One Tough Pressure

So in a nutshell,Alkota 5355, 5 gpm @ 3500 psi,hot/cold mobile skid unit, diesel burner, electric start with all the goodies 4800 psi cold unit 100 feet of hose 175 feet of hose on reel 5 gallon pale of luma brite 350 gallon tank trailer Price sounds okay for two units, you can always sell some of the items and upgrade if they do not suit your needs. What is the cold water unit? 4800 psi is not the usual stuff.

You did not put what you can get it for, so no one knows if it is a good deal or not. Alkota makes quality products, have you looked at their website yet? www.alkota.com 5 gpm should be sufficient, but you never told us what you plan to do with this unit, or the type of work that you do most. Share some more details and someone may have some answers for you.

You can always bypass water back to the tank. Since you will be using larger tips to reduce pressure for the deck work, you will need to install a metering valve after the unloader to achieve this. Very cheap and it works fine. I got my parts from Bob, so he can set you up on that.

Classic, How about this one? I just spent several hours observing teenagers who were hanging out at our local mall. I came to the conclusion that many teenagers in Canada are living in poverty. Most of the young men I observed didn't even own a belt; there was not one among the whole group. But that wasn't the sad part. Many of them were wearing their daddy's jeans. Some of these jeans were so big and baggy that they hung low on their hips, exposing their underwear. I know some of them must have been ashamed their daddy was short, as his jeans hardly went below their knees. They weren't even their daddies' good jeans, It grieved me that in a modern, affluent society like Canada, there are people who can't afford a decent pair of jeans. I have been thinking about asking my church to start a jeans drive for the "poor kids at the mall." Then on Christmas Eve, I could go Christmas caroling and distribute jeans to these poor teenagers. But that wasn't the saddest part. It was the girls they were hanging out with that disturbed me the most. I have never in all of my life seen such "poor" girls. These girls had the opposite problem of the guys. They all had to wear their little sisters' clothes. Their jeans were about five sizes too small. I don't know how they could even put them on, let alone button them up. Their jeans barely went over their hipbones. Most of them also had on their little sister's top; it didn't even cover their midsection. Oh, they were trying to hold their heads up with pride, but it was a sad sight to see these almost grown women wearing children's clothes. However, it was their underwear that bothered me the most. They, like the boys, because of improper fitting of their clothes, also had their underwear exposed. I have never seen anything like it. It looked like their underwear was only held together by a single piece of string. I know it also saddens your heart to receive this report on the condition of our Canadian teenagers. While I go to bed every night with a closet full of clothes nearby, there are millions of "mall girls" who barely have enough material to keep it together.

Yes you want the belt drive unit, as it will last longer give a bvetter roi. As far as pumps go, I have a General and have had no problems with it. Cat is a good pump and pricey. I have no comments on the Comet as I am not familiar with them. It will be hard to beat Bob for a comparable unit. And if you need custom work done to make it fit somewhere, then he is the one. I would suggest a larger gpm unit and not worry about the 4000 psi. 3500 psi should be plenty, and 3000 is sufficient for most people.

Some people have posted theirs here. http://www.thegrimescene.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/509/password/

I have seen units set up like that. Some worked some did not. Aside from the 3/4" hose, what else is in the plumbing mix? Misc fittings, filters (are they clean), ball valves and so on. You may want to try using 1" hose.

How big of a door do you need to cover? The smallest dams that I have seen for sale are 10'. Get some blue flat hose from Home Depot, the bigger the better, and fill with sand, that should do the trick.

My cousin sent this to me, I thought I would share it. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, didn't know it was coming or are too rigid to depart from their routine. I got to thinking one day about all those women on the Titanic who passed up dessert at dinner that fateful night in an effort to cut back. From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible. How many women out there will eat at home because their husband didn't suggest going out to dinner until after something had been thawed? Does the word "refrigeration" mean nothing to you? How often have your kids dropped in to talk and sat in silence while you watched 'Jeopardy' on television? I cannot count the times I called my sister and said, "How about going to lunch in a half hour?" She would gas up and stammer, "I can't. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday, I had a late breakfast, It looks like rain." And my personal favorite: "It's Monday." ...She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. Because Canadians cram so much into their lives, we tend to schedule our headaches.. We live on a sparse diet of promises we make to ourselves when all the conditions are perfect! We'll go back and visit the grandparents when we get Stevie toilet-trained. We'll entertain when we replace the living room carpet. We'll go on a second honeymoon when we get two more kids out of college. Life has a way of accelerating as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and all we have to show for our lives is a litany of "I'm going to," "I plan on," and "Someday, when things are settled down a bit." When anyone calls my 'seize the moment' friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. You talk with her for five minutes, and you're ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Rollerblades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord. My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. It's just that I might as well apply it directly to my stomach with a spatula and eliminate the digestive process. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy. Now...go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to......not something on your SHOULD DO list. If you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make, who would you call and what would you say? And why are you waiting? Make sure you read this to the end; you will understand why I sent this to you. Have you ever watched kids playing on a merry go round or listened to the rain lapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight or gazed at the sun into the fading night? Do you run through each day on the fly? When you ask "How are you?" Do you hear the reply? When the day is done, do you lie in your bed with the next hundred chores running through your head? Ever told your child, "We'll do it tomorrow." And in your haste, not see his sorrow? Ever lost touch? Let a good friendship die? Just call to say "Hi"? When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened gift....Thrown away... Life is not a race. Take it slower. Hear the music before the song is over. It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND. If it comes back to you, then you'll know you have a circle of friends. To those I have sent this to... I LOVE you &cherish our friendship. "Life may not be the party we hoped for... but while we are here we might as well dance

I have seen those before, but they are just as funny as the first time.

I agree with Grant. How long is this 3/4" hose that is connecting the unit and tank?

Now those are words of encouragement!! I realize that you did not know this outlet was there, but for the ones that you do know about, how about upselling waterproof covers? Due to the nature, no electricians license should be needed, as it is only handyman type work. Would give you peace of mind when washing, as well as make your customers house a safer place.

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It is in the back of the Dultmeier catalog. http://www.dultmeier.com/pdfs/tech-library/C_Nozzle.pdf Scroll down to Nozzle Pattern Chart.

Prevent building damage with pressure washing by Bill Griffin All building surfaces will deteriorate and require maintenance over time to prevent premature failure and internal damage. Pollutants from industry, the atmosphere and combustion have increased the need to maintain the building envelope. Regular cleaning and maintenance not only enhances the appearance of a building and prevents damage, but it also helps in delaying the need for expensive, and time-consuming restoration, repair or replacement of building materials. Pressure washing it clean Many contractors use high or low pressure washing systems to clean building exteriors. The system is effective on a wide variety of surfaces and quite productive, which helps reduce high labor costs associated with other manual cleaning processes. Most contractors agree that pressure-washing systems are more efficient at cleaning brick, stone and concrete exteriors. In many cases, high-pressure water without any special cleaning materials will successfully clean masonry surfaces. High-pressure cleaning may be used on most hard, textured clay brick; this includes reds, buffs, grays and other through-the-body colors. However, it is safest to keep pressure well below 1000 PSI when cleaning buffs, grays, etc., since these colors are more susceptible to mineral oxidation, which could be aggravated by excessively deep penetration of water. High-pressure water cleaning can damage soft brick or stone and erode mortar joints: Keep the pressure low and the nozzle tip a safe distance from the surface to avoid damage. Basic pressure washing procedure in 11 steps: 1. Inspect the structure and surface for needed repairs, special cautions or treatment prior to cleaning. 2. Tape with plastic adjacent metal, glass, wood, etc. surfaces as required to prevent damage or exposure to harsh chemicals. 3. Test clean an area and let it dry before inspection, approval and proceeding. 4. Pre-wet/saturate the masonry surface with water before cleaning. This includes all immediate areas to be cleaned, as well as areas below and adjacent to the area being cleaned. 5. When cleaning soft brick, be sure to soak the surface heavily with water before applying a cleaning solution. Use a surfactant cleanser so that the cleaning chemical will stay on the surface of the brick and remove the soil. 6. Mix the cleaning solution. Use the concentration level that is recommended by the manufacturer. 7. Once the surface is completely saturated with water, apply the cleaning solution starting at the top of the wall or area. Cleaning solutions may be applied effectively and safely by brush or a low-pressure sprayer (maximum 40 PSI). 8. Let the cleaning solution dwell on the surface for 5 to 10 minutes or as directed on product label. Agitation with a brush may be needed. 9. Rinse the surface with high pressure water from top to bottom so all dissolved soil and particles will be completely flushed from the surface. 10. Inspect your work and redo as needed or proceed as appropriate. 11. Remove tape and plastic from windows, wood and metal areas, shrubbery and adjacent areas. Bill Griffin is president, Cleaning Consultant Services, Inc., Seattle.

Muriatic Acid is a cheap and easy way to do some serious damage. While many people use Muriatic on a daily basis, it is not something that you just want to mix up and use on a customers property. As with other chemicals, dwell time will play a major factor in what it does to the surface. The guy told you to use the acid, but did he say for how long it dwelled in the past? One more acid wash and it may be ruined depending on the condition. I can not remember the name, but I cleaned an acid stained driveway a couple summers ago. I used diluted simple green and warm water to get great results. This acid stain that I cleaned looked like textured paint but the customer showed me the can, so I know what it was, just can not remember right now.

Lawn mower or small engine shop should carry them. May check RV stores as well, as some generators may use the same cap.

Last Mike told everyone he was working in sales for a Landa/Hotsy dealer and did not wash anymore. He has said many times that he had a better way than the X Jet and the Adams downstreamer was it. Call Bob and you can get specifics on the soap that Mike used. If I recall correctly, Mike found his new way of washing from Bob. He never wanted to say what he did that was better, but he did slip a few times.

Mike was using an Adams downstreamer and a large orifice 0°. At one time he was using soap from Bob, but then he switched to some mystery formula.

I'm different than most people. I use a 3 foot hose, on a 2 foot wand, and a one gallon jug, plus I use the proportioners. This is not ideal for housewashing, but that is not usually in my line of work. I use mine for applying degreasers and disinfectants to interior floors. It really works well. I have yet to use it for long range, but all in due time.

I do not recall Paul saying that he knows it all. I would like to see a link to that as well. However he sure knows alot on our industry whether you like it or not. As for you not paying attention to him, sure whatever floats your boat, but who are these "many others dont pay too much attention to him"? I want to see some names. Talk is cheap and while you say whatever, I want some verification.

Rob, You say mistaken again. When has Paul been wrong in the past, I want to see a link to the post. Paul has hands on knowledge that will run circles around many people, myself and you included. I can admit it, to bad you can't. To claim Paul is hiding is nonsense, and his posts have been some of the most technical and most useful on this or any boards. Say what you want, but I and many others know what Paul says to be correct and field proven. Paul could stay home all day and his crews do the work, so a number of posts on this or any other board does not say who is working and who is not. Based on your past posts and the one above, I expect to see your flames rising again, just wish they were correct when they do.

Paul, Thanks for the tips, I am sure they will come in handy when I offer sealing down the road.

Here is the story behind this call. I have never talked myself out of work before, but in this case I just could not have done anything. Very big house, very rich neighborhood, probably could have made a few shiny pennies, well maybe shiny silver dollars. Anyway, when I get there, I am greeted by the husband, who is very clear that his house is not dirty, and that the wife just likes to spend money. In this case, I have to agree with him, because this house was so clean, that washing would have made no difference. They did have a few cobwebs here and there, but that does not warrant washing. I told the both of them that their house is clean and that my efforts would not produce any results. I ran my wet finger across the siding and came up clean. The wife then asked about the patio, which was fairly new and had never been used, again I had to tell the truth and say that they would not notice any difference. After talking to them for a few minutes, it was revealed that they were having a graduation party for their son and wanted the house to be in tip top shape. I looked around th whole house and it was very clean, maybe to clean. In good faith I could not offer them anything as they already had what they wanted. I did consider the in writing and just do it theory, but like I said this house was "very clean".

The application of a sealer over pre-existing sealer, will almost always enhance the old stuff and create blotches. Have fun redoing if they agree to the price.