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    Pump Leaking

    Hello Everyone, Hope everyone is having a safe and healthy Memorial Day Weekend. General Pump is leaking oil from a location in the rear. Having trouble finding the leak but there is one because of the oil residue directly below the pump on the deck of my trailer. But...... I check the...
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    Not Effloressence

    Need some help. Do not get the opportunity to do many brick buildings and got a call about some white stains on a brick summer home. Did a search on this network and kinda figured it was effloressence. Went and checked it out and what it turned out to be was the white shutters over time had run...
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    Compressed Deck Stain

    Got a call today from a tree surgeon stating that while doing a sub-contrtact job from a landscaper he just got finished grinding a stump with his new stump grinder and while steering it on a concrete area he blew a hydraulic line. After shutting the machine off he then walked the machine over...
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    Business opportunity in NJ$$

    Ernie, I am interested and the 30 day delay does not bother me. Is any of the work in the Atlantic County area. When you get a chance give me a call at (609) 652-5800. Thanks, Steve
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    Burner working intermitantly

    Doing a job the other day and the burner was working as it usually is but I will have hot water for a short period of time and then it would go cold. Then I would get hot water for a short amount of time and then it would go cold. Any basic things that I can look for that could rectify this...
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    steal comb for brushes on surface cleaner

    I use a wire brush at times and it has worked like a charm.
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    Concrete work in East Hanover NJ

    Mike, Good Luck and glad to be of help. Steve
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    Concrete work in East Hanover NJ

    Mike, That is the what the guy told me, I am not 100% sure of the area. But he did state it was off of exit 8 on the turnpike. The reason he called me was because of the 609 area code. good Luck. Steve
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    Concrete work in East Hanover NJ

    I got a phone call from a gentleman by the name of Mark (I think)regarding about 900 feet of sidewalk that he needs cleaned, it is new construction in a strip mall. It is too far for me to travel, so if anyone is interested call Del Sano Construction at (908) 688-8891. Not sure of the contact...
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    Particular customer

    Thanks all for the quick replies. I did advise her of the UV issues and the damage to the deck, but like the topic said particular customer. She stated several times over and over how she did not like the color of her neighbors decks. The neighbors decks were cleaned and sealed last year. But...
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    Particular customer

    Did an estimate today for an elderly woman that live on a back bay in a stucco type house that is three years old. House has 3 decks that are in good condition but are gray for the most part. Owner wants to maintain this "weathered" look. Owner wants the decks cleaned and sealed and still...
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    African Wood

    Thanks for the info. But here is my next problem, The guy I talked stated that he just wanted it power washed, no cleaner no brightener. Just power washed. This does not bother me too much considering that the boardwalk/deck is located at a yacht club on the bay. Will the ironwood become...
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    African Wood

    Need help! Have to give an estimate on a 10' x 800' boardwalk style deck at a yacht club. Man that contacted me stated that this "african wood" is extremely hard, only has to or should be cleaned every 12 to 15 years, a nail cannot be driven into it a hole has to ve\\be drilled an a steel peg...
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    sodium hydroxide mixing procedures?

    I realize the danger and safety precautions that need to be taken for mixing this chemical in its pure pellet state. That is why I am leaning against purchasing it from a supplier. But, I still feel the need to investigate it further because of cost purposes. If someone mixes this chemical on a...
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    How do I clean Cedar home

    Zing, For some of the tips you are looking for use the search found at the top of the page. I did a cedar house a couple of weeks ago. Made easy by this BB. Like Dan said use a stripper (sodium hydroxide) let dwell. This stuff is dangerous so use carefully. I protected myself...
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