by Local Image Support | Sep 8, 2022 | ER HyZor (Install and Op), FAQ
First, there is a lot of miss-information about Lye on the internet. It seems like the Vested Interest doesn’t want people to use it anymore. I’ve even seen supposed pictures of Lye burns (on Wikipedia) that are actually caused by Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) not Sodium...
by | May 8, 2019 | ER HyZor (Install and Op), FAQ
You can first try grocery stores and hardware stores, because pure lye has traditionally been sold as sold as drain cleaner. It is great for this because it has NO environmental consequences when poured down the drains. Lye is produced by burning wood, so the...
by | May 8, 2019 | ER HyZor (Install and Op), FAQ
A. The ER HyZor should be standing up straight for the most efficient operation. A couple of degrees of angle in any direction, won’t cause problems.
by | May 8, 2019 | ER HyZor (Install and Op), FAQ
A. Yes! ER HyZor Technology was developed in Canada over a period of 20 years, before being released in its present form. In temperatures colder than -30°F the water:lye solution will turn to slush. When the ER HyZor turns on, the electric current will thaw the slush....
by | May 8, 2019 | ER HyZor (Install and Op), FAQ
A. It is a good idea to remove the ER HyZor once a year to empty out the sludge. Pour out the sludge through a coffee filter so that the electrolyte solution can be reused. Wash the chamber by swishing it with water several times. Be careful not to spill lye on...
by | May 8, 2019 | ER HyZor (Install and Op), FAQ
That depends on the amperage going through the ER HyZor and how long the engine is running. If the ER HyZor is using 2 Amps, it will use about 5 mL of water per hour.
