One Tough Pressure

John, Have you been reading my packing list, exceot for the HD-80, all else is there. I have so many chemicals to use up before I buy new ones, that I have not ordered any HD-80 just yet. The strippers that I plan to use for this, if needed are paste type, to control where it goes. Dave, I do have a roto tip and soda, but have not used either in this type of work. It is red clay brick, so I was planning on low pressure. They do not plan on repainting, however I have to wonder why the previous owner painted the brick in the first place. Thanks for the replies guys.

Alot of people use enclosed set ups, to protect their equipment from the weather and theft. It is nice to have a place to put all your smaller stuff also, as it is out of sight from public view. I use an open trailer setup, that is just the washer, reels, tanks, and generator / reclaim equipment. Everything is permanetly mounted, and all my other stuff goes in the truck. I like having acccess to the trailer at all areas, but also would like to have more storage space and some protection. When the time comes to get another rig, I will look into a trailer that opens like a beer or soda truck, with the roll up doors on all sides. It will be the best of both worlds. As far as choice for equipment, as long as they have quality components, they are basically the same for the most part. If you know how you want to have a setup, then you may pick one brand, simply for the way that they have configured the layout. That is how I picked my Generator. I needed the exhaust, outlets and easy access to all areas for service, in very particular spots. Short of having one custom made, I had to shop around for a little while. My preference is Honda or Kohler for engines. and General or Cat for pumps. I also prefer vertical burners. Weight is always something to look for also. You want to have a nice set up, but want to stay in the safe zone for your vehicle and trailer.

Be sure you lock your doors and windows at home! A New Jersey man was found dead in his home over the weekend. Detectives at the scene found the man face down in his bathtub. The tub had been filled with milk, sugar, and corn flakes. A banana was sticking out of his rear end. Police suspect a Cereal Killer.

Morgan, I guess it can be read two ways, but my reply is also from a safety view. Many contractors break for lunch and leave their work site as it was. This can be a hazard, not only to the workers, but anyone else that may be around. Each site has it's own story. Many want to pick up where they left off, as soon as they return, but proper storage is essential with equipment and chemicals. Even if that means that we may have to take extra time to get set up again. I am very particular where I leave stuff, and especially items that may pose a danger. While I have always done this, after reading your post, it got me to thinking. How many people just take off and leave the site as it was when they were working.

Okay, we have just learned something folks. If it is 100 degrees outside and you wanna go to lunch for an hour, put your pump up sprayer, and all other chemicals for that matter in the shade. Relieve the pressure also if you want. Since most pump ups are a light plastic, you wouldn't want the UV to break down your mix before you use it either. Hence the reason that pest control companies use black plastic tanks a lot of the time.

Morgan, I have that part covered, I was only looking for back up ideas. My insurance is current and I carry more than many others in my area. However, I will not be needing that, as I covered that in my quote above.

Does anyone know what will remove epoxy resin from concrete? Guy says that he dropped some while working on his jet ski and then tracked it around. Have not seen it yet, but will go tomorrow, and would like to have some ideas. Thank you

Well, here is the ending. Called company that makes the product, and they say that it is designed to resist everything. They even mentioned that they do resistance tests, by placing cured globs in acid for many weeks. Not wanting to be defeated, I went back to the guys house armed with MEK, Alcohol, Peel Away, Goof Off, a heat gun and a propane torch. The torch and the heat gun was actually reccomended by the company. Tried everything and lost my fight. The torch, may have gotten it up, but the super black burn mark covered up any results, and would not come off. So due to my field testings on Epoxy Resin that is cured, I would say that the stuff is bullet proof, and will not come off without damaging the concrete. I will in the future walk away from all Epoxy calls, unless I hear their is a wonder drug that will take care of it. Thank you to all who replied, I now have a larger batch of test chemicals in my arsenal of dirty tricks, oops I mean cleaning tricks.

Don't feel bad, it is even raining here in CA. Not a common thing for June.

How about this one? It can be broom, brush or squeegee applied to provide different finishes. You can add color to it also. http://www.quikrete.com/diy/potm.html

This may be worth looking into. http://www.prosoco.com/Product.asp?ID=113

This is not my board, but I am proud to be a member of a fine one. This board is owned by Beth and Rod of www.seedirtrun.com

Phoenix, I found this info on another board and pasted it here to give you an idea of what others are doing. I am not Lee, but left his name there since he wrote it, and should get his credit.

Here is something that I found on another board. There are people for and against pw of roofs, and this is one view. If you use a pressure cleaner on an asphalt roof I would do the following: 1. Make sure that your Incorporated. 2. Get pre-sign off from your insurance company that you are covered. 3. Never let the customer know your real name and address. 4. Expect to learn the names of all the lawyers and judges in the area by meeting them personally. 5. Now that you have destroyed the roofs ask the local roofers to bid on your customer list. This is worth gold in the rainy season. 6. Learn to make friends fast. This will come in handy when they close the cell door and throw away the key. Use ONLY Non-pressure roof cleaning....... And don't kill all the plants. Lee Manning Pressure Washing Pro. Orlando, FL And another, NEVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR USE PRESSURE ON A COMPOSITION ROOF. I've been a roofing contractor since 1976 and doing P/W since 98. Roof cleaning is striictly a chemical process. Any pressure at all will remove granules and can break the overlaping seal. These may be their preferences, but it may help you decide on your process.

Will call them first thing in the Morning. They are closed for the weekend. Just figures. Anyone ever try the concrete resurfacer made by quikrete? http://www.quikrete.com/diy/potm.html

It is a pretty thin film, and laquer thinner would hardly touch it. I am not sure about the hardener, as I am not overly familiar with epoxy and the guy did not mention it, and I did not know enough to ask. Will have to find out. If all else fails, would concrete resurfacer stick to it? Can it be etched by acid?

Guy called me again,to see if i found out any more yet. He is desperate to remove this stuff. In all reality, it is not that bad. Oil and rust are much worse. He even asked how much Concrete overlays may cost. Will try to get some MEK and Strong Alcohol (Will Everclear work?). Can anything be added to the alcohol to decrease drying time?

John, Thanks for the link. I had to edit it, because the www was missing and link was in-op. Tried to test it and it still will not go through, I took out the http and // and it was fine.

All the Alcohol I see is 70%. Is that pure enough or should I be looking somewhere special? Is MEK the product name or an ingredient? Maybe I can find some, but need to know what I am looking for. A chisel, and or sanding is not an option, as it is a very thin coat, and these would only remove concrete. I talked to another boat place and he said a heat gun may work. Will have to check into those also.

Ditto

Wall to Wall Concrete and asphalt sounds like a City to me, and that is what I have. It must be real, as I just looked out the window and it is still there. Country living would be nice, but wife is not very thrilled with the idea, still trying to convince her. Seems as though everyone wants to live and work close together, but being a mobile Business, I feel that we can live anywhere, as I will always be commuting, one way or another.

Paul, The product is called West Systems 105 and I called over a dozen boat places that are dealers for this product, and they all said the same thing. In various words, the basic answer was they do not know, as West Systems does not make a remover, and of course the Company was closed for the weekend. The label stses Acetone and Laquer thinner, but that is for fresh spills. I will wait until Monday, and see what they can tell me. Funny thing is that this guy is really anxious to remove this stuff from the driveway. He is not concerned with the Rust or Oil spots, just this Resin, and it is not all that bad, as compared to the other Stains. He wants to pay me whatever it takes to get this out. Iw ill look into the Rez Away also. Beth, Did not try the Goof Off, figuring that if the Strypeze did not work, it would not either. Will add that to the Alcohol list, and whatever else I can muster up for the next test.

What is the real City??

Thank you for the info Paul. I tried Acetone and laquer thinner with no dramatic results. Also tried Strypeze, which is Acetone, Methylene Chloride, and toluene. A little better, but not by much. Is MEK Methylene Chloride? Or are they different? I can vacuum evrything up, so no problem with the mess, as long as it gets this Resin out. Called that number you gave, but it is out of service, will check for a website on them. Alcohol, as in rubbing alcohol? That sounds to easy, but will try that too. After the test, I was hoping to find an answer and return tomorrow. Any othe rsuggestions?? Thanks again

I hear that some people frown upon downstreaming Sodium Hydroxide based cleaners. I have down and upstreamed both Sodium and Potassium based Hydroxides with no ill effects on myself or equipment. Would like to know what problems can occur when doing this, and the reason for concern. What is the preferrred method for applying?