Beth n Rod

I see you reading......vote please.... Beth

This thread is designated for contractors who are offering training opportunities in exchange for labor. It is not meant for discussion but as a board to post one time your information for others who are looking for hands on experience. Copy paste this format in your posts please and fill in the rest with your specific information: Company Name: Contact Name: Type of LFL service training you offer: Years of Experience: Require Insurance (Y-N): Phone # : Best time to contact: Day(s) of the week available for LFL training: City and State: Rod~

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Might help if you fill in your signature. Forum rules. Beth

The whole purpose of adding Dawn is that it is also a degreaser which is a caustic as well. This agent works at expanding the pH range of reactivity bleach has and makes it more effective on removing stains from siding. Also, the foaming capabilities are a plus. But you can get the same results using most other degreasers on the market, just not as much foam. Rod!~

You need to also deal with the source of the rust, or if you can't make sure the owner does...or else they will be unhappy when it eventually does return. Beth

It occurs to me that it has been a while since I climbed onto my proverbial soap box to share my thoughts on a topic. Well, spring is just about here, or at least it feels like it in many regions. This is the time of year when we begin to plan, and it is the time of year when many companies pick up a wand for the first time. For any business owner, new or seasoned, selecting your professional education should be something that is budgeted for both in terms of time and money. There are many opinions out there as to what kind of education is best, and from what source. There are pro-association or pro-organization folks, and also those who find that for their own use, it is not a good investment. There are many manufacturer courses, to show you how to successfully use a product. The goal is simple, they sell product, you sell jobs. It's a win win. There are distributors who hold wonderful annual events in different parts of the country, and there are contractors who do the same thing. And of course there are companies who bundle together classes teaching certain topics who are perhaps affiliated with one or more of the above but who are focused on selling course work. Let me be clear; ALL EDUCATION IS GOOD. All of it has value. One company's choice and opinion as to what will work for them is based upon that company's needs and objectives. As business owners, each of us must evaluate the services we plan to offer, and the needs of our business. We must decide for ourselves what to spend our budget on. Compare before you spend. Some of the courses out there are similar in design and content. Before you spend your hard earned education budget on class, consider the content. Look at the competing education at products. are some closer to home? Are some part of an organization? Would the credentials of an association membership give you a competitive market advantage? Should you get the training at a round table, at a convention or simply in a class offered by an education company? Once upon a time, our business was new. At that time, we did not have what seems like dozens of forums with lots of data just waiting to be searched by a user and browsed as time permits. And back in that day, we chose to go to a PWNA convention. There was no other org, and the classes were offered that we had a personal interest in. So we went. We learned and we networked and we made decisions that moved us forward. It worked for us, because we aligned our goals and needs with what was offered to us. Are the classes enough? Ummmm....hell no. You will not ever get everything out of any of these classes. I do not care who the instructor is, or how many years they have been at it. You cannot impart in just a few short hours or days, enough knowledge to fill your head with all you need, and it is not matched with what you gain over time as you learn and grow. You will read magazines, you will find articles, you will search the forums. As you do these things you will discover your likes and dislikes, and you will tailor your business around your own points of interest and strength, or at least, that is my advice to you. Never, ever stop learning. Beth

Good to see you John. Welcome. Rod!~

Thank you for your contributions. It is always welcome when others can expound or elaborate on information posted here. Rod!~

No, there isn't. It is chemically not possible and looking for a magic bullet is a waste of time. Please. If you are going to do this kind of work, do it right. Others have to contend with the results otherwise and makes it more difficult in the long run to dispel the stigma generated by people who want to apply a short cut. If you want a 'one step' method...James nailed it: Sanding! As far as 'using their own concoctions' this is a bad idea as you become the manufacturer and bear full responsibility of the damages created by them. If you don't have a background education in chemistry, training or valid certification, leave the concoctions to the manufacturers who have the insurance and understanding of their products. Otherwise, you leave yourself wide open to a law suit. Rod!~

Upper RIGHT hand corner - click SETTINGS. Look on the LEFT. Scroll until you see SIGNATURE in the navigation on the left. Click it. There will be a box to fill in, then you save it. Happy signature. :sunshine: Beth

It is very sad indeed. May she rest in peace. Beth

Is this for your personal home? Beth

When I get some time, I will elaborate more on this and post the article in the TGS blog. Thanks for the feedback. It helps to know others have found this topic useful. Rod!~

In pumps, I would call it cascade failure. The failure of one valve components damages the others in succession. Rod!~

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Okay....two points of order here: 1. SIGNATURES ARE REQUIRED. Forum rules. 2. No redirects to other forums. You are welcome to share here. Beth

Information can be very confusing to consumers when they get conflicting info and let's face it, we all want whats too good to be true at times..... Some products just suck. Beth

Disposable Garments - You can post in LOOK WHAT'S NEW, but please refrain from posting ads in the main forums. Beth

Not available anymore. All links to it are dead. Rod!~

I believe you can get it at Pressure Washers Supplies and Power Washing Equipment For Mobile Powerwashers From Powerwash com Beth

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Also go here: Pressure Washing and Contractor Cleaning Forums - The Grime Scene FAQ I don't mean to brag, but this forum has been the premier place for wood care for MANY years. We are not distributor owned, and the best woodies in the industry have posted tons of valuable stuff for many many years..... Beth