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My own two cents...My experience with the Joe Walters Agency has been so good, that any fee they charge probably isn't enough. Their service is fantastic. Just my opinion...

Mother sprays 2 year old with a pressure washer!! Caught on tape: Police say Fla. woman admits using pressure washer on 2-year-old - On Deadline - USATODAY.com

Hey Mike! Doing well, man...been busy for a few weeks...feels good after a looooong winter! Hope all is well by you.

James - watch out...these Myrtle Beach guys are a little shifty...LOL

Does anyone know what the water to NMD80 ratio is for a 5 gallon bucket if I am Xjetting it with a 4 gpm 4000psi machine? I need to know what the ratio is for both S and N type mortars. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. - John

Adrian - Pretty cool...I'm trying to figure out how to attach chems to that thing so you could clean roofs...

Where do you get those Gates hose repair thingamabobs?

Hey folks...gotta quick question...I recently changed my pump oil and may have added too much. The pump (Cat) takes 18oz of oil. I wasn't paying attention and added a little over 20oz (it was a 21oz bottle and I almost emptied it). I left it, figuring it would be OK. After the oil change, I noticed I was periodically losing pressure at the wand and surface cleaner. The surface cleaner will literally stop turning and just spray water from the nozzles. I tried another surface cleaner with the same results. The only change has been the changing of the pump oil, so my question is "Will overfilling the pump cause this loss of pressure?" Thanks in advance for any help! - John

Would anyone like to share any articles they may have on exactly how dirt and mold/mildew can degrade siding (particularly vinyl and brick)? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to gather info for this Spring's marketing attack! Thanks in advance for any help! - John

Beth - I agree and have written several for newsletters, local papers, etc. I am ALWAYS interested in other's perspectives, though. I pick up lots of knowledge and tips from seeing what others have written. Isn't that why we're here...to share? Thanks. - John

Hey Jeff! Not much...just DYING for the season to start! C'mon Ken, give 'em up! I need some more ammo in my arsenal!

Thanks for the responses, guys. No cavitating, but I haven't checked for debris. The loss of pressure is only intermittent. The surface cleaner will work for a while, then quit. I am having the swivel rebuilt...we'll see if that helps. Thanks again! - John

Thanks Dane...Gutter Shock from Rowlett's...great stuff!

Dane - As far as I know, it's "county specific". You may want to contact your local county offices and inquire as to what kind of restrictions you have...if any. We needed separate approval from 3 different counties to continue operations. - John

I don't know Beth, I spend a great deal of time hunting prospects... (o:

The brother fell 47 stories and SURVIVED?!? Amazing...

Tim - Jeff is right on as usual...a strong mix of 12.5% works REALLY well. I just used some on a driveway that was badly stained by oak leaves and it worked great.

Hope that title got your attention...hehehe I need help! I have been building my business over the past few years and find myself in a bit of jam. I have always concentrated heavily on residential and a good bit of commercial work. Generally speaking, aside from Oxalic, I have never had the need for using any other acid. Recently, I have a gained a TON of new construction jobs with driveways in excess of 5,000sf and COVERED in red mud. Luckily, I have been very successful using muriatic acid in these situations, but I am very leary of the dangers associated with it (inhalation, burns, potential to kill everything it touches). It is, however, quite a good tool to have in your arsenal. I have tried Oxalic mixed very heavily, and it does nothing on the red clay. My question is, given the size of the area I am covering and the amount of red clay I am dealing with, what techniques would you recommend in cleaning a surface this size with muriatic? I have recently used a surface cleaner, then xjetted muriatic (about an inch in a 5er, the rest water), then wanded the surface...but it is time consuming. Can I xjet muriatic on each section, then use a surface cleaner? The concrete is typically poured 8-12 weeks prior to me cleaning. Thanks so much for any help.

Anyone have a good source to order o-rings in bulk? I am constantly searching for them, and was wondering if anyone could recommend an inexpensive vendor. Thanks! - John

David - LOL - I was more curious about the muriatic acid and how the surface cleaner would work with it than anything...thanks for the heads up. Thanks for the replies everyone...

I do flatwork for a builder that has an outdoor tile patio with red mud staining along some of the grout lines...not in the grout lines, but adjacent to them (and some on the tiles themselves). I tried as much pressure as I could do without causing damage and I tried xjetting some oxalic with the fan spray attachment (it's a large patio). Neither worked and the builder wants the stains removed. If anyone can offer some fast suggestions I would appreciate it. I'm wondering if my oxalic ratio was too weak (4lbs to a 5er, but it was xjetted). There is also a section where someone dripped what I think is mastic of some sort (black, gooey, and caulk-like). This is also on the tile and causing me a nightmare. Thanks guys for any help! - John

John - Thanks for the tips...I have easier access to the diesel and oxalic, so I'll try those first...if they don't work, I'll be sure to give your methods a shot! I appreciate the advice very much! - John

Thanks for the input Kevin...I appreciate it! I'll try both...

Hi Carlos - there is definitely no sealant... - John

Anyone? Please guys, I'm dying here...LOL...