Jon

I seem to be going though more O rings from the gun to the QC on my surface cleaner a night then I used to when I used a ball valve, any idea why? I don't use a Y for the wand and gun on surface cleaner, I prefer to remove it and have more hose to use when rinsing since I do a large area at one time. It is the O rings that keep wearing out, I am talking about 3 a night on average lately, just from the gun to QC, not from hose to gun. Could it be poor fitting QC's? all are new and supposedly top of line stuff, never had this problem before. Jon

I bet your right too One Tough. Still might consider trying those Euro couplings, would like to hear from others who use them and switch back and forth from wand to surface cleaner several times per job. Jon

Both ends have QC and not plugs. ( if I recall, would have to go check to be 100% sure.) High heat should not be the problem or I would have had this same thing happening with the ball valve, right? Couplings are NEW, 3 month old and even with my old ones never had problems. Must be the O rings, they are black, not brown. But again I have used these same O rings for a couple years without problems. So guys are we sticking with the answers from your post or is it something else? Perhaps this might help, only the side of the O ring that the QC touchs as the plug goes into it is damaged, never the bottom of the O ring or the side the water is coming from. Would like to try those Euro couplers but would have to change all my wands I use if I did that, rather expensive experiment if you ask me. Jon

Beth a little sunshine from CA heading your way, warm and sunny here. Soooooooo what can I say, MELT SNOW, MELT before Beth n Rod have a fit! Jon

I would not recommend WD 40 as it draws dirt to it, try a silicon spray instead. Jon

Ron P. by now I bet you got Reed searching his stepson's room for white powder! I need an aspirin:confused: Jon

I have tried to find just that too and little luck however some of the very old cook books do break some of that down. oz to pint pint to quart quart to gallon Where it gets confusing to many is are you using powder or liquid chemicals? Jon

Welcome to the board Brian, it is a pleasure to have you as a member. When you have time would you kindly fill out the rest of your profile so we know where your from and what you do mostly. Thanks, Jon

I just feel better buying hose rated higher then my 3000 PSI, whether or not it really matters is besides the point to me. The cost is really not more but then I get good deals. Jon

Another way to look at it is say you hire an employee that has a felony, he or she will not be able to post bond. Would you want to put that person in a bank and trust him/her not to commit another crime? They would not hire your company if they knew about that person. Why take the risk? Like to many DUI's you won't get a license or insurance. Jon

Steven I had a ponytail once and beard was more full, not like yours though. Wife would not kiss me if it was as yours is. As for the dark glasses not a problem, as for going on tour with you, sure but I can't hear the beat of the music so would only pretend to be playing and no way will I sing. I do think my hair would need to be color changed to black too! Jon

Lovely house. I bet your mother in law made sure it has an inlaw room too! Jon

Tony that is why I opted for the mid-size this time around, I find the 24" is ok, just that I am so used to the Big Guy it is taking me a bit longer to readjust to this one. Still both have pluses and minuses. Jon

I have a Steel Eagle 24" surface cleaner, not a floater. I used to have a 28" Big Guy. Both have there places and if I were to suggest one I would say Big Guy. But you need to figure out how many big vs. small jobs you do. What type of work, sidewalks and a few driveways or large commercial work? How much do you want to spend? What is your GPM and PSI, that needs to be considered also. My 24" Steel Eagle is a 3 bar, would work better with 7 plus GPM but I have 3000 PSI, 5 GPM and it does the job. Some swear by Landa but I would not pay the money for one. Also unless you do decks forget the adjustable models. The above is my opinion only and others will disagree with some of it. Jon

Ed as part of what I do I use a blower to remove all that stuff from the sidewalks before I PW them. If you have to do the entire parking lot you might consider subbing it out to a Sweeper company or look into buying of of those small sit down sweepers. Jon

Without using THAT word all I can say is both Beth and Rod did a super job of removing it ALL! If I did wood work I would use their products for sure. Jon

John T. You have it backwards, you play with the striper and check out the rig. Gosh when are you New Yorkers ever going to get things right? Oh and Beth has had that Gold Shield for some time now! Jon

OH BOY Grant did I miss that drain gutter across from your business again!! I need to go change that remark. Jon

John you can drive there and back in those 7 days easy, as for getting it off a truck there are ramps for that but how would you get it on the truck? Best way is to rent a Pick-up from Uhaul or better yet take Chuck up on the deal, both of you come out ahead, he sees family and brings back your rig, you save driving there and back. Just put a governor on Chucks motor to keep him under 65 towing that rig back, it is a nice rig indeed. OR I can pick it up and bring it to my place and put it to work for you! Jon

Trust me ever since 9-11 they require them, to easy for backflushing of dirty water into system. For the few bucks it cost is it worth taking a chance? Besides you are about to begin a venture you will never end if your like me. Always making some change to rig, inproving, modifing or just trying to make more room knowing I can't:rolleyes:

The backflow cost about $145 before my discount so you have some idea what it sells for retail, would have to look up cost but I think I paid about $120. One thing you need to know, the city says which brands meet their approval so don't run out and buy one if you plan to meter up for a city, get the information from them first. Another thing, they can and do require spot testing to be sure everything works. They will call and ask me to bring it in or where will I be at such and such a time and show up. Do you use Yahoo or AIM? if so add me to your list. Yahoo: Thatsjon AIM: Man of Oasis

Companies that sell industrial garden suppliers, farm equipment businesses and meter companies. They come in different sizes, mine is 3/4".

Yes all the time, I have accounts that don't have water or it is so slow I just haul my own there. I put a deposit down that I get back if I ever turn it in.

Indeed you have seen it, hopefully I can post those pictures here.

I'll be there Ron and I am planning on having dinner with you guys. Beth and Ron sent Email letting you both know where I will be and also I shall be arriving Saturday instead of Sunday so might make the general membership meeting, or some of it. Remy work load is overflowing so she won't be able to attend and says hi to all. ''The real reason is that the pressure washing shop stuff is just too techy and boring.'';) . (Remy's words, not mine) Jon n Remy