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Program: Line Blaster is an organic line cleaner that breaks down and removes all organic growths in micro irrigation systems. Treatment is started at 400 ppm (3.2 lbs. per 1,000 gallons) and is fed until emitters are open. Time required is based upon type and amount of plugging. It is much easier to prevent plugging than to remove it, but it can be removed with time.
Background: Nursery has been in operation for 25 years with no water treatment. Algae was growing on the walls, floors, racks, tables, pots, and everything the water touched. Breathing in the greenhouses was difficult due to the high level of humus in the air. Chlorine was injected into the system to stop the growth with negilible results. Line Blaster was started at 400 ppm. Higher dosage was needed to clean up the algae in the system. Sulfuric acid was being added for pH control @ 5.5.
Treatment: Calculations were made on computer program based upon flow rate and dosage established at 400 ppm. Line Blaster was fed based upon flow utilizing a flow meter.
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