my machine, and it would work? I have to remove layers of concrete.
 
layers of concrete?

you need diamond cut sand for that.
You may need an industrail unit for that[huge tow behind air compressor]
That kind of work is it's own profession and i myself would sub it out.
 
I really hate to say what it exactly is for here. I could e mail you if you want. I also can't find that exhaust tubing on Grainger's site.
 
There are two types and 3 designs.

1: A probe stuck in a bag of soda.
2: A hopper style that draws soda out the bottom using your pressure washer.
3: Air Pressure.

David Saulque and I believe Dave Olson use this type, most expensive and I believe the best type.

The probe and hopper both work on the same principle, connect your hose and suck it out with the special attacment included, that is suppose to mix the water and soda. As long as you do not keep the wand level or upwards no water will back up and solidy the soda, once that happens you have to clean out the soda hose.

YES it does happen more then the manufactures will admit, most all claim they have the best system but most are all the same.

I have a hopper for sale, paid $1,100 and asking $300 plus shipping.
 
Be aware that sand or glass bead blasting is going to become extremely expensive and possibly illegal in the very near future. The reason is simply health and safety, sand and glass is made from silica that has been proven to cause a fatal lung condition called silicosis. This is deemed a hazardous condition and possibly will fall under OSHA regulation soon.

Soda blasting is a more benign method of abrasive cleaning, less effective so it takes longer but safer.

There is also ice blasting that is being used. Do a google search for information on that.

Hope this helps? Cheers.
 
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The unit that we use is called Wadu.

Here is a picture showing a sample of rust removal from brick.

First picture is the before.

Dave Olson
 

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The after picture shows part of our wand. Notice we have a shut off valve on the line that brings up the soda. Turn it off and no water gets into the hose!

We have had as much as 100 feet of soda hose and still able to draw. Had guys in a 30 high water tank. Worked great!

Dave Olson
 

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Let me know how your start goes. I have been entertaining the idea of adding soda blasting also. I can imagine several uses in my area, plus I am intrigued with the principle (soda vs sand). I also am begining to study foaming.
 
Jon said:
There are two types and 3 designs.

1: A probe stuck in a bag of soda.
2: A hopper style that draws soda out the bottom using your pressure washer.
3: Air Pressure.

David Saulque and I believe Dave Olson use this type, most expensive and I believe the best type.

The probe and hopper both work on the same principle, connect your hose and suck it out with the special attacment included, that is suppose to mix the water and soda. As long as you do not keep the wand level or upwards no water will back up and solidy the soda, once that happens you have to clean out the soda hose.

YES it does happen more then the manufactures will admit, most all claim they have the best system but most are all the same.

I have a hopper for sale, paid $1,100 and asking $300 plus shipping.
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Jon, do you happen to still have this hopper?
 
Dave Olson said:
The after picture shows part of our wand. Notice we have a shut off valve on the line that brings up the soda. Turn it off and no water gets into the hose!

We have had as much as 100 feet of soda hose and still able to draw. Had guys in a 30 high water tank. Worked great!

Dave Olson
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Jeff LeCours this is the way to remove that Paint Buddy
 
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