18 th Annual Snow & Ice Symposium Schaumburg, IL. Snow & Ice Management Association Copyright Anti-Icing with Liquids 101

Transcription

1 Anti-Icing with Liquids 101 Scott Zorno, CSP Care Enterprises Bailey/Conifer, CO Shannon Shaw, ASM Ice and Snow Consulting LLC Worthington, OH Company Profile // Care Enterprise 40 years in Snowplowing 22 years in current market Started Liquid Anti-icing fall of 1999 Company Profile // Ice & Snow Consulting 25 years in snow removal industry 9 years as company owner Liquid user for 10 years 1

2 The Case for Liquids Pushing yourself out of your Salt Comfort Zone is tough Knowledge is power- We will help you learn the basics Ability to make an informed decision Add options to balance a salt shortage world Build confidence in products and applications Why a Liquids Program makes sense for contractors Salt vs liquid availability Environmental Concerns Many Options to use Liquids Stockpile Treatment Wetting on delivery or direct injection Direct Spray critical areas (spot spray) Direct spray large areas or complete site Small Contractors Limited trucks, space, storage, and resources Liquid multi-purpose trucks cover the same areas as equivalent salt trucks 300 gallons covers up to 300,000 sq ft 3 yds covers up to 300,000 Sq ft per load 2

3 Performance is KEY Left in both pics is untreated, right is treated. ¾ snow, cold temps (Product- Mag Chloride Blend) You can develop confidence in your products and application Large Contractors Procurement of product- availability Capacity increase Competitive edge Helps control labor count and cost Easy retrofit of existing salters (wet at the spinner) Anti-Icing vs Deicing Anti-icing is ice prevention/reduction Normally action taken before the storm starts Applied at a lighter rate Goal- prevent bonding Film of anti-icing liquid Film of anti-icing Road bed liquid 5 snow, anti-icing application the Road bed night before, 18* F Film of anti-icing liquid Road bed 3

4 Deicing Melting ice or hard pack snow that has been plowed Traditionally done with salt after the storm Liquids can be very effective Much more product used than with anti- icing Often uses stream or pencil tip applications 2 snow temp of +5 F The Business Case for Pre-Treat Cost can be less than salt Can tailor application to geography Customers like pro-active steps Results visible faster- immediately after plowing More eco-friendly than rock salt deicing Can usually schedule application well before the storm (manufactured products) Dud storms waste less product Product Selection // Choosing a Vendor or DIY Salt Brine Brine makers- DIY Purchase from municipalities suppliers or filling station Additives Agricultural products Beets, beer, cheese byproducts Corrosion inhibitors Dyes or Coloring Pre-mixed ready to use products 4

5 Product Selection Part 2 // Other Options Premixed- Natural well brine Local favorite Often economical Premixed- manufactured Mag chloride base Calcium chloride base Storage Options Storage Tanks Bulk buying & delivery can be cost effective Have relatively small footprint (10x10) Normally no special enclosures/retainers Consult local regulations for the product you choose Sizes from 1500 to 5000 gallons work best Meet delivery requirement Storage Options 275 gallon or 330 gallon Totes Refillable and often swappable Require forklift to move Convenient to get started or for small jobs Cost per gallon is usually higher than bulk Easily shipped long distances On site storage 5

6 Storage Option // No Storage Occasionally you can be close to a depot or Filling Station Spray Systems Sources Home-made Simple dribble system Simple pump system More complex pump system Low cost- great proof of concept Drawbacks Wood framework not durable No way to meter flow with any accuracy Most not self filling- need aux fill Not professional in appearance Not versatile- sprayheads or hand Coverage only controlled by wheel speed Spray Systems Sources Manufactured spray systems Professional in appearance Mechanism for metering flow Know what is going on the ground Durable- often 10 year life expectancy Easy maintenance Often easy to install and remove Most are self filling Advanced features available 6

7 Loading Caution 200 Gallon system for 3/4T pickup 300+ Gallon system for 1T Dually pickup or flatbed 450 Gallon system for 15k GVW trucks or more - Remember- Anti-Icing liquids often weigh 11 lbs per gallon! - Skid system & pump weighs approximately 650 lbs + Warning- Don t overload your truck! Decision Point Treat liquid equipment like any other equipment: #1 test the concept and product- sidewalks etc. #2 Embracing liquid potential To implement: Engage a few key sites as a test Study, learn, and add liquids to my full arsenal of tools at the same level as salt based deicing Engage with trade shows and suppliers Optional - Hire a consultant to help me cut my learning curve Final Thoughts Other uses for equipment Low pressure washing Planter box watering Liquid fertilizer sprayer Roadway shoulder weed control Dust Control Spraying Dirt roads Riding Arenas Livestock areas 7

8 Questions? Scott at Shannon at Care Enterprises Ice and Snow Consulting For vendor list choose the Resources tab and select Pre-mixed Liquid Sources to download. Thank you 8