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What Every Snowfighter Should Know About Climate Change

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[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 26, 2023 11:34:00 AM / by Daniel Gilliland posted in Using Liquids

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Each year, it seems that more people are growing concerned with climate change’s potential to affect various industries, and snowfighters are no different. The threat of shifting weather patterns and increasingly unpredictable winter conditions are enough to get even the hardened snowfighters worried for the future. All the information on climate change out there can feel like information overload, so here’s how climate change will affect our industry from a snowfighter’s perspective. 

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11 Snowfighting Terms You Should Know

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[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 20, 2023 8:13:12 AM / by Daniel Gilliland posted in Using Liquids

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There's no time to mince words when it comes to keeping the roads open for people who depend on you. That’s why learning the snowfighting lingo is essential to efficient snow and ice control. Whether you’re an experienced vet or a rookie just starting out, knowing these 11 snowfighting terms are as essential as your coat and boots. 

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The Ultimate Guide to Making Salt Brine in 2023

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[fa icon="calendar'] May 1, 2023 10:54:28 AM / by Daniel Gilliland posted in Using Liquids

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While rock salt has been the standard for pre-treating and deicing roadways, many contractors are turning to liquid salt brine for its economic and time-saving benefits. However, making your own brine solution can be daunting when you don’t know where to start. Don't let the next storm get the upper hand. Here's everything you need to know about making salt brine. 

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The Easiest Way to Save Money Using Liquid Brine for Beginners

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[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 17, 2023 11:48:14 AM / by Charles Glossop posted in Using Liquids

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Deicing can be confusing. Whether you're in the outdoor service industry, a first responder, or just trying to fight the snow, it can be challenging to know where to start. While using salt granules as a method to prevent snow and ice is popular, liquid-based salt brine is your safest bet for the best results. Charles Glossop, a certified snow professional based out of Minnesota, shares his expertise on how to get started using liquid brine and the savings you’ll experience.

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How to Charge a Fair Price for Pretreating with Brine

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[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 17, 2023 11:30:15 AM / by Charles Glossop posted in Using Liquids

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No two snow events are the same, so your liquid brine application needs to be adaptable. Getting your brine application to a standard that works for you requires a lot of trial and error that can consume precious time. Charles Glossop, a certified snow professional based out of Minnesota, shares his expertise on applying brine and charging for your brine services. 

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Liquid Brine Spraying Techniques [10 of 10]

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[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 31, 2019 11:10:47 AM / by Phill Sexton posted in Using Liquids

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Now that you understand how liquid brine will benefit the environment and the economy, you may be wondering if there is a correct way to apply the liquid brine to achieve the best results. In this post, Phill Sexton with WIT Advisers will go over spraying techniques for liquid brine and nozzle usage.

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How do we Make the Change to Liquids? [9 of 10]

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[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 21, 2019 2:28:27 PM / by Phill Sexton posted in Using Liquids

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You might be thinking about starting to use liquids in your operation but are wondering how to make the switch. You may know the benefits, and understand why we [as an industry] need to make this change, but how do we actually make the change? In this post, we will discuss how you can make the leap from rock salt to liquid brine. 

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What are the Barriers of Switching to Liquid Brine Deicing? [7 of 10]

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[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 9, 2019 9:53:04 AM / by Phill Sexton posted in Using Liquids

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We've really got to start having a discussion about how are we going to inspire the change to using liquid brine. In this post, Phill Sexton with WIT Advisers will go over what the barriers are of switching to liquid brine for de-icing in snow and ice management.

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Preventing the Bond of Snow & Ice with Liquid Brine [6 of 10]

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[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 26, 2019 2:34:21 PM / by Phill Sexton posted in Using Liquids

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The name of the game particularly when using liquids is, using it as a proactive measure to prevent the bond of snow and ice. In this article, you will learn about the importance of preventing the snow and ice bond with liquid brine, why it is so effective, and how you can reduce your salt output.

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Why is Using Liquid Brine Important? [1 of 10]

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[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 13, 2019 8:04:48 AM / by Phill Sexton posted in Using Liquids

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Although the topic of liquid brine is gathering some momentum, there are still a lot of questions about it. Isn't liquid brine bad? Does it even work? How do I use liquid brine? In this post you will learn the importance of using liquid brine for the snow and ice management industry.

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