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    Pressure switch problems....Again....

    Hello Wiz... I am still having problems.... I see Larry at Delco gave a guy some advise that I may be able to use. My system has the pump...then unloader...then pressure switch...then hot box... I should have the switch before the unloader?? I think. Or should I have the switch mounted on the...
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    Landa VS Hotsy.......

    <FONT face="georgia">He WIZ</FONT f> <FONT COLOR="Blue">What would you go with??? Both have good service reps in the area. In the 3000 PSI and up range, 16HP and up. Hot water units.... What would be the wisest choice. Pricing seems to be similar within the same category washers. Both are...
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    Windshield washer fluid vs Antifreeze???

    <FONT face="times new roman"><FONT size="4">Just curious if winter windshield washer fluid would do the trick for winterizing my PW. As opposed to using antifreeze. The windshield washer fluid is rated to -40 F. The cost is around .99 cents to 1.99 for a gallon. I would rather have to handle...
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    DEICING ? ? ? ? ?

    Does anyone do any <FONT COLOR="blue">Deicing</FONT c>?? I read somewhere that some pressure washers were deicing power/phone/cable lines?? Roof areas etc... Basically anything except airplanes. I am certainly not set up for it but would like to find more information on it. I can see it being a...
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    I need the mailing address for Cleaner Times...

    I need the mailing address for Cleaner Times Magazine. I have an old magazine and am not sure if the address is the same. Not to complain out loud, BUT. I'm in Canada and have to pay an extra $20.00 as they say it cost more for shipping. As well with an the exchange rate of 1.56 means I am...
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    Credit card acceptance+++ interac

    Lots of talk about taking Credit Card payments... Here in the Great White North, the big and I mean BIG jump was to the acceptance of Banking cards.... Most middle class folks up here do a great number of purchases via bank card. Restaurants, take-outs, grocery stores, service stations, utility...
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    Pressure switch problems....

    I have a 3000 PSI cold water unit, and a seperate Hotbox. It has an Admiral pressure switch wired from the boiler to a brass fitting next to the pump. It is held on to the fitting by two small bolts that clamp it on to the fitting. It is supposed to switch the boiler on and off when the demand...
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    13 HP Honda

    I can't get the engine to start. I have stripped everything off, (pump etc..). When I pull to start it feels like it has too much compression, and pulls the cord back. I even snapped the cord once. The oil level is fine, gas is fine, and I changed the spark plug. ???? Thanks Blake...
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    More Sealing Questions.....

    Just to go further from Johny and Michas post about Sealing concrete. Would it be a good sell if you sealed new concrete. Meaning that if it was sealed would we still have the problems of Gum shadows etc...or would the initial sealer take care of the problems.. As well what is the sealer of...
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    Hondas and their Mufflers

    I thought it was just my machine and just read an old post of yours. I have one unit that has a 13 HP Honda. The casing that shields the muffler comes off all the time. It has vibrated loose and rattles. I've even had the muffler literally fall-off... I've adjusted the idle a number of times...
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    Kitchen School......

    Where should a guy go to learn the art of Exhaust cleaning...(where did you learn??) I know D-e-l-c-o offers one for around $2000.00 ..for a week. I would like to try doing some as there really isn't anyone doing it here. And I don't want to read a book then go tackle jobs.. Before I do one I...
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    Unloader BLOCKS 101.......

    Who, What, When, Where, and especially Why... I had a dealer replace an unloader on my washer awhile ago... No name on it ...looked like a K-7.. Anyway it had unloader blocks... They replaced it with a smaller unloader, with a plastic type screw cap (for adjusting the pressure). They have it...
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    Spray paint on Vinyl sidding....

    Saw where some punk(s) spray painted on the vinyl sidding at a seniors center. Looks like they tried to scrub it off. I'd like to try to do it for them , for free, and pass a few business cards around. I have a 4 gal / 3000 psi hot water machine. And use a Diversey Lever soap. Will that do it...
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    Newly paved parking lot Cleaning.....

    I've been asked to do a parking lot at a new hotel, probably 50 to 60 spaces. The lot is dirty due to the landscaping. They have swept it and now it needs to be cleaned. Any tips??? Use soap or not 25 or 40 degree nozel, hot or cold water ...What is best... ------------------ Blake Keirstead...
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    Mildew on roof shingles (asphalt or tar whatever you call them)

    Don't want to sound like a broken record as I 've read about this in previous post. You mix a cup of TSP (I have liquid TSP) , a cup of Bleach, to how much water?????? As well do you spray it on with your wands through downstream, or pump it on direct??? I know you have to leave it on for 20...
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    Fleets, side load traillers, Canvass.....????

    What should I use in cleaning tractor traillers, that are canvass sided, for side loading. In washing them with pressure they don't come totally clean even with a brush.?? I am going to try pre-washing them and let it soak for awhile. Any other suggestions???? ------------------ Blake Keirstead...
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    Refirbished Hot Water PW's

    I am trying to find a company that deals in refirbished Hot water pressure washers. I have found a number of cold water refirb's but no hot water units. Or where can a guy get the lowest price on a decent new machine, apart from. It is tough with our great Canadian Dollar, 45% exchange rate...
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