Mowing Clearing the radiator of debris

[Ford850]

They look like they would work good, I was going to order it until I got to the checkout and found the shipping was almost as much as the product.

That's exactly what I did too when I first saw them for sale. That led me to the custom build using the garden hose wand as I described above.

 

[bigtiller]

They look like they would work good, I was going to order it until I got to the checkout and found the shipping was almost as much as the product.

Holy cow!! $21 for shipping to my home. I would pass also.

Check with your tractor dealer. My dealer had one hanging on their display rack. I bought it for $29 a couple years ago.

 

[topbuilder]

RE: Radiator Genie

I ordered a set on ebay. $36 delivered. My grinder has to be blown out every use. Really bad when it is dry. a lot of dust/chips blow all the way under the machine. I only use air.

 

[MESSMAKER]

Here is a really cheap alternative to the Radiator Genie...
You may be able to modify it somewhat if needed...

Air Blow Gun with 2 ft. Extension

That is what I use when around the house. Wish I had a gas air compressor to put in the truck.

 

[joefromga]

That is what I use when around the house. Wish I had a gas air compressor to put in the truck.

How about a scuba tank?

 

[radioman]

My daughter just had her A/C evaporator coil cleaned. The tech showed us before/after pics. The difference was amazing. I don't know what kind of chemical/detergent he used, but it did not involve compressed air or any significant amount of water. Maybe one of our resident HVAC techs can comment, or give your local HVAC supply shop a call to see what they sell the most of.

I know of the stuff you are talking about . I just cleaned two ac units few weeks ago for a client of mine with this 14 oz. Condenser Coil Cleaner-WCOIL - The Home Depot . i have personally used this stuff but this is better AC-Safe Air Conditioner Coil Foaming Cleaner-AC-92 - The Home Depot . It available at your local home depot. I used 2 cans for each ac unit and then used water hose pressure to wash away everything. Keep inn mind - this works great that the ac unit encounters - like the dust bunnies, pollen stuff from trees. the coils comes out sparkling clean.
I have not thought of using it on a tractor with dirt hay grass, etc.

 

[The Fred]

Don't forget to clean or replace your cabin air filter.

Yesterday the village I am in brought me a 3 year old Deere 3720 because the A/C would only blow warm air. Besides the rad and condenser being plugged up the cabin air filter had 2 inches of salt and mud caked into it.

Once cleaned they were amazed at how well the A/C worked again. I had never seen a cabin filter plugged this badly, they use the machine to mow and spread salt on the sidewalk, plus clean the sidewalks in the Spring.

Regards, Fred

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

Here is a really cheap alternative to the Radiator Genie...
You may be able to modify it somewhat if needed...

Air Blow Gun with 2 ft. Extension

I've got one of those, and that's what I used the other day to blow out the radiator on my Kioti. Works good.

 

[BTDT2]

I recently purchased this from Amazon. It makes my other air guns look weak. I thought my radiator was pretty clean until I took this to it. Had to use a leaf blower to clean out the mess I made in my shop. I very seldom recommend items to purchase but this one is an exception. What I like best is it fits easily between the radiator, condenser, and oil cooler

Innovative Products of America 8051 Air Comb 24" Filter Cleaner

 

[Maxify55]

We picked this up on Amazon.

$30 delivered, as I recall.

I just duct tape the end and blow out the side ports.

You can buy them in assorted lengths.

Guardair 75LJ12AA Long John with 12-Inch Aluminum Extension and Alloy Nozzle - Air Tool Hoses - Amazon.com

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