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Wed, 2 Mar 2005 19:57:05 -0700
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>> I have about 500 excluders, some nearly totally blocked with wax.

If they are truly that blocked, I'd boil the wax off first.   You'll be
surprised at how much you'll recover. Then on to Allen's
suggestion.

>Two words: Pressure Washer.

The pressure washer by itself can be a long old grind on heavily waxed
excluders. We do 2000+, every year in an average day with three guys.
Usually pay for one with the wax recovered.
Use a tank that is 24"l X 48"l X 32"d.

I know some guys use Drilling Rig Wash (Acidic) and then a rinse.

Dave Tharle
Ardmore, AB

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