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The reason I was asking is because in one of the search threads, a guy mentions washing a hardiplank house and it changed colors (blue to green). They mentioned oxidation as the cause on the thread, but I was wondering if there were any precautions to take when dealing with it. Jeff, You mention that I should just use regular house wash, so would 2gal of 12.5 SH and simply cherry in a 7 gal bucket X-jetted be fine? Thanks for the replies so far! RJ

Does anybody have any experience stripping the Olympic Products, that are water clean up? Also what are your thoughts on these products?

Will it apply Wood Tux stains?

Does ACR Products still carry the Decker 5'er? I have gone to their site and it doesn't show one. I have even done a product search on their site and it doesn't have one. If they still carry them, what is a ball park price?

Anybody have any experience with a Graco Mag. sprayer? I was thinking about getting one to use on restoring decks.

Usually RV antifreeze is premixed.

I would like to hear from those of you that have pressure washing insurance, and have used the insurance (where you would have been in big trouble without it).

Thanks for the replies!

AJ, In reference to your questions, did you read that I use a 7 gal jug instead of a five, for my Xjet. I have tried 8-10 oz of SC and it doesn't seem to mask the smell of chlorine (12OZ WORKS MUCH BETTER). I am not sure exactly why I need 2 gals of 12.5%, but I am sure it has to do with the portioner that I use. My machine is a 5.6gpm/35oopsi rig, and this set up works great for me. Any less 12.5% and I usually have to reapply chemical several times to remove the algae. I have been using this ratio all year and haven't had one complaint about killing plants. I water before and after everytime. RJ

In a fiver, I would use 2 gal of 12.5%SH, 12oz of Simple Cherry(soap from ptek store), and fill the rest with water. You will have to play with your portioners to get the correct ratio with your machine. Some guys with 5.5gpm rigs don't even use a portioner. Also Walmart sells a 7 gal blue container in the camping section for around $10.00 and it has a cap on it. Just cut a hole so the x jet hose runs thru the lid. It is a lot better than a 5er.

Hey Guys, I have a church to clean and was wondering what you guys recommend for cleaning white brick. Most of the church is red brick and not bad looking mostly the white vinyl eaves are dirty. But I have a section of white brick on the front of the church, that is dirty looking and was wondering if normal house wash (simple cherry/12.5% sh) will work on it? If not what should I use on it? Thanks in Advance! RJ

Hey Everyone, I just purchased a hot box today. It came from the manufactuer with 1/2" female inlet and outlet. My question is what kind of fittings would you use (brass, steel, or stainless) to reduce it to 3/8" for my pressure hoses? If stainless, where would I get these fittings? I was told that brass is only good upto 1000psi or so. Note my washer is 3500psi/5.6gpm unit. Thanks in Advance, RJ

Anybody use their Delevan pump to spray a sodium percarbonate cleaner on decks? If so, do the bubbles cause pump problems? I had a Pwer tell me that the bubbles cause his Shurflow to lose prime sometimes.

Thanks Guys

Russ, Thanks for responding!

What ratios?

I would like to know why someone would use Soduim Percarbonate (efc 38 or restorer from envirospec) over using a true stripper like HD-80 or F-18. Is there any advantage using a percarbonate?

If you could only have one chemical pump for application of chemicals on both roofs and decks what would you choose (Delevan 5800, Chemical Bandit, or other, and why)?

Another newbie question. I purchased some Envirospec Chemicals for wood restoration (Restore and Deck and Shake Brightener) from a local pressure washing contractor. He stated that these are the only two chemicals he uses for PT Pine. The question I have is the Restore chemical a stripper? Also what are your thoughts on these two products? Thanks in Advance, RJ

How do you spray "9" up on the gutter? Do you have to use a ladder?

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John, That brush looks very similiar to the one I have and the pole holes look to be in the same place. RJ

I just purchased a gutter brush, and I don't much care for the "c" shaped brush. It is more difficult to use than just a standard brush. The pole holes don't allow the brush to be positioned properly for gutter cleaning. It probably works fine on stacks.

How many of you utilize a respirator? If so which one (what kind of respirator) an when (appling housewash, ox. acid, stripper, etc.)? Thanks in advance! RJ

Hey Everyone, I need to purchase some stripper, and was wondering if there is any one or two strippers that any of you use, that seems to work on all finishes? Thanks in Advance for your replies! RJ