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Robert has tried to be of assistance to the industry for longer than I've been around it. He was going strong when I joined his company nearly 25 years ago. For as long as he is invited I'm sure that he will be there. I look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas. Respectfully Submitted

The following web link is to youtube. Where Delco has posted an extensive video collection for your convenience. The latest video is titled "Starting Your Own Mobile Power Wash Business", have a look. YouTube - Pt 1/15 Start a Power Wash Business, items you need to consider

That's why they keep "OLD GUYS" around. We do have some redeeming qualities.

You're most welcome.

Chris, Low-priced, promotional hoses, usually 1/2" diameter, deliver 9 gal. per minute (gpm), and higher quality hoses with 5/8" diameter deliver 17 gpm. A 3/4" hose delivers 23 gpm, almost three times what a 1/2" hose delivers. The larger the inside diameter of the hose, the less pressure loss over any distance. If the pressure is low (under 40 psi), the hose is running uphill, or is extra long, then the largest size hose available should be used to minimize pressure loss in the hose line. You will experience pressure loss through the garden hose as you increase the length of hose. The larger the hose ID the less loss you will experience. Any reel regardless of size will create some loss, especially in the swivel. Depending on the size of your water tank you can probably get by. If you have a 500 gallon water tank and fill the tank prior to starting the job you should be able to stay up with the water demand for 8 gpm using 200 ft. of 3/4" garden hose.

Tomorrow is my last day to work until Jan 6th. I wish each and every one of you a Happy Holiday Season. I will leave next week to spend the rest of the year in Boulder,CO. I'm looking forward to a Wonderful Christmas celebration. "Keep it Clean"

What Russ said is the most common cause, however air bubbles in the inlet will cause the same thing.

Wash the deck with soapy water and rinse with Max Quat a quantenary ammonia product. This will clean, disinfect and deodorize, and not harm the surface.

May each and everyone of you enjoy all of the wonderful things that you so richly deserve. Good Luck and God Bless.

We will be placing more videos on youtube as time passes hoping to share knowledge with the industry. Youtube Delco summary is at: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=DelcoCleaningFtWorth&view=videos

Thank You for the kind words. You all have given me a purpose in life for the last 24 years. Hopefully I can repay you in some small way. Uncle Larry

I am in need of a photo for a trade show flyer, one of someone pressure washing an oil or gas rig. If anyone has such a picture that they would care to share please email it to keith@dcs1.com. Thank You Larry

Thank You for the assistance.

You are always welcome and greatly appreciated! Larry

Try Quantenary Ammonia. Many carpet cleaners use this.

The following article is taken from the Metal Roofing Magazine. I thought it might be of interest to some of you.

Many waxes actually contain some of the additives that you are concerned about. Example: GLYCOL ETHER EB

Pressure Washing Equipment Stolen A North Texas rancher was visited by thieves who relieved him of his trailer mounted pressure washer and various other pieces of expensive equipment. The thieves took a 6’ x12’ tandem axle trailer with an RK-43, 225 gal water tank, a black tool box and an Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor. If you should run across this type of trailer please contact Delco Cleaning Systems at 800-433-2113.

Aaladin builds our 40 Series equipment for us. It is Tops! Larry

“Entrepreneur Expo” on March 15 – 16, 2007 Round Tables on March 17, 2007 Fort Worth, Texas ***** (www.*****.org) joins “The Entrepreneur Expo” (www.TheExpo.org) and co-sponsors “The Cleaning Zone”. Entrepreneur Expo offers outstanding resources, education and networking to small businesses so they can succeed in today’s competitive marketplace with four workshop tracks: Rx for Starting a Business Growing a Healthy Business Business and Professional Image Check-Up Seeking a Healthy Lifestyle for You and Your Business In addition Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth is sponsoring “The Healthy Retreat” -- an extensive array of interactive health services for Expo attendees. This includes free health checks and more. Planned screenings and informational demonstrations in a special area in the exhibit hall will include: - Behavioral health assessment/education (depression/anxiety inventory) - Blood pressure - Bone density - Breast cancer risk assessment - Cholesterol - Diabetes education - Exercise options - Glucose - Office ergonomics (correct chairs, desks, computer placement, lifting belts, etc.) - On-site skin cancer checks - Preventing back injury, carpel tunnel and other potential harmful office /warehouse activities - Prostate blood test - Risk assessment - Mammograms on site ***** and MOPS is sponsoring “The Cleaning Zone” with the following pre-paid seminars: IKECA Kitchen Grease Exhaust Certification Test Review and Examination Class No. PW112 Instructor: Scott Hyde, CECS, CESI. IKECA Certified Instructor, Texas Vent-A-Clean. International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association (www.ikeca.org & www.ikeca.com ) classroom review course for the “Kitchen Grease Exhaust Cleaning Contractor” to prepare for the IKECA “Certified Exhaust Cleaning Specialists” (CECS) Exam for certification to NFPA 96 standards. Price includes CECS Exam, 1-year membership in IKECA, NFPA 96, and Delco DVD # 404 on Kitchen Grease Exhaust Cleaning. Pre-requisites: Must have experience doing Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning. This is a review course not a how-to course. For the experienced Kitchen Grease Exhaust Cleaner. $845.00 Advanced Course in House and Building Washing Class No. PW102 Instructors: Walt and Rhonda McCarty, Patriot Power Wash(http://www.dcs1.com/DEL/DelcoSch.html) Covers the power washing of houses and buildings including parking lots, sidewalks, driveways, parking garages, one and two story homes, decks, masonry and concrete surfaces, roofs, gutters, pricing, bidding and marketing of these services. Includes Delco’s DVD Instructional Videos DVD-505 “House & Deck Washing” and DVD 105 “Flat Work.” Pre-requisites: Must be an experienced power wash operator. $345.00 Advanced Course In Truck and Fleet Washing Class No. 106 Instructor: Michael D. Hinderliter, Steamaway, Inc. (http://www.dcs1.com/DEL/DelcoSch.html) Covers advanced truck pressure washing techniques including sales and marketing, equipment, time saving techniques, business management, waste water recovery and environmental compliance techniques and issues. Includes Delco’s DVD # 504 “Fleet Washing” and DVD # 611 “Pressure Washer Safety.” Pre-requisites: Must be an experienced power wash operator. $345.00 Advanced Course In Awning Cleaning, Class No. 108 Instructor: Wayne Shockey, Specialized Maintenance & Awning Cleaning (http://www.dcs1.com/DEL/DelcoSch.html) Advanced awning cleaning techniques and procedures including sales and marketing, equipment and time savings techniques, business management, the cleaning of different types of fabric and vinyl materials and the removal of dirt, mold, mildew and bird droppings. Includes Delco DVD # 509, “How to make money cleaning awnings.” Pre-requisites: Must be an experienced power wash operator. $345.00 The following seminars are free with registration Pressure Washing 101, Class No. 101 Instructors: Walt and Rhonda McCarty, Patriot Power Wash (http://www.dcs1.com/DEL/DelcoSch.html) A basic class in the diversity of power washing and adding it to an existing business. Includes sales and marketing, equipment, time savings techniques, business management, and environmental issues. Environmental Power Washing Update, Class No. 103 Instructor: Robert M. Hinderliter, Delco Cleaning Systems of Fort Worth (http://www.dcs1.com/DEL/DelcoSch.html) Covers the latest techniques for complying with the clean water act that Power Washing Contract Cleaners are actually using. Includes Phase I and Phase II rules and regulations and what municipalities are actually enforcing. Truck and Fleet Washing 101, Class No. PW105 Instructor: Michael D. Hinderliter, Steamaway, Inc. (http://www.steamaway.com/) Learn equipment needs and different methods: bucket and brush, single step, two step, and good rinsing techniques. Awning Cleaning 101, Class No. PW107 Instructor: Wayne Shockey, Specialized Maintenance & Awning Cleaning (http://www.dcs1.com/DEL/DelcoSch.html) Learn the basics of awning cleaning techniques and procedures, samples of awning materials and equipment needed. Kitchen Grease Exhaust Cleaning 101, Class No. PW111 Instructor: Scott Hyde, CECS, CESI. IKECA Certified Instructor, Texas Vent-A-Clean. (http://www.dcs1.com/del/kitsch.html) Explains the potential market, insurance and NFPA 96 requirements for cleaning and cleaning techniques. Starting a Janitorial Business 101, Class No. JA101 Donna & Robert Griffin, Ministry of Property Services, LLC (M.O.P.S.) The basics of a janitorial cleaning business for those thinking of starting or wondering how to start in business and for those in business but in need of help. The motto of the cleaning business is ‘Trash is Cash’ when done right. How Does an Income Statement / Profit & Loss Statement Help My Business Class No. VL101 Instructors: Vicki and John LaPlant, Vital Learning Experiences, Inc. (http://www.vitallearningexperiences.com/) Helps the contract cleaner understand how an income statement can help him/her make decisions for the company that increase profits. Focuses on a chart of accounts with explanations for each category and a sample income statement for a contract cleaner company. Pricing Jobs for Profit, Class No. VL102 Instructors: Vicki and John LaPlant, Vital Learning Experiences, Inc. (http://www.vitallearningexperiences.com/) Shows the contract cleaner how to recover direct costs of a job and the all important operating expenses and profit. Defines gross margin and explains the difference between mark-up and margin. Plus how to recover operating expenses as a dollar amount added to labor and how to recover operating expenses based on required gross margin dollars per day per crew. Equipment Purchasing and Financing, Class No. EL101 Instructor: Ed Beaudette, Endeavor Business Services (http://www.endeavorleasing.com/) Learn equipment purchasing and financing options available to the mobile contract cleaner. Insurance for the Mobile Contract Cleaner Class No. IN101 Instructor: Joseph Walters, Joseph Walters Insurance Agency (http://www.dcs1.com/jwalters/) Covers the risks and liabilities of the mobile contract cleaner. Air Duct Cleaning Business Opportunities Class No. AD101 Instructor: Patrick Hyland, Rotobrush International (http://www.rotobrush.com/) Learn why your customers are interested in indoor air quality as well as the different types of technology needed. Examines different business opportunities for commercial and residential markets Methods of Carpet Cleaning, Class No. CC101 Instructor: Rob Smith, Professional Carpet Cleaning Supply (http://carpetcleanersupplies.com/) Covers the equipment needed and the pros and cons of each of the five different methods of carpet cleaning as recognized by the IICRC. Residential vs Commercial Carpet Cleaning Class No. CC102 Instructor: Rob Smith, Professional Carpet Cleaning Supply (http://carpetcleanersupplies.com/) A close look at residential and commercial carpet cleaning markets and their potential. Covers commercial contract or maintenance cleaning, apartments, or contract residential, and high end residential. For additional information go to www.*****.org or call 800-211-0290 and www.TheExpo.org. Registration is online at www.TheExpo.org . ***** Round Tables The ***** Round Tables will be held at Steamaway, Inc. (www.steamaway.com) on March 17, 2007. For details go to www.*****.org .

***** Networking Event Saturday 3-17-07 At Steamaway Mobile Power Wash Facilities 2300 Cold Springs Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76106 Call ***** at 1-800-211-0290 to register for this free event today! (Drawing at 3:00pm for door prizes) Door Prizes From Delco Cleaning Systems of Fort Worth: Website: www.dcs1.com and www.pressurewash.com Phone: 1-800-433-2113 Eighty 48” x 3” Oil Absorbent Booms (Value - $5.00 each) 50 pounds of V-505 Detergent (Value: $104.00) S-3 pressure washer sand blaster attachment (Value: $105.00) General Pump tool kit (Value: $327.00) Turbo 4300 Turbo Nozzle (Value: $69.95) ST-20 Brass Rotating Brush (Value: $49.00) Dakota Shine paint reviving Kit (Value: $329.95) 611 Pressure Washer Safety DVD (Value: $50.00) From Professional Carpet Cleaning Supplies: Website: www.carpetcleanersupplies.com/ Phone: 817-355-8643 Prochem Professional Spotting Kit (Value $129.95) Phoenix Carpet Drying Fan (Value $250.00) Dri-Eaz Hydro Sensor (Value $149.00) From Ready Seal: Website: www.readyseal.com Phone: 1-972-434-2028 Two 5-gallons of Ready Seal Stain (Value $120.00 each) From PNA Distributing: Website: www.pnadistributing.com Phone: 1-405-880-1988 Two TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) Meters (Value $35.00 each)

Rod, You do not stand alone. Many of my personal friends are educators {College Professors, High School Teachers and Administrators} they agree with you. I do not become involved in discussions of a political nature. I have found over the years that this type of discussion is seldom productive. No matter what point you are trying to make you can find something that has been published that will support your side of the discussion. Often by the same source.

Robert Hinderliter will be there on Saturday and Sunday. I am shipping a pallet of oil absorbent booms to be handed out to all attendees. It sounds like you will have a great show going on there. Have Fun and Learn Larry

If they are in good enough condition you can repair them and continue to use them for back up or extension hoses.