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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Ice Melt - How Does It Work?
This time of year, many building managers and building service contractors have to deal with the problem of icy sidewalks. To keep sidewalks safe, most building managers use an ice melting compound. There are dozens of ice melting products on the market today, so what's the difference? The active ingredient used in ice melt is usually a combination of one or more of the following ingredients:
Sodium chloride (rock salt). This is the most commonly used product, yet it has limited effectiveness in extreme cold and does not melt ice below 20 degrees. Rock salt does not chemically attack concrete, but it is corrosive to rebar and steel. This product is corrosive and can damage lawns, trees and shrubs.
Calcium chloride. This liquid is converted into pellets by removing the water. It can quickly absorb moisture from the atmosphere so it can work at extremely low temperatures, down to -25 degrees. The cost is generally higher for an ice melt that contains calcium chloride. Calcium chloride can also damage nearby lawns and other vegetation.
Magnesium chloride. This is similar to calcium chloride. It is considered less corrosive, safer for use on concrete and less damaging to plants.
Potassium chloride and urea. These are chemicals commonly found in fertilizer, but that does not mean they are safe around vegetation. At high concentrates these chemicals are harmful to plants. Since urea does not contain chlorides it is less corrosive and safer to use on concrete containing rebar and around steel structures.
Ice melting products may also contain sand or clay additive to help with traction.
How the products work. All deicers basically work the same. Deicers work by attracting moisture to form a liquid brine to generate heat to melt the ice. The product must reach the pavement to become effective. Once on the pavement this "brine" can spread out on the ice and break its bond with the pavement. As the ice is loosened it can be more easily shoveled away.
The rate of melting depends on how fast the specific chemical reacts to the existing moisture. Ice melting products work best if applied before snow or ice accumulates. Spread the ice melt thinly over the surface. In very cold weather it may be helpful to add some water to the product to begin the melting process as it is the chemical solution of the product and water that actually does the work.
Determining product effectiveness. One of the first things to look at is the range of temperatures that a product will work in a reasonable time period, generally 15 to 20 minutes. Calcium chloride works in the coldest temperatures, and magnesium chloride and sodium also rank high in this category.
An ice melter must dissolve into a solution quickly to be effective. Since calcium chloride and magnesium chloride are liquids in their natural states they return to a liquid quickly. Then when these chemicals come in contact with water a reaction is caused that gives off heat to melt ice and snow. Overall, calcium and sodium chloride rank the highest in effectiveness based on speed.
No matter which ice melt you decide to use keep the following tips in mind:
*Don't over apply the chemical; follow the instructions on the label.
*Don't try to melt everything. Before applying ice melt, make sure any snow accumulation has been shoveled or brushed off.
*Wear gloves when applying ice melt. The chemicals in some products can irritate skin.
*Make sure the container is tightly sealed when storing the product. Ice melt products can absorb moisture from the air and harden.
*Don't use ice melt on new concrete that has not fully cured.
*All products will have some impact on the environment. If you suspect plants have been damaged from runoff (look for stunted growth, portions of the plant dying back, browning of foliage), flush the area with plenty of water in the spring.
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
Magic Salt Vs. bedrock salt-deicer comparison; snow removal
Watch as Magic Salt and rock salt are applied and see the differences!!! www.magicsaltpa.net Call (215) 285-9161 Doylestown, PA 18901 Bucks County
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Magic Salt- (215) 285-9161- Snow Plowing and Deicer
Magic Salt is safe to use on asphalt, concrete, pavers or any other surface. Call (215) 285-9161 for other benefits and product pricing. Doylestown, Pa Bucks County 18901
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Salt Is Best for Melting Ice - Less Damaging to Ecosystem
When the snow and ice from winter storms arrive, people always look for the easiest, most efficient way for melting the ice. Historically, salt has been the most frequently used product for melting ice. This article discusses the potential damage from salt and non-salt products with regards to both the local vegetation and the area's ecosystem.
Being environmentally conscious is a good thing that everyone should consider important even though many people are still debating the subject. Publicity from these debates has led to a proliferation of new ice melting products that make all kinds of claims, such as: "Green", "Earth Friendly", "Environmentally Safe", "All Natural", "Biodegradable", etc. Because these product claims are not regulated by any official organization that is recognized universally, many ice melt buyers are very confused.
The simple truth is that caution must be taken when products are used to melt ice, regardless whether the products contain salt or don't contain salt. When used improperly, all ice melters will cause damage to vegetation and animals. The correct question to be asked is which products pose the least risk and which products are the easiest to control.
Risk and control of salts used to melt ice:
When high concentrations of salt build up alongside pavement on which an ice melter has been applied, there will be temporary damage to the soil resulting in vegetation loss or inhibited growth. The vegetation damage comes from the dehydration of plant cells when moisture is extracted by the various salts. The good news is that Mother Nature's rain quickly dilutes this salt, which eventually allows the soil to return to a healthy state. Taking precautions to avoid throwing the salt product on vegetation during application or plowing, should allow the spring rain and snow melt to wash away the build-up from the winter.
When it comes to melting ice on pavement, the following two categories of salts are used:
1) Inorganic salts - The inorganic salts all contain the chloride ion (Cl). Most people believe that the chloride content in the soil and its effect on the ecosystem is negligible because chlorine is one of the most abundant elements on the surface of the earth. A few researchers are still trying to prove that high concentrations of chloride can cause degradation of the organic matter in soil and some woody plants. Examples of these inorganic salts include: Sodium Chloride (NaCl), Potassium Chloride (KCl), Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2), and Calcium Chloride (CaCL2).
2) Organic salts - The organic salts contain acetate (AC) which is less aggressive on soils than inorganic salts. Acetate is capable of decay (biodegradable). This natural decay process is generally thought to be good for the environment. Acetates generally have low biological oxygen demand (BOD) values, and, therefore, are not a major contributor to fish kill. See the discussion below regarding fill kill. Examples of these organic salts include: Sodium Acetate (NAAC), Potassium Acetate (KAC), and Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA).
Risk and control of non-salts used to melt ice:
The common non-salt materials used to melt ice are urea, glycols, and fertilizers. Research has shown that the use of these materials can be very damaging to an ecosystem unless properly controlled. Run-off into storm sewers from lawns and pavements ends up in the rivers and lakes of the ecosystem.
Non-salt products like fertilizer, glycol, and urea with high biological oxygen demand (BOD) values tend to promote excess nutrients. These nutrients generate excess plant growth reducing the dissolved oxygen of our natural waterways leading to fish kill. This fish kill propagates throughout the ecosystem as birds/animals that use fish for their primary diet also die.
Urea (high nitrogen substance that primarily comes from the urine of mammals) and ethylene glycol (liquid deicer with high BOD) are used primarily at airports to melt ice because these materials do not rust metal. Airports are better able to control the run-off of these products to avoid severe damage to the ecosystem in the area.
Fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and/or potassium are primarily used to promote plant growth. Though fertilizers and urea are not very effective when used to melt ice, these materials are often found in ice melting blends marketed as "Green". When used to melt ice, the recommended application rates for fertilizers are ten times the rate used to promote plant growth. This fact, along with the fact that weaker ice melters are often over applied mistakenly to get better results, compounds the fish kill issue described above.
Key points to take from this discussion:
• The potential for damage to vegetation and animals exist when using either salt or non-salt products to melt ice.
• The temporary salt damage to soil immediately adjacent to pavement is much less destructive to an area's ecosystem than the fish kill problem caused by high BOD product run off.
• The average person applying salt to pavement already knows from experience to control the application by keeping salt away from vegetation. This same person may or may not have experience with fish kill.
• The trained professional, who actually understands the danger and control issues of non-salt (high BOD) products, are best suited for using these products to melt ice. Airports seem to be the only real good example of proper usage.
• The highly marketed green products that use non-salt ice melting materials are often over applied to make up for their lower performance.
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Chris Orser- Magic Salt - Watch in hi-def
Watch as Chris Orser Landscaping applies liquid Magic Salt, a deicer which allows the user to use less product, saving money for homeowners and contractors. Doylestown, PA 18901 Bucks County www.MagicSaltPA.net www.MagicSaltPA.net Phone: 215-285-9161
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