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Asked by Nicole from Colorado Springs, Co

11/28/2014

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What is the area coverage per bottle of Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant?
I have a average size ranch style home, all wood. How many units do I need to buy to cover walls, roof, and yard - roughly? Thank you.

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The amount of Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant will depend on what you are treating. If you are treating a 1000 sq. ft. area that contains mostly grass and a few bushes, you will be using 10 gallons of solution. One bottle of Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant should cover what you are wanting to …
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The amount of Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant will depend on what you are treating. If you are treating a 1000 sq. ft. area that contains mostly grass and a few bushes, you will be using 10 gallons of solution. One bottle of Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant should cover what you are wanting to do. You will mix 0.75 fl. oz. per 4 1/4 gallons of water to make 5 gallons of solution.

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Asked by Connie from Weaverville

08/11/2018

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What is the shelf life of Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant?

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Per the manufacturer, Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant has an indefinite shelf life as long as it is stored in an area where it will not be exposed to moisture or where water may leak into it.

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Asked by Ronnie from Sb, Ca

09/14/2015

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What kind of spray bottle should be used for application? Does Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant come with a spray bottle?

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Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant does not come with a spray bottle. The product label states that a standard home garden sprayer can be used for application.

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Asked by Ken from Bixby, Ok

04/30/2018

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I am interested in the Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant. What does

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The Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant  product label states that it will last "for the entire fire season so long as the weather remains dry. Rainfall of 1/4 in. or more will wash Phos-Chek off treated vegetation." If grass is cut or if you receive more than 1/4 in. of rainfall, you would ne…
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The Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant  product label states that it will last "for the entire fire season so long as the weather remains dry. Rainfall of 1/4 in. or more will wash Phos-Chek off treated vegetation." If grass is cut or if you receive more than 1/4 in. of rainfall, you would need to reapply.

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Asked by Antoine

07/14/2015

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Can I use Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant for interior treatments?
I need an indoor fire retardant for curtains, upholstery, and rugs. Do you provide these products?

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We apologize, but at this time we do not carry any fire retardant products that can be applied indoors. The Phos-Chek Long Term Fire Retardant is just for exterior use.

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Asked by Ellen from Melrose, Or

06/28/2019

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Can Phos-Chek Wildfire Home Defense be used for spraying trees and a propane tank?
We have arborvitae, several tall Douglas firs and a 500 gallon propane tank within 30 feet of our home. Would spraying the tank and the trees up to 15 feet stop fire? (Arborvitae are super flammable.)

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Per the manufacturer, Phos-Chek Wildfire Home Defense is effective on any vegetation. You can absolutely apply it to the arborvitae and it will remain effective until washed off by rain or hose. The retardant wont do anything for a metal propane tank however. They would recommend you keep a…
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Per the manufacturer, Phos-Chek Wildfire Home Defense is effective on any vegetation. You can absolutely apply it to the arborvitae and it will remain effective until washed off by rain or hose. The retardant wont do anything for a metal propane tank however. They would recommend you keep all vegetation clear from around the propane tank and apply retardant to any vegetation in close proximity to the tank.

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Asked by Cj from Ut

03/22/2022

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Can I use Phos-Chek Wildfire Home Defense in a hose end sprayer around my home?

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When applying Phos-Chek Wildfire Home Defense, you will want to shake well before mixing and only mix with water when you plan to use it. If you need to mix for a larger area, using a 5-gallon sprayer, mix the entire 0.75 gallons of concentrate with 4.25 gallons of water. If using a smaller sprayer …
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When applying Phos-Chek Wildfire Home Defense, you will want to shake well before mixing and only mix with water when you plan to use it. If you need to mix for a larger area, using a 5-gallon sprayer, mix the entire 0.75 gallons of concentrate with 4.25 gallons of water. If using a smaller sprayer for application, mix 1 part concentrate with 5.5 parts water.

**For best results, use a paint strainer, or cheesecloth when pouring concentrate into water to allow for any particles that may clog nozzle during application.

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Asked by Lisa from Valley Center

09/11/2019

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I have a stucco home with wood rafters under the overhangs. Would Phos-Chek Wildfire Home Defense be appropriate to use there?
This is a stucco ranch house in a high fire risk area. The trim and overhang are wood with several layers of paint. We also have painted and unpainted wooden outbuidings. Lath and greenhouse, barn/shed, workshop, and pool outbuildings.

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Yes Phos-Chek Wildfire Home Defense is designed to be applied as a preventative pre-treatment by spraying dry grasses, brush, wood, or other cellulose material around your home at the beginning of fire season.

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