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    RV Antifreeze?

    2 more cents I use boat/rv. because it is non toxic to the enviroment so when I fire back up there is no harm in what spits back out. Auto antifreeze is toxic and should be reclaimed when you dewinterize your machine. also someone may correct me but I think there may be issues with used auto...
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    Driveway sealing

    Does anyone know of a board for driveway sealer information, equipment or support? I have been thinking of adding this service but would like to learn more before jumping in. Have heard from a fellow powerwasher that the old coaltar mixes may be outlawed soon so am wondering about alternatives...
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    Soda blasting

    Just curious, I've been thinking about soda blasters and wondering how much soda they consume and the aproximate price of soda? For example if my machine is 4.0 gpm how many pounds per hour should I estimate using. Thank's for all advice, Adrian
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    Machine Spiking

    Dan, I have noticed what I think is the same condition your describing, my unloader seems to spike high 34000 to 3800 psi and fluctuates in that range even though my usage pressure is never higher than 2800 to 3000 psI I don't detect any leakage anywhere other than possibly inside the un...
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    Tandem machines

    What is involved in running two machines single output to increase cleaning units? I may have a parking garage coming up and thinking of renting a second machine to increase productivity with surface cleaner. My unit is 4.0gpm at 3000psi would second have to be the same? Where do you plumb...
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    NASE Health Insurance

    Does anyone have any experience with National Association for Self Employed insurance package? The coverage sounds good but I'm concerned about dealing with companies I'm unfamiliar with. Or does anyone know of a good ins. plan that covers practicly anything, costs next to nothing, and will...
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    which Unloader is better?

    What is the effect of a flow unloader used with a down stream injecter? Does it grab a slug of soap every time you open the gun or not enough to notice? I've always hap pressure unloaders. Adrian
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    plastic shipping containers

    Has anyone cleaned the plastic shipping containers used by warehouse distribution centers? aprox 2' x 3' x 1' method? units per hour? pricing? chem? Trying to put together a proposal any insights would be helpful. Thanks, Adrian
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    Imitation copper

    Has anyone dealt with the aluminum roofing/flashing that is coated to look like copper. During a housewash today I had one bleed all the coating off and am trying to figure out if it can be painted or coated with something or do I have to work for the roofing company the rest of the week...
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    Tricky sealing job

    Hi Mike, I went to a cabot seminar last night and they said their line of stains in suitable for use on treks as well as wood. I've never used their products but I am looking into them. their tech line is 1-800-us-stain or web site is www.cabotstain.com Good luck, Adrian ------------------
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    Demineralized Water / confined areas

    Hello, Urgently looking for any info on demineralized water( client provides) what effect will it have on pump equipment ( fire dept declined job). how fast will it damage metal parts? Working inside 6mil gallon storage tank, concerns for worker saftey, respirators, air feeds, what is...
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    bypass ?'s

    Hey Wiz, I have a couple questions about my pump bypass, I had been running the bypass back to my tank to prevent heat build up in head, but recently started playing with upstream chemicals so had to go directly back to pump so tank doesn't fill with soap. since I did this I notice ocassionally...
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    Hours?

    What is an average life expectancy (roughly) of: 1) motor 2) pump 3) heater unit I realize that this will vary alot depending on brands, and maintence, but looking for general range for example a car 150k-200k they are ready for major overhauls Thanks again, Adrian ------------------
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    Heater coils?

    Hey everyone, I'm thinking of adding a new washer this year. Wondering what is the advantage of horizontal or vertical coils. which heats more efficently, my current machine has a vertical stack, how much clearence does a horz. need for exhaust? Thanks, Adrian ------------------
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    help in determing bid for spindles and rails

    I use length times height for sq ftge and regular price per sq ft. rail 3ft high 6 foot long 18sqft cleaning surface. Good luck Adrian ------------------
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