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    New business name

    Incorporate! that’s how I secured my name, Then nobody can use it nationally
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    Advice For Winter / Cold Weather Storage Of Equipment

    I have 9 years use of my equiptment just by storing it in a climate controlled garage, and never been winterized. I do work all year around, and yes I'm in Florida but, it does freeze here in the northern part. just my 2 cents
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    16hp Vanguard replacement

    I have an alkota 5305 hot water washer with a 16hp B&S Vanguard model #303447 would like to repalce and upgrade the motor to a 20hp Honda. what would be a easy bolt in replacement and model #. I'm running a Rk-2120 AR pump Iif someone can read there engine code on there alkota 5355J That...
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    Greeting from sunny Florida

    need to repalce 16hp B&S Vanguard welcome neighbor
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    Has anyone noticed that this year is very slow?

    great idea Mel, I will definitely try that... higher my prices. Thanks Tom
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    Has anyone noticed that this year is very slow?

    slow It's been really slow for me too. Every I have doubled my business and Income for the past 5 years. This year I have gone below what I have done last year! Even with more advertising and lowering my prices this year it has been slow! Tom:rolleyes:
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    Yellow page ad

    Hey Mark, Thanks for the reply, I think That you have the right idea about your ad. I didnt know that I can make up the payments, That's something I'll have to ask about. I did go with the main directory for the area that sould help too. I hope you and I do great this season. I think is is...
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    Yellow page ad

    The Rep told me that in this area the people use this book 90% for the service industry. He also stated that the ad will generate an overwhelming response. and that I should be prepared! I guess will see.. thanks for your replies.... ans I'll keep you posted! Tom
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    Yellow page ad

    Does it pay to place a big ad in the local directory? You May think I'm nutz but I just signed a contract for an ad that should cost me about $500 a month in the local yellow pages. It should put me at the top, and be the Biggest Company in the area. I have pretty good response from Previous...
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    Gum on wood decks... Help!

    thanks I did a test area and its excactly what I thought.. I can get all of the gum up but the wood is furring... thats ok though, I think, I just dont know what the long tem affect has on it. thanks again tom
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    Housewash Estimate-Any Advice

    advice When I clean painted wood siding houses I'm very careful... especially if there not going to repaint for awhile! Basicly Be aware as you go. Use your low pressure nozzle and get your chemical on the siding. After your dwell time.. rinse lightly, you really dont need alot pressure for...
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    Gum on wood decks... Help!

    I need to know how to clean gum off wood decks there's alot... and I Don't think there too concerend on how it looks (Its a Large Inside/outside Nightclub) About 10,000 square feet. I take care of all there other properties So I'm sure I 'll get the Job... Should I just wand the spots with Hot...
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    Clear Stuff

    Thanks for all your replies Tom
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    Clear Stuff

    Has anyone used this acid on concrete to remove rust... it works great especially down here in florida when the well water stains the concrete, only 1 problem my local paint store is ripping me of at 9 bucks a gallon. NE1 know of a similar chemical or where a can get some Clear Stuff (Pressure...
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    Flow Sensitive Unloader?

    Mark, Thanks for all your help! do you think I should stay with what I have for better Reliability? I will give you a call! after the Holidays Happy Holidays, Tom
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    Flow Sensitive Unloader?

    Thanks for your Responses Mark, I looked up Which K-7 to use and for my Specs. I should use a K-7.2 I dont know how long my coils are! I have Two Alkota 5305Ea's were using... Ok now I still need to Modify The orfice right! My hose reels always have 150 feet of HP hose and sometimes...
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    Flow Sensitive Unloader?

    Can I run a flow sensitive unloader with 150 + feet of pressure hose? My Mech. says it will put it into bypass mode. I'm running 3000 psi hot water @ 5 gpm. Which is the best flow sen. unloader to buy? I'm tired of pulling and tuging on stiff hoses! also we seem to be going through alot of...
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    Vanguard Engine Smoking

    Black smoke It's running too rich Is the smoke black or gray? I'm not a mechinac either! I had the same problem with a 2 month old 16 horse Vangard. My problem was simple, the guy who changed my oil filled it up a little too much! the oil was then pushed up to my air cleaner, wich then clogged...
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    Surface Cleaners Need advice!

    Does NE1 know which is a good 20 inch Skirt (hover style) surface cleaner I'll be pushing 5gpm @3000psi 160*F I heard its all in the swivel! thats the key to a reliable Surface Cleaner. I been looking at two so far 1. Rotorblast or 2. Whirlaway. Has anyone used these cleaners? thanks Tommy
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    Quick Connects Vs Twist

    Just Wondering Which is better? I find myself going through alot of Quick Connects even stainless one's. I know It all depends on which Kind of unloader your using, and for me pressure sensative unloader. When the the trigger is pulled the pressure flows through fast it smacks the coupling...
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