Air-Water Mix Cleans Radiators Better

Air-Water Mix Cleans Radiators Better TrueLine Manufacturing specializes in custom fabrication for others, but it also uses that expertise to meet its own needs. When Walter and Albert Hofer see market potential, they add the item to their product line. That was the case with their Radiator Cleaning Wand. “We came up with it a few years ago,” says Albert. “We were trying to figure out how to clean a radiator properly without damaging the fins, which is easy to do with a pressure washer. Air does a good job, but we thought mixing water with it would be even better.” The Hofers first considered a mixing valve but abandoned the idea as overly complicated. They developed a system comparable to an acetylene torch, with two 3-ft. long pipes, each controlled by a ball valve, in a single wand. One pipe is connected to a standard garden hose, while the other is connected to an air compressor line. They suggest using 120 to 180 psi of air and normal tap water pressure. “We squished them together to get added pressure,” says Albert. “The 1/4-in. thick design also makes it easy to slip into tight spaces. It’ll blow water 30 ft.” The air and water exit the wand at a right angle. The mixture of water and air pressure creates turbulence at the radiator. As the water builds up, the air pressure pushes through the fins more.  The Radiator Cleaning Wand is priced at $325 USD and available directly from the company. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, TrueLine Manufacturing, 41328 Range Rd. 41, Rimbey, Alberta, Canada T0C 2J0 (ph 403-588-9420; www.truelinemfg.ca).

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