StainlessDeal

Or the Bon-Ami! I have always loved Triumphs. Of course I love BSA's, and BMW's, and Harley's, and... I know you know how much I can talk, well you ought to hear me talk about bikes, my wife calls it "Torque Talk" and usually leaves the room muttering when I get going. Too cool, my friend. We gotta put a ride together, have you seen Wild Hogs? We saw it last weekend with my folks, very funny. Check this link out for your new handle: Outlaw Biker Name Generator Be safe!:lgkick:

What you are describing is a reaction between the chemicals in your detergent and the sodium hypochlorite. This is a very bad thing, because the bulging of your tank is the result of (probably chlorine) gas being shed from the mix. This can kill you and others around you, as well as cause a pressure explosion. The heat is a byproduct of the gas release, and can serve to accelerate the reaction, often exponentially. The simple rule is to never mix acids and bases, they will react, quite often explosively. There are plenty of detergents available that mix well with hypochlorite, but I don't know what is available down there. John Murrell is a member here that lives in Australia somewhere, maybe he can be of some help p[ointing you toward a supply outfit. Of course, I couldn't help a Canadian very well, I suppose, so maybe this won't work. Some American outfits ship to Oz, but I'm not sure about to your neck of the woods. I hope I'm not becoming less helpful as time passes!:eek: Keep asking questions, there are a lot of great people here to help. I almost forgot, your dilution sounds a little weak, I try to get around 2-3% to the surface I'm cleaning. Yes, dilution makes a great difference. Cheers!:cheers:

John, that first truck is a heck of a unit for the money, the second will be crowded to my tastes. You would know best what equipment you need to get on it. The first is a class B required rig, and you'd need the airbrake test as well. The 7 speed in it can probably be driven as you are used to in any manual vehicle, but you could make it last longer if you know how to match revs and skip the clutch except when stopped. The second might be a better fit in town, but that big one will do fine, and have lots of room and power to spare. I'm not exactly current on this class of truck and it's market, but the buy now prices seem low, which is worrisome to me. I'd need to check Trucks For Sale at Truck Paper: Freightliner, International Trucks, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack trucks, dump trucks, dump trailers, used trailers for sale. and with some buddies to see if his price was in line. Maybe it is just a good buy. I know you've had luck buying on Ebay before, so I'm sure you've got it covered. You plan on buying a flatbed, or are you going to mount a box?

You use chemicals. We all use chemicals. Water is a chemical, your detergent certainly is composed of chemicals, and even your brushes are chemicals. Take it from us that chemicals will do the work better, and faster, with little to no impact unintended, if you just learn how. SH residue is salt, pets won't drink enough to get sick. It will kill pondfish in high enough levels, as will seawater. Grass burning is preventable as is plant damage, especially if you properly set your customer's expectations. I'm not trying to be harsh here, but time spent searching this site will remove your doubts. You will be the best cleaner about if you use the proper methods and chems, and learn to sell it as the best service available. You will also be able to do more jobs more profitably, and retire your brushes. This is what Ken was alluding to above. Welcome to The Grime Scene, we have members from around the world sharing their expertise, and look forward to hearing more from you here.

I've had a CDL since they were first required, and the requirements haven't changed much since. You are probably only going to need a class B, endorsed for airbrakes, but that really depends on what kind of equipment you buy. Generally I tell anybody interested to go and get the whole shebang: Class A with as many endorsements as possible. Why risk ever having to find a driver for a single days work? If you know what you are buying, you can tailor your license to fit it. The training costs vary, I found some schools in your area, John, by Googling "New York CDL" I'm sure you can refine your results easily. In Nebraska the renewal fee was ~$50, and the issue fee is similar. The Hazmat endorsement requires some background checking and fingerprinting now, and that is more expensive, ~ $150 or $200 I believe I've heard, but I haven't renewed mine lately. Could be more. The medical card will cost you ~$60 to ~$100 depending on where you get it. Get one, the license isn't worth much without it, and it will open you to a great deal of liability to be without if a collision is in your future. I'd resist the training schools if possible, they will be time-consuming and cost a couple of thousand bucks. Find a friend with a rig, and offer him fuel and some pay to teach you the driving (if you need it) and to let you use his rig for the test. You will want to practice the walk-around until you can't stand it, and then practice it that many times again. Most failure take place here. If you haven't any friends that will make this deal, you can rent a truck and hire a driver cheaper than using a training school, I'd guess. The info you need for the written and walk-around are available at your local driver's licensing office, and probably at the Teamster's local nearest you. They are free, usually, get one and read it, and you'll do fine. If you go for a Class A, get an instructor or you will fail. Tractor semi-trailer combinations are not like pickups and trailers, and just learning to shift one is a task that can take days. Not everyone can learn it. I know, I used to teach drivers. Petry is right, it terrifies. If anyone is close to Omaha, or can be, I'm happy to risk my life to help you out, and I can get a truck with a little notice, so don't hesitate to call. Number is in the signature.

In over two million miles of commercial driving, the only thing I've ever wrecked was an NPR. The company had decided that they couldn't afford the down-time to have recall brakework done, and never told us drivers about the recall. I got my points back and was cleared of fault after that came out. These are my impressions circa '92, well within my initial quarter million miles: 1. 5-speed was good, and easy on the left leg, but also easy to put in reverse rather than 1st. 2. Engine brake rocked! I could speed at 80 on any road, and recover quickly by lifting my foot. (no brakelights to alert constabulary aft my position) 3. Steering was overboosted and darty. 4. Brakes were total dreck. Recalls for various problems. ALL were accident contributors across the world. 5. Light front end makes load balance and centers of gravity paramount knowledge. We lost many loads off the tail, especially on steep-hill starts. (Think wheelies, I'm not joking) 6. EXTREMELY sensitive to overload. Being near the boundary not adviseable in this rig. Very unpredictable handling at capacity margins. 7. Lots of power and speed (for a truck) on little fuel. 8. Not a beginner's rig, nor advisable for drivers that are easily distracted or wild. THESE LITTLE TRUCKS DO NOT FORGIVE! 9. Ride like a pogo stick, wear a belt or you will leave the driver's seat. I sometimes wore a hardhat. 10. Attentive, careful drivers can find these handy little rides to be enjoyable, manoverable, and effective. We operated stakebeds, so some of this may not apply. I also understand that a great deal of engineering has been utilized to tame these little boogers. I actually rather enjoyed them, and would probably own one, if the price was attractive. Check Trucks For Sale at Truck Paper: Freightliner, International Trucks, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Mack trucks, dump trucks, dump trailers, used trailers for sale. if you want to see what the US truckmarket is like. It is searchable and a bit clunky, but very useful for comparing value and price.

Thanks Paul!:lgwave:

Is this setup actually in your Bronco? If so, what kind of suspension and brakes have you got on that thing? At room temperature, water weighs about 8.3 #s per gallon for 2490# in your 300 gal. tank. Add the salt and the tanks and pump/spray equipment, and you have a very heavy (probably overloaded) short-wheelbase vehicle, operating on ice. Sounds a little dicey. I think stock Broncos are built on half-ton suspensions, unless special ordered. That said, if the system works, and you can sell the service for a fair price, while being safe and having the proper coverages; I'd say it is a good idea. I'd look into moving this gear onto a trailer, and pulling it with a more substantial rig, maybe. Or you could install it in a van, or step-van. I've seen plenty of spray equipment at the local farm stores and in Dultmeier's catalogue. I think Dultmeier even builds rigs for deicing, i saw one in their showroom last year, but it may have been a custom deal. Brine-based ice control is pretty common in my state, but I don't have a clue what the going rates are. I also haven't seen any information on your exposure as a contractor, if you treat an area, and there is an injury or property damage there later as a result of ice. Be safe, and check your exposures.

There's Wayne! How's business been, man? Is your son doing well in the Canoe Club?:lgwave: I always say I'm going to hit one of the East Coast rallies, but I never have get-out weather for Daytona. Ice riding is for the freakin' birds, and I'm a twelve-month guy saying so. Actually my bike (NOT a Harley) has been locked up for over two months behind the lousy weather. I've been pondering a new Ducati Sport-Tourer, but with the child on the way, I'm guessing I'll have to name him/her Ducati, if I want to see one around my house. Hey, Jeff! In that last pic, you need to get a wider grip on the handle bars, or you're gonna go over the high-side!:lgangry: HAW-HAW!

I'm sending a man-hug. That's where you shake hands while your other hand kinda pats the poor guy's shoulder. Like a coach after you lose a match...or a limb...or a loved one. Or after every freakin' thing goes haywire for a day. Sounds like you were the bug today, sorry to hear it. Be the windshield tomorrow, man! :winkanim: We still :heart: Jarrod!:kiss: :kiss: (From Mrs. Millen & TBA)

I'll just add two things: 1. In some situations a paddle can be handy, you can get various plastic and metal iterations at most restaurant supply stores. (They also often stock 10.5% SH, at high prices. If you run short this can be helpful, but painful.) 2. Mike has a way with the amusing phrase, I am startled into laughing often when reading his posts. Just another little reason to love TGS.

Need I say more?:lgkick:

Plenty of time to rest when dead, I always say. As for the eggs and coffee, that's just RT fuel, I believe.

It was way too cool to meet you guys, and thanks for the chance to sit and talk with, and listen-in as people with much more business sense than I get to discussing. I learned so much this weekend that I feel dangerously invincible. I think if I learn one more thing this month, I may burst something in my skull.:lgsick: Michael, what'd you buy?

Sorry to hear about a tough year, but we're pullin' for you up in Omaha! Give a shout if you get up this way, we're practically neighbors.

Stick with the one what brung ya! I like the name, it's catchy, active, and describes the idea well. It also rhymes, which is good, and piques the interest. I thought it was clever as soon as I saw it.:)

We can use a good hand, welcome to the mix. BTW, I'll need a little advice on how to finish the roughsawn exterior of my J-Rod, PW Diva wing. I'm looking for something film-forming that never needs stripping. Unless you have a better idea?;) :lgangry:

I don't recommend it except on smaller lists, that are pre-qualified in some productive manner. It is horrendously time-consuming. I do try to address to the homeowner by name. I think that handwritten mail addressed to a person is more likely to be opened, but only because of my own habits. I open mail addressed to me by hand. I also usually look at the return address. As far as the letter carrier throwing them away, that isn't very common. The postal service is remarkably secure, and there is no US law enforcement agent more powerful than a postal inspector. Destroying or tampering with the US Mail is always a felony, and is always prosecuted to the fullest extent. The postal inspecors are everywhere, and they do all different sorts of studies to be sure the mail isn't being intercepted, or lost/discarded. If anybody really believes their mail isn't getting through, lodge a complaint. They are taken very seriously, and action will follow. Think of how much junk mail you get, do you think any is missing?

What kind of person uses a serial killer as his avatar?

Sorry, I thought my first post was lost, the second was just an attempt to repost from memory. We still will miss you Carlos!

I wish you the best, and hope you don't leave us forever. Thanks for the valuable contribution to the industry, and this board, I have learned much from you. If I ever get out to your neck of the country, I'll shout you up, you should do the same if you make it this way, there is a lunch or dinner in it for you! Take good care of you and yours, and don't hesitate to call on us for anything.

You are hilarious, man. Wouldn't it be cool if this Alan added as much as the one we already have? I'd be fine with that, as long as they don't band together to challenge our majority! Ha Ha Haaaaaaaaaah aaaa aaaaa!:lildevil:

I hope that Kiwi is still a term of endearment in your neck of the woods. Anyway, welcome to TGS Alan and Liz!

IT's loss was our gain...now our loss is their gain. Don't forget about us here, Phillip. We need your math skills! (And so many other skills) I wish you the best in ALL of your endeavors!

Jeez! :lgangry: That startled me! Sounded like my house for the first 18 years of my life.:lgbugeyes