Recent content by Dan Mauser

Thanks, Ron! R-109 is billed as a 'powdered degreasing detergent', so you're saying with the temp in the 40's (it's in a week or two, so could be as high as 55, but doubt it) the degreasing properties won't harm the asphalt. Likewise the pressure of a surface cleaner wouldn't damage it...

Hi! I've got a cold 4/3500 washer and have been asked to bid on cleaning an asphalt parking lot at a doggy daycare business. The owners have it caged off, about 2000 sq ft. There's a small area they have covered with gravel that will be removed before I get there. The lot was sealed in the...

Hi! I could use some references for insurance agents. I need $6000 contractors bond and $250,000 liability insurance in Washington State. I'd also like to hear what your coverages and premiums are. Thanks, Dan

Here's another idea: A guy at the hardware store showed my this little tool. I'll post a pic below. The long side slided under a tab near bottom of the roof. Put in three roofing nails. Put in another such device a foot sideways. Get off the ladder, lift it over the two hooks at the top of...

Hi! After reviewing posts on bleach concentration for roofs, it seems ~1.5% bleach delivered is good. I have a downstream injector that delivers 15/1, so using 12% bleach I would end up with 0.8% bleach delivered. Is this too dilute? If it is, a lady from the pool supply said they had 100%...

Thanks, Walt and Bill. I've decided to go with a 4.5 nozzle and with the 4700 rating and a brass filter. Dirt Killer and xxxxxxxxxx were very helpful. Thanks, Dan Looks like the name of the retailer was screened so as not to post. I suppose I'll have to look into posting etiquette?

Hi! I have a new landa 3500 psi 3.8 gpm pressure washer. The wand has two tubes, a high pressure tube that the various degree tips quick connect onto, and a low pressure tube used for siphoning and applying chemicals. Which one is engaged is determined by a valve on the wand. I've seen the...

Steven, Walt, and Lance: Thanks for the feedback. I'll let you know how it turns out. Dan

Thanks, good people. To clarify, the bottom of the 2nd story roof is ~16-20' above ground level. The highest peak is ~25-30 linear feet past this. With an extension from the ground, I can't go straight up the 16+ feet, then angle over another thirty, I'd have to stand back ~15 ft from the...

High! I need a method to get up to the eve of a 2 story building to wash the roof. You can see the pics in the thread 'Roof and Patio Disaster'. It's about 16-20' from ground level to edge of roof. I decided to go with the Pitch Witch and 32' extension sold by Glenn. Should arrive in a few...

Thanks, Richard. I didn't mean to ignor Mike's suggestion about the turbo. I didn't want to buy another tool without seeing what I could do with just the wand. What kind is this turbo you talk about? If there are different grades of turbo, of course I'd like the best. And you feel that...

Looking at the two they are very similar. On the surface, the only difference is the number of nozzles, angle of spray, and adjustable height. Couldn't I change the angle of spray on the broom by adding a 90 to the inlet and remounting the wheels or something? Thanks, Dan

I also have seen a water broom sold by Mark:

Hi! People here speak highly of the Pitch Witch. And I enjoyed talking with Glenn the other day about it. I'll post a pic of the pitch witch, then in a follow up post one of the water broom (any way to post two pics on one post?).

Yeah! it worked! Another: From the first picture, stay left and walk around back. The brick on the left of the last picture is visible here: