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  1. pulling from a water tank

    Any washer will run from a tank if setup correctly. The more water in the tank, the more head pressure it has and the easier it is for the pump to be supplied. If using a direct drive unit, it is advisable to make the hose line from the tank to the washer, higher than the washer itself. The line should draw from the bottom of the tank, and not over the top. A 3/4" or larger hose or pipe is best, and the shorter the better. In comparison, I have a belt drive that sucks thru 10 feet of hose to a tank that is 18" below the pump head. That pump will suck the tank dry if I let it.
  2. Red Glider II

    Steel eagle has the same. Plan on going thru more O-Rings and q/c's as they wear faster with the extra movement they get from a surfacer.
  3. if you......you might be a pressure washer

    If you actually know the degrees of each color of tip, ...
  4. if you......you might be a pressure washer

    If everytime you see an unmarked box truck or cube van, you wonder what's inside...
  5. Another stupid question

    Etching can also be on concrete from to much pressure. No chemicals needed.
  6. Big City vs. Small Town

    I would prefer a small town, but am not in a position to drop everything and go there. I drive enough, I do not need a long commute just to get back in the area so i can drive some more.
  7. Nozzles

    Try this out. http://www.barens.com/cgi-bin/calc
  8. dried sap on driveway?

    You live too close, if I told you, I would have to kill you. However since you have an All American, I will say it anyway. I use bleach in a pump up sprayer, mixed 50/50 with water. Hot water alone has never done it for me. I saturate the area with the bleach and water, and make sure that it stays wet for about 30 minutes. I then surface clean with hot water and rinse. Rinse very well, and don't kill any grass.
  9. Source for Hydrotek

    http://pressurewasherzone.stores.yahoo.net/55gpm35psihy.html
  10. Restaurant Shooting Victim Remembered

    http://www.wral.com/news/9325051/detail.html
  11. Restaurant Shooting Victim Remembered

    I was interseted to know what kind of cleaning his company offered, so I did a search. He was registered under Hood Cleaning, Steam Cleaning-Industrial, Patio & Deck Builders/Restoration, contruction clean-up, and general maintenance. Night work has it's good sides, but as we see here, it has its bad sides as well. It is a shame when someone works to provide for their family and somebody has to steal the only thing the person can't earn back, their life.
  12. Just for Bored People

    Run the mouse over his nose. http://fun.from.berdyczow.org/2004-05-26/posmeraj-goscia-w-nos.swf
  13. How do you reverse the motor to make it turn on and off? Doesn't the motor usually only go in one direction?
  14. Hose Length and H20 Pressure Drop?

    According to the chart in the Dultmeier book, using 100 feet of 3/8" hose, 3 gpm = 50 psi 4 gpm = 90 psi 5 gpm = 130 psi 6 gpm = 220 psi 8 gpm = 300 psi Using 100 feet of 1/2" 3 gpm = 13 psi 4 gpm = 24 psi 5 gpm = 34 psi 6 gpm = 52 psi 8 gpm = 80 psi I use 1/2" hose for the first 100 feet off the reel. As I replace hoses, they will all be 1/2".
  15. PITA Homeowners...

    I have had good luck on residential, everyone stays inside or leaves for the day. However, on some convenience stores that I have the clerks like to come out and nitpick, while trying to get some add ons for free. I run the surface cleaner first, and then come back to rinse and get the gum. The clerk sees gum after I pass with the surfacer and is real quick to point it out. I simply let him know that I am not done yet. Then I get the wand out, so I can try and finish, but that is usually when they stand right there watching. Since I had my head down, I play on that and just go ahead and start. They usually go back inside real quick. Little water splashing never hurt anyone.
  16. need help with proper way to power wash a fence

    Here'e the link for the Wood Forums. Everything you need to know is just a click away. http://forums.thegrimescene.com/forumdisplay.php?f=5
  17. What I dislike about the BigGuy

    I use the 24" Steel Eagle and you can have the same lateral movement of a hover or castered unit, simply by lifting the back end a little bit and allowing the unit to move on the front caster. Should be no different for the Big Guy.
  18. First liability claim

    Here is the rest of it. I originally found this on Delco's site in the sample forms, and then modified it to my liking, as well as adding some of my own stuff. Terms & Conditions Preferred Pressure guarantees all products and labor supplied under this contract to meet or exceed the standards of the trade. 1. This warranty does not apply to any work or product not provided by Preferred Pressure. 2. This warranty does not apply to any damages caused by factors beyond the control of Preferred Pressure, such as: - Existing structural defects or products or work not supplied by Preferred Pressure. - Improper maintenance, usual or unusual wear of cleaned surfaces - Acts of Nature. 3. Preferred Pressure shall only be obligated under this warranty for structural damages that are a direct result of Operator error and is discovered within 3 days of said date of completion of work. 4. Upon receipt of written notice, Preferred Pressure shall be allowed 30 days from date of receipt for the purpose of inspecting the premises. 5. Preferred Pressure shall have sole option of repairing or contracting repair work correcting any structural damages that are a direct result of Operator error. 6. No representation or warranty made by any other person, expressed or implied, other than an authorized representative of Preferred Pressure which is not specifically set forth herein shall be binding upon Preferred Pressure. 7. Preferred Pressure assumes no liability for cancellation or non-completion of job due to causes beyond the control of Preferred Pressure including acts of Nature, or material shortages. Customer Agrees To: 1. Keep job site free from any obstructions or conflicts that would tend to interfere with the performance or work of Preferred Pressure. It is also the responsibility of the customer to ensure that children and/or pets are kept clear of the work site. Items that can not be removed from the job area will be worked around within common reason. 2. Provide Preferred Pressure exclusive access to areas covered by this contract during the performance of work specified in this contract, and areas to be covered are to be cleared of other workers, equipment, and materials. 3. Ensure the building doors and windows are properly closed prior to work start up. 4. Be responsible for the removal or clean up of resulting waste products on the job site, unless otherwise specified within the contract. 5. Due to the variations in construction practices, movement and settling of structures including normal wear and tear, Preferred Pressure is not liable for water seepage or penetration into the structure, or surrounding areas, or for any damage resulting from such seepage or penetration. Both Parties Agree That: 1. This proposal, when signed by both parties, becomes a contract binding on both parties. 2. Preferred Pressure shall not be responsible for noise created by equipment and process. 3. In the event work must be stopped while job is in progress due to changes by customer or unforeseen defects or delays on the customer’s part, the customer will pay for labor time incurred, at a rate of $75.00 per hour, per machine on site. If the contractor can remedy the situation on the job, they will do so. 4. Neither party is liable for delay or cancellation due to causes beyond their control but any other cancellation is subject to a charge of 25%. 5. Preferred Pressure is not liable for any consequential or incidental damage or for any loss resulting from defects as noted in the agreement. Fuel Charges Gasoline and Diesel Fuel are required to run the Pressure Cleaning Equipment. This is normally included in the price, so it will not be noted on the Invoice as a separate item. However, when there is an unforeseen rise in fuel cost, their may be additional charges added to the normal service fees. LATE CHARGES Payments are due upon receipt of Invoice. Any payment not received within 14 days may be charged a late fee of $25.00 per 5 day week, until payment is received.
  19. Surface cleaners

    It is a BE and they put their name on it. ESpec has had so much bad press from end users that I would steer clear of them all together.
  20. dryvit again

    That only works if you are subscribed to the thread which is optional. If you look in your profile, you will see a link to all posts made by you, and all threads started by you. That can help save some major time. Also in the search feature at the top, you can go advanced and narrow it down very tight. Are any of these the ones? http://forums.thegrimescene.com/search.php?searchid=188247
  21. First liability claim

    1. Due to the variations in construction practices, movement and settling of structures including normal wear and tear, Preferred Pressure is not liable for water seepage or penetration into the structure, or surrounding areas, or for any damage resulting from such seepage or penetration.
  22. Awesome!!

    Prespraying always helps, unless the surface is pretty clean to begin with. Steel Eagle, not Silver Eagle. I know what you meant though.
  23. Grime Scene Jealousy

    Being a flat work guy who is usually gone all night most of the week, it would take more than a bbs to make her jealous.
  24. Look what's for sale....

    I called them all and now I 'm moving to Georgia. If someone were to call them and get anything, then you would have to wonder how happy they were with the other guy to begin with. Just because someone sells, does not mean that the business will run any worse, so if he were to assure the customers that the only thing changing was the owner, then you would think that they would be willing to stay with his company and at least see, before they jump ship just because he is selling. Big question here is if he had any real contracts and if they were transferable to a new owner. If not then he is out of luck big time with that price. He did say each rig was $20,000 and that there are 2 complete ones, with the shell of a third that is being built. Computers and other related items were also included. Bottom line is that with what he has for sale, he will not get his price unless the customers have that transferable contarct which is what is actually worth anything.
  25. New toys

    Momma does not look amused.
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