Henry B.

I don't like them either. If you don't get up on a ladder how will you know if everything has been washed out? How do you remove sticks and other junk like tennis balls in the downspouts?

Thanks Beth, I found one place in PA on ebay but I couldn't find a website for them. I really think I'm going to end up getting a van with a lift. Then mount another small 5gpm hot water rig inside it.

Thanks Beth, that sounds like the place Mathew told me about a while back. Let me know if you find the link and I'll see if I can find it also. I'm just tired of renting lifts. Last month I spent about $1,500 on lift rentals. I don't need or use them often but if I had one, I'd use it all the time! They would be awesome for roof cleaning, roof repairs and ice dam removals. They would also be really nice for some of the complexes we clean gutters on.

9gpm?? Hmm I like that MORE POWER thing..lol Stainless steel frame would also be pretty too but I'm planning on getting a box truck in the spring. Why make it pretty if no one's going to see it. I'm also thinking about getting a utility body truck with a 40' lift built in it, I just can't decide. I wish someone made a box truck with a 40' lift, then it would make my choice easier. I like having my equipment sheltered from the weather because we work in the rain a lot. Another concern is theives or vandals.

I have to agree with Russell and Beth.. Using these agents full strength through an x jet is REALLY risky. It makes it to airborn and you don't know where it's going to float. If it lands on pumps or cars it could be a really nasty situation. You should use a deckster or shurflow pump in a situation like this. You still have to be careful with the spray but it's a lot more controlled in this application.

I'm not sure what negative comments Mike is talking about, maybe someone edited out a post or something. He is right about a lot of people starting out with a machine like that. I baught a couple of them 2 years ago just to finish a large contract job and we still use them. I've got two Home Depot Machines mounted in two of my vans right now. Another van has a deckster sprayer and a cold water unit mouned in it. Today, I just purchased another Chevy that I'll use for a trailer rig and I may mount one in that too..lol I made my suggestions based on experience and what works well for me and I suggest you do the same. Take a look at the options and do what's best for you. If you have any questions you also welcome to give me a call.

Why don't you buy yourself a small cold water machine and mount it in the back of a pickup truck. Then you can get hose reels and long hoses that will stop you from having to lift it out of the truck all the time. Before buying a power washer, check out the article on power washers on the bottom of this page.

I would just wait until the temps warm up a few more degrees. Sometimes that happens with hot water also. You also have to be careful that hot water doesn't come in contact with cold windows, it can crack them! I'm thinking about making some snow in my yard a day or so before christmas... Who else has tried it and how well does it work? Come on, I know I'm not the only guy to think of this!

That sounds like a pretty good deal to me... My biggest concern though would be maintenance. If you know how to work on machines then good, if not. You might want to find a local source to buy from.

We went to the 11:50am showing so I could get back to the office and take care of some work. The movie was great and the kids had a blast.

Hey Beth, I'm taking my kids to see it tomorrow also. Were going to the Germantown theatre, no set time though. Just when I can get them together and finished with their chores.

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I've seen hot water skid units at Sun Brite Supply for around $4,000. Big gas tanks on them too which I like.

I'd suggest starting another company. If you change your company name to something more generic you will loose name recognition you have now. If you have any questions about roofing let me know, I've been doing repairs for years..

Olympic recently changed it's formula to become VOC compliant... I'd recommend staying away from it until you see what it will do... I'm considering dropping the Olympic line myself. I would suggest using ready seal or wood tux for the job.