Frequently Asked Pancrete Questions

  • Does Pancrete produce odors?
    Odors come about most often when volatile components of a coating or paint are emitted on drying or setting up. The lower the volatile components are, the less odor there is recognized.

    In an effort to reduce odors and volatiles, the Federal government regulated the maximum volatile organic compound (abbreviated VOCs) to 340 grams per liter maximum (340 g/l). Individual States may further pass laws that may reduce this maximum level. For example, Southern California, provides for a legal maximum VOC levels of 100 grams per liter (100g/l).

    Pancrete has a very low odor characteristic during setup, and has a VOC close to zero, at 18 g/l. After set-up, normally 4 hours, there are no odors. Back To Top
  • Does Pancrete really work?
    Yes. It preforms as stated. Pancrete makes your old worn-out condensate pan better than when the pan was new. Your pan will be permanently protected from corrosion damage. Pancrete also self-levels the pan to prevent dead spots where water can stagnate and cause odors. Pancrete is immune to attack by coil cleaning chemicals standardly used, and is immune to attack by microbials present in condensate water. Back To Top
  • How long does Pancrete last?
    Pancrete is engineered to be a permanent solution preventing corrosion on surfaces to which it is applied. Back To Top
  • How much downtime do I need before I can put my unit back into service? I have occupants and can't afford to move them.
    In most cases, the unit is only down for a day , although some larger units may be a little longer. Back To Top
  • My heating and cooling coils are corroding. Do you have anything to protect these as well?
    Patented First Strike MicroCoat is easily put on cooling coils to protect them from corrosion. The product does not reduce heating or cooling transfer, and is shown in a celerated wethering chambers to protect coil. More can be found on this independently certified green product at our web site, www.cleanac.com Back To Top
  • My unit has cracks in the pan, and is leaking. Can Pancrete help me?
    Pancrete can be used successfully in a variety of pans, no matter how bad off they are. It can impart structural integrity to pans where the surfaces have thinned out due to rusting and general corrosion, eliminating the expense of equipment replacement. Back To Top
  • Do I still need to continue to use a condensate pan treatment to avoid buildup of dirt and other debris?
    A condensate treatment is still recommended to avoid potential overflows due to deposits. We recommend our new Pan Guard (r). We recently re-engineered our timed-released Pan Guard (r) to make it the world's first such product meeting green standards. Pan Guard is independently green certified. PanGuard eliminates pan overflows and resulting property damage, working independently without maintenance attention. Back To Top
  • Will fungus or other microbes attack Pancrete?
    Pancrete contains a built-in antimicrobial agent to protect itself from attack. All Pancrete family members inhibit the growth and mitigate bacterial odors which occur in HVAC unit interiors. Back To Top
  • What about VOCs and odors?
    Pancrete has a VOC of 18 grams per liter and all other members of the Pancrete crew (V-570, V-4138, and T-84) all have VOC levels of less than 100 g/l, the Southern California standard. For comparison sake, the Federal limit on VOCs is 450 grams per liter. The most stringent limitations are mandated by Southern California at 100 grams per liter. Pancrete is less than 1/5 of the most stringent limitations. Once the product is set-up in a few hours, there are no VOCs from then on. Back To Top
  • How long has Pancrete been on the market? Who has used it?
    Pancrete has been on the market for over a decade.

    It is used by those who want to save their equipment from premature replacement. Users included various government facilities such as the National Archives, VA hospitals, NASA, nuclear power plants, hospitals, property management firms, and others. Back To Top
  • How much Pancrete is required?
    One gallon of Pancrete will cover approximately 5 square feet of surface area. If your pan has hills and valleys, or slopes, you can contact our customer service dept. for any assistance.

    For sidewalls, drain pan sides, structural support surfaces and other vertical surfaces, you should use Pancrete V570 or V-4138. The coverage for this product varies with how thick the applicator applies it, but will run approximately 100 to 160 sq. ft per gallon.

    The Pancrete family of products are conveniently available in quarts, gallons, two gallons and five gallon containers.

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  • I want to use Pancrete, but noticed some of my structural support members and side walls are rusted as well. What can I do for these areas?
    Pancrete V570 is part of the Pancrete family of products. While Pancrete is a low-viscosity, readily flowing material for horizontal surfaces, V570 and V-4138 has been engineered for vertical surfaces.

    V570 or V-4138 when applied have the same corrosion and chemical resistant properties that Pancrete has. V570 is white in color, and is recommended to be used with Pancrete. In this application, system metals are cleaned and abraded, and then V570 or V-4138 is applied using a short napped roller or brush. V570 or V-4138 are applied to the sides and bottom of the condensate drain pan as well.
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  • I have applied Pancrete and it performs the way you state. After a few months of operation though, I have dirt in the condensate pan I would like to handle. How can I keep my new pan clean?
    All HVAC units condition air that contains particles. While the majority of the particles are below the limits of human visibility, many particles pass the filtration system, and impact the moist surfaces of the coils. Here, particles are washed down the coils into the condensate drain pan. Since even a one ton unit will pull in over 1/2 million cubic feet of air per day of operation, you can see how dirt may wind up in the condensate pan.

    We recommend the use of Pan Guard. Pan Guard is a continuous-release condensate pan cleaner that works 24 hours per day without maintenance attention for 3 to 6 months.

    Pan Guard has been independently certified as Green, and is the world's first green timed-released condensate treatment. All new Pancrete installations automatically obtain a free Pan Guard to start them off. You can read more about Pan Guard at our website http://cleanac.com/PanGuard.htm Back To Top
  • What are VOCs?
    VOC is just an acronym for Volatile Organic Compounds. It is measured in grams per liter of the liquid. Generally speaking, high VOC levels are objected to because they provide odor.

    VOC levels are regulated by the Federal government, and a few States have made lower limits yet. The Fed VOC limit is 450 grams per liter.

    The most stringent VOC levels in the US by a State is 100 grams per liter in Southern California.

    Pancrete has a VOC of 18 grams, per liter, less than 80% of the most strictest limitation in the US. Back To Top
  • Can I apply Pancrete over foam-lined condensate pans?
    Many condensate pans were manufactured with a foam sprayed on the bottom of the pans. The intent was to provide insulation to the pan, to help keep it from sweating on its underside. Over the years, these pan types like others have become corroded and in need of replacement.

    Pancrete can be poured over a foam lining if necessary. The ideal scene is to remove the foam if possible and abrade the metal surfaces. If the user cannot do this, then he should clean up the surface of the foam as much as possible . Wet-vac out any debris, and let the foam dry by turning off the air handler and waiting, or using a blower. The applier would do a standard 1/4 inch pour of Pancrete.
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  • Do I need specialized installers?
    No, the installation can be completed with in-house labor, although many people do hire outside contractors or one of our distributors to apply Pancrete. Back To Top
  • If I have further questions, can I get help?
    You may contact us or one of our distributors in your area for additional information. Back To Top