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I made a setup of my own that not only allows me to remote control my injector, but I also mix my chems on command. I have a 1/4 inch "t" downline past my solenoid. One line draws SH and the other draws soap. I have a proportioning valve in the soap side so that I get the correct ratio. I never have to mix chems before going on a job. I have my soap in a bag with a back flow proof valve on the bag. I nver have to unhook it. I just change the bag when it is empty. I have recently had a couple of people ask me to build them the remote control system. Is this something that is marketable?

Tegrey, Where can I get Restora? Scott

Please email me if you service this area. I received this lead tonight via form on my website, and it is a state away... Scott Jackson IntegrityPSI

Have you ever convinced a homeowner to strip a solid and apply a semi-transparent... then asked yourself WHY?????? did I do that? The test spot was promising, but there were areas of multiple coats that we found after getting down and dirty. Well.... It is now stripped and ready for sanding tomorrow! But after it is all said and done... I will have to say. Great choice! This is gonna look good.

You need to search downstreaming and sodium hypochlorite. High pressure can damage vinyl, and low pressure not only performs better with the right chems, but it is easier and quicker. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. Scott

Next one of these, I am on it!

I can completely understand the spinde deal. I am curios to know how you charge when replacing spindles for a job. It must be less labor intense then cleaning them. Do you ever save the good ones and strip them in a chem bath for the next job? SJ

This is the finished look. The stain is still damp in a few places. Thanks again for the advice Rick Petry!

What chems are you using? How longis it taking you to clean vinyl siding? Are you usung high or low pressure?

How are you applying your chems? If the S-hypo is too strong... and the sun is beating down... then it may be crystalizing on the siding. Are you downstreaming or x-jetting? If ds-ing, what is your draw percent?

It happens frequently. The knots are like straws that soak up the stain. I have not found a way to remedy this. You should just communicate this up front. With WTW I would think you could just apply more on the spots. With RS, it just keeps soaking in.

Let's say the sanding alone is about 26 hours. We will not talk about the labor for stripping. I was only onsite 12 hours of the stripping process, but I had 2 guys there 3 days straight. I talked to the homeowner about changing back to a solid, but she insisted that it could never look as bad as it did before we started. My goal is 100% stripped, and we may come in about 99.5% The underside of the top layer took 3+ coats of boosted stripper. I will apply 30 gallons of sealer the beginning of next week.

I am doing the house directly next door as well. It is a two tone. The decking is semi and the rails were actually painted. The homeowner insists on repainting the rails. pic attached.

It was a tannish yellow before, and we will be going with a light brown.

If I were to sale a remote controlled (100 ft) downstream injector on/off switch, would it be worth $125.00?

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Ironically, I just found this and am in the process of building one right now. 100ft remote is the best I could do without tripling the cost. What would someone pay for this? Scott

Paul, What wax are you using? Scott

PN, You must admit, you asked for these type of replies. I don't know what you do for a living, but what if I told you I was going to perform one of your professional tasks. Ithen said I am cheap, and then I said I am lazy. Then I followed up with saying I was desiring professional results. I must assume you would think I pompous, and ignorant. And then it would tick you off. Why? Because if we could all perform professional tasks and reap exceptional results with little to no money while using core competencies such as laziness, and ignorance. We would have no use in lerning institutions at any level. What is your proffession by the way? I must admit, your first post really led me to believe that it was a joke.

That's the difference between myself and a guy who can afford a 750,000 for a deck. I would just flip the boards.

What defoamer are you using, and how do you introduce it to the waste water?

O.K The jokes over. Your pullin my leg. And if not then do I have the solution for you. Leave it alone. If you are too lazy and cheap to do it right then just buy a pair of really dark sunglasses. Keep them by the back door leading to the deck. Put them on before you look at it, and it will always look nicely stained. Or you could just take advantage of your deck at night.

DUDE, that is hilarious. Probably the funniest thing I have read in a while.

I wonder if they thought very deeply about the "English" requirement. There may not be a custodial company within a 3 state radius that can meet a "everyone speaks English" clause, at least of the size of cmpany required.