Lightning Gene

I have used these 275 gallon totes for a year or better.Never had one bust and I just keep about 50 gallons of water in them with no tie downs and they don't move.Just need to rinse them out with bleach to keep the algae down...

Sure wish some of these seminars were closer.

The next time I do my trailer I am going to roll on rhino lining to see how that holds up....

I recently bid on a vinyl fence cleaning after researching past threads.I think I gave a fair estimate of .20 per linear ft x 2 sides of a 3 board fence.The footage was 2800 feet for both sides and I bid 600.00.Also was to haul water to the ranch to do the job.The ho said he thought that was fair and would call me Monday...I called today and he informed me he found someone who would do it a whole lot cheaper.I guess my question is after I find out who shredded my bid should I call them and ask why they work so cheap? Should I just remember who it was and meet or beat their prices in the future?Or just chalk it up to experince. I own everything in my business with no loan payments and very little overhead,and I can really bid jobs cheap but I hate to work for nothing....Ok I am thru venting but would like to hear what others would do....Thx

Well I read alot of responses and I agree that I should just let it drop and not pursue the issue.Its just hard going full time in January with no other income to let these jobs go to a Lowballer with no overhead, a 300.00 washer,a box of tide, and a bottle of clorox. May The fleas of A Thousand Camels infest his armpits and I wish him Good Luck !

I look at the price this way.If it saves me 1 hr on a decent size job it will pay for itself fairly quickly.

Yes that is the one I tested and bought.The gum buster is mounted on the side of the front caster.It has about 6 orfices about 2 inches off the ground.One handle operates the broom, one operates the cleaner....quick disconnect one and hook up to the gumbuster to remove tar, gum ect...I was really impressed...PRICe?....retails for 1295.00 I bought mine 1100.00 out the door at the show...Broke my surface cleaner today on a job so I will be looking to try my new one monday or tuesday when I pick it up....

Well after trying the steel eagle and the Hydro-tek ant3 contractor model The Hydro-tek out performed the Eagle hands down.Dual controls,Water broom that actually works great,and a added bonus of a gum buster mounted on the side.You can actually clean with a side to side motion which cuts your work time ........

Looking at a HYDRO_TEK contractor model Friday.It looks good on paper and I want to see how it performs against the Steel Eagle at an open house tomorrow......Will give a report on it Friday night....

Just bought a second hand 4000 psi 4gpm cold water machine.Starts and runs fine has good pressure but upon release of the trigger no water coming from bypass hose back to water tank....Could the unloader be bad or need adjusting?

Sorry to take so long getting back to this thread but I was updating to new server....Took and hooked up washer and hit the unloader slightly with hammer and must have dislodged trash or something in the valve and it works perfect ever since...Thx for all the help.

How long can I run pump to ck unloader without causing damage or heat up the belts?

Also having a pressure gauge helps you lower the pressure to what you want...

I just bought the m5 x-jet last week for a roof job.Now I wonder how I did without it.Doing a parking lot today and plan on soaping with it to clean faster.

After reserching several companies I went with J Walters.CCC insurance is extra under an edorsement...don't think most people know that....If you leak water in a window and ruin something inside general liability will cover it.But use the wrong chemicals and burn up their shrubs or stain their siding you better have the ccc endorsement.....

I have a new construction very expensive aluminum roof to clean.It has been coated with brick or mortor dust and discolored the brown to a dust color that I cannot find anything to take it off and restore to original condition.It is also very steep but I have a 50 ft snokel lift that can get me fairly close.The only way I got it somewhat clean was on a test patch was hand scrubbing it with roof cleaner...Anyone ever ran into this problem and have a solution to this problem? Thx....in....Advance

Thanks to all with the suggestions...Will be trying a few combos Monday along with rotating brush and wall cleaner device...

Well I think it was dust from hand cutting every rock for this house front.Thanks for your fast reply.Will keep trying different solutions unless someone has had this before...The mason may have to buy a new roof.....

Thanks for sharing this info..Always looking for new intro letters to the home owner....

My name is Gene Fivel and I am from Bryan Texas...Just wanted to introduce myself after lurking for awhile.Joined recently because this group seems to have alot of knowledge and experience.To make a long story short I have been pressure washing alot of flatwork part time for about a year.I got layed off in December 06 and have decided to take a chance going full time with it.Would like to meet others in my state to learn more about roof cleaning.There is alot of roofs to be cleaned here in Texas but I lack the know how and would like to learn more before jumping into it.....Thx Gene

Thx for the offer....Maybe after this cold and Ice gets out of here I can come down for expert advise....

Caldwell is just around 10 miles west of Bryan/College Station or about 70-80 miles north of Tomball. I want to learn the correct way of doing the work.....

I have read many post from you and would also like to come down and see your work on wood restoration. I have only done one cedar siding house and it came out pretty good but I know the more I learn the better I can be....Yes we need more Texans in here...