Beth n Rod

Yes it does.

Sounds great Alan! Thanks!

Alan, do you have different photos that would illustrate the different tools you could show? Beth:coffee:

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We aren't running a two wand machine, we send out two cold water units with the guys. ;) Like you said, it's alot easier when a cold unit breaks down to pull another one and sign it out. Not to mention the fact, that we wouldn't want the crews thinking about hot water on wood. Not a good thing. Softens it too much, and you can cuase alot of damage easily. Our setup is similar to yours Tony. :) Beth & Rod

The strangest thing we have ever been asked to do, is wash out the inside of a chimney. We didn't do it. We gave them the name of a chimney sweep. Henry - we use two wands also. ;) Guess maybe we're BOTH fast, eh? :groovy3: Beth :cheers:

Happy Birthday to a great guy who is always helpful to us all. Have a great day Mike! Beth & Rod:bandplay: :cheers: :cheers: :bday: :wave:

Susie Lee done fell in love; She planned to marry Joe. She was so happy 'bout it all She told her Pappy so. Pappy told her, "Susie gal, You'll have to find another. I'd just as soon yo' Ma don't know, But Joe is yo' half brother" So Susie put aside her Joe And planned to marry Will. But after telling Pappy this, He said, "There's trouble still... You can't marry Will, my gal., And please don't tell your Mother, But Will and Joe and several mo' I know is yo' half brother" But Mama knew and said, "My child, Just do what makes yo' happy. Marry Will or marry Joe You ain't no kin to Pappy.

The 6th grade science teacher, Mrs. Parks, asked her class, "Which human body part increases to 10 times its size when stimulated?" No one answered until little Mary stood up, angry, and said, "You should not be asking 6th graders a question like that! I'm going to tell my parents, and they will go and tell the principal, who will then fire you!" With a sneer on her face, she then sat back down. Mrs. Parks ignored her and asked the question again, "Which body part increases to 10 times its size when stimulated?" Little Mary's mouth fell open; then she said to those around her, "Boy, is she gonna get in big trouble!" The teacher continued to ignore her and said to the class, "Anybody?" Finally, Billy stood up, looked around nervously, and said, "The body part that increases 10 times its size when stimulated is the pupil of the eye." Mrs. Parks said, "Very good, Billy," then turned to Mary and continued, As for you, young lady, I have three things to say: 1) you have a dirty mind, 2) you didn't read your homework, and 3) one day you are going to be very, very disappointed."

I hate to think it's from wire that's exposed.... Looks more like its from a pipe But I don't know. They wouldn't have to rupture it to have that would they, if they put something under there that wasn't meant to be exposed to minerals and wet and so forth? Beth

So John, you're saying at 7:1 the V-Jet is throwing up more chems? Am I reading you right? Anyone know why the difference is so great between the two? Wouldn't it be 7 parts water to 1 part chem??? Hey Rob, have you used the V-Jet? Beth

Calculating Material Costs By Russell Cissell, Extreme Solutions An important part of any business plan is a system of estimating based upon solid formulas. There are many factors that must be considered in developing the formula that is going to optimize your profitability. One important factor is going to be your choice of materials. It’s not enough to know only the price of the materials, you must also be aware of the cost per job. The following examples will demonstrate how to determine the cost of any material you use. Further it will be broken down to a cost per square foot. Example #1 Cedar home about 15 years old: Homeowner says the previous owner had some kind of solid colored stain but it was too light. Homeowner applied two coats of dark Behr solid on top of the other stain one year ago. The finish is badly molded in the shaded areas and failing in spots with high sun exposure. There are some signs of cracking and peeling. Total surface area to restore is 1,620 square feet. Conclusions: Strong possibility that it was not prepped properly before the application of the existing finish. Cracking is caused by pressure created from the build up of water vapor trying to escape. Completely strip to bare wood and apply penetrating finish that will allow the vapors to escape. Product Selection: HD-80, Citralic Acid Brightener/Neutralizer and Extreme Solutions Wood Tux Sealer. Process: Apply HD-80 full strength and keep wet for 15 – 30 minutes. Pressure wash with low pressure (1,000 to 1,500 PSI) cold water and rinse. Apply Citralic Acid Brightener/Neutralizer and allow dwelling for 10 minutes and rinse. After sufficient drying time, apply Wood Tux Sealer in one heavy coat. Wood moisture content should be 12% or lower. Material Cost: HD-80 10.8 Gallons $25.92 Citralic Acid 10.8 Gallons $17.82 Wood Tux 10.8 Gallons $192.24 Total $235.98 Divided by a total of 1,620 sq. ft. = 14.56 cents per sq. ft. Example #2 Cedar fence about three years old. Homeowner says the fence was built three years ago and sealed with TWP 101 semi transparent sealer. Finish is faded in sunlit areas and is starting to show signs of mold infestation in some shaded areas. Total surface area to restore is 1,200 sq. ft. Conclusions: Finish is showing signs of ware consistent with product performance expectations. Strip to bare wood and apply penetrating finish. Product Selection: EFC-38 (Half Strength) and Extreme Solutions Wood Tux Sealer Process: Apply EFC-38 at a 50% concentration, allow dwelling time of 15-20 minutes. Pressure wash with low pressure (1,000 to 1,500 PSI) and rinse well. After sufficient drying time apply Woo Tux in one heavy coat. Wood moisture content should be 12% or lower. Material Cost: EFC-38 4.0 Gallons $9.60 Wood Tux 8.0 Gallons $142.40 Total $152.00 Divided by a total of 1,200 sq. ft. = 12.66 cents per sq. ft. Example #3 Wood deck over ten years old. No apparent signs of a sealer. Wood readily absorbs water. The deck is shaded by large trees and gets very little sunlight. The deck overall is badly discolored however shows no signs of rot. Total surface area to restore is 750 sq. ft. Conclusions: Lack of sunlight and damp conditions are conductive to mold and mildew infestation. Remove top layers of wood that are infested, brighten wood to restore natural color and apply a penetrating sealer with anti-fungal agent. Product Selection: EFC-38 full strength, Citralic Acid Brightener/Neutralizer, Extreme Solutions Wood Tux Sealer. Process: Apply EFC-38 full strength and allow to dwell for 5 to 10 minutes. Strip with medium pressure (1,500 to 2,200 PSI). Apply Citralic Acid. And allow to dwell 5 to 10 minutes and rinse. After sufficient drying time apply Wood Tux Sealer in one heavy coat. Wood moisture content should be 12% or lower. Material Cost: EFC-38 5.0 Gallons $12.40 Citralic Acid 5.0 Gallons $8.25 Wood Tux 5.0 Gallons $89.00 Total $109.65 Divided by a total of 750 sq. ft. = 14.62 cents per sq. ft. To calculate the cost of any other material that you use regularly, simply make a chart like the one below. Start with your price per gallon. Divide that by the coverage and you will have the cost per square foot. Product Price Coverage Dilution Cost per Sq. Ft. Wood Tux $17.80 per gallon 150 sq. ft Full 11.86 cents HD-80 $2.48 per gallon 150 sq. ft.Full 1.6 cents HD-80 $2.48 per gallon 300 sq. ft. 1:1 (50%) 0.8 cents HD-80 $2.48 per gallon 600 sq. ft. 1:3 (25%) 0.4 cents EFC-38 $2.48 per gallon 150 sq. ft. Full 1.6 cents EFC-38 $2.48 per gallon 300 sq. ft. 1:1 (50%) 0.8 cents EFC-38 $2.48 per gallon 600 sq. ft. 1:3 (25%) 0.4 cents Citralic Acid $1.65 per gallon 150 sq. ft. Full 1.1 cents

Rob, This article is by Russell Cissell, of Extreme Solutions. They are his figures not ours. We have found them to be... circumstance accurate, and have been working with his products for several years now ourselves. In many cases you don't need to use product at full strength. It depends on what you're removing, your level of experience, and if you have let it dwell long enough not to have to reapply the products. Products that have multiple coats and are harder to remove will cost more per square foot to strip, and that's a fact regardless of what product you use. The article was intended as a guideline or starting point. Circumstances vary, and each professional should have a basic understanding of how material costs work so they may calculate their own, based on the parameters of the job at hand. Good luck on all your jobs! :) Beth p.s. Wood Tux is $19.00 per gallon x 5 = $95.00 per 5 'er FYI.

Brian, Rod agrees with OTP. He also says you can remove it with an acid and then seal it with a concrete sealer or stain. Bth (for Rod) :)

Brian, What's at the top of the picture? Is that a garage door? What's on the bottom of that door? Is this on a downhill slope? Looks like possibly rust, but I'm not sure. I'll ask Rod to take a look. Beth

Joel went out of business. :( He bought some chems, and then I heard back and he returned them unopened. He sold his rig. He's selling cars in Cumberland, Md. He'll be missed. Beth

Hey Rob, just curious where you heard/learned about that solo backpack for chem application? Have thought about that for sealers, but back strain is always a concern to me, that and my Camelbak would be an issue...

I believe William Page, screen name offdutyfiremanpressurewas, sells them too. As I recall from a post on another BBS, his prices must have been pretty decent because he upset a few folks.... ;) Beth :groovy3:

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Hey Alan, put some flesh on those bones man.... ;)

I recently tried the little roller handles with what looks like a twinkie on the end. Great for evening out product on spindles. I'll use them again. Beth :groovy3:

EFC-38 FAQ SHEET What does EFC-38 work on? EFC-38 will remove faded/grayed paraffin based sealants, oil based sealants in addition to mold, mildew and algae. Removes Wolman F&P, Olympic, Ready Seal, aged 2 or more years. How much should EFC-38 should I use per gallon of water? 3-5 oz. per gallon will handle mold and mildew 4-6 oz. per gallon to clean brick or concrete 8 oz. per gallon to clean siding or fiberglass 8 oz. per gallon to restore wood decks What surfaces can I use EFC-38 on? Concrete, brick, wood/vinyl siding, fiberglass, canvas, metal, wood decks and even carpet. How long does EFC-38 take to work? Depending on the strength of the EFC-38 solution and the soil being removed will determine how long it will take for EFC-38 to work. A dwell time of about 15-30 minutes is recommended on most surfaces. Some agitation with a stiff bristle brush may be necessary to loosen some material before rinsing with a pressure washer. How do I know when EFC-38 is working? EFC-38 exhibits a fizzing action upon contact with soiled surfaces that will eventually settle down while continuing to work. What happens if I let EFC-38 dry on the surface before it can be rinsed? EFC-38 will stop working. To keep EFC-38 active, you may reapply more to areas previously covered or lightly mist the surface with water to reactivate EFC-38. Is EFC-38 harmful to humans and pets? While it is an environmentally friendly cleaner, EFC-38 may irritate the skin of some people and should simply be washed off with water. Read all MSDS and first aid materials completely before beginning. If I mix up more than I need for a job, will EFC-38 go bad? Unfortunately, EFC-38 loses its strength after about an hour so be sure to only mix what you need to do the job. Will EFC-38 harm my new wood sealant if not thoroughly rinsed? It's always better to make sure the wood is rinsed completely before letting it dry and then sealing. The reason for this is that the residue will leach through the new sealant leaving white veins of powder that can detract from the overall look of the job.

While you worked, we watched. When you spoke, we listened. As you struggled, we studied. Then you asked, and we delivered. Introducing a wood sealer you’ll stand behind with confidence! Opening the pail you’ll see a rich, consistent and uniform color because we carefully blend Wood Tux to minimize the separation you may have noticed with other products. Get the coverage you need and expect. After all, it’s what you factored into your job costs. Apply Wood Tux with ease via brush, roller or sprayer. You’ll be amazed at the way it dives into the wood. At 150 - 200 square feet per gallon you’ll achieve a perfect finish every time. (Severely dry wood may require more product to completely replace the depleted natural oils, so please contact us for support in cases of severe weathering). Wood Tux is perfect for your ongoing service accounts. You’ve said that surface preparation time was a key factor in determining your profitability. We listened! Not only will Wood Tux go on easily, after about 3 years (under normal conditions), when it is time to reapply, a simple wash with an environmentally friendly cleaner will allow you to open the surface and reapply without having to completely strip the wood. We utilize a micro ground computer controlled pigment system that has enabled us to create a product that can be reapplied again and again, with very little darkening. In most cases you will only have to completely re-strip the wood after 5 or more applications. That’s only about once every 15 years! We’ve focused our research on developing a finish that’s designed to work with the contractor. By precisely blending just the right amounts of quality ingredients, we’re able to give you a finish that won’t overlap, but will cure to form a protective layer on the wood’s surface. Discover the future of wood preservation today! Wood Tux truly is the only suitable coating for your wood restoration projects. Order today!:D

It leaves little lint fuzzies on the spindles from where the splinters catch the mit...at least that was our experience. Took me all of 5 minutes to pitch the mit. Beth

Anyone interested in removing a rust stain measuring approx. 20'x4' (yes, feet) should email me for details, or request them here. This is in Leesburg, Va. 20176. Beth