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    I have used Jetblue non-marking highpressure hoses since I've started and I've only had one 50ft section of hose that was not the above. (I have no idea where that came from either!).

    They have served well and I continue to buy them to this day.

    As far as chemicals are concerned I wouldn't run them thru my high pressure hose. The only one I have has been chlorine but at a very very small quantity (1.5:100 chlorine:water).

    I would think that the steel braids may corrode with certain chems and even stronger solutions of chlorine.....which may lead to internal clogging of spray tips and guns (HEADACHES!!!).

    For chem applications I have a designated chemcial hose and use only my Shurflo to pump.

    Hope this helps.

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    I guess I haven't been able to find someone to make a "good" repair around here. I tried 3 different shops at least twice and all of them failed almost as soon as I fired it up. Sooo I gave up on that and just put out the $$ on new hose instead of riding around place to place.

    Time spent not working is $$$ that could be coming in.

    After you have a couple of hoses burst in your hands or new your head, it just is not worth the burn or worse.

    I have 200' of almost new hose hanging right now, where the end broke just behind the crimp. (new factory crimp and hose, never repaired).

    I called Goodyear and the supplier and both said not covered b/c over 6 months old!

    I don't know what you pay for your Goodyears but I'd sure as heck stop buying them. I've used nothing but JetBlue or the grey ones (there's probably a 100 diff gray hoses but I can't recall who makes them).................they're both nonmarking hose and have had no problems with them at all (except for the usual wear and tear).

    I know that the Jeblues cost me $92 per 50ft section......it's possible that the prices have gone up since.

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    I've got just under 700ft of hose on my two reels at any given time and I have been repairing my hoses for years (ofcourse every hose comes to see it's last days). I've never had a problem with repaired hoses except for them possibly bursting at some other point.

    At $100 bucks per 50ft section, I'm going to spend 20 bucks once or twice to repair the hose and make it last.

    If it's done properly the repair crimps should never give.

    I must add that I've never had a crimp (original or otherwise) give in on me. It's always the hose that burst.....usually at points where it's been under a lot of stress from the hose reel.

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    That's very similar to my invention. A device that screws on the supply hose to the customers house easily. I'm trying to figure out a hanheld device that can screw on the hose to the faucet. Possibly battery powered. Is ther something out there like that?

    Maybe I'm missing something or I'm just looking at this form the wrong angle........but.........what's wrong with screwing the hoses on the spigot or faucet with your hands?

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    I feel that you have written quite a few things that are not only derogatory, but they are also totally false.

    I also think that if I wrote the same things about your company and then retracted it by saying it is possible that I could be wrong – you would not appreciate it.

    Here's how you might start your research:

    1. go to Roof-A-Cide.com
    2. click on "Locate an Applicator"
    3. Call anyone of the 40 or so companies listed
    4. Ask them your questions

    JMBrowne

    If you'll read my updated post above you will notice that I've made changes based on your recent posts. Not because I feel that I done you injustice or because I feel guilty but rather b/c I am a person of principle and if I feel that I am wrong then I AM THE FIRST TO ADMIT IT!

    You may feel in any way shape or form....it is your right to do so.

    I hope, b/c you seemed like an intelligent person, that you would understand how I may be sceptical to everything at this point. I've already trusted someone once (need I mention, that particular meeting lasted a lot longer than our conversation) and now I was certainly not going to jump ship b/c of a 10 min phone call.....but rather be cautious about what I say. Live and Learn.

    I've read your posts and you seem to be a relatively large company. I don't see how little old me, with a couple of personal opnions (whether they be right or wrong) could hinder what you do, however I thank you for, in so many words, for educating me and bringing light to the situation.

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    Just yesterday, while on a commercial jobsite, I was asked to quote on a two story roof to which my response was $230. The owner almost fell off his feet and then proceeded to tell me that the guy last year did it for $125. Told him that if he was happy with the work he should call him back let him climb to heights like that for that kind of money. Also, I asked him to look at the pool house roof (which I cleaned 14months) and is just now starting to show very very slight traces of algea.

    .........the funny thing about this is that I remember seeing a dude on that roof last year and the day after he finished I knew it wouldn't last more than 6 months.

    Don't be suprised....they're out there. Everywhere!!

    He stopped me today and approved the work. It feels good when you stick to your guns and you're sales approach works!!

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    .... I have never experenced someone posting below my bid. Was asked by a customer to lower my bid to meet another but stuck with my bid. Didn't get the job but oh well....

    Just yesterday, while on a commercial jobsite, I was asked to quote on a two story roof to which my response was $230. The owner almost fell off his feet and then proceeded to tell me that the guy last year did it for $125. Told him that if he was happy with the work he should call him back let him climb to heights like that for that kind of money. Also, I asked him to look at the pool house roof (which I cleaned 14months) and is just now starting to show very very slight traces of algea.

    .........the funny thing about this is that I remember seeing a dude on that roof last year and the day after he finished I knew it wouldn't last more than 6 months.

    Don't be suprised....they're out there. Everywhere!!

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    Mmmm...Tequila Christmas Cookies:

    1 cup of water

    1 tsp. baking soda

    1 cup of sugar

    1 tsp. salt

    1 cup of brown sugar

    1 tbsp. lemon juice

    4 large eggs

    1 cup nuts

    2 cups of dried fruit

    1 bottle tequila

    Sample the tequila to check quality.

    Take a large bowl, and check the tequila again, to be sure it is of the

    highest quality. Pour one level cup and drink.

    Turn on the electric mixer.

    Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.

    Add one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again.

    At this point, it's best to make sure the tequila is still OK, so, try

    another cup ... just in case.

    Turn off the mixerer thingy.

    Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit.

    Pick the frigging fruit off the floor.

    Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers, just

    pry it loose with a drewscriver.

    Sample the tequila to check for tonsisticity.

    Next, sift two cups of salt, or something. Check the tequila.

    Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.

    Add one table.

    Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find.

    Greash the oven.

    Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over.

    Don't forget to beat off the turner.

    Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish off the booze and

    make sure to put the stove in the dishwasher.

    CHERRY MISTMAS TO ALL!

    :lgkick:

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    Extension wands can be a pain (though using the Coress is almost painless), they do come in handy when they're needed. I haven't used mine much, but the few times I have used it have more than made up for what I paid for it. I've used the cheap yellow noodle wands, and I've used the original Extenda-Wand (the red one), and hated both. The Coress puts them all to shame.

    If I think about it I'd have to admit that mine has not paid for itself simply because of ignorance on my part. I now would solve the same problems in a less painful manner and the exteda wand would not be necessary. Live and learn right?

    I guess I've been lucky enough to be able to clean everything (everything that needed it, that is) with a lift.

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    Here I am scratching my head why a 20 minute job would ruin your mood so much to find out, as I read on, that the rig is in the truck. Nasty setup (in terms of maintenance).

    Mine is trailer mounted so it's accessible from all sides.

    As far as the maintenance is concerned I do it every 50 hours, like clockwork. (engine/pump oils changed, air/gas/diesel/oil filters, spark plugs)

    The tanks for me come in handy when I'm doind commercial work........tens of thousands of feet of sidewalk.......and water has to be brought in completely.

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    Correct. Great unit and the set up saves time. I have a 225gal tank for supply and 2 reels with 200'@ along with a 150' supply hose. Best investment we've made next to the Freightliner Sprinter van it is mounted in.

    Rod~

    It's a wonderful machine.....a bit of pain to work on when it comes to pump oil changes, belt replacement and the AR pump get a bit expensive when you have to replace the packing and seal kits.

    I'm running two 195gal tanks that are interconnected, 150ft of inlet hose, 200 feet of chemical hose on it's own reel and two electric high pressure hose reels with 350ft of hose each.

    It's wonderful to be able to clean 700ft of sidewalk from one spot before having to refill with water.

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    So running an 8 or 10gpm pump from one larger motor with the proper unloader going to two guns is improper? If so, why? I figure that 24hp motor is going to eat much less gas than two 18 or 20hp motors, and then I have more to repair and maintain.

    Two guys running on an 8gpm machine (by the way that's what I've got) leaves 4gpms per wand..........well not quite b/c depending on the amount of hose to each wand will change the output slightly. Next...........when one guys releases the trigger the other's gun will take on the extra pressure and if you're not expecting it it can scare the hell out of you. In certain situations this can be dangerous and even be borderline damage causing.

    You are absolutely correct regarding increased maintenance and expenses. My remark was not to say that 'our' setup is not proper but IMHO running two machines may be safer and more productive (lack of psi spurges) and a lot less aggrevating.

    Also, a two machine setup offers redundancy.

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    Thank you. I'm trying to decide between a 2 gun Landa for $8200 or this machine - http://www.amazingmachinery.com/high-volume-hot-pressure-washer-products.html

    If you are going to spend 8k for machine then I suggest you buy Hydrotek's 9gpm setup. It comes with it's own chemical setup and they've replaced the AR with a Cat pump. Plus the skid is optional in stainless steel.

    If I was running a 4 or 5gpm istead of the 8 then I'd buy immediately. I just can't justify the expenditure for an extra gpm and a pretty frame.

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    Rod-----you're running a SC30008K yes? That's what I have and it's the same setup.

    Jeff-----Hydrotek has no come out with a 9gpm machine. They've simply switched from an AR pump to a Cat. (I've pesonally have had a lot of problems with my AR pump.......they're very very picky).

    I don't why they couldn't increase the gpms by switching the pump to meet your specs.

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    I must say, knock on wood, I've never had an issue that I can complain about. For the most cases it's just phone tag and honest forgetfullness on the clients' part.

    However if I do have problems it's quite simple:

    First is a couple of phone calls.

    Second are mail or emails.

    Third..........well..let's just say that I'm old school, being born in a communist country and all.

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