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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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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 ------------------

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 ------------------

Hello Bigboy, I just picked up my first fleet, first cleaning took for ever, trucks hadn't been cleaned in six months or more. I'm looking for ways to speed up. When you use acid for two steping when do you use Hf vs PH ? iv'e seen you talk about both. What dilution range is safe to use...

Just curious, any one doing property cleanouts. I know a past employer in the sweeping truck biz. picks up alot of extra income doing this for property managers when a tenant vacates. Unfortanatley he won't share many details since I am located on the fringe of his territory. Even though he...

Hello, I'm having trouble with my beckett burner igniting consistantly, once it starts it runns until I close the gun for a moment but then has trouble reigniting, seems to load up blow alot of smoke(top and bottom) I'm wondering what is the proper setting for electrodes? should they arc...

Hello everyone, I keep getting inquiries about sealing driveways when i'm doing residential work. Does anyone do this or just refer them to the asphalt companies. I've seen home made spray rigs at equipment auctions wondering how well they work. Anyone know the good and bad between...

Hello everyone, i'm on my way to est. cleaning a 30,000 gal propane storage tank. just curious is there any standard pricing for this type of work or does anyone have any tips on cleaners. tkanks again Adrian ------------------

Ok I don't know whether to feel stupid or enlightened now. I just noticed a blurb in a catalogue about direction of flow thru quick connects. I have never thought about this before or noticed it mentioned but of course mine are backwards. I asume that water flowing from coupler to plug causes a...

Looking at a warehouse cleaning job and trying to decide how much to allow for water recovery. there is only one drain in the whole building 60,000 sq ft and divided into half dozen rooms. I plan on setting up booms and pumping to sewer drain from low areas but have never actually done this, is...