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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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.

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    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

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