Recent content by BrianD

This is a tricky thing to do and make look right. You may want to spend a few bucks and hire a pressure washing contractor to do it instead of your mason. A pressure washer would be more adept with using the water pressure to fix your problem, but they will probably want you to sign a waiver...

Anytime I use a tip other than my X-Jet, my pump pulsates - going form high presure to low pressure, back to high, back to low... Any ideas?

Do you have pictures of this condition? I just fixed a house like that. It wasn't easy, but I did it under consultation of a brick mason. Basically, I used my X-Jet to apply enough pressure to blend in the streaks, but not enough to damage the brick surface. Because I had to cover every inch...

Thank you all for the help. I drove an hour each way last night to get to my nearest TSC. I am in a more urban area, so therer aren't too many in my general location. Anyway, I did find what I needed. They were out of chem hose for my X-Jet, though. I have not been able to find any at Lowes...

I just got a new 300-gal tank and am having trouble finding a way to plumb it. I konw what I want to do, but can't seem to find the parts. What I want to do: - 1-1/4 inch drain with shut-off valve on right side - 3/4 inch feed to machine with shut-off valve on left side. This seems...

I am hoping that some of you more experienced people can help me with some techniques to maintain appropriate dwell time for deck stripping chems when working on a bright sunny day. I did one this weekend and had a rough time getting effective dwell time. Everything kept drying before the chems...

I have a brand new Steel Eagle surface cleaner that I will sell you. In my opinion, Steel Eagle is the best on the market. For more details, send me an email at bdiamond@aqua-fix.com or give me a ring at 412-480-2222. Thanks, Brian Diamond AquaFix

I getting ready to purchase workman's comp insurance. Can somebody please tell me what industry classification is used for power washing? Thanks, Brian Diamond AquaFix

Flimmy, Sorry I couldn't get back to you sooner. I am in the Pittsburgh area. How about you?

Jim, Thanks for the link. I looked at Genie Lifts, but don't really need anything that big. They were a bit out of my price range too. I like the NiftyLift line, but can't find a local dealer. http://www.niftylift.com/trailer/120.htm# I was looking for a similarly priced option...

Jim, I am in the market for a lift, but don't need one witht the working height of the Denka lifts. I think they might be out of my price range too. Do you have any other suggestions? I have seen other similar lifts with about 30-40 ft working heights. That would probably be more of what...

Mark, How are you liking the Descapes products - mostly the stain? I just met with the manager of my local Sherwin Williams contractor store and he is giving me some to try. He seems willing to give me a fair price. Having heard mixed, but mostly negative, reviews about the Cuprinol line...

Larry, Thanks for the continued commentary. I figured with a 2 man crew, I could go down to $11 or $12 per bus if we hustled. It doesn't matter though. Another crew came in and bid $7 per bus and told the bus garage manager that he might be able to go lower. The garage manager told me...

Larry, Thanks for the info. The variables you mentioned are as follows: - I can do it alone or I can get a helper. Either way is fine with me. - I do not need to move the buses. They will be already lined up. - They will be providing water on site - I do not need to recap the water...

I just got a request to provide pricing for weekly cleaning of a school bus fleet. There are 70 buses in the fleet. I have never done fleets before and do not know how to figure what pricing is fair. Can anybody give me some guidance on the best method, how long it should take per bus, and...