{"product_id":"conductive-primer-eld-truground-5-gallon","title":"Conductive Primer for Electronic Leak Detection — TruGround® 5 Gallon Pail","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConductive primer\u003c\/strong\u003e turns a nonconductive substrate into the electrical reference that Electronic Leak Detection needs. Rolled or sprayed onto prepared plywood, insulation or cover board immediately below the waterproofing membrane, it creates a conductive layer without compromising membrane adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as TruGround® Conductive Primer in 5 gallon pails. Water-based. \u003cstrong\u003eUL listed and FM approved.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoverage — check your substrate first\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1,250 SF per pail (250 SF per gallon, 3\/8 in nap roller).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlywood, lightweight concrete and open-cell insulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e these substrates require \u003cstrong\u003etwo coats\u003c\/strong\u003e. Budget approximately \u003cstrong\u003e625 SF per pail\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the substrate colour shows through the primer, coverage is insufficient and more is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVolume pricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice each\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–27\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$825\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28–54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$795\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55–81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$775\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$750\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003ePricing applies automatically at checkout based on the number of pails in your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e water-based conductive primer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface resistivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10E4 ohms\/sq\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallon (18.92 L) pail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 lb per pail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e one year from delivery; use within 6 months of opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage and application:\u003c\/strong\u003e above 45°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleanup:\u003c\/strong\u003e soap and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprovals:\u003c\/strong\u003e UL listed, FM approved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThis does not replace your adhesives or primers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eConductive primer is not a substitute for the adhesives and primers your assembly requires. \u003cstrong\u003eThose are applied after the conductive primer has been applied and is fully dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything applied over it must go on once it is dry to the touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo not let it freeze\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreezing will split the pail open.\u003c\/strong\u003e Store above 45°F. If you are ordering into cold weather, plan delivery and on-site storage accordingly — product damaged by freezing in transit or on site cannot be warranted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e always mix thoroughly before use. Inverting the pail for five minutes before opening, then mixing with a drill and paddle, brings settled solids back into suspension. Product that will not mix to a consistent liquid must be discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRolling:\u003c\/strong\u003e use a 3\/8 in nap roller on an extension pole. Remove excess on a tray or cage and overlap strokes for complete coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpraying:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply in a steady pattern with 3 in overlaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuity between boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e where joints exceed 1\/8 in, brush primer into the T-joints so continuity carries from board to board. Continuity bonding is also required at horizontal-to-vertical transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest connection point:\u003c\/strong\u003e coat the sides of all metallic penetrations — drains, HVAC units, vents — while priming the substrate. If there are no metallic penetrations in the area, a grounding object must be fastened to the structural deck, connected by coating its side with primer, then flashed per the membrane manufacturer's requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFreight\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrices exclude freight.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 55 lb per pail these are heavy goods and shipping is quoted per order based on weight, quantity and destination. 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