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  1. Limonene

    CALLTODD replied to jnoden's topic in Chemicals & Safety

    Cool - sounds like Elemonator is getting good reviews on other forums also. Currently I am totally happy with E-Plus but I am always up for something better.

  2. Limonene

    CALLTODD replied to jnoden's topic in Chemicals & Safety

    Thanks Rod and Guy!!! Everything I clean has mold on it.... it seems there is always something trying to replace bleach,,, to no avail. :confusion:

  3. Limonene

    CALLTODD replied to jnoden's topic in Chemicals & Safety

    Wondering if I can get some updated comments on Limonene. I use Emulsifier Plus with good results. But It would be nice to get away from the bleach if orange peels will do the same thing.
  4. In recommend 2 years also. But many people have been waiting longer. They don't think it needs it till it turns green or black. I should edit my statement about bleach. Sometimes I will use my house wash for cleaning. Just hear a lot of neg advertising on bleach and decks so sometimes I will neutralize with vinegar or oxalic.

  5. Exterior Doors?

    CALLTODD replied to AquaTek2013's question in Wood Cleaning & Restoration - Decks, Fences, etc.

    I stripped a door on accident once. I would do a test spot. If it looks good, just put am hourly clause in for sanding if needed/desired. Your using deck stain, so it's not like fine furniture. Just be sure the doors are quality enough to handle water. And beware of the inside,,,, HMMMM,,, Did someone say PITA?
  6. Ready seal recommends cleaning with bleach. Depending on what you need to clean off. Percarb cleaners work better here in the wetlands. But, like Beth said. There really isn't any thing to strip. After 5 years it normally looks like nothing is on it. So if you are gonna use ready seal again. just give it a good cleaning. I personally don't trust bleach alone without neutralizing it also.

  7. Tired of winter and ready for spring

    CALLTODD replied to Beth n Rod's question in The Club House

    Feeling that!

  8. Tree on porch

    CALLTODD posted a gallery image in Members Albums Category

    From the album winter blues

  9. winter blues

    CALLTODD added images to a gallery album in Members Albums Category

    Tree on porch
  10. Hey Rod, I mostly use Ready seal on decks that are exposed to the elements. The "claim to fame" with Ready Seal is it doesn't mold. Most sealers here turn black fast. I like Sikkins on covered decks as it will look like varnish as it is re-applied. I do most siding with Ready Seal because it is easy to keep up and helps protect against dry rot.

  11. TGS roll call-- State name & website link

    CALLTODD replied to John T's question in The Club House

    Todd Bladow www.calltodd.net
  12. Used Ready Seal and Sikkins. Sikkins if it's covered. Ready Seal if it is not.

  13. Gutter cleaning ?

    CALLTODD replied to cwenbass's question in Residential Pressure Washing

    If it is dry, which isn't often in the northwest these days, I will blow them out with a backpack blower. But most days we clean them by hand. Try to clean them from the roof if they are not too steep.
  14. Anyone using Flood CWF-UV5. I did a sample deck with it and it looked great for 5 years, till the homeowner's son-in-law got a hold of it. I use Ready Seal, but I was thinking about trying the CWF-UV5 again.
  15. Price seems fair, depending on the size, could be more. If it doesn't need stripping. I would recommend using the same stain that it has on it.

  16. pressure gauge

    CALLTODD replied to marco's topic in Tools, Equipment & Basic Maintenance

    My skid unit machine has the pressure gauge mounted on the control panel. If you have a portable, I think Tony is right. AS for a ball valve, I haven't used mine since I switched my surface cleaner over to a quick connect. It now becomes another attachment and I use the same gun.

  17. Homeowner Looking to Downstream

    CALLTODD replied to djrussell's topic in DIY'ers - Ask The Pro's

    "Super Suds Sucker" is from EnviroSpec. They claim it is 25%+ draw. They also sell 1 that claims 33%. Down streaming is the easiest way I have found to get chemical to the surface. Although down streaming stripper seems be harder.

  18. Homeowner Looking to Downstream

    CALLTODD replied to djrussell's topic in DIY'ers - Ask The Pro's

    I recommend a minimum of 4 gals per minute. I don't know much about those little machines, but generally a high volume injector or a X-jet will get plenty of soap on the surface. I use the Super Suds Soaker.
  19. I have been down streaming a sodium hydroxide on houses, But I am not sure if it has all the punch I need.Does anyone sell a downstream-able stripper that has good results?
  20. . Sounds like a good recipe, Is it safe for windows? I have a couple of houses to strip.
  21. Oxalic acid should work
  22. Sikkins is great if it is covered. If not I use Ready Seal - light brown

  23. Chemical Injector problem

    CALLTODD replied to map_911's topic in Tools, Equipment & Basic Maintenance

    Thanks for all the good advice. Been running water thru the injector at the end of the day, haven't blown any more o rings since. I usually take the gun off and just let the hose run so I can run down the tank. As for the orifice, I am probably running a 3, but I have a 4 on it's way.......... Todd

  24. Chemical Injector problem

    CALLTODD replied to map_911's topic in Tools, Equipment & Basic Maintenance

    #9 oring from the hardware store has been working fine.

  25. how do you remove chimney soot

    CALLTODD replied to a68cudas's question in Residential Pressure Washing

    Seems to come off easy with bleach,tsp,soap in the downstreamer.
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