Beth n Rod

You have a couple of less frustrating options..... 1. take it to McHenry Equipment in Frederick, MD. They are HydroTek Authorized.... 2. take it to Tom Vogel of ACR Products in Easton, PA. He too is HydroTek Authorized.... Get it looked at and into top shape. Tom will most likely give you solid phone advice but advice is only as good as any description. Beth

Hi guys, I am starting a new fun facebook page. (non-pressure washing) and I could use the fans. I need one more to get my custom URL. Please like! My Big Deep Fried Turkey | Facebook

Me? Not at all. But I have met many people in my lifetime and women do talk. What do you think we do when we go to any bathroom in a restaurant for 20 mins to powder our noses? Girl code. Some things don't get discussed around guys. Beth

Now that was just sexist. You don't think women have any kind of "oh crap my life is half over" moment? Guess again. But typically we are too busy worrying about and picking up after a man who isn't going to listen to anything we might have to say anyway. We get childbirth, midlife (yours AND ours) AND menopause. Sounds fair to me. Beth

What stain product are you using? Rod!~

You're right. I did. My bad. That's what I get for responding before coffee.... Beth

Sorry to tell you this Jim but bleach will not neutralize your stripper. Both are alkaline. Doesn't work that way.... Beth

They can buy a new tub surround. They have ones that look like stacked stone. Beth

very cool deck! Beth

+1.... Blend. Beth

Did he stick pails of ready seal in the car to take home? Because I can see that....I really can.... Beth

Very sharp indeed!

Yes! The new ride rocks. Beth

Good for you. We love the challenges wood care brings. It's not like what you do at all....it's much harder. :dancing: Beth

Glad to see you back Jeff, missed your posts. ;-) Beth

Madison (17) was a zombie. I didn't get a photo but she did get lots of compliments on her makeup. Beth

Good to see you Ken. Don't be a stranger. Beth

Wish we could have been there. The article was great. :-) John you did a wonderful job pulling it all together. Beth

It takes a post or two to work. Beth

Yeah here's a suggestion....CONTACT ME like Jimbo did so I can fix it. Now if you give me the other user name I'll merge the accounts. Some email accounts send password requests straight to the spam filter. Beth p.s. lay off John. he did a nice thing.

I like the Barbie car idea....with the flowers.....and maybe a pair of cheap slippers that you can put glue on and cover in red glitter (think wizard of oz) and the note in the barbie car with the flowers and slippers could read....Let's dance the night away together....or something like that. Beth

If you don't have a 30gal+ reserve tank for the water to flow into before recirculating, it will build up heat just from going through the pump. This has nothing to do with the burner or absorption of heat from the coils. it has to do with the friction of the pump as the water flows through it. That is why it is recommended to pull the trigger every 3 minutes or so to keep the pump cool by allowing the trapped water in the system to exit and cool water to enter the loop. Rod!~ btw, you don't want to rely on the high temp pop off valve either. Every time this is used, it brings the water close to the threshold of damage to the pump and its packings.

In addition to the options mentioned by others, there is one thing that remains. Sanding. You can rent a large orbital sander to sand the deck to remove the damaged wood fibers which as a result of the heavy bleaching, will have a shorter life span and be degraded. This will help ensure you get the best results out of the new stain you apply and help to minimize the future damage that is deeper within the wood. Rod!~

Good grief...all the silliness. Must be saturday night. Beth

I know exactly how you feel. We tell them once they sign they are in line, done in order, no exceptions. We guestimate being booked out about X weeks/months but tell them it is based upon ideal conditions and that it can and most likely will change. We tell them we will call them again when we are closer to the start date, several days to a week out. We tell them short notice is possible if the weather doesn't allow for longer planning. We NEVER give anyone a date until we are close enough for it to be realistic. It doesn't stop the calls, that's the nature of residential work. And the more popular you become the longer your line is. And the more likely many are to wait. Beth