Mike

For those of you that use hand carts for your shur flo spraying rigs, do you use the inflateable wheels or the solid wheels. I was testing out a hand cart yesterday (since my local hardware store has a 11% off sale on everything in the store this week) and it seems like the inflateable tires would not be able to hold the weight of a sparyer, tank full of chem and a shurflo? I am looking into setting one up for myself soon.

Thanks Beth. Everyone else, I was thinking.. dont worry if you cant make it all the time to a chat session, I was just thinking if we had a schedule that we could go by, if your able to make it great, if not, no big deal. It does not have to be a "structured" chat, just a time of the week or so that a few of us in that area could get together and talk about various things from work to RT's to whatever?

Mathew I agree with you. I to am getting kind of sick of reading the same old stuff about the pwna and I am guilty of participating in a few of these threads also. I myself am not a member, simple enough, I dont agree with the direction they are going right now so I dont join, end of story. If I see changes will I join? Maybe. Beth did not create this BBS for me to talk about if I agree with the pwna or not, she created it for everyone to have a forum to get together, network, learn from each other and make some friends along the way. I have been participating for just a few months on the BBS's myself, and I have learned so much from the networking of knowledge and ideas that goes on here. I think from now on if you want to talk about the pwna, do it in the pwna forum so if I want to read about it one day I will. Lets all do something more productive with our time. Thanks to everyone that participates here and for the ideas and knowledge I have recieved from you, I hope to continue doing this and I also hope to help someone else down the road myself. :cheers:

Whichever plate you choose I hope you HVABLST with it.

You mean these? :vroom: :taz: :banghead: :soapbox: :bullistic :bandplay: :lolsign: :sonic:

You know what would be nice? We have the regional forums, how about regional chats? It would be another great way for guys in the same region to be able to get together, talk about topics in their area, plan roundtables, and get to know each other. Just an idea :)

I've noticed this past week it seems like there has been alot of new members registering here at The Grime Scene and I just wanted to welcome everyone on board. This BBS is a great tool for your business and full of useful information. Jump right into the action anytime! :lgjump:

It's great to see new members still joining this BBS everyday. Welcome to The Grime Scene! Jump right in here anytime. :banana:

Ok, dont take this the wrong way, but honestly why should a "non member" care to give them any advice? They locked us out and shut the door. I respect them for who they are, but dont expect me to want to help anyone that shuts a door in my face. (with less then a days notice?) Anyways, like I said, I get what I need from this BBS and others, so its really no loss. Good luck to the PWNA and the BOD. I am not a PWNA basher, and I do not wish any hard times on the BOD or the Organization, it's just not working out right now, and they made the choice to shut the door.

I also have no access. No loss, I get all the information I need from The Grime Scene & other BBS's. Does the PWNA really think this is going to help membership? Just more of a reason why I wont join.

How did it go Scott? Everyone, what are the "MUST HAVES" for pulling off a sucessful RT?

Anyone else wish to chime in? Does anyone have a before & after photo to show off thier gutter cleaning? Gutter cleaning yet simple, can be a great way to bring in more money to your business.

I wanted to bring this thread back up as I am trying to get something going. Would someone have a basic guideline on how a roundtable is conducted. I am talking to a local vendor now, but like I do not know much about this. What do you like to see and or get out of a roundtable when you attend one?

Change is good, it keep things new & fresh. The new look is a great change from the "norm" and helps make this bbs stand out.

Are you still around?

That was in September of 2003, how many are there now almost a year and a half later?

Scott, I thought it would basically do the same thing. Purple power is a better value for the money. Thanks for the info. I think I saw it avaliable at Auto Zone. Carlos, thats the way I think as well. If you get them on a regualr gutter cleaning schedule, their house may not need to be cleaned as often, but if it does your there for the add-on work. It's also a great way to keep up on the relationship between you & your clients by stopping by from time to time. Mathew, you got that right!

Very true Alan. If you are not able to talk, those few minutes they spend trying to find out who you are and how to treat you could be the difference between life & death. A good practice is to have a card in your wallet as well, with an emergency contact and other important medical information. It's something I hope nobody ever has to use, but if you need it, you'll be glad it was there.

In addition to my questions above... I'm also looking for feedback on gutterzap also. Is it really worth the extra money? Can you really just spray it on and rinse it off?

Beth created a Document Gallery area in the Gallery (http://www.thegrimescene.com/gallery/) section of the BBS where you can add images of various documents like the estimating sheet being passed around to share with everyone. This might be easier then sending out 100 emails? And would also make it avaliable for everyone to see.

There are many many many threads discussing this very thing on this BBS. Heres a link to FAQ area that discusses equipment and other various things about power washing. http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/faq.php? Here is another link to a "How to Start a PW Company" FAQ thread. http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2647 You might also make good use of the Search function to search for various threads on this topic. http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/search.php? I think Roger & Celeste are close by you and might be able to offer some assistance as well.

You mean dummys like this person that thought their car was an SUV? (see photo attachment) Some people will just never learn.... :lgbonk:

I agree with you Alan. I am also part time (meaning I have another job and wash evenings and on days off.) Unfortunately your correct when you say sometimes a part timer is put in the same catagory as a lowballer. I think if someone is educated, has license & insurance and they can afford to make a profit doing starting out part time why is this a bad thing in some peoples eyes? I do hope to go full time one day, but until then I enjoy my "part time adventure" :)

Besides taking a bucket and filling it up with water and counting how long it takes, is there another way to see what the GPM coming from a water hookup on a building or house is? Is there some kind of guage that can be put inline with your water hose?

General Handling Use the driving gear that the manufacturer recommends for towing. Drive at moderate speeds. This will place less strain on your tow vehicle and trailer. Trailer instability (sway) is more likely to occur as speed increases. Avoid sudden stops and starts that can cause skidding, sliding, or jackknifing. Avoid sudden steering maneuvers that might create sway or undue side force on the trailer. Slow down when traveling over bumpy roads, railroad crossings, and ditches. Make wider turns at curves and corners. Because your trailer’s wheels are closer to the inside of a turn than the wheels of your tow vehicle, they are more likely to hit or ride up over curbs. To control swaying caused by air pressure changes and wind buffeting when larger vehicles pass from either direction, release the accelerator pedal to slow down and keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Braking Allow considerably more distance for stopping. If you have an electric trailer brake controller and excessive sway occurs, activate the trailer brake controller by hand. Do not attempt to control trailer sway by applying the tow vehicle brakes; this will generally make the sway worse. Always anticipate the need to slow down. To reduce speed, shift to a lower gear and press the brakes lightly. Acceleration and Passing When passing a slower vehicle or changing lanes, signal well in advance and make sure you allow extra distance to clear the vehicle before you pull back into the lane. Pass on level terrain with plenty of clearance. Avoid passing on steep upgrades or downgrades. If necessary, downshift for improved acceleration or speed maintenance. When passing on narrow roads, be careful not to go onto a soft shoulder. This could cause your trailer to jackknife or go out of control. Downgrades and Upgrades Downshift to assist with braking on downgrades and to add power for climbing hills. On long downgrades, apply brakes at intervals to keep speed in check. Never leave brakes on for extended periods of time or they may overheat. Some tow vehicles have specifically calibrated transmission tow-modes. Be sure to use the tow-mode recommended by the manufacturer. Backing Up Put your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel. To turn left, move your hand left. To turn right, move your hand right. Back up slowly. Because mirrors cannot provide all of the visibility you may need when backing up, have someone outside at the rear of the trailer to guide you, whenever possible. Use slight movements of the steering wheel to adjust direction. Exaggerated movements will cause greater movement of the trailer. If you have difficulty, pull forward and realign the tow vehicle and trailer and start again. Parking Try to avoid parking on grades. If possible, have someone outside to guide you as you park. Once stopped, but before shifting into Park, have someone place blocks on the downhill side of the trailer wheels. Apply the parking brake, shift into Park, and then remove your foot from the brake pedal. Following this parking sequence is important to make sure your vehicle does not become locked in Park because of extra load on the transmission. For manual transmissions, apply the parking brake and then turn the vehicle off in either first or reverse gear. When uncoupling a trailer, place blocks at the front and rear of the trailer tires to ensure that the trailer does not roll away when the coupling is released. An unbalanced load may cause the tongue to suddenly rotate upward; therefore, before un-coupling, place jack stands under the rear of the trailer to prevent injury. These Safety tips are from the DOT