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Old 04-23-2024, 01:47 PM
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I'm need to strip containers that are 20'×8'x6' these are build of all new materials im turning them into swimming pools I will be applying a epoxy coating on them once stripped i will be blasting the tanks out side looking for info on equipment and media to use and if wet blasting is any better than conventional sand blasting
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Old 04-23-2024, 03:46 PM
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I only did wet when I was doing Soda work . If you have to abide by opacity rules wet will keep you ok .The only issue I see is the chance of flash rusting being higher . I probably would spray a osfo on them post wet .Dry them and get the coating on them fast . As far as media goes I have used slag ,sand and glass .All get the work done but it boils down to cost in your area . What mill are you going to put them at ? I never had any lead issues but did not do much JD yellow .
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Old 04-23-2024, 03:52 PM
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Equipment probably 160 cfm or greater compressor ,diesel probably cheaper to operate but initial cost may make gas cheaper over 1000 hours . Guessing 5/16 nozzle , probably need a 600 pound pot .Be sure and use supplied air mask .This business can cause COPD issues .
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Old 04-24-2024, 10:32 AM
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Welcome to the foray Flàpoolman.

I saw a tv show not long ago that built a "half above ground" pool from a container. One side was dug into a hill, the other was exposed and they'd cut out and installed windows on the downhill side. Was kinda neat looking but seemed like a lotta work.

I do remember them blasting it as well but their setup didn't look like anything terribly fancy. Labor to do a job that size would seem you'd want to go as big as you can. Naturally being a made-for-TV home improvement project they didn't give enough details to be helpful.
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Old 04-25-2024, 06:56 AM
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a few months ago i borrowed a "dustless blaster".
big unit with a trailer mounted compressor.
i blasted a 29' wanderlodge motorhome (all steel body,1969 vintage) in about 8 hours.
i used about 1000lbs of glass and 3-4 gals of liquid that stopped flash rust.
You add the liquid to the pressure pot.
It really worked well for me and i had other motorhomes in the yard along with trucks etc.
No real problem with dust (no dust).
On the higher areas we used a platform on a forklift and i was the operator and only needed to wear a face shield and long sleave jacket.
We blew the glass off the forklift later.

the pallet of glass,2000lbs of it cost $400 plus shipping from atlanta.
atalanta was 200 miles away,next time i will drive and get it myself.
shipping was $600.
The job turned out well and i would do it again.
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Old 04-27-2024, 06:15 AM
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hes a one post wonder,we will never see him again.
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Old 04-27-2024, 08:14 AM
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Probably scared him .For something like this HF is not the place to go .If doing just a few a month may be more reasonable to develop a relationship with a person in that line of work .
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Old 04-27-2024, 04:21 PM
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I purchased a Super blast model 650 with climco 60 hood with filtration system.for 1200 $ and 300$ in fuel to go pick it up in North Carolina and a ingersoll rand with a johndear 4 cylinder for 4000 I think I have a pretty good set up now I'm looking for a suit any recommendation on what is a good suit that's not to hot thank you
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Old 04-27-2024, 04:44 PM
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They are all hot at 100 degree F with 80 % humidity .20 ounce of water a hour What are you going to try for media 1st
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Old 04-28-2024, 12:50 PM
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I plan on using garnet 30/60 is what
Was recommended
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