Spare Parts list

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Mike@Everclear

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Reading spraymaster's recent post about chemicals got me thinking about what spare parts/tools should be kept on hand at all times.

I figured we could all pitch in ideas of what we "wouldn't leave home without" and make a list to help the newbies.

Nothing is more frustrating then not having the right tool or part to get a job done, especially when it is something small. I have seen guys go out working with nothing but their powerwasher in the back of their truck! I don't know how they can do it.....I can't afford down-time.

I'm going to begin the "list"......feel free to add to it....

- street map
- o-rings
- silicone lube
- spare quick connects, male and female
- wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammer, etc
- spark plug (this one got me once)
- extra gas
- extra section of pressure hose
- eye protection
- gloves
- raincoat/suit
- towels
- MSDS sheets
- tape
- spare x-jet (I'm seriously considering
this one.)
- extra garden hose
- ladder
- rags


anything to add??




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Mike Hughes
Everclear
Souderton, PA
 
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Craig/PowerWashUnlimited

Guest
Here's a few.
Dremmel Tool- used to knock down burrs on quick disconnect male ends, makes clean cuts on hose when repairing in the field.

In Field Repair Hose ends and splicers- Works great and reuseable.

Extra turbo nozzle

extra shur-flo pump

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Craig Knight
Power Wash Unlimited
www.powerwashunlimited.com
 
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Ron Strickland/Xtrerior S

New Member
Mike,
"THE LIST" is a great idea.
For the "Heavy Equipment" part of the list, I would add the following:

Spare unloader(you never know)
Xtra downstream injector.

There is not much support in the field when these items go down.

Ron/Xterior
 
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AranPressureWashing

Guest
... another one for the list

A spare belt! (if you have a belt drive)

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Glenn

Guest
I've got all already listed.
I'm adding these:
Extra bypass hose
Spare gun
extra tips (had some blow off in bushes never to be found)
Misc. brass fittings
Teflon Tape
Extra Telescopic wands (Love 'em)
 
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Scott Stone

New Member
I have a veritable store of spare parts. I also carry
a spare gun and wand
pressure switch
oil
A full set of tools
grease gun (for a surface cleaner)
ignitor
Cold water back up washer
repair ends for garden hose. (trucks always seem to find them to run over.)
Chemicals

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Kevin

New Member
Guys Im new and you might think this is silly but I would bring:
Caution tape
safety cones
hard hat
steel toe shoes

Some places of business require safety items like these to do work for them. Hope this helped!
 
W

Wash Wagon

New Member
Dont forget the business part:
Extra change of clothes, extra pens and pads never hurt.

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Glenn

Guest
B U G S P R A Y ! ! ! ! ! !

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Mike Hughes

Mike Hughes

New Member
Guys,

I figured I'd resurrect this topic........anything new to add?

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Mike Hughes
Everclear
Souderton, PA
 
Jon

Jon

New Member
First thing first, Kevin I thought you fell off the deep end of something, long time you keep quite. Oh and your not so new anymore, been a year or so since baby was born.

Now to the list and this depends on your local laws.

That MSDS should be a first on list since the law requires you carry it.
Copy of business license
Proof of Insurance
First Aid kit, not just a bandaid
Fire extinguister (yes guys I do have one mounted on my trailer right up front)
flashlite, extra batteries and bulb
spare halogen lamp if you work nights
someone mentioned extra clothes, including shoes if you get wet like some of us.
Did someone mention "cash"
spare tire for trailer, you would be surprised how many guys pull trailers and don't have a spare for it.
Don't forget hydraulic jack so you can change it.

Enough since your just going to ask if I have this stuff, YES YES YES.

No I don't have a some of the other stuff, and Scott could most likely build a system out in the field with his stock on hand.

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Jon Fleischer
Oasis Pressure Cleaning
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Ken @ Pro-Coat

New Member
"Fix-A-Flat, motor oil, extra gas container(with gas in it, of course), leather work gloves(2sets),always looking for the match to a set of gloves. Oh, also some Reeses peanut butter cups(energy kick).

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Ron Musgraves

Ron Musgraves

Administrator
Staff member
I like the fix a flat and the reeses. All the safety stuff is great too. boy I’m not sure I would want carry all that crap with me. Obviously the small items that you need every night. unloader I’m not changing the unloader in the dark. Leave it at the shop where I have air tools and light. Belts too. I think we all need to carry the msds sheets. I have realized that in the last couple of days. I think all basics are covered and I can’t think of any. Maybe a camera?



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JR Wood

JR Wood

New Member
Sounds like I had better load my garage on the back of my truck!Why not carry a spare washer...with all that stuff you could pretty much build one,JUST KIDDING!!how about lotsa business cards the most valuable tool of them all when your out and about.

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Cody

New Member
Originally posted by JR Wood:
Sounds like I had better load my garage on the back of my truck!Why not carry a spare washer...with all that stuff you could pretty much build one,JUST KIDDING!!
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<FONT COLOR="e87400">heh...on my long range rig I do have a spare washer. I have 3 units on it incase one breaks down. I sometimes go out of town for a week at a time cleaning up to about 700miles away on this rig I carry EVERYTHING.Basically all of the above+
[*]A circular saw with metal cuttin blade for hose repairs
[*]800' Pressure Hose
[*]2 sets of halogen lights
[*]Drills for trailer and equip repairs
[*]Spare Flat surface cleaner
[*]Spare unloaders
[*]Spare pump
[*]Basically everything under the sun so as I don't get screwed when so far from home
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Cody</FONT c>


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Mike Hughes

Mike Hughes

New Member
Glenn......I took the liberty of adding this item to the list.........seems like a good idea


If you guy's don't already have one, you should invest in one of those GFCI pigtails. They are 1 foot section on cord which connects between an unprotected outlet and an extension cord. I leave one in my van in case I run any lights, powertools, etc., off my equipments generator.



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Mike Hughes
Everclear
Souderton, PA
 
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ALL-BRITE

New Member
HI GUYS
jUST ABOUT EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN WAS MENTIONED.
MAYBE I MISSED THESE BUT DID ANYONE MENTION.
A COLD WATER JUG FOR (THOSE HOT DAYS)
EXTRA RUBBER GLOVES
AN EXTRA RAIN SUIT.
WHAT ABOUT AN EMERGENCY SPILL CLEANUP KIT
YOU KNOW ZORB ALL/ KITTY LITTER A BROOM AND DUST PAN ALONG WITH PLASTIC BAGS.
I ALSO CARRY A PICTURE BOOK OF PREVIOUS JOBS TO SHOW TO POTENTIAL CLIENTS IF THEY ASK.
AN ALWAYS REMEMBER THE CELL PHONE BUT THAT WAS A GIVE ME. LIST IS LOOKING GOOD NOW IF WE CAN JUST COME UP WITH 1 MASTER LIST. LATER TIM

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Tim Highfield
ALL-BRITE POWERWASHING
 
Craig Knight

Craig Knight

New Member
Radial Tire plug kit
Cheapo emergency tire-air-upper (air compressor)

Saved me many times, after going into new construction area. 5 minutes and on the road again.

Craig

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Craig Knight
www.powerwashunlimited.com
 
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Dan S

New Member
i cant believe you guy's forgot a VICE.......

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