Guy B

Same here Russ. $13-$15 per is very affordable if you ask me.

Thought that was the problem, you're using the wrong size injector. For an 8 gpm machine you should be using a injector thats rated for 3-5 gpm or a 2.1, if I'm not mistaken. That's what we use on all of our machines. And make sure they're pointed in the right direction, injectors that is.

Anytime.

It doesn't degrade that fast. I usually mix what I need for the day. Not trying to split hairs, but if you're X-jetting you're not soft washing. What problems are you having with down-streaming? If you want give me a call and we can figure it out.

Depends on if you're using the inserts or not.

O sorry Buddy. Basic 2500 sq house 45 mins. to 1 hr. 2 guys. 1 washing the other on the hose so all the washer has to worry about is washing & rinsing. 1 guy can do it in to 1.5 hrs.

How much more "Eco-Friendly" can bleach be? It's salt water. Proper dilution rate & mix are key. Look into down streaming, better, faster, safer.

If you were down streaming your mix, you have too much water. Older alum. siding can be tricky, oxidation is usually pretty bad. Why bleach free???

Man That's Some "Fire Power" Brian!!! Do you run 1/2 hose on the 10 gpm machines? Building a new prototype rig for our res. cleaning. 8 gpm hot skid, 8 gpm cold unit, roof rig, hanging titan reels, all on a 6x12 trailer. Sand blasting the trailer next week.

Full-time for a year now Pat.........And Loving It!!!!!!

Not sure what you mean D-Mac. But we wash all together, 4 men 1 building at a time. About 1.5 hr. per building when I'm pushing them, and I was pushing that day. If we take our time 2 hrs. per building.

Brian, it's not about "Need" it's marketing, cleaning faster & better (IMO) more than 8 gpm machines means hauling water or hydrant meters. Although your higher gpm machines may wash faster, a 2500 sq ft. (Inside footage) home takes about 45 mins. start to finish with our set ups. Plus you "Northerners" don't have near the mold and mildew we have here in the South. Hahahahaha!!!!!!! We did 4 of these buildings (2 breezeways per building) in 6 hrs. 4 guys and 2 machines. .

UUUMMMM put in a thermostat?????

Absolutely!!!!!! Heat the gutters up and brush real fast, works every time.

HELLO!!!!!!!!!! That's what I'm talking about!!!!!!! Doing it now for 5 years. We not only wash with hot water we also.........MARKET IT!!!!!!!

Aluminum brightener.

Wash it, collect money, go to the next house.

Great thread. I stopped doing "In Person" estimates 2 years ago and made our "Net" jump 14%. Of course this is for house washing only, which is most of what we do. Increased prices this year and still closing high 60% range. Yes I too have a "Script" I go by, and seems to work pretty well. But this has been achieved by 5 years of hard work in our market, high visibility in our market, and high web presence in our market. Most customers that call already know who we are, either by referral, web search, or saw one of our trucks. They just want to "Validate" their decision to chose our Company by speaking to some one.

1.5 hrs. tops, house wash only $400.00 depending on drive time

That's why it should be called a "CWA Certification". The CWA is a "One Size That Fits All" rule that has to be followed....But anyone that takes this should be told to get a copy of their local or State BMP's and make sure they follow their guidelines also.

I Love my SLT-8 Landa!!

They showed 1 off in Charleston. Landa really put some thought into this unit, well thought out. Vac system would be a weak point IMO. I'm just not thrilled about a 110v vac system. Rep there said they were targeting Wal-mart and chain stores that want to do "In House Washing". price $25,00.00 or in that range.

When I first read the Ft. Worth BMP, I read the Ordinances along with the BMP. I thought they were 2 in the same. By separating the BMP from the Ordinances, its a totally different picture. This BMP mirrors that of many states, and is close to CWA Minimum Standards. I still disagree with the reasons that they should want or even need to do this at all. Call it whatever you want, just don't call it a BMP. Mr. Hilborn and I talked today, he brought up a really good point. He said "Why As An Industry Can't We Come Together??", I have thought this many times myself. We are an unusual and very interesting group of people. So my answer to Mike's question would be "Give Us A Reason". If you want to "Come Together" or raise the level of awareness to the Industry, start with the "Perception Of Our Industry". If you read different BMP's we are classified as "Cosmetic Washers", that pressure washing is an inefficient use of water, that we are perceived as a "Major Source Of Pollution", All Untrue!!! Houston Will Put Contractors out of Business, that is true. Give Us a Reason To Come Together. Ron is right though, there are more important issues than this BMP thing. Hope you guys will listen.

I would like to publicly apologize to the PWNA. I posted on TGS, that the PWNA was going to submit this BMP to the EPA April 15, I have been assured by Mr. Hilborn that this is not true and I take him at his word. Although the information came from a good source, seems it is incorrect. Again my apologizes.

Sorry Guys, when I saw this I guess my "Southern Blood" boiled a bit, you know how we are. This PWNA BMP is going to be submitted to the EPA Apr 15. Remember a little while back 2 "Young Ladies" wanted to gather "Comments" for Contractors about Pressure Washers & the CWA because the EPA was asking? And the "Storm" they went through???? This BMP is what the PWNA will be sending in to the EPA. I am not "Anti-PWNA" but this is bigger than the PWNA, this will affect ALL Contractors, not just PWNA Members. This BMP does not speak for me and neither does the PWNA. We should be working together...Everyone working together, to come up with a "Common Sense BMP". This would be a Super chance to raise the level of awareness about who we are and what we do. The Public at large still think we're a bunch a "Yea-Hoo's" squirting water. If the PWNA comes up with a "Common Sense" BMP or Plan, I will be more than happy to get behind it. Until then, in the words of "Buddy Holly" I will "Rave On".