Does this washer remove pesticides mechanically, or decompose them chemically with ozone? Wouldn't the latter work only on particular pesticides?
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I am no expert on the chemistry of pesticides but I know that ozone is a form of energy that reacts with anything that is positively charged. If the pesticide has a positive charge it will be oxidise if not it will remain. Most pesticides and pathogenic organisms from what I know are positively charged. Take a romaine that looks like it's past it's prime and after ozone was applied it was totally fresh.
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I have the same type of washer. I just put it in right after the detergent, in the same drawer. I know it's not the way the directions on the bottle say to do it, but I have never had a problem.
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Here on Amazon, there are ozone-based sterilizing machines for fresh produce. The way they work is to run the ozone through water that the produce is sitting in, and it essentially washes the produce. One of these machines, the Tersano, says that an added benefit is that you can save the sanitized water in a spray bottle and use it for cleaning. So I think you can leave the water in the SoClean and just refill whatever amount is needed. That's what I've been doing.
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Ozone system has a ozone generator to help kill bacteria in the water. But it only works on "boost" cycle. Just a fyi.
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Applying chemicals or cleaning solvents is a low-pressure operation. You must install the low-pressure (black) nozzle into quick connect fitting of spray wand, refer to Spray Wand Nozzles. NOTE : Chemicals and soaps will not siphon if the black soap nozzle is not installed on the spray wand.Use only household detergents, cleaners and degreasers recommended for use with pressure washers. After use of chemicals, place chemical hose into container of clean water and draw clean water through chemical injection system to rinse system thoroughly. If chemicals remain in the pump it could be damaged. Pumps damaged due to chemicals will not be covered under warranty.
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I wash with baking soda and detergent and that seems to work. Can also add some Natures Miracle or other enzyme to the wash water.
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Not sure about that. I did have a plumber tell me he put a few of these containers in a septic tank and it cleared out the system (pretty impressive). Drain Flies? I would "Google" that (how to get rid of drain flies). Hope this helps.
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This is from a blog page that quoted Aprilaire's response to her question about the 5000's ozone production: Aprilaires' response: Thank you for contacting us with regards to our Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaner. Aprilaire shares our customer's concerns about ozone, and wants to reassure you that our Model 5000 Whole Home Electronic Air Cleaner is not designed to produce ozone. Ozone is produced as a result of many factors, some are man-made and some originate from nature. On any given day in the US, outdoor levels can be as high as 150 ppb. More polluted areas typically have higher outdoor ozone levels because there is a greater concentration of the components that create ground level ozone. Levels of ozone inside our homes typically range from 10 to 70 percent of the level found outdoors, primarily depending on whether windows and doors are left open. (ref. "Ozone Decay Rates in Residences", Harvard School of Public Health, Environmental Science and Engineering Program). The reason indoor levels are lower than outdoor levels is because ozone readily reacts with other gases and surfaces. As a manufacturer we look to government organizations to set the standards as which to develop and produce products by. As such, we offer an air cleaner that produces 2 ppb, well below the established FDA standard of 50 ppb for medical devices and the UL standard to evaluate products for consumer safety. The high voltage power supply contained in this (and any other) electronic air cleaner produces ozone only as a byproduct of operation; the small amount of ozone generated dissipates by the time clean air filters out and into your home. In addition, the Model 5000 removes particles from the air that have proven by research to be harmful to humans. There are a select group of people who are sensitive to ozone. For these people, we recommend using the Aprilaire High Efficiency air cleaners Model 4200 or 4400. For everyone else, the Aprilaire Model 5000 is the best air cleaner for your home.
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don't think so, the concentration of ozone is very small. to decontaminate vegetables, rinse with apple cider vinegar followed by a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution.
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Should work fine as long as the viscosity is correct. I would assume pesticides would not be too thick. Just be careful not to add plain water as it could cause rusting on the inside.
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i had the same issue and found that it was the solid rubber washer in the spray valve. it appeared to be stuck in the valve chamber. i flipped it over in desperation and now it works fine. the older model had a built in tool in the spray lever to un-tighten the valve chamber.
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I believes it is better suited for other applications. My experience, a lot more volatile chems and high Pressure washer on hot day is best for that issue! No expert, just my experienced!
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IMO, I'm not an expert but can't see why you couldn't use it as long as you clean it out after, I've used several different chemicals in mine. I will add that this is the best sprayer that I've used.
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I must post a correction here! I re-checked my pressure washer & manual and there IS the option of applying soaps and other cleaning solutions through the sprayer.A low-pressure (black) nozzle is supplied for this purpose; also included is a clear "chemical hose," which connects to a barbed fitting just behind the hose connection on the pump; the other end goes into your cleaning solution. It is an entirely LOW PRESSURE operation though! The manual even states that the siphon effect will not occur if the high pressure nozzles are connected.
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I don't own a front loader washer machine, but I do use it in my trash cans around the house. The kitchen trash can especially! It eliminates the odor quickly. If it can work for a kitchen trash can, then it very well could be a good product for your front loader washer. I've used this product for years and I highly recommend it. Good luck!
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I believe the instructions tells you to dispose of what is left but I have used it up to a month later. You need to pose this question to the maker of the pesticide if you want a legal answer.ThanksJames
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I have not had any problems with this cleaner. Works exceptionally well. I had a very similar before for about six years. Worked well also except the chemicals made it brittle.