Beth n Rod

The majority of us work in the out doors so distancing is easy. I'd like to hear what the hood cleaners are doing since they are close together when working on them indoors. Wearing gloves and washing hands helps cut down the spread. When people sneeze or cough, the area should be sprayed with a disinfectant and the surfaces addresses as you already have been doing. The virus is transmitted through air, can last on surfaces and is contained in the droplets of a persons respiration. Have people take their temperatures at least once a day. Twice if possible. Look for spikes and isolate that person or send them home. Rod

It happens. Injectors are funny that way. Have a great season! Rod & Beth

Great. My source Tracy Handl from North American Pressure Wash Store was asking the same questions and the result would have been your action. Get a new one.

I'll see if I can get a tech in the thread to help. Rod

How about the chem line going to the injector? Is there an adjuster valvle/knob on the machine (some units have them)? If you rule out everything, what remains must be the problem. I gave up on downstream injectors decades ago because of this. Not saying you should as there are good uses for it. Rod

Can I assume you have taken the unit apart and cleaned out the ports? Ball should seat first, spring on top then the adjuster cap. If that doesn't help, buy a new one. https://www.pressurewashoutlet.com/collections/chemical-injectors Tell Tracy I sent ya~ Rod

You may need a rebuild kit. They are cheap but if you can, change from metal to ceramic. Also, is the spring still in it? Rod

Given that the majority here service fences already installed, there is little to consider beyond washing and sealing. Much comes into account when pricing fence cleaning/sealing. There is neighbors, landscaping, hills, trees, bushes etc. that have to be contended when performing the services and therefor take longer and require more logistically to complete. Many don't want to have to deal with their neighbors who will likely be affected to some degree by the service spray into their yards etc. There is much to consider in the estimate and that is where it becomes hard to sell. Rod & Beth

For us, it was a full time business decision and has been very successful. Started out just washing decks and houses but it evolved into many other items such as driveways, walkways, pool aprons and more. Began with just myself and hired temp labor as needed for the first year and by the second year began hiring more full time employees albeit it seasonal in our region. Beth bought 3 power washers units and we kept one for the business and sold the other 2 to pay for the first. (That didn't work) We ended up taking those back and they became back ups. What we did that was the most important was to become members of PWNA (Pressure Washers of North America) and took some courses in various aspects of pressure washing to get up to speed from people who have been doing this for years. Bought a surface cleaner (still in our arsenal today) and other various implements of destruction and plowed into building a client base that now is paying for itself by just email reminders and post cards on a regular annual or every 2 year basis as their project would require. Now, we have 1 truck with a 1 gun hot water unit and 2 Sprinter vans (1 equipped with a dual gun hot water pressure washer, the other is a multi purpose vehicle) and various equipment to handle most anything our customers need to have service for. Pricing is crucial and keeping track of your costs will help you to price accordingly and keep it profitable. One person can start out on a part time basis using the contacts you already have at your disposal and build from there either word of mouth or some advertising. There is a great deal of competition in this business but there are enough homes in this to go around. Learn not only how to operate the unit but about cleaners specifically and what each is capable of or not suitable for. That is important. Rod & Beth

New Concrete should be test spot pressure washed first off. You could damage the cream if the cure is not complete. Usually about 6 months to a year from time poured. Otherwise, the damage to the cream from washing is irreversible. Muratic is very strong and may be part of the reason for the uneven result. Try phosphoric acid based detergents instead. Deitrich Technologies is a great place to start. http://www.diedrichtechnologies.com/ Rod & Beth

Anything more you'd like to share about the dry ice blasting unit? Curious... Rod

Not a typical question for this type of forum but I'll try to help here. Our company used to perform janitorial services and carpet cleaning so our source for the products was a local janitorial supply company. They have per urine/odor cleaners/eliminators that can be used to spot clean. I suggest looking for one close to you and asking their personnel for their recommendation of which product suits your situation. Rod

Hi Steve. Cleaning concrete driveways works best when adding cleaners to address the stains specifically. For overall dirt and grime, a degreaser and bleach do the trick. For leaf stains alone, a mild oxalic acid after prewetting helps to lighten them if you are spot treating. Otherwise, increase the strength of the bleach and possibly apply by using a pump up sprayer to focus on the dirtiest areas. A surface cleaner helps because it uses a rotating bar to spin and clean much more surface than a wand can cover. It's not about the pressure, it's about the method and the cleaners. Let me know if you have any further questions or would like to add specifics on what the stain(s) are composed of that are not coming out. Rod

Take a look at this site: http://www.barens.com/ By the way, sorry for the delay. Very busy and not much time to check in and post. Rod & Beth

This is our specialty, Log home restoration and cleaning. Rod

Those hex caps should have a seal ring inside which helps prevent them from loosening. The unloader already installed should work fine for your needs. The return to tank would bypass off the unloader. I don't believe this particular model has the proper fitting to incorporate a bypass so it would have to be modified with those parts to make it possible. Rod

The 'bolts' your refer to must be tightened to a specific torque and only with the appropriate sized wrench to avoid damaging the hex head. I wouldn't suggest thread lock unless the manufacturer specifies. Reason is, if the head of the pump is all that ever needs to be replaced, it becomes impossible without damaging the bolts and making removal impossible as well. I can't see the set up in place but the typical arrangement is to mount the pw'er next to the tank and then install a bypass hose to return water to the tank when the trigger gun is not in use. Rod

I will get back to you if someone else doesn't before me. Rod

Both are relative to the tip size. Go by the pumps specs. Given 4.5gpm and 3500psi your nozzle to match the max output should be 4.21 Whatever fan degree is optional ei; 15°, 25°, 40° Rod

There is a great deal involved in log home cleaning. It is not for the novice or those unaware of the weaknesses of them. I would suggest looking into log home suppliers and their products for further research which will help introduce you to many products used and why. Rod

Here is a google search to show you the unit. It is installed on the outlet side of the pump so that when you switch to low pressure soap nozzle, it will engage the unit to start sucking soap into the line and mix it with the water flowing through. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=downstream+injector Rod

You can use a downstream injector for any chemical. I just would make sure none ever goes through the pump. Rod

There are a number of them that people use and most find best according to their desired method of application and removal. F-13 Gutter Grenade is one. Gutter Butter is another I am aware of. The rest found in a search are mostly 'consumer' grade. Perhaps others may chime in ... Rod

Not sure if anyone here specializes in carpet cleaning. Hopefully the responses will draw someones attention who may have come from that industry to help. Rod

This is a relevant thread for many and I feel that the information divulged by the participants can be constructive because without each other, there would be no meeting the demands of the niche business we are all involved in. So, what does it take to keep your business with a vendor? Rod!~