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It all depends on what you are running. The inverter kicks OFF if voltage drops below a certain point so that it doesn't drain your battery. I have ran a electric pressure washer (hot box) for about 2-3 hours with no problems. I'd say that is the heaviest load for the longest time that I have every had it under without starting the truck.

Just an idea (and what I do).... Get an inverter for $40 off eBay. Install it under the hood of the truck. Run a heavy extension cord to the bed of your truck and install a ground fault receptacle in the bed. You can mount a few lights off that. I also splice into the power switch of the inverter and extend it into the cab of the truck, just under the glove box so that I can turn it ON/OFF when I want without opening the hood of the truck. Since all inverters have two outlets, it's also nice to run a smaller (household) extension cord into your glove box for 110V power for when you are on a trip and the kids Nintendo goes dead.... you have a house charger in your truck. One outlet to the bed of the truck, one outlet into the glove box. Total cost = $60 (inverter, power cord, junction box) You gain = 2000W power If you take 30 minutes to do the install, you can hid all of the wires so that NOTHING is seen except the plugin in the bed of the truck. If you take an extra 3 minutes, you can make the plugin look stock!

Had a similar problem myself.... I lost 1300 PSI. Read this: http://forums.thegrimescene.com/showthread.php?t=6504

Do you think this guy is a lowballer????

OK, I fixed it now. I thought that might happen so I uploaded to to TGS.

HUH? HUH?

Man, your good! Those were in his portfolio!!! These were there also: I think he painted that curb to the right in the above picture also. It turned out pretty good.

Forgot this one.

By the way, that truck and his "business" is for sale. He wants $5,500 for the truck (1993 Ford with GOOD AC) and the business. He is in the Las Vegas area. Start saving you too can be a POWER washer!

Copyrights should be filed also. The cost of a trademark is about $350; I'd guess about the same for a trademark. These prices were straight from the "patent office" so if you choose to use a lawyer, I'm sure they cost allot more since you need to pay the lawyers office as well.

I WISH I was a lawyer but I'm not. My take on the issue is that your work is automatically protected by U.S. copyright law from the moment it is created. However, as a business you must file a release (via the copyright office) for anyone that will reproduce that work. For example, a print shop for your business cards, letterhead, etc. If you fail to do that, you have waived your rights to any type of copyright that you had up to that point. I'd assume that if you were the print shop that did the reprints and you didn't have written permission from the copyrighted owner, you could be setting your self up for a lawsuit (if the customer was a bad man!). There are forms for release that are to be used. Ken, you are on track by "just doing it". Once done, it legal. On the other hand, what is it going to cost for you to go after that guy and what money amount will you seek? Lawyer fees + travel to the defendants home state + motels + etc. = $$$$$$ Would a judge award you THAT much money for a logo? (plus the cost to even trademark; which is around $500).

No, not just painted surfaces. I have done it on textured ceilings (popcorn ceilings) and walls. I tried it once on a piece of that dropped ceiling and it didn't work. It only lightened the stain but it was SOAKED with water for MONTHS.

On the ceiling, I don't know what the coating is, but you can use a mix of house hold bleach and water to remove water stains. It only takes a fine mist, just enough to get it wet. Once dry, it will be gone.

Not sure if this will help. http://www.dor.state.wi.us/faqs/pcs/topics.html#t2

In one state we do work, you charge sales tax on services that you do TO a building, but not the outside (concrete). So if you do their KEC, you charge tax. If you do their concrete, you do not charge tax. In another state, you carge tax on EVERYTHING.... no matter WHAT. And, you get to put up a non-refundable $1,000 deposit to get a tax permit.

It's best to call your state's sales tax office and ask. As you stated, most states vary on what you tax and what you do not tax. It's better to ask them rather than someone on a BB.

It really depends..... We are members of 12 Chambers. A few of them are AGGRESSIVE!!! and a few of them are not. Put on your best smile, take some business cards and "NETWORK" with the others that show up. Chambers have several different functions. Each function has a different purpose but the big picture is networking. We have one employee that is dedicated to just "PR" events such as Chamber events. To you, its all about you. But to everyone else there it's all about THEM. Listen to them, but insert your business as well. Just remember the secrets of power conversations. People like to talk; so listen, but also know when to shut them up and listen to you.... and make them like it! The Chamber events are usually on a tight schedule (lunch hour) so make every second count. Hope that helps!

Sorry, don't have a link. I have a catalog and call in the orders via telephone.

The gasoline tank stops feeding the engine once it is half full. Once I fill it up again she purrrs like new. Possible that there is a tiny hole in the tube inside the tank? Or maybe something else?

You can buy things all day long. But when you build it yourself, or modify someone elses stuff, now that's fun!

Look at this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Chemical-Tip-for-Pressure-Washer-Shoots-50-Feet-High_W0QQitemZ250008597256QQihZ015QQcategoryZ50388QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I own about 5 of these and can confirm that they do as advertised: shoot water about 50 feet. I wonder if you couldn't drill a small hole into the side and insert a hose to feed chemicals?

Dultmeier

Landa PGDC

For $66 I guess I will give one a try. It's got to be good of OX if nothing else.

Just a quick question about the XJet. When applying chemical to concrete, I can't see where the 40' reach would come in handy. If it is blasting 40' I am sure that it would be very messy in the sense that when spraying, the chemical and water splashes everywhere due to the pressure to get the 40' stream. Am I correct? Or am I not envisioning the XJet correctly? I don't do houses or roofs. Mainly concrete and kitchen exhausts. Would the XJet be good for either of these situations?