Challenge or warning.....

[wetstuff]

..... depending on whether you work for Hydrochem /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

We used their anti-fouling last year - stripping back to the gel and applying Primocon as per their recommendation. Result?

3 inches of growth less than 6 weeks after launch. The boat has now has two scrubs, with the last one taking over 3 hours! The paint is now peeling off - in fact it appears to have a better bond with weed than the primer.

Have tried contacting Hydrochem over the last few months to no avail. So this is really a last ditch attempt to get them to tell me where I went wrong ( and to impress you lot with their customer service).

Over to them........


John

 

[Clyde_Wanderer]

I quess that is one brand I will be giving a wide berth to. pardon the pun!

 

[VicS]

I found several firms called Hydrochem or Hydro-chem.. I guess this is Hydrochem International and one of their "Thermo Release" antifoulings?

I note there is no way of contacting then other than by an Internet contact form, no address or phone number (I thought firms now had to identify themselves).

I also note the online ordering has been stopped. So no way of buying it now!

I guess you have had it! There is reference in the T&C to the "jurisdiction of the sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands at Aberdeen" Maybe you should contact the Sheriff's office. The only time I had any dealings with a Sheriff's office they were very helpful.

What ever made you choose it?

 

[pvb]

Sounds rather disappointing, and it's regrettable that they haven't replied to you or included contact information on their website. You could try a direct approach. Their website was registered to Michael Bennett, Hydrochem International sa, 1 Pinecrest Gardens, Bieldside, Aberdeen AB15 9FL, telephone 01224 862355.

 

[wetstuff]

Tried that one already thanks. Sent a recorded delivery letter which was returned uncollected.

Beware of relatives selling the paint on ebay as well.