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I mix 4 gal SH 12.5% with a couple scoops of Simple Cherry from Pressure Tek in a 5 gal pale and soak the driveway BEFORE surface cleaning. Let dwell 20 minutes and hit it. Have fun!

Thought Id share this with anyone who might find it interesting. To make things a bit more enjoyable while I'm pressure washing, I keep my IPOD in a fanny pack and run my ear bud headphones underneath my "ear muff" style ear protection. My IPOD runs about 7 hrs. without charging, so I can...

Hi guys, Im really going crazy trying to figure out how this downstreaming works. I guess I've been 'upstreaming' via my pw directly. I dont do alot of house exteriors, mostly decks and flatwork. Can some explain this process to me in simple terms? 1. Which tool will I need for this? 2...

Yeah, I know, I REALLY need to learn how to work with downstreaming! Cant believe Ive got as far as i have without managing to learn more about this method. Can someone enlighten me? I uderstand that I would be using an independent chem injector "downstream" of my pump.... but do these injectors...

Okay, I know, one is more powerful than the other. :rolleyes: Thing is, Im having a very difficult time getting my hands on this 12% powder, still dumping 3 gal. of the basic 3% bleach into a 5'er with some laundry detergent, dropping my chem hose into the 5'er, running it straight through my...

Hmmmm. thanks for all the help! Still puzzled though. Nothing on the bleach said oxygenated. Used Dawn Apple Blossum. Hmmm. Maybe I just inhaled bit to much of the 4%? Still using the cheapo 4% by the gal. Hoping to get my hands on some 12%. Hey Mark, any thoughts on where to find some in the...

Is there another name for 12% bleach? I went to Leslies Pool Supply, and the people there had no idea... There website is www.lesliespool.com . Maybe someone can have a gander at their site for me and let me know if they see anything that qualifies as 12%? Still using the cheapo 4% by the...

Hey guys, so I went to mix up a batch of Dawn mixed with 3% bleach. Thought I read on this forum that this was a good all purpose cleaning mix. On the Dawn it says " Do NOT mix with Bleach"...so, naturally, I DID! About 1o minutes later I felt like I was gonna pass out, so I masked up and...

good point! Never thought of that. Thanks for lookin' out! [hello]

I'm getting tired of mixing up my batchs of efc38 and hd80 at the jobsite, curious how any of you guys deal with pre-mixing and storing your mixes. I dont have room for big drum containers, so it would have to be in smaller batchs. My thought was 5'ers with tight lids... Anything better out...

I have done alot of research online as to the best print quality at the best price and I found that GotPrint.Com has the best prices for postcards. They also can handle mailing services for you. You pay them a fee for this service and they charge you their bulk mail rate. Worth it to me and can...

Thanks for the input on my new postcard advertising image, I appreciate your input! Hi Guys, the following is just to share some of my experience when it comes to successfully marketing a residential pressure washing business. Most of my target market brings in over 150K p/year and own...

[hello] Good to be back on the forum again! Man, so much incredible information on here for guys that want to strengthen their skills! Right on guys! Okay, so this may qualify as a new poll, not sure... Everyone seems to have their own "recipe" when it comes to mixing...

Hi, thought I venture out another question for all you pros on the bd. Whats your set up with guns/triggers/lances/tips truck storage? I have a campershell on my new truck, run the pw machine up my homemade ramps and chain it to the inside of the bed so it doesn't roll around. I throw...

Thanks Tony! I'll hit the hd store tommorow! Sounds safer than having it on my back! Cheers!

Thanks for sharing your experience with this one Scott, sounds like your right about where I am right now. Do it, dont feel TOO nervous, but don't be TOO surprised if you find yourself running across a deck engulfed in flames some day ( with a few body parts missing perhaps...) ;) Well, there...

Hi Guys, So I bought a src-600 shurflo backpack pump sprayer, the battery charged type unit. Was under the impression that it would be a safe, effecient way to spray my decks with sealant after pw work. I got all set up to spray my first deck this morning and the damn thing had a small...

Thanks for the tips... I actually have a battery powered backpack unit from shurflo, you suggested adding more hose and leaving it on the ground when i spray strippers... can i add 50ft of hose and not experience any loss of pressure to the sprayer? also, where can i find the right type of hose...

Hi Guys! As most of you know by now, im fairly new to the use of caustic strippers. It was me who posted the F-18 vs. Hd-80 poll, so thanks for all of your brilliant input! MUCH appreciated! So know Im faced with the question as to how to best apply this hot stuff! I did one deck last...

Your right Larry, guess I was just looking for more input, just nervous about taing the plunge w/ the wrong SC. Think Im going to go with a 24" Steel Eagle afterall. I'll try to avoid becoming the 'guy with the redundant surface cleaner posts" Have a great weekend. Matt [wsmile]