United-Tech develops revolutionary, highly effective products to treat organic waste. We aim to reduce dependency on harmful, caustic chemicals that often create more problems than they ‘solve.’

One such discovery is BZT Drain & Septic, a living, all-natural and biological product designed to treat and maintain healthy pipes, keep odors down naturally (by outcompeting H2S-forming bacteria for nutrients), and maintain biologically-balanced septic tanks.

Providing eco-friendly treatment solutions is our business. Drainlines and septic systems are a piece of cake for BZT. Odors are easily managed, drains flow free, and septic systems become much less of a hassle to maintain.

Then there are the extremes. For example, this Florida man recently died from Hydrogen Sulfide inhalation from his septic system. Though not a common occurrence, it can be treated - naturally - and prevented. For example, the microorganisms in BZT Drain & Septic outcompete H2S-forming bacteria for nutrients. This process in turn reduces or eliminates the foul-smelling fumes that often build up in these systems.

Why reduce your dependance on caustic chemicals? Many drain treatment products contain large amounts of acids, lye or other caustic compounds. These may temporarily burn away clogging material, but the use of chemicals in such vital systems can and often create more upsets. For instance, drain-opening chemicals regularly wipe out the beneficial bacteria these systems depend on for liquefaction - on contact. Chemicals loosen chunks of solids, but because there is no digestion of the waste occurring, this material often clumps up further down the line and causes blockage.

When beneficial microorganisms within a waste treatment system are abused or destroyed, digestion of organic material slows or stops. Caustics change soil structure, too, breaking down the drain field into finer particles of dirt that pack together, reducing the ability of the liquids to drain. The result is no surprise to us, a bog of eternal stench.

BZT® Drain & Septic can eliminate the need for chemical treatment and prevent these upsets - safely, efficiently, and naturally.

So why on earth should you replace the drain openers, septic treatments and odor masking chemicals you’ve been using for years with BZT Drain & Septic? Because it’s good for you. It’s good for the planet, and it works. Solutions designed not to contribute to more problems later are sensible, responsible, and make life better for everyone.

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Here’s a letter we received from a happy customer in Central Texas.

“I wanted to write and tell you about the success I’ve had with your product BZT Aquaculture. I own a horse farm in central Texas and have numerous water troughs for the horses. With the mild climate in this area, there is a considerable problem with algae forming and also sediment on the bottom of the tanks from dropped feed. Some of these troughs are made of metal, but nearly half are made of concrete set deep in the ground, making cleaning very difficult. I started using [BZT] Aquaculture and the tanks cleared up in a few days! I am really glad I found this product. It saves enormously in time and labor, as the tanks do not have to be drained and bleached weekly. I just want to let you know how much I appreciate BZT Aquaculture. Thank you for such a useful product!Joan Cole, OwnerJC Quarter Horses

Ponds, whether commercial, decorative, or agricultural, occasionally exhibit some rather foul odors. Most pond odors are caused by hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell), sulfur, and ammonia. Odors are also caused by algae, such as Chara (skunkweed), as well as cyanobacteria (blue-green algae).

BZT® Aquaculture is formulated with beneficial bacteria selected for the ability to outcompete hydrogen sulfide producing microbes. Sulfur thrives in pond bottom solids (dead algae, organic matter, feces etc). BZT Aquaculture breaks down bottom solids where sulfur producing bacteria thrive, accelerating the nitrogen cycle naturally and enhancing the rate at which ammonia is converted into nitrite. Ammonia is the principle cause of odors when high stocking densities or populations of fish are present.

Lastly, removing odors caused by algae is simple: BZT Aquaculture outcompete the algae for nutrients, thus preventing it from thriving. We covered this in the following article: “Pond Algae Treatment: Target the Source, Not the symptom.”

In summary, by insuring high populations of beneficial microbes and enzymes, BZT Aquaculture can alleviate most common odor problems. If your pond or water feature exhibits undesirable odors, we can help.

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One delightful cup of Turkish coffee courtesy of an awesome Distributor and a generous coworker. Delish!

Did you know that coffee, as we drink it now, was originally prepared in the Ottoman Palace? They were the first documented people to roast the beans prior to consumption. If you're a serious Bean Juice connoisseur as I am, you'll find great pleasure in tasting the original roast from Turkey.

Read about the history of Coffee at http://www.turkishcoffeeworld.com/History_of_Coffee_s/60.htm

Since we’re on the subject of coffee, and we’re an Environmental company, it would behoove us to recommend ways to recycle your old coffee grounds.

• Coffee Grounds are organic material, and they make great compost. Just ask this guy.
• Coffee Grounds have been known to be excellent fertilizer for rose gardens.
• Because of their odor-absorbing abilities, Coffee Grounds can deodorize refrigerators, vehicles, and other places where smells can be problematic.
• Much like Tulsa artist Karen of coffee-art.com, you can re-brew and paint with used coffee!

Concrete Structures has used the BZT Waste Digester with the wetting agent at several Kraft Nabisco plants. The product has removed deeply embedded grease from the concrete surface and allowed us to bond new epoxy flooring to the existing concrete. In areas where the waste digester was not used we did not develop good adhesion. I will continue to use the product.

Algaecides - The Quick, Dirty Method

The problem with adding algaecides or similar products is that they only kill algae. They do not treat the source of the problem, which is nutrient overload in the pond.

Pour it in, say bye bye to the nuisance. That’s the logic behind algaecides, and in that respect, they work. But what happens next? When the algae dies, it sinks to the bottom and creates a sludge. This sludge has a variety of negative issues associated with it, such as aesthetics and odors.  But from an ecosystem approach, this sludge is a huge nutrient (fertilizer) source for subsequent algae growth. 

Bio-Based Treatment with BZT - The Sustainable Method
 
A simple, ecofriendly method of pond algae treatment is to assimilate its food source before it has a chance to grow. This requires no chemicals with “Danger: Poison” labels, no permit to handle toxic substances. Instead, through the addition of BZT, one can achieve pristine water conditions and MAINTAIN them. Naturally.

BZT contains targeted, all-natural microorganisms that consume excess nutrients in the water, thus ‘starving out’ other organisms, such as algae. Over time, this battle of attrition causes the algae to die off. When it dies, it sinks, and rather than the dead material building up into yet another nutrient sludge, BZT breaks up the dead material faster, using up the nutrients more quickly.

In addition, BZT eliminates odors, oxidizes ammonia, and improves fish health by providing a cleaner, biologically balanced environment for them to thrive.

BZT Koi & Pond is designed exclusively for small, backyard-type decorative and koi ponds, while BZT Aquaculture is designed for larger bodies of water with heavier organic loads (aquaculture farms, municipal ponds, etc.).

The Importance of Custom Treatment Protocols

United-Tech offers free technical service to customers, which includes custom protocols for unique and difficult situations. Though our standard instructions tackle everyday pond situations, occasionally a pond will exhibit extreme symptoms of nutrient loading and/or other factors which may need to be addressed. Available Monday-Friday, 8-5 CST, the United-Tech Support Team is here to serve our customers.

In summary, we propose that all-natural treatment with BZT is safer, more sustainable, and more sensible than adding chemicals known to provide quick results of symptoms without targeting the cause of the algae growth. United-Tech has conquered these issues for decades in agricultural, municipal and commercial water features, as well as residential applications. It is what we do.

Previous Stories Associated with Algae Treatment:

Backyard Water Conservation - The BZT Method
Springtime Pond Treatment - Prevent Algae Blooms Before They Start
Featured Project: Rasti-Land Amusement Park

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The application rate varies with the contamination load, but up to three commercial dumpsters (3-5m³) can be treated with one gallon of slurry. In the beginning, frequent treatment (once a week) may be required to break up the buildup. For specific application rates regarding your situation, contact us for custom rates, as much depends upon temperature, humidity, waste load and type.

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• 50% off BZT® AQUA 4U! Normally 19.95.
• Buy One BZT® DRAIN & SEPTIC, Get One Free while supplies last. The free pack will be included in your shipment but will not be reflected on the shopping cart receipt.

United-Tech is proud to belong to the list of innovators that contribute to sustainable practices in manufacturing, production and waste treatment. As the future brings more environmental challenges day by day, we continue our efforts and encourage others to do the same.

If we can help your company, municipality or organization reduce your environmental impact through waste treatment and water treatment, please get in touch. Ultimately, we hope to improve your bottom line while reducing your environmental impact. This is possible with BZT and United-Tech Technical Services.

Sincerely,
Bruce Rich, CIO
United-Tech, Inc.

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If you would like your floors to look good as new, whether they be manufacturing floors, commercial kitchen floors, or simply an oily driveway, we can help.

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According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, "more than 1,100 counties, 1/3 of all counties in the lower 48 - will face higher risks of water shortages by mid-century as a result of global warming." (http://www.nrdc.org/globalWarming/watersustainability/)

Skeptics abound, but even discounting the NRDC warnings, many US cities already face water shortages and have implemented rationing to try and curb this phenomenon. The Permian Basin in Texas, for instance.

What can we do now to contribute to conservation efforts in our own back yards? Build a decorative/koi pond! A well-maintained pond is educational as well as aesthetically pleasing, but also "it takes very little water to top off a pond. It takes hundreds of gallons of water to keep a lawn green." (Goldfield, Jan. "Water Conservation and Your Backyard Pond.")

Of course, eventually the pond will begin developing organic waste, such as bottom solids, scum, fish waste, excess feed waste, nutrients from runoff, algae etc. The common method of dealing with these problems is water exchange, which many Koi pond enthusiasts recommend on a bi-weekly basis. However, there is a more responsible, conservational method we would like to share.

BZT(R) Koi & Pond, manufactured by United-Tech, is a proprietary, all-natural formula containing beneficial microbes and enzymes. These organisms attack and degrade organic waste, from the water column to the bottom sludge. By spending about 77 cents a week on maintenance applications (per 1,000 gallons), BZT(R) Koi & Pond controls/eliminates bottom sludge, oxidize ammonia, reduce nitrates/nitrites, and improve fish health by outcompeting 'bad' bacteria for nutrients. This, in turn, significantly reduces the need for water exchange, thus reducing your water bill and improving your conservation efforts.

Ideal for Koi ponds, decorative ponds, neighborhood or commercial ponds, BZT(R) Koi & pond concentrates the recycling power of nature to clean aquatic systems, reducing dependance on environmentally questionable chemical and antibiotic treatment ‘solutions.’

If the idea of water conservation appeals to you, we invite you to join us in the effort. You may think that one person cannot affect change, but inspiring minds have proven time and again that living by example creates ripples in global awareness. If everyone pitches in, we will make a global impact. Begin your backyard ecosystem today!

(Bruce Rich, CIO)

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Sammy is a happy little dog. She spends most of her time in our CFO’s office chewing on plushies and barking at the UPS guy.



These Flame Dwarf Gouramis don’t like to sit still. It’s feeding time!

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The Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce invited United-Tech CFO John Page to the Oklahoma World Trade Conference this year to present us this International Export Certificate. Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin presented the certificate.

Special thanks to our international clientele for contributing to this successful achievement.

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(farm pond exhibiting algae bloom)

Rainwater carries animal waste, fertilizer, agricultural waste, and decomposed material straight into ponds. This concentration of nutrients intensifies the algae population; they’re on a superfood kick, and there’s no stopping photosynthesis. Suddenly, the place is a wreck.

As vegetative life ends, it sinks to the pond bottom, adding to the nutrient reserve for future aquatic growth. This is called “Nutrient Cycling,” a necessary process for maintaining ecological balance. However, a pond with organic overload is like eating every meal at the burger joint – super sized fries and all. It just isn’t healthy, and the life of the pond succumbs to the greed of the algal cells. Silt (the sludge or sediment at the bottom of a pond) builds up to six inches per year, and naturally-occurring bacteria in ponds simply cannot decompose and utilize all of these excess nutrients and organic sediment. So the algae snatch it up instead.

What are the dangers of Algae Bloom?

Algae bloom is an eye sore, and it detracts from the quality and enjoyment of your favorite water feature. If the animals in your farm depend on this pond, they may embrace a “thirst strike” rather than drink the green soup. Milk production and weight gain are seriously affected when animals cannot drink enough water. In addition, fish and other aquatic animals suffer, because more stress is placed on their bodies and their appetite. In the aquaculture industry, a single algae bloom can wipe out an entire harvest if not controlled timely. In a more natural feature, a steady decline in the aesthetic quality of life occurs until the pond is no longer suitable for sustaining life.

How to Prevent Algae Bloom:

A teaspoon of prevention is worth a ton of cure. Preventing organic build-up before it happens is much easier than trying to eliminate algae after the bloom has occurred. Just like brushing your teeth before a big date, a good, healthy pond needs regular hygienic maintenance to attract visitors and live a long, productive life.

In order to “stop” an algae bloom, you must prevent the excessive nutrient and organic build-up in the first place. Starve the algae! Adding highly concentrated, active microbes and digestive enzymes will kick-start the process and help to maintain the proper balance. BZT® Koi & Pond, for instance, promotes faster nutrient depletion in pond water, starves algal cells for their basic nutrients, and maintains aesthetic and recreational values.

It is also important to maintain a proper pH balance (between 6.5-8.0). Simple pH test kits can be purchased from your local pet shop or agricultural store.

Aeration (adding dissolved oxygen) is also necessary in levels of > 2.0 ppm for optimum performance of the BZT® microbes. This can be achieved through various means, depending upon the pond size. Mechanical aeration, wind and wave action, air stones, paddlewheels and waterfalls are some examples.

(same pond, after treatment with BZT® Aquaculture, a United-Tech product specially formulated for large water features)

Prevention of algae bloom is easy, and it’s less time consuming and less expensive than waiting until you have a problem. It’s ok to put off some things, like paying the cable bill or calling the in-laws. But if you have a pond in need of some tender loving care, do the right thing and take preventive measures - before your pond falls prey to the costly, disastrous and messy effects of the Algae bloom.

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With Spring’s arrival, it is time to get your pond in shape before things get out of control. Now is the time to carefully inspect you pond, its equipment, and its inhabitants to make sure everything is ready for the upcoming season. Make sure all your pond equipment is functioning properly, the pond is clean, fish are healthy, and your water quality is established before summer arrives.

Presented to United-Tech by Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin at the 2011 Oklahoma World Trade Conference, the Export Achievement Certificate recognizes and honors our efforts to service the International Community.