thinkin caps

[JR Wood]

Flat bed set-up for drought.

Does anyone care to do any brainstorming?

In the event that severe water restrictions are imposed in my area and I must supply my own water, I am trying to come up with a way to clean decks using the least amount of water I need to to do a good job.

Any one have suggestions for a way to configure the bed?

I have a 12X8 flat bed rated at 5 ton at my disposal.

 

[Mike Hughes]

You can start by lettering your water tank to read "Exempt from Water Restrictions" or something like that.

 

[Jon]

Taking what Mike said one step further, also put the City or State code that exempts you on the sign and have copies of it with you to had out showing the customer your exempt.

 

[JR Wood]

Jon,
At the point where I will need my own water.There will be no exemptions.The only thing that should exempt me is that I will get the water from my own well in another state.
Ron P. Suggested something a while back which sounds like a good idea. PENNSYLVANIA WELL WATER.

 

[Dave Olson]

Hello JR,

If you get a large tank you may be able to haul/sell water to folks that have dry wells besides using it for your supply tank.

We have a fellow that hauls water for pools and wells in our area. He picks the water up at several local bulk filling stations.

Just a thought,

Dave Olson

 

[P Austin]

Just a thought as I read the suggestions. If the water is restricted as to use, and you use the water for your business cleaning decks. It seams as though your company may recieve a small black eye when people see you pouring water onto the ground when they are restricted on usage too. perhaps, a water recovery system and recycling system could be used (not shure how on a deck, but perhaps it could.

Good luck, and I hope the water does not become a shortage.

One question, is there a code in NJ the allows for water use exemptions???

 

[JR Wood]

I think I'd rather suffer a black eye than lose my business.

I'm sure there are codes but I will wait until I have to before I start deciphering all of them.

 

[ernie50]

Since your close to the Delaware river, Is it legal to pump the non potable water out of the river to use for deck cleaning? Make sure you use an in-line filter though

Just a thought,
Ernie

 

[ernie50]

Also, If it gets that bad, you can apply for a grant from the state for relief. Its same catagory as farmers, landscapers, sod cutters, etc.

 

[johnny]

Hi JR,
You bring up a very interesting subject and one that is really more more serious than any on us appreciate. We carry our own water enclosed in boxtrucks, generally nobody sees it. So, they assume it's some cleaning solution, not restricted water.(Or so, I've convinced myslf) I think you need to take it in that direction, Something covered. "out of sight..out of mind." Water recovery-reuse is another more costly option, not practical with decks.
We've had lots of snow, but not as much as in past years. Not a crisis here, but it's the public perception that worries me. If you, the public, keep hearing and reading about water shortage, crisis, whatever the buzz word is - what's the likelyhood you are going to have to have your house washed or deck cleaned and sealed, when you are afraid of wasting water. I think this is going to hurt a lot of companies, ones with a lot of debt, overhead, expenses. The new companies are especially vulnerable! I read where NY has banned house and carwashing, unless well water is proven to be used. "Banned", that's like poison in the publics mind! I think this is the beginning of a long-hot summer with a lot of business decisions many of us have never had to face before.

Johnny

 

[JR Wood]

So far so good, I am booked until mid may, usually at this time I am just starting to get calls!