Question
I want to buy a stripping system and I am interested in the Air Driven Flow-over pumping system. Has anybody worked with it? I'd appreciate it very much if you share your experiences with this or any other similar system, including any pros, cons and cautions you might have.
Forum Responses
(Finishing Forum)
From contributor A:
The flow over stripping method is the only way I would ever choose to strip furniture in a refinishing production shop. Compared to the brush on paste method you will increase your rate of stripping at least ten fold. We use nonflammable methylene chloride strippers and a lacquer thinner wash. You will need very good ventilation and the user will need a full rubber apron, sleeves, gloves, respirator, and face shield. My company set up ours in an old spray booth, pulling the fumes away from the user. We lined the walls with tin sheet metal added ventilation to the floor to keep the fumes collected. Check you local city ordinances for restrictions - you might need a permit.
You should consider also purchasing a stripper waste recapture and filter. The best value I have found for the actual chemicals is from Chemisphere. Kwick kleen and Besway also are good suppliers of stripping chemicals.