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Filtration for garage

ukiltmybrutha

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Hello,

The concrete in my garage has suffered from what I assume to be effervescence. I believe that I posted about that years ago.

So while we bare with constant white powder on our wood floors and hunt for time to mitigate the issue, we use the leaf blower and sweep to get the powder up.

The big problem is that we end up with sinus issues shortly thereafter. I am not talking about just allergies which I have a ton of already but sinus infections and all that.

I am tired of box fan diy stuff for the skilled high energy types.

I am also running out of floor space.

I am leaning towards a hanging ceiling filter but I am a bit stubborn on price. The Wen 3417 seems to make sense but it is at 241 bucks everywhere which is off the all time low of around 200 bucks.

I keep telling myself it beats getting sick and the doctor's copay (I usually self medicate though)

Yes, I have a p100 mask but sometimes I forget and it is too late TBH.

Given the totality of the circumstances, I really would like a ceiling mounted unit regardless. I was looking at the Jet unit which is way off if it's lowest price of about 300 and now at 500.

Also curious to see if these ceiling units double as fans to circulate heat from my 30000 btu LP heater.

Garage size is:


36wx22dx11h


Thanks again.
 
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Sumboodie

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I have a Jet brand one in my old garage. Worked reasonable for a smallish garage.

How about painting the floor. Seems like fixing the actual problem would make the most sense?
 
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ukiltmybrutha

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I have a Jet brand one in my old garage. Worked reasonable for a smallish garage.

How about painting the floor. Seems like fixing the actual problem would make the most sense?
It is my understanding that effervescence will not be fixed by painting the floor. I also don't like the ratty appearance I have seen after a short time of using floor jacks, jack stands, and when turning tires in other garages. I concur that fixing it is the right way but looking for a stop gap in the meantime. I am not willing to outsource this job to the local ye yees who lack expertise but are quick to take your money and run. I take the perspective that I am capable of at least doing this myself and see it as sort of low hanging fruit.
 

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I'm curious about one other thing before you spend alot of cash. White powder sounds more like efflorescence. What little I've read, and emphasis on little, it can be as easy as warm water and vinegar, then a floor sealer. The biggest problem I've ever had with concrete floor sealers is they can be danger slippery when wet
 
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ukiltmybrutha

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I'm curious about one other thing before you spend alot of cash. White powder sounds more like efflorescence. What little I've read, and emphasis on little, it can be as easy as warm water and vinegar, then a floor sealer. The biggest problem I've ever had with concrete floor sealers is they can be danger slippery when wet
Oh maybe I spelled it wrong, lol. We did try the vinegar and warm water in the past no avail.
 
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