Slippery floors and spa algaecide
Slippery floors and spa algaecide
Ok, so I have this stuff. But I have never used it. I have a problem with slippery floors due to the high humidity. What is the "normal" amount to a 2 gallon watering can for a less slippery walk? The stuff just says if algae is present, use 13-15 oz for 1,000 gallons of water. Now I figure even if I take that back to the amount for 2 gallons, it is not going to be "recycled thru the system," so this is a one shot and I have it or not. Does anyone use this anymore? SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids |
Slippery floors and spa algaecide
At the 14 oz/1000 gal rate that would be 1/12 tsp /gal. I believe that would
be something like 2-3 drops/ gal depending on the size of the dropper tip. That does sound a little ridiculous but I guess it's better than mixing up a lifetime supply at once. 14 oz X 2 Tbsp/oz X 3 tsp/ Tbsp = 84 tsp/ 1000gal = .084 tsp/gal =1/12 tsp/gal Gary "Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... Slippery floors and spa algaecide Ok, so I have this stuff. But I have never used it. I have a problem with slippery floors due to the high humidity. What is the "normal" amount to a 2 gallon watering can for a less slippery walk? The stuff just says if algae is present, use 13-15 oz for 1,000 gallons of water. Now I figure even if I take that back to the amount for 2 gallons, it is not going to be "recycled thru the system," so this is a one shot and I have it or not. Does anyone use this anymore? SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids |
Slippery floors and spa algaecide
Susan Erickson wrote: Slippery floors and spa algaecide Ok, so I have this stuff. But I have never used it. I have a problem with slippery floors due to the high humidity. What is the "normal" amount to a 2 gallon watering can for a less slippery walk? The stuff just says if algae is present, use 13-15 oz for 1,000 gallons of water. Now I figure even if I take that back to the amount for 2 gallons, it is not going to be "recycled thru the system," so this is a one shot and I have it or not. Does anyone use this anymore? SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids I tried one brand of that algaecide on my carwash walls and floor with no success.I think it is designed to stay in solution and work over time. I went back to a 50% bleach solution thru a garden sprayer. After 10 min. a stiff water spray wash knocks it, the algae, off. You have to stay upwind of the bleach. A 10% solution probably would be better for a closed greenhouse. Vinegar also works. Joe T |
Slippery floors and spa algaecide
On 1 Jul 2006 16:58:07 -0700, "jtill" wrote:
Susan Erickson wrote: Slippery floors and spa algaecide Ok, so I have this stuff. But I have never used it. I have a problem with slippery floors due to the high humidity. What is the "normal" amount to a 2 gallon watering can for a less slippery walk? The stuff just says if algae is present, use 13-15 oz for 1,000 gallons of water. Now I figure even if I take that back to the amount for 2 gallons, it is not going to be "recycled thru the system," so this is a one shot and I have it or not. Does anyone use this anymore? SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids I tried one brand of that algaecide on my carwash walls and floor with no success.I think it is designed to stay in solution and work over time. I went back to a 50% bleach solution thru a garden sprayer. After 10 min. a stiff water spray wash knocks it, the algae, off. You have to stay upwind of the bleach. A 10% solution probably would be better for a closed greenhouse. Vinegar also works. Joe T In that case maybe I'll try vinegar - it is cheap. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids |
Slippery floors and spa algaecide
Susan,
Be careful....Vinegar is an herbacide. You can use it to kill weeds and everything around them. I would expect it might kill orchids. Watch your overspray. I bought an inexpensive pressure washer and clean up the greenhouse with that. Just don't hit the leaves by accident. One of my phals is still recovering from a hit last year. Gene "Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... On 1 Jul 2006 16:58:07 -0700, "jtill" wrote: Susan Erickson wrote: Slippery floors and spa algaecide Ok, so I have this stuff. But I have never used it. I have a problem with slippery floors due to the high humidity. What is the "normal" amount to a 2 gallon watering can for a less slippery walk? The stuff just says if algae is present, use 13-15 oz for 1,000 gallons of water. Now I figure even if I take that back to the amount for 2 gallons, it is not going to be "recycled thru the system," so this is a one shot and I have it or not. Does anyone use this anymore? SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids I tried one brand of that algaecide on my carwash walls and floor with no success.I think it is designed to stay in solution and work over time. I went back to a 50% bleach solution thru a garden sprayer. After 10 min. a stiff water spray wash knocks it, the algae, off. You have to stay upwind of the bleach. A 10% solution probably would be better for a closed greenhouse. Vinegar also works. Joe T In that case maybe I'll try vinegar - it is cheap. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids |
Slippery floors and spa algaecide
I use a pressure washer in the GH, too, as a way to remove algae from floors
and glazing. A 1% bleach or 0.17% Physan solution is a great way to prevent the return of the stuff, but that means you actually have to remember to (or have the time to) spray periodically Gene's right about pants, though. Cymbidium leaves don't take to kindly to 1500 psi... -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "Gene Schurg" wrote in message news:dlEpg.1841$uC3.1776@trnddc08... Susan, Be careful....Vinegar is an herbacide. You can use it to kill weeds and everything around them. I would expect it might kill orchids. Watch your overspray. I bought an inexpensive pressure washer and clean up the greenhouse with that. Just don't hit the leaves by accident. One of my phals is still recovering from a hit last year. Gene "Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... On 1 Jul 2006 16:58:07 -0700, "jtill" wrote: Susan Erickson wrote: Slippery floors and spa algaecide Ok, so I have this stuff. But I have never used it. I have a problem with slippery floors due to the high humidity. What is the "normal" amount to a 2 gallon watering can for a less slippery walk? The stuff just says if algae is present, use 13-15 oz for 1,000 gallons of water. Now I figure even if I take that back to the amount for 2 gallons, it is not going to be "recycled thru the system," so this is a one shot and I have it or not. Does anyone use this anymore? SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids I tried one brand of that algaecide on my carwash walls and floor with no success.I think it is designed to stay in solution and work over time. I went back to a 50% bleach solution thru a garden sprayer. After 10 min. a stiff water spray wash knocks it, the algae, off. You have to stay upwind of the bleach. A 10% solution probably would be better for a closed greenhouse. Vinegar also works. Joe T In that case maybe I'll try vinegar - it is cheap. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids |
Slippery floors and spa algaecide
I would imagine Gene IS right about pants, but he's certainly right about
PLANTS, too! -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "Ray" wrote in message . .. I use a pressure washer in the GH, too, as a way to remove algae from floors and glazing. A 1% bleach or 0.17% Physan solution is a great way to prevent the return of the stuff, but that means you actually have to remember to (or have the time to) spray periodically Gene's right about pants, though. Cymbidium leaves don't take to kindly to 1500 psi... -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "Gene Schurg" wrote in message news:dlEpg.1841$uC3.1776@trnddc08... Susan, Be careful....Vinegar is an herbacide. You can use it to kill weeds and everything around them. I would expect it might kill orchids. Watch your overspray. I bought an inexpensive pressure washer and clean up the greenhouse with that. Just don't hit the leaves by accident. One of my phals is still recovering from a hit last year. Gene "Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... On 1 Jul 2006 16:58:07 -0700, "jtill" wrote: Susan Erickson wrote: Slippery floors and spa algaecide Ok, so I have this stuff. But I have never used it. I have a problem with slippery floors due to the high humidity. What is the "normal" amount to a 2 gallon watering can for a less slippery walk? The stuff just says if algae is present, use 13-15 oz for 1,000 gallons of water. Now I figure even if I take that back to the amount for 2 gallons, it is not going to be "recycled thru the system," so this is a one shot and I have it or not. Does anyone use this anymore? SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids I tried one brand of that algaecide on my carwash walls and floor with no success.I think it is designed to stay in solution and work over time. I went back to a 50% bleach solution thru a garden sprayer. After 10 min. a stiff water spray wash knocks it, the algae, off. You have to stay upwind of the bleach. A 10% solution probably would be better for a closed greenhouse. Vinegar also works. Joe T In that case maybe I'll try vinegar - it is cheap. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids |
Slippery floors and spa algaecide
You had me going there for a minute, Ray!
Diana "Ray" wrote in message . .. I would imagine Gene IS right about pants, but he's certainly right about PLANTS, too! -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "Ray" wrote in message . .. I use a pressure washer in the GH, too, as a way to remove algae from floors and glazing. A 1% bleach or 0.17% Physan solution is a great way to prevent the return of the stuff, but that means you actually have to remember to (or have the time to) spray periodically Gene's right about pants, though. Cymbidium leaves don't take to kindly to 1500 psi... -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "Gene Schurg" wrote in message news:dlEpg.1841$uC3.1776@trnddc08... Susan, Be careful....Vinegar is an herbacide. You can use it to kill weeds and everything around them. I would expect it might kill orchids. Watch your overspray. I bought an inexpensive pressure washer and clean up the greenhouse with that. Just don't hit the leaves by accident. One of my phals is still recovering from a hit last year. Gene "Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... On 1 Jul 2006 16:58:07 -0700, "jtill" wrote: Susan Erickson wrote: Slippery floors and spa algaecide Ok, so I have this stuff. But I have never used it. I have a problem with slippery floors due to the high humidity. What is the "normal" amount to a 2 gallon watering can for a less slippery walk? The stuff just says if algae is present, use 13-15 oz for 1,000 gallons of water. Now I figure even if I take that back to the amount for 2 gallons, it is not going to be "recycled thru the system," so this is a one shot and I have it or not. Does anyone use this anymore? SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids I tried one brand of that algaecide on my carwash walls and floor with no success.I think it is designed to stay in solution and work over time. I went back to a 50% bleach solution thru a garden sprayer. After 10 min. a stiff water spray wash knocks it, the algae, off. You have to stay upwind of the bleach. A 10% solution probably would be better for a closed greenhouse. Vinegar also works. Joe T In that case maybe I'll try vinegar - it is cheap. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids |
Slippery floors and spa algaecide
I know what you mean Ray, you would pant really hard if you knocked one of your
cymbidiums off with your psi!!! *G* -- Cheers Wendy No Spam Email Address Invalid Ray wrote: I would imagine Gene IS right about pants, but he's certainly right about PLANTS, too! "Ray" wrote in message . .. I use a pressure washer in the GH, too, as a way to remove algae from floors and glazing. A 1% bleach or 0.17% Physan solution is a great way to prevent the return of the stuff, but that means you actually have to remember to (or have the time to) spray periodically Gene's right about pants, though. Cymbidium leaves don't take to kindly to 1500 psi... -- Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com Plants, Supplies, Artwork, Books and Lots of Free Info! "Gene Schurg" wrote in message news:dlEpg.1841$uC3.1776@trnddc08... Susan, Be careful....Vinegar is an herbacide. You can use it to kill weeds and everything around them. I would expect it might kill orchids. Watch your overspray. I bought an inexpensive pressure washer and clean up the greenhouse with that. Just don't hit the leaves by accident. One of my phals is still recovering from a hit last year. Gene "Susan Erickson" wrote in message ... On 1 Jul 2006 16:58:07 -0700, "jtill" wrote: Susan Erickson wrote: Slippery floors and spa algaecide Ok, so I have this stuff. But I have never used it. I have a problem with slippery floors due to the high humidity. What is the "normal" amount to a 2 gallon watering can for a less slippery walk? The stuff just says if algae is present, use 13-15 oz for 1,000 gallons of water. Now I figure even if I take that back to the amount for 2 gallons, it is not going to be "recycled thru the system," so this is a one shot and I have it or not. Does anyone use this anymore? SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids I tried one brand of that algaecide on my carwash walls and floor with no success.I think it is designed to stay in solution and work over time. I went back to a 50% bleach solution thru a garden sprayer. After 10 min. a stiff water spray wash knocks it, the algae, off. You have to stay upwind of the bleach. A 10% solution probably would be better for a closed greenhouse. Vinegar also works. Joe T In that case maybe I'll try vinegar - it is cheap. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids |
Slippery floors and spa algaecide
On Sun, 2 Jul 2006 12:55:00 -0700, "wendy7" wrote:
I know what you mean Ray, you would pant really hard if you knocked one of your cymbidiums off with your psi!!! *G* You ALL are too much. LOL .... But I needed the laugh. It has been so hot and dry here. Clouds up every aftenoon and rains 1/2 way to Kansas. ;^( We can not seem to get any of this. Then the Kids just moved east in time to get all that rain in Jersey. Thankfully they are not in the flood basin. I just saw a piece on the plastic - Pottery this AM on HGTV. They should make great S/H pots. SuE http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/orchids |
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