Polesaver Rods are a solid slow release fungicide insecticide wood preservative in the shape of rods. The rods contain boron and fluoride as the active ingredients, the concentration of which is more than sufficient to stop decay and termite attack in the heartwood of standing poles. Each rod is available in 8 mm, 10 mm, 14 mm and 18 mm sizes.
The chalk like rods are inserted into pre-drilled holes around the groundline region.
How do the rods work?
In the presence of moisture inside the wood, the rods slowly dissolve releasing the active ingredients, killing active decay and providing protection to the sound wood from further attack. As the rods are in solid form , workers will have minimum contact with the chemicals when inserting them into predrilled holes, resulting in cleaner, safer operations. A further advantage is that they will not leak through the cracks or checks that are found in many poles, being rapidly lost into the surrounding environment. The rods are effective in protecting wooden poles from biodeterioration for up to 5 years.
The Polesaver Rods were developed and produced in Australia by Preschem Pty Ltd. The technology has been patented and is now being exported around the world.
Directions for use
 Installation of Polesaver rods.
Material Safety Data Sheet (PDF reader required)
Packaging
Available in boxes containing 100 x 14mm rods or 200 x 10mm rods.
Six boxes are packed into an outer carton.
Active Constituents
Appearance
Solubility in Water
PH
Odour
Corrosivity
Compatibility
Stability
124 g/kg Boron (B), 110 g/kg Fluorine (F)
White solid rods of 14 mm diameter x 125 mm long.
Soluble (9.5% at 20° c)
7.6 (at a 10% concentration of material)
Nil
Non Corrosive
Compatible with metals and plastic
Stable indefinitely if stored in a cool dry place
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