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    Cooler Fin Maint.

    Runnin' a Vanguard 16hp vtwin, and doing maintenance. Can anyone please explain to me how to clean the cooler/cooling fins? Thanks!
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    Cement-Pump Trucks

    Anyone with experience washing pump trucks? Have an account with a vital inspection on Fri., and of course the booms haven't been properly cleaned for probably 3years. Other than heavy degreaser and hot water, and probably about 12 hours - any suggestions to get it done right the first...
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    Hot Water Virgin Seeking Adventure

    I have a B&S 16hp that I would like to add a hot box to, but need some guidance. If I had $3000 to buy a hot water unit I would, but for now... Thanks!
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    Water Broom Worthless?

    Recently bought a water broom for smaller projects, but it causes the pump to surge. It's only rated to about 3.5 gpm. Could pushing too much water volume cause this surge? I'm running a B&S 16hp w/General ts2021 5 gpm - cold water.
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    Reason for Surge?

    This doesn't seem any big deal, when my gun is off, the p/w surges periodically, seemingly at random. Also, water continues to flow out of the nozzle as well (small amount, no pressure). Hose is fine, w/no air leaks to be found anywhere. Pressure is right on, and all operational aspects are...
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    Industry battlewounds?

    :rolleyes: One of my prtners recently broke his arm doing a roof, after nearly 15 years injury-free. I got to thinkin' about all I've done to myself already, in much less time. Anyone else w/scars, or am I fuul throttle too often?
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    Lookin' Fer More Dirty Trucks!

    Any veteran tactics for roundin' up some fleets accounts? Have quite a few postal contracts now, but need to grow! I'm a rookie, but I'm good - when I'm not, I still work harder than is healthy. Not lookin' for shortcuts, just effective methods. Thanks all, cya'
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    Postal Contract Bid Headache

    I am having a problem w/a bid I put in some time ago. Anyone out there have experience w/the benign beauacracy known as the USPS?
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    Alternatives to cold calls

    I'm in the process of purchasing an established fleetwashing/pressure washing business with a solid account base (USPS), equipment, and Inc.license. Of my MANY questions to follow, of my utmost concern is generating new accounts. Regardless of how solid the account base is, I'm benign if I...
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