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Spray Systems
How do you prime the 130 or 230 Gallon Spray Systems?
The pumps are self-priming pumps so as long as your sealer is diluted properly and you have ample sealer in your tank your sprayer will self-prime. Always make sure that air isn’t sucking into the pump or you will lose prime and your pump will get quite hot potentially compromising the main seal which leads to a leaking pump.
If the sealer is too thick the pump will struggle with a prime as it’s like sucking a thick milkshake through a small straw.
Make sure your sealer is diluted at 20% to 30% at all times.
Check out this related article: priming your spray system.
How do I clean out my spray system between uses?
If you’re using the sealer within the week it can remain in the tank. Just periodically agitate the material in the tank to prevent it from settling and starting to cure.
If you want to remove the sealer from your main tank and store the sealer, we recommend taking off your spray tip and starting your unit up and then pumping the sealer into a drum or separate storage tank. Once this is done, flush your main tank out with water.
You can flush out your spray system by connecting the transfer kit or suction hose to a bucket or drum of water.
Simply turn your unit to Spray mode and spray the sealer back out into the drum or bucket that you got it from originally.
For more details, see this blog post: https://blog.asphaltkingdom.com/priming-spray-system
Can I spray sand with the 130 or 230 Gallon Spray Systems?
Our spray systems work only with Asphalt Emulsion Sealer.
If you use:
- a sealer with sand,
- or oil based sealer,
the spray system will not work: the pump will need repair and you may even blow the engine.
If you use the wrong sealer your warranty is voided in the same way as if you were using diesel fuel in a gasoline engine for your truck.
Does the Portable Spray System come with the suction and discharge hoses?
How long is the hose?
Will the portable spray system work with a tote?
Can I flush the unit without touching the sealer?
Can this system spray sealer with sand in it?
Does the system re-circulate as well as agitation systems?
300 gallon metal tanks with sweep agitation blades mostly move the product contents near the outside walls of the storage tank. The heavy paddles usually rotate very slowly and are driven by cumbersome gears, chains, and pulleys. The product near the center of the tank may never even get mixed at all!
To observe this, try this revealing experiment:
First take a can of paint, secondly take a paint stir stick. Now stir the contents using the stir stick only along the inside edge of the paint can slowly. Try to emulate the speed of a paddle moving around the inside of a storage tank. What happens to the contents in the center of the paint can? Hardly moves or mixes at all doesn't it?
The re-circulation system that comes with the AK Tote, Drum, Portable, 130 and 230 Sprayers is absolutely amazing. Your sealer mixes up in 3 to 4 minutes and ready to apply.
What sort of sealer can I spray?
These systems can be used with specific brands of Asphalt Emulsion sealer. The systems cannot spray sealer with sand.
Approved Sealers:
- Asphalt Emulsion (AE): GemSeal, Sealmaster and Neyra sealers only without the addition of any latex additives
We can't guarantee the performance of the systems with other people's sealer because they may add additives that we don't know about that could affect the performance of the pump, hoses, circulation, etc. We use the industry's best-quality sealer and we can assure you that you will not have any issues with it; if you wish to use another brand of sealer please contact the manufacturer to guarantee performance with your spray system.
Crack Repair Machines
How do I clean the nozzle on my crack repair machine?
One of the RynoWorx Crack Repair Machines' greatest advantages is how much bigger the nozzle is than the competition's. That means it's less prone to plugging up when you're on the job.
Another innovation is that it is fully removable for cleaning. Start by heating it up with your accessory torch. Using a pair of heat-proof gloves or vice grips, slide the valve right out and let the excess material flow out. This will leave a clear passage for the next crack repair job you are doing.
Can I melt thermoplastic?
The torch will not ignite or the torch will not stay lit
Possible Causes
- 1) The fuel level could be too low
- 2) The propane cylinder valve could be partially or fully closed, which can restrict fuel flow
- 3)The pressure regulator valve may be in the off position or may not be providing sufficient fuel flow
- 1) Check and refill your fuel tank
- 2) Ensure your fuel valve is fully open. You can do this by turning the knob fully counter-clockwise
- 3) You may increase the pressure from the regulator by turning the knob clockwise
Known Solutions
How do I know the crack fill won't clog up where it bottlenecks in the spout?
Could we use a 50ft hose instead of a 25ft with the asphalt crack cleaning heat lance?
Can I purchase parts for the Asphalt Crack Cleaning Heat Lance, like hoses and heat lance?
How do you assemble the RY10 Pro or RY10 Elite?
The asphalt comes out too quickly even by barely touching the release valve, is there something I can do to get the flow slower, or the release less touchy?
To make it a little easier to control the flow of the crackfill:
- Lower the temperature of the kettle and it will cause the rubber to flow more slowly.
- Lengthen the control arm for the valve by adjusting the turnbuckle. That way, you will be able to have the handle closer to the handlebars, and your hand will be more closed, which should provide more control for the valve operation.
Line Stripers
How do I clean my PowrLiner 550 or PowrLiner 850?
Why should I add the Caster Wheel?
Is the V 5900 self-propelling?
The PowrLiner 3500 was delivered with oil in the tank, is that engine oil? Will I need to empty it and replace it with engine oil?
What type of gas do we use for PL850?
Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank.
Sealer Questions
How do you get water into a full 55 gallon drum to mix?
How many square feet does the sealer cover?
We carry commercial-grade DOT spec sealer with a coverage rate of 100 square feet per gallon.
- 5,500 square feet per 55 gallon drum.
- 22,000 square ft per pallet of sealer and
- 27,500 square feet of coverage per 275 gallon tote
Can I spray sand with the 130 or 230 Gallon Spray Systems?
Our spray systems work only with Asphalt Emulsion Sealer.
If you use:
- a sealer with sand,
- or oil based sealer,
the spray system will not work: the pump will need repair and you may even blow the engine.
If you use the wrong sealer your warranty is voided in the same way as if you were using diesel fuel in a gasoline engine for your truck.
When is it too warm or too cold to apply sealer?
How long does sealer need to dry before it rains?
Typically, the weather forecast should be sunny and dry for at least 48 hours after application before it rains to ensure proper bonding and longevity and at least 1 week to cure.
How long does it need to dry before I do a second coat?
Is DSF a quick dry additive?
Does DSF contain any hardeners?
No. DSF does not contain any acrylic or brittle polyvinyl resins like some products. DSF rubberizes the seal coat as it cures where hardening additives cause the seal coat to become brittle which causes premature cracking or flaking.
We do not recommend using any other additives when using DSF. DSF is an all in one additive offering all the features and more of other additives combined. Your money would be wasted to use two products for the same result.
Should I dilute my sealer?
How much FSA should I use with my Asphalt Sealer?
Here is the recommended ratio:
Sealer Concentrate: 100 GallonsFSA : 2- 5 Gallons
Water: 10 to 30 Gallons
If your spray system is designed to work with sand (AK's Drum, Tote, Portable, 130 and 230 gallon systems do NOT work with sand) then you can also add:
Sand: 300-500lbsIn cold weather increase the amount of FSA to 7-10 gallons.
Crackfiller Questions
How many linear feet does the crack fill cover?
- 6.7 linear ft of coverage per pound of crackfiller. This means you get 200 linear ft per 30 LBS box of crackfiller.
- 7,200 linear feet per half pallet of thirty six 30 LBS boxes
- 15,000 linear feet with a pallet including seventy five 30 LBS boxes.
What should the pavement temperature be to crack fill?
What temperature does the crackfiller need to be to flow?
How long can I keep unopened crack sealant?
How long does it take Gator Patch to dry when it's 60°F?
Can I use Gator Patch to cover my whole driveway?
Can I put down sealer before gator patch? Do I need to seal the area treated with Gator Patch?
How much Gator Patch should I apply?
Can I use Gator Patch to fill linear cracks at the same time?
Do I have to wait for the crack filler to dry before applying sealant? or can I just spray right over the repaired cracks right away?
General
Can I visit your warehouse to see your equipment and products?
What type of trailer do you provide?
I waited 24 hours for sealer to cure before striping, but all of my white lines and blue handicap symbols turned brown. I waited another day, and the results turned out the same. I had to come back 2 weeks after to restripe the parking lot to cover the brown bleed through.
We recommend at least 24 hours of dry hot weather to allow the sealer to cure properly. If the weather is humid, overcast and moist, it will be harder for sealer to cuter, which can lead to bleeding through the paint.
The lines and handicap symbols I painted 24 hours after applying sealer to a parking lot turned brown. I waited one more day, but it turned out the same way. I had to redo the stripes and symbols after two weeks to cover up.
Can a shipment be expedited?
How long will shipping take for the Titan 759-150 Side Striper and is there a split payment plan? If so, can I please have more information on how to apply for this payment option?
Where are you located?
Asphalt Kingdom ships from their locations in the U.S.A, and in Canada. Having locations in Canada and the U.S.A. allows us to avoid customs fees and duty delays, and timely headaches.
- Auburn Hills, MI, USA
- Plymouth, MI, USA
- Atlanta, GA, USA
- Dallas, TX, USA
- Detroit, MI, USA
- Baltimore, MD, USA
- Greensboro, NC, USA
- Boston, MA, USA
- Memphis, TN, USA
- Chicago, IL, USA
- Tampa, FL, USA
- New Dundee, ON, Canada
- Drummondville, QC, Canada