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We cleaned out the gutters too and there was a window left open. Those folks were in Mississippi at the time. Yes, I love my 0040.

I'll try to find more pics that show more distance. But here is one using a 0040 tip.

X-jetting is also a higher pressure than is needed. The less pressure, the better. Safer cleaning method. Too much misting with x-jet also.

You said your goal this year was to get out from behind the wand.... You did it! It is my goal too.... Why do you think I bought the Motorcycle? LOL Get better soon dude. I'll call this weekend.

I have been doing well with my closing ratio this year.... So far 80% ( I even raised prices) the 20% I have lost have ALL been wood bids. No wood yet this year. My price to do wood is high to make it worth my time and I can't compete with the "water only" blasters. Correction.... I did a quick Deck wash for the housing Authority for my contact over there that I have yet to see a check for.

Always Be Closing .... Attention, Interest, Decision, Action .... Get them to sign on the line which is dotted! Boiler Room

Got 7 jobs lined up for next week and getting a couple calls each day. Got 3 calls back to back Friday from people seeing the Truck and Trailer going down the road. Yesterday, did a Vinyl House Wash (did 2 estimates for neighbors while there) and a Roof Clean. Might get a shot at the flat work for the Motorcycle dealer I bought my Bike from. Did Nothing but ride today and get a good amount of Sun. Spraying water tomorrow though. Hope everyone meets their goals this year.

Scott, I went and picked one up today.... I love it. Got a sweet deal on a Brand New 2006 off the show room. Now, we really do need to get a ride planned.

Helps lend credibility to you company image also. Company versus A "Guy" with a pressure washer. I too like having a helper to speed thing up and to catch something I might miss or keep the hoses from pulling up all the landscape lighting. On roofs, it is a safety thing.

Scott Millen can probably be helpful on this question. I looked into getting a Class B CDL at one time. It was only going to cost a few Hundred $$ to take the test etc.

You could probably shoot that high with a 0040 tip. Flow is what will get you there. IMO Downstreaming on Vinyl is safer because it is a lower pressure wash. On other sturdier surfaces, like brick, Hardiboard etc. x-jet may be fine. X-jets are useful for when you have bought a weak, watered down chem and need to get it on stronger.

Here is a calculator for nozzle size. I will calculate any of the three if you leave one blank. BARENS INC. Pressure Washer Parts and Accessories - Nozzle Calculator And here is a very good Nozzle chart... http://pressurewashingusa.com/nozzlecharts.pdf

I talked with Paul and he said that he will be sending everybody thier drum kits.

Are you using a new trigger gun? Some guns have a smaller oriffice.

I'm in bed with the Mafia and my wife... LOL

2007 GMC Sierra Z71

Don, Thanks for the event and inviting me to speak. I had a blast. It was so cool meeting Mr. Millen. Nothing like his posts. He even put a fire under my ass with that Infiniti. I went out and bought a new truck yesterday. LOL The after hours meetings were awsome. Still recovering from the 4:30 am bed time. Jarrod, Scott and I were on a roll that night. Actually considering bringing wood restore back this year after talking to Jarrod.

Web presence is a must to reach customers that other forms are not reaching. If you are the only guy in your area with a site, you amy be the only one to get a call. If a consumer only uses web searches to buy services, you are in a no bib position if you are the only contractor they find. I LOVE internet based leads..... Higher close rates and higher margins. Most economical form of advertising that I do.

Way I see things is that with planning and discipline, a guy can prosper in any kind of economy. Save while things are good so that you can take advantage of opportunities when things are slow. I personally like it when it is a buyers market for property. Bad for the folks that over-extended themselves but great for the guy that has a bank-roll ready to buy at a lower price. Just like Hurricanes... Bad for the folks that didn't have insurance or rainy-day fund, but great for Storm Chasers or home remodlers. For every bad there is a good. Just depends on how a person has planned. I see some sweet Real Estate deals comming soon and have been putting away for it. pessimists will cry, while optimists will buy.

Specialized Assocoiates. Strictly Business oriented courses make up all the hours. Learned more actually running a business. Trial and error is a great teacher. Expensive teacher also. Still Learning.......

Always make sure your spray tips are snug in the quick connect. If not, it will shoot out like a bullet and take out a window or crack the vinyl. My helpful TIP of the day.

Equipment junky. I like that one. LOL Our Cleaning sevice gets us through the winters and through my equipment habit.

Beth, You've got e-mail.

Make it a sticky Beth.